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Ghosi

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Ghosi
Ghosi Railway Station
Ghosi Railway Station
Ghosi is located in Uttar Pradesh
Ghosi
Ghosi
Uttar Pradesh Situated
Coordinates: 26°06′50″N 83°32′35″E / 26.114°N 83.543°E / 26.114; 83.543
Country India
StateUttar Pradesh
DistrictMau District
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
39,165[1][2][3]
Languages
 • PrevalentHindi, Bhojpuri and Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time)

Ghosi (گھوسی) is a Tehsil and a Nagar Panchayat in Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, situated in the Purvanchal region. This is the homeland of Sadrushshariah Mufti Amjad Ali Aazmi. Ghosi was formerly a part of Azamgarh district but became a part of Mau when the district was created in 1988. It is well connected with Mau, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, and Varanasi, and has a rich cultural, educational, and political background.

History

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Apart from this, Ghosi has been a hub of Islamic scholarship and Sufi culture. It has several Dargahs and places with a significant history and story.[4]

Early and late Medieval History (14th - early 19th century)

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In early Medieval period Ghosi was originally a Bhar stronghold who were indigenous to the place[5], later in 15th century Sharqi dynasty of Jaunpur Sultanate extended their authority into the region, which was later re-absorbed into Delhi Sultanate under Lodi Dynasty and local Afghan chiefs of Jaunpur and Bengal. Following Babur’s victory at the Battle of Ghaghra in 1529, Ghosi and the wider Azamgarh-Mau region were brought under Mughal control by 1530 during the reign of Babur and Humayun. During the rule of Akbar the area surrounding Ghosi came in the Allahabad administrative Subah, under the Sarkar of Jaunpur.[6] It is mentioned in Ain-i-Akhbari that under the Sarkar of Jaunpur, present‑day Muhammadabad Gohna was an important feudal and agricultural seat of administration. The neighboring parganas of Ghosi and Majhwarah[7] later became a center of Bhumihar zamindari influence under the Nawabs of Awadh and the East India Company. The Bhumihars are still a major land holding community in the region and held the entirety of the Surajpur pargana near Dohri Ghat.[8][9][10][11] Following the Battle of Buxar in 1764, the region came under the control of the East India Company.

Mordern History (19th-20th Century)

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During British Rule in 19th century many Indigo factories were set up at Bahadurpur (near Dohrighat) by European owners like the rest of the places in Azamgarh division.[12]Later during the British rule Ghosi was an anti colonial stronghold and gave birth to freedom fighters like Jharkhande Rai and Algu Rai shastri.[13] Algu Rai Shatri was involved in Amila Kand (1942) during Quit India Movement, the British had earlier burnt his house which caused tremendous uprising in the entire region[14]. on 15th of August 1942 in Amila, hundreds of revolutionaries under the direction of Radhe Rai, Ramchandra Rai, Baldev Rai, Pateshwari Rai were involved in violent resistance against the colonial rule. Later on Pateshwari Rai was imprisioned for 2 years and was given 15 lashes, Ramshankar Rai was imprisioned for 6 months.[14]



Brigadier Mohommad Usman

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File:Muhammad Usman (Brigadier).jpg
Muhammad Usman (Brigadier)

Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVC (15 July 1912 – 3 July 1948) was a War Hero who participated in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 he was from Bibipur village in Ghosi Tehsil. He was the highest ranking officer of the Indian Army killed in action during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. As a Muslim he decided to stay in India during the Partition in 1947 by rejecting offers for joining Pakistani Army. His leadership and sacrifice at the Battle of Nowshera earned him the title “Lion of Nowshera” and he was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second‑highest military decoration.[15] Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his Cabinet colleagues attended the funeral of Usman — "the highest ranking military commander till date" to lay down his life in the battlefield. He was given a state funeral of a martyr.[15]


Education

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The presence of renowned madrasas like Jamia Amjadia Razvia & Niswan, Jamia Shams ul Uloom & Niswan, Madarasa Badr ul Uloom, Madarasa Ehsan ul Uloom, Madarasa tul Madina (Dawateislami) and other educational institutions like Sarvodaya College, Ram Lagan College, Shms ul Uloom Inter College abd Jaish Kisan College etc. have given it the reputation of being a center for religious as well as modern education.[16]

Area

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Tehsil Map of Mau

Ghosi Subdivision comprises a total of 328 villages, each contributing to the vibrant and diverse demographic makeup of the region. The area plays a crucial role in the overall administration and rural development of Mau District.[1][17] It is an important Wheat and Barley growing region and one of the most productive pargana recorded in colonial times in Azamgarh division.[18] Ghosi subdivision has a total area of 41,530.16 hectares. Their Census village codes range from 196063 to 196407. Major Highways in the area are National Highway 227A (NH227A) and National Highway 727A (NH727A).

