Lashkar Gwalior
| Lashkar Subcity | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Lashkar Subcity Location in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°14′15″N 78°13′50″E / 26.23750°N 78.23056°ECoordinates: 26°14′15″N 78°13′50″E / 26.23750°N 78.23056°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Gwalior |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,45,852 |
| • Rank | 193 |
| • Density | 8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi,Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Lashkar is a subcity in Gwalior Metropolitan region in the India state of Madhya Pradesh. It lies 5 km from the Old city of Gwalior. It is one of the three major metropolitan areas of Gwalior city i.e. Morar Subcity, Lashkar Subcity and Old Gwalior. It is usually referred to as the new town of Gwalior because of its modern infrastructure, wide roads, and modern amenities.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[1] Lashkar had a population of 2,45,852. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Lashkar has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 69%. In Lashkar 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places of interests in Lashkar
Phoolbagh
Lashkar has a number of entertainment zones. Phoolbagh is the centre of Gwalior city which is a part of Lashkar and it is famous for political activities. Most of the Political leader used to visit Phoolbagh for their political promotion. Phoolbagh ground is popularity known as "Pragati Maidan of Gwalior".2016 - 52,000
Maharaj Bada
Biggest commercial zone of Gwalior, important market of Gwalior. Seven ancient buildings of different styles of architecture (Italian, Russian, Mughal, Rajputi, Chinese, etc.) can be viewed.
Gwalior Zoo
Gwalior Zoological park, popularly known as "Gwalior Chidiyaghar" is situated in Lashkar and its one of the major picnic spots in the city. It is situated behind Phoolbagh.
Ambedkar Park
One of the busiest parks in city situated near Deen Dayal City Mall. Its one of the favorite picnic destination of children.
Deen Dayal City Mall
Popularly known as DD Mall, is the biggest mall in Gwalior and also one of the biggest in MP. Many international outlets like Dominos Pizza, McDonald's, The city Food Court, Cafe Coffee Day, Reebok, Lee and some famous national supermarkets like Big Bazaar, Reliance Trend etc. are situated in DD Mall. Pizza Hut also situated besides DD mall.
Origin of name
Lashkar is a Persian word which means Army. During the period of Britishers in India, as this was originally the camp, and later the permanent capital, of the Scindia dynasty of Gwalior state. Lashkar was the capital of Madhya Bharat from 1950 to 1956.
See also
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.