Charkhari- Kashmir of Bundelkhand

History :-
Charkhari, currently a part of Uttar Pradesh state, was one of the Princely states of India during the period of the British Raj. The state was founded in 1765 by Bijai Bahadur, a Rajput of Bundela clan. On India’s independence, this Princely state was acceded to India. Charkhari is also known as Kashmir of Bundelkhand. Town is surrounded by many lakes.

Geography :-
Charkhari is located at 25°24′N 79°45′E / 25.4°N 79.75°E. It has an average elevation of 184 metres (603 feet).

Rajas :-
1765 - 1782 Khuman Singh (b. ... - d. 1782)
1782 - Nov 1829 Bikramajit Singh (b. ... - d. 1829)
1829 - 1860 Ratan Singh
1860 - 1880 Jai Singh Deo (b. ... - d. 1880)

Maharajas :-
1880 - 6 Jul 1908 Malkhan Singh (b. 1872 - d. 1908)
6 Jul 1908 - 1914 Jujhar Singh
1914 - 5 Oct 1920 Ganga Singh
1920 - 8 Nov 1941 Arimardan Singh (b. 1903 - d. 1941)
8 Nov 1941 - 15 Aug 1947 Jagendra Singh (b. ... - d. 1977).

Demographics :-
As of 2001 India census, Charkhari had a population of 23,823. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Charkhari has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 47%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.