Top Places to visit in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh

AskGif9 December 2018Updated: 9 December 2018 2 min read

1Mahoba is famous for its 9th century granite Sun temple, showcasing the Pratihara architectural style.
2The district is the least populous in Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 876,055 as of the 2011 census.
3Mahoba is well-connected by rail and bus, with the nearest airport located 54 km away in Khajuraho.

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"Mahoba is famous for its 9th century granite Sun temple, showcasing the Pratihara architectural style."

— Top Places to visit in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh

Mahoba is a town in Mahoba District of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in the Bundelkhand region famous for the 9th century granite Sun temple built in Pratihara style. Mahoba is known for its closeness to Khajuraho, Laundi and other historic places like Kulpahar, Charkhari, Kalinjar, Orchha, and Jhansi. The town is connected with railways and state highways.

Mahoba district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India and Mahoba town is the district headquarters. Mahoba district is a part of Chitrakoot Division. The district occupies an area of 2884 km square. It has a population of 876,055 (2011 census). As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Uttar Pradesh (out of 75). Mahoba District also known as Alha-Udal Nagari.

History

This district was carved out from the erstwhile Hamirpur district on 11 February 1995 by separating the erstwhile Mahoba tehsil from it. It is also known as Mahoutsav-Nagar, means city of festival. Mahoba is associated with Chandela kings who ruled in bundelkand between 9th to 12th centuries. Gandhiji visited Mahoba city in 21 November 1929. At that time Mahoba city is in Hamirpur district of Sanyukt Prant.

Divisions

The district comprises 3 tehsils: Mahoba, Charkhari and Kulpahar.

There are two Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district: Mahoba and Charkhari. Both are part of Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency.

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahoba

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2. Devi Bari Chandika Ji Temple

Chandika Devi is also known as Chandi Devi. It is quite revered as the goddess of women power. It is believed that the goddess destroys demons and delivers the people of religious and religious beliefs. There are two such temples in this area, which is dedicated to Chandika Devi. One is called the Choti Chandika Devi temple and the other is called the Bari Chandika Devi temple.

3. Shiv Tandav Temple of Mahoba

Shiv Tandav Temple Mahoba.A rare statue of block granite stone in the dancing pose of Lord Shiva.Located near Collectorate Mahoba

source: https://mahoba.nic.in/tourist-places/

4. How to Reach

Mahoba District lies in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. Mahoba is located on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Elevation of Mahoba is about 214 meters above the sea level. Old temples are the major attractions of Mahoba.

Connectivity-

BY FLIGHT –

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Mahoba. Nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport.

Mahoba is 54 km away from Khajuraho Airport , Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Mahoba is 134 km away from Kanpur Airport , Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

BY TRAIN –

Mahoba is connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains. Near by stations are Jhansi Junction, Khajuraho, Banda .

Railway Station(s): Mahoba Junction (MBA)

BY BUS-

Mahoba is connected by bus. Major near by places connected with Bus are Chhatarpur-Madhya Pradesh, Naogaon -Madhya Pradesh,Banda,Hamirpur,Kanpur,Harpalpur,Mauranipur,Jhansi,Orcha-Madhya Pradesh,Baruasagar, Khajuraho-Madhya Pradesh.