Hamirpur district is a part of Chitrakoot Dham Division of Uttar Pradesh state of India. Hamirpur town is the district headquarters. It consists of Four Tehsil namely Hamirpur, Maudaha, Rath,Sarila and Seven Blocks namely Gohand, Kurara, Maudaha, Muskara, Rath, Sarila, Sumerpur.
Area: 4,121.9 Sq. Km.
Population: 11,04,285
Language: Hindi
Village: 617
Male: 5,93,537
Female: 5,10,748
History-
The early history of the region covered by the present district of Hamirpur may be traced back to the Palaeolithic age as evidenced by the discovery of choppers, hand axes and pebble cores. the town of Hamirpur, which gave its name of the district, was founded by one Hamira Deva, a Kalachuri Rajput, who came there from Alwar and took shelter with one Badna, an Ahir. Hamira later on drove out Badna and built a fort here.[Bunda's name still survives in the neighbouring village of Budanpur, where remains of an ancient Khera are found.
Having no male issue, Hamira Deva adopted his daughter's son Ram Singh, who married with the daughter of a Rajput of Amlar in Banda district. He was offered, in marriage, the eastern portion of pargana Maudaha as dowry. The remains of the fort built by Hamira Deva are still found in Hamirpur.In 1821, the headquarters of the former from Kalpi shifted to Hamirpur. In 1823, Hamirpur was formed as independent district. The later history of the district up to 1857 is chiefly concerned with the difficulties of fiscal administration.
Famous places one can visit here are-
1) Khandeh Temple-
There is an ancient settlement called Khandeh, 12 km southwest of Maudaha Tehsil. This settlement of historical importance is famous for the antiquity and grandeur of the temples. Shiv Darbar Temple of Ram Darbar, about 400 years old. In the temple, there are pictures of the entire Ramkatha, Mahabharata, and Krishna Leela on granite stone.
2) Pataleshwar temple-
This temple is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in Hamirpur. This temple is ancient and belongs to Lord Bholenath who is known as Pataleshwar. Its dome and monastery are so strong that two years ago there was no effect from the threat of celestial lightning that fell on the ground 20 feet away, while the walls of the surrounding residential houses were blocked.
3) Kalpa vriksha-
A rare ancient and mythical Kalpavriksha is situated on the banks of river Yamuna near Gayatri Tapobhoomi at the headquarters of Hamirpur city. The height of this tree is not very high, but its diameter is quite large. In the month of September, it bears large white flowers. This rare tree has a medicinal value from the point of view of Ayurveda.
4) Meher temple-
Meher Pukar ji had bought a marble stone from Meher place, which Meher Baba had given to the goddess. Another huge temple was built in Meherpuri and the idol of incarnation Meher Baba was installed, which was inaugurated by Adi K Irani on 18 November 1970.
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