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Bhilwara (/ b iː l ˈ v ɑːr ə / ⓘ) is a city and administrative headquarters in Bhilwara district of the Mewar region of Rajasthan, India. It has been termed as 'Textile city'. It has been termed as 'Textile city'.
Originating in the former jagir (feudal estate) of Bijolia (near the town of Bijolia in Bhilwara district), the movement gradually spread to neighbouring jagirs. Leadership to the movement was provided, at different times, by Fateh Karan Charan, Sadhu Sitaram Das, Vijay Singh Pathik, and Manikyalal Verma. [1]
Bhils have a rich and unique culture. The Bhilala sub-division is known for its Pithora painting. [26] Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of the Bhil tribe. [27] [28] Ghoomar is the symbol of womanhood. Young girls take part in this dance and declare that they are stepping into the shoes of women.
According to the 2011 census Bhilwara district has a population of 2,408,523, [1] roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait [5] or the US state of New Mexico. [6] This gives it a ranking of 184th in India (out of a total of 640). [1] The district has a population density of 230 inhabitants per square kilometre (600/sq mi) . [1]
He played pivotal role in Bijolia movement, a farmers agitation raised between 1919 and 1923 in Bhilwara. He remained in prison for several years being a freedom fighter. Verma was an untiring social activist. He played a vital role in promoting education among Tribes, other backward classes and women in southern Rajasthan.
During the Bijolia movement, Verma organized night school for peasant women. At the same time, she also assisted Manikyalal in a school, started by him, for children of the peasants. In 1944, she established Mahila Ashram [ 14 ] in Bhilwara for the education of tribal women, which eventually attracted a large number of students.
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As of 2001 India census, [1] Beejoliya Kalan had a population of 12,384. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Beejoliya Kalan has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.