The Imperial Gazetteer of India (Volume 10)

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1886. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... the Hasht Bhdya Jdgirs, or 'appanages of the eight brothers.' It is under the political superintendence of the Central India Agency, and is situated within the geographical limits of Jhansi District. Area, about 4 square miles. Population (1881) 1049; estimated revenue, 500. The jdgir contains the single village of Pahari Kalan. and is an offshoot from the Baragaon jdgir, which Diwan Rdi Singh of Orchhi divided among his eight sons. The present holder is named Diwin Banka Piyariju Bahddur. He has the right of adoption. Paharpur.--Town in Dera Ismdil Khan District, Punjab; situated in lat. 32 7' N., and long. 71 2' E. Population (1881) 2496, namely, Muhammadans 1644, and Hindus 852. A third-class municipality, with an income in 1883-84 of 164, or an average of is. 3 DEGREESd. per head. Pahar Sirgira.--Old Gond chiefship, attached to Sambalpur District, Central Provinces; 15 miles west of Sambalpur town. Area, 20 square miles, about three-fifths of which are cultivated, producing rice and sugar-cane. Number of villages, 10. Population (1881) 1962. The chiefs of Pahar Sirgird, Bhedan, and Patholandd, all trace their origin to a family which came from Mandla seven centuries ago. The principal village, Pahar Sirgird (lat. 21 27' N., long. 83 48' E.), has a wellattended school. The estate contains much good forest on the plains abutting on the Bara Pahar hills. The late chief, Danardhdn Singh, joined in the rebellion of 1858, and was outlawed. He, however, came under the amnesty, and was restored to his estate and former position. He died in 1870, and was succeeded by his son the present chief, Baijndth Singh. The estate pays a tribute or quit-rent to Government of 14 per annum. Pahasu.--Town in Bulandshahr District, North-Western Provin...