Fatehpur Talratoy | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Fatehpur Talratoy Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Fatehpur Talratoy Fatehpur Talratoy (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°08′04″N 83°42′14″E / 26.134370°N 83.703954°E[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mau |
| Tehsil | Madhuban |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Other spoken | Bhojpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pin code | 221603[2] |
| Telephone code | 05464 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-54 |
| Website | up |
Fatehpur Talratoy is a village located in Madhuban tehsil of Mau district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It has total 196 families residing. Fatehpur Talratoy has population of 1324 as per government records.[3]
Administration
Fatehpur Talratoy village is administrated by Pradhan who is elected representative of village as per constitution of India and Panchyati Raj Act.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Houses | 196 | ||
| Population | 1324 | 668 | 656 |
Tal Ratoy
Ratoy Taal is a natural lake near village Fatehpur-Talratoy, having an area of approximately 1837 hectares. A canal connects it to nearby Sarayu (Ghaghara) river. It's a source of irrigation for local farmers. However it is also a major tourist destination and picnic spot for local people.
Babarnama
Mughal emperor Ẓahīr-ud-Dīn Muhammad Babar had made special mention of this beautiful lake in his journal 'Babarnama'. He spent a night near this taal during expedition towards eastern part of India.[4]
Mythology
According to Hