Porsa

Porsa is a town and a municipality in the Morena district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Porsa
Nagaji Dham Porsa
Tehsil
Nickname: 
Nagaji Dham Porsa
Porsa is located in Madhya Pradesh
Porsa
Porsa
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Porsa is located in India
Porsa
Porsa
Porsa (India)
Coordinates: 26.67°N 78.37°E / 26.67; 78.37
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictMorena
Founded byNagaji Maharaj
Named forNagaji
Government
  TypeGovernment of Madhya Pradesh
  BodyMunicipal council (India)
  TehsildarMr. Naresh Sharma
  Rank2
Elevation
1,054 m (3,458 ft)
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Websitewww.porsa.nic

Administration

The governing body is Tehsildar, led by Nagar Palika CMO and Janpad Panchayat CEO.

Economy

The main business centres of the town are: Bargad Chauraha, Imali Chawk, Sadar Bazaar, Shri Sadhu Singh Gali, Ram Nagar, Dhaneta Road and Ater Road Tiraha.

Shakhwar Dharmshala is situated in the main market. State Bank of India is located at Khanda Road in the Nagar Palika Complex.

Culture

Porsa is known for its Nagaji Maharaj Temple, thus its alternate name of Nagaji Dham Porsa. Nagaji Mahara, lived in Porsa during the period of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542–1605). Many stories tell about the Hindu Guru Sri Nagaji Maharaj, who was a follower of "Naga Lineage". At each poornima (full moon) many people visit this holy shrine and prostrate themselves at the feet of Nagaji Maharaj.

The album Mahima Nagaji Dham Ki' was created in Nagaji Dham Porsa by Mohammad Arif. It was published on Nagaji Poornima 2016. This fair, or mela, is the way of remembering and paying respect to Porsa. Residents from nearby villages gather at the shrine every winter (November–December) and arrange marriages.

NGOs work in the field of social, cultural and other areas, including Mahila Parishad, Lions Muktidhaam Samiti (Dr. Anil) and Mathur Vaishya Mandal.

Education

The Top English Medium School Of Porsa is Greenlands School. Others are LGIS School, RVS School, Shivam School, New Culture School and many more.

Porsa is famous for its prestigious organization Greenlands School situated in the heart of city, provides quality education and scholarships for girls. This organisation is promoting Girls Child Education in the area.

Porsa have many colleges like Shivam College, RVS College, NAS College, Shriram College and Government College of Porsa.

Geography

A large pond sits beside the temple known as Nagaji Taal.

Facilities

Gorelal ki Dharmshala, Mathur Vaishya Dharmshala, K.G.N garden, C.L garden,Utsav Vatika, Radhika Palace, Radhe Radhe Garden are popular places for marriages and other events.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Porsa had a population of more than 50,000. 56% were male and 44% female. 17% of the population is under six years of age. The literacy rate is 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy rate is 75% while 56% of females are literate.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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