Khilchipur
Khilchipur کھلچی پور is a town and a nagar panchayat in Rajgarh district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Khilchipur | |
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  Khilchipur Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Khilchipur Khilchipur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24.03°N 76.57°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Rajgarh |
| Elevation | 394 m (1,293 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,928 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
History
Founded in 1544 by Dewan Ugra Sen, a Khichi Rajput. A Fort is also in the khilchipur which is situated near the gad ganga river. A grant of land was made to him by the Mughal Emperor, which included the adjoining Zirapur and Machalpur parganas, later a part of Indore state, and Shujalpur, later in Gwalior state. Khilchipur is also known as prem nagari, 11 miles and many different aspects – its food, culture, its natural landscapes, its languages, classical dances, Brahmakumari spirituality and many more.
Geography
Khilchipur is located at 24.03°N 76.57°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 394 metres (1,292 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census Khilchipur had a population of 18,928. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khilchipur has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 51%. In Khilchipur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.