OverView of Gopalpura

Gopalpura State (District Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh) is a branch of the ancient Indurkhi state. Gopalpura State is situated 79⁰ South of UP. This state is spread over more than 1000 square miles and has Rampura State on its North, Datia State (Konch Tehsil) on its South, Jalaun Tehsil (Maratha State) on its East and Gwalior State on its West side.

Climate and Vegetation:

In summers (April to July) the state experiences very hot weather with hot air and dust storms blowing through the season. From July to October the state experiences rainfall. Its extremely cold from November to February. The state experience three seasons Summer, Rainy and Spring. There grows trees like Peepal, Banyan, Sheesham etc. The fruits grown here are Guava, Lemon and Mangoes. There is almost 2000 square acres of forest adjoining the state. The wild life in this forest comprises of wild animals such as Panthers, Cheetas, Deers, Boars, Blue Buffalos etc.

Soil and Crops:

There are 3 crops grown in this region, namely Rabi (Wheat, Grams, Alsi, Lahi etc). Kharif (Jwar, Bajra, Corn, Moong, Pulses) and Jayad (Jackfruit, Watermelon, Brinjal, Lauki).

The main river of this state is Pahuj which flows consistently throw out the year. There is a branch of this river called Bhadaiyya which flows on the south of the state.  Most of the farmers grow vegetables on the bank of these rivers  which are then sold locally and markets of villages such as Madhogarh, Jalaun, Orai, Mihona, Lahar (Bhind) etc.

Animals and Birds:

1.       Wild Life: Panthers, Cheetas, Chinkaras, Wolves, Deers, Rabbits, Jackals, Blue Bulls etc.

2.       Domesticated Animals: Cows, Buffalos, Calves, Horses, Camels, Donkeys, Sheep, Goats etc.

3.       Birds: Peacocks, Koel, Parrots, Patridges, Doves, Pigeons, Crows, Eagles and those birds which stay in water, such as, Ducks, Surkhab, Cranes etc.

In other creatures, animals such as crocodiles, tortoise, crabs, various types of fishes etc are found here.

Religions:

The state enjoys harmonious relations of all religions. There are both Hindu & Muslims religion community who live here. There are also followers of Kabir, and some are also Vaishnos All celebrate various festivals in the region.

Castes:

In Hindus there are Kshatriyas (Rajputs), Brahmins, Vaishya, Mahajans, Kayasth, Cobblers, Gardners, Hair cutters, Washermen, Tailors etc. In Muslims there are Sheikhs, Mirzas,  Ansaris etc.

Lineage / History of Formation of the State:

The state has its lineage from the generations out of Kush who wasborn as one of the sons of Lord Shri Ramchandra ji. The ancestry can be traced to 131 generations. The state was ruled by the Indurkhi descendents, which are the 19^th descendents of Kush. Thereafter the descendents / rulers were Alam Rao Gopalpura - 1631, Dalpat Rao Ju Deo - 1662,  Parshuram Ju Deo - 1679, Mukat Rao Ju Deo, Khadag Rao Ju Deo - 1694, Champat Rao Ju Deo - 1715, Harsingh Rao Ju Deo, Harvansh Rao Ju Deo, Jalim Singh Ju Deo, Tirlok Singh Ju Deo, Jitwar Singh Ju Deo, Ramchandra Ju Deo, Lochan Singh Ju Deo, Sudarshan Singh Ju Deo, Udaiveer Singh Ju Deo, Shri Raja Krishna Pal Singh Ju Deo - 1930, Lal Saheb Rajesh Pal Singh Ju Deo, Lal Saheb Aparnesh Pal Singh Ju Deo, Lal Saheb Achintya Pal Singh Ju Deo and Lal Saheb Aditya Singh Ju Deo

Occupation:

The main occupation of people here is farming and animal rearing. There are also some section of population that is occupied in trading such as wheat, jiggery, ghee etc. The Brahmins are occupied with conducting religious ceremonies and prayers in the temples.

Dress:

People generally wear Dhoti, kurta or loose payjamas, sherwani, safa (head gear). Ladies wear lehnga, chunnri, sarees, blouse , duppatta etc. They also wear colourfull glass bangles or bracelets.

Language:

The local language / dialect of the Gopalpura state is Bundelkhandi. The language has the essence of respect on one side and valour of braveness on the other. The middle class families speak a mixture of hindi and urdu.

Festivals:

The main festivals celebrated in Gopalpura state are Dusshera, Deepawali, Holi, Shravan, Navratri, Idul-Fitr, Moharram etc. These festivals are harmoniously celebrated by people of all castes and creed.

Fairs:

The state holds mainly two fairs, one at the time of Shravan and the other during Makar Sankranti where shopkeepers, various artists, religious saints come from faraway places. In these days all households place hosts to around 10 guests. These fairs go on for 3 to 10 days.

Education:

There are primary and higher secondary schools in the State. The most prominent and best one being the K.P.S. Junior High School.