The rivers frlowing through this area which provide waters through canals are Ghaghara and Rapti. [19]

Population

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Ghosi Nagar Panchayat

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The population of children aged 0-6 is 5934 which is 15.15% of total population of Ghosi (NP). In Ghosi Nagar Panchayat, the female sex ratio is 945 against state average of 912. Moreover, the child sex ratio in Ghosi is around 955 compared to Uttar Pradesh state average of 902. The literacy rate of Ghosi Town is 77.65% higher than the state average of 67.68%. In Ghosi, male literacy is around 83.40% while the female literacy rate is 71.55%. Ghosi Nagar Panchayat has total administration over 5,170 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Nagar Panchayat limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.[2]

Religion

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Ghosi Nagar Panchayat

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According to the official 2011 Census, Islam is the majority religion in the Ghosi Nagar Panchayat, accounting for 61.41% of the total population. Hinduism is the second-largest religion, practiced by 38.39% of the residents[2]

Ghosi Nagar Panchayat – Religious Composition
  1. Hindu (38.4%)
  2. Muslim (61.4%)
  3. Others (0.19%)
  4. Other (0.01%)

Ghosi Tehsil

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Ghosi Subdivision (tehsil) Religious Composition[17]
  1. Hindu (87.2%)
  2. Muslim (12.4%)
  3. Others (0.33%)
  4. Other (0.00%)

Economy

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Economically, most people are engaged in textile and power loom industry.[20][21] Along with this agriculture, small-scale businesses, and teaching also provide employment opportunities to people from Ghosi.

Politically, Ghosi is a well-known constituency of Lok Sabha and the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. It has produced several notable leaders who gained state and even national prominence. Among them are Kalpnath Rai, who served briefly as the Human Resources Minister and Power Minister of State and he was active in politics during 1960s till his death in 1999 and he was originally from this region. In more recent years, leaders like Phagu Chauhan (former Governor of Bihar and Meghalaya), and Dara Singh Chauhan have represented the Ghosi constituency and having a known personality in Indian politics. Its voters are seen as influential in shaping Purvanchal's political landscape.

Notable people

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  • Rajeev Rai (Born 1969) MP from Ghosi (2024–present), strategist for SP in 2012 elections.
  • Jharkhande Rai (1914-1984) Indian Freedom fighter (HSRA member), Former Cabinet Minister for Food in Uttar Pradesh, MLA (1952–68), Lok Sabha MP (1967–71, 1971–77, 1980–84), Food Minister in Charan Singh’s 1967 UP govt, Former Vice-president of U.P. Kisan Sabha, Former CPI member.
  • Kalpnath Rai (1941-1999) Former MP from Ghosi (1989–96), Union Minister of State for Power, Food, Energy, and Parliamentary Affairs, Former INC member.
  • Algu Rai Shastri (1900-1987) Indian Freedom fighter, First MP of the newly created Ghosi constituency (1957-1962), Former INC member.

References

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  1. 1 2 "Ghosi Subdivision of Mau, Uttar Pradesh | Population, Area, Villages, List of Villages". villageinfo.org.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ghosi Nagar Panchayat City Population Census 2011-2025 | Uttar Pradesh". www.census2011.co.in.
  3. ↑ "Ghosi (Mau, Uttar Pradesh, India) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de.
  4. ↑ "Dargahs In India". All India Ulama & Mashaikh Board. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  5. ↑ D.L. Drake-Brockman (1911). Azamgarh: a Gazetteer being volume XXXIII of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Allahabad, Superintendent, Government Printing.
  6. ↑ Sinha, Surendra Nath (1974). Subah of Allahabad under the Great Mughals (PDF). Jamia Millia Islamia. p. 169.
  7. ↑ Sinha, Surendra Nath (1974). Subah of Allahabad under the Great Mughals (PDF). Jamia Millia Islamia. p. 222.
  8. ↑ Jarrett, H. S. (1949). Ain-i-Akbari of Abul Fazl-i-ʻAllami. Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal, Calcutta.
  9. ↑ D.L. Drake-Brockman (1911). Azamgarh: a Gazetteer being volume XXXIII of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Allahabad, Superintendent, Government Printing.
  10. ↑ D L Drake Brockman (1911). Azamgarh A Gazetteer District Gazetteers Of The United Provinces Of Arra And Oudh Vol Xxxiii.
  11. ↑ Fisher, F. H. (1883). Statistical Descriptive, And Historical Account Of The North Western Provinces Of India, Vol. 13.
  12. ↑ D.L. Drake-Brockman (1911). Azamgarh: a Gazetteer being volume XXXIII of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Allahabad, Superintendent, Government Printing.
  13. ↑ "Algu Rai Shastri". Constitution of India. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Freedom Struggle in Mau | District Mau, Uttar Pradesh Government | India". Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  15. 1 2 "A Lion, To The Last". Outlook India. 29 January 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Schools of Ghosi Mau, Uttar-Pradesh - Stack Schools". stackschools.com. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  17. 1 2 "Ghosi Population 2026: Religion, Literacy, and Census Data Insights". censusofindia.net. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  18. ↑ D.L. Drake-Brockman (1911). Azamgarh: a Gazetteer being volume XXXIII of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Allahabad, Superintendent, Government Printing.
  19. ↑ "Mau River Map". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "District Industrial Profile of Mau District" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "Culture & Heritage | District Mau, Uttar Pradesh Government | India".
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