Bari, India

26°38′N 77°37′E / 26.63°N 77.62°E / 26.63; 77.62Country IndiaStateRajasthanDistrictDholpurElevation463 m (1,519 ft)Population • Total62,721Languages • OfficialHindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PINISO 3166 codeRJ-INVehicle registrationRJ-

Bari is a city and a municipality in Dholpur district in the state of Rajasthan, India. Bari came into existence as a Pargana of princely state of Dholpur during the rule of Rana Ram Singh of Dholpur.

During his rule the state was divided into six parganas namely, 1. Dholpur, 2. Rajakheda, 3. Badi, 4. Basaidi, 5. Mania and 6. Kulari

Bari subdivision is well known for its excellent sandstone. Historically, this red stone was used for local construction like Bari fort, Talab-E-Shahi, Jublee hall Dholpur, Dholpur palace, Nihal tower (cloak tower) Dholpur and most of other local structures. The world-famous national monuments which are in list of UNESCO world heritage site in India are also made up of Dholpur red stone which is extracted from Bari area in capital Delhi, like the Delhi Red Fort, Humayun Tomb (Humayun ka Maqbara) located in Nizamuddin, East Delhi.

Bari red stone was used in rebuilding of Agra Fort by Akbar. This red sandstone was extracted from Barauli, a village in Bari subdivision.

The modern and future monument The Swaminarayan Akshardham (Delhi) Temple in New Delhi, is constructed entirely from Rajasthani pink sandstone. The architect of modern Delhi, Edwin Lutyens, a major 20th century British architect who is known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural style, had a special liking for this stone, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan exemplifies the use of Dholpur stone in monumental architecture.^[1]

Geography

Bari is located at Latitude: 26°38'58.77"N and Longitude : 77°37'2.58"E Tourist attractions

Talab-E-Shahi and Khanpur Mahal

Talab-e-Shahi is one of the cleanest and thriving lakes in Rajasthan today. Located 27 km from Dholpur district headquarters and 5 km from Bari in Rajasthan, this lake and the 17th century Khanpur Mahal next to it were primarily made to serve Emperor Shah Jahan during his hunting sojourns to Dholpur. Khanpur Mahal, a palace of several connected pavilions, though, was made as Shah Jahan’s pleasure residence, it could never serve its purpose. Both the lake as well as the palace was made in the year 1617. The richness and ambiance of the lake beckons a number of winter migratory birds like the pintail, tufted duck, common teal, garganery teal. etc. After Shah Jahan’s demise, the local royal family took over the reins of the palace. At present this building is headquarters of Bari area RAC (police).

Ram Sagar and Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary

Spread about 60 sq km area, Van Vihar sanctuary is divided into two parts Van Vihar and Ramsagar. There are two separate wildlife sanctuaries. Van Vihar is situated on Vindhyan plateau and is inhabited by animals like Sambar (deer), Chital, blue bull, wild bear hyena and leopard. The sanctuary is surrounded by Dhok and Khair trees.

The Dholpur-Bari Train

The Dholpur-Bari Light Railway (DBLR) was a 2' 6" narrow gauge line (among 23 notable narrow gauge railways). Previously owned and managed by the Dholpur Durbar.

Bhuteswar temple

This is a famous and Holy temple of lord Shiva, on the bank of Parvati river, 10 km from Bari, on the Bari-Baseri road. This is very old temple of Bari Baseri Area, thousands of people visit this temple every month, there are regular picnic and feast (bhoj) programmes organized regularly, on the opposite riverbank stands the Panchmukhi Hanuman temple, this temple is near the river.

Sant Nagar

Shri Param Hans Advait Mat Sant Nagar is a Hindu temple. Advait Mat was a cluster of movements in northern India that perceive themselves to be originating from Totapuri in the 18th century Shri Paramhans Advait Math made its advent over a hundred years ago to spread and preach truth, ideals of Bhakti, Karam Yoga, and spiritual knowledge.

This is a very peaceful and disciplined temple where all saints (Sadhu, Mahatma) produce their food vegetable and milk by self-management (Karmayoga), in temple land which is surrounded by large boundary wall, they are independent by economy. There is very nice garden and temple inside the boundary, the temple is opened for visit from 8Am to 5Pm on regular interval for general public,This temple Provides social services by a charitable hospital free of cost to poor citizens.

Damoh,(दमोह)

This is a waterfall in Sarmathura region, Placed a distance of 35 kilometer from Bari. It is the attractive tourist destination in whole district. It is visible in rainy season [July–September]. Besides this, Damoh (Dhamoye) has a long and green forest range with wild animals. Tiger Mohan from Ranthambore National Park, whenever escapes from Ranthambhor likes the forest territory of Dhamoh and van vihar in Dholpur.

Demographics

The Bari Municipality has population of 62,721 of which 33,673 are males while 29,048 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Literacy rate of Bari city is 70.75% higher than state average of 66.11%. In Bari, Male literacy is around 79.38% while female literacy rate is 60.79%. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 10102 which is 16.11% of total population of Bari (M). In Bari Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 863 against state average of 928. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Bari is around 847 compared to Rajasthan state average of 888. there is only one girls school for senior education. Out of total population, 18,730 were engaged in work or business activity. Of this 16,057 were males while 2,673 were females. In census survey, worker is defined as person who does business, job, service, and cultivator and labour activity. Of total 18730 working population, 88.05% were engaged in Main Work while 11.95% of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work.

References

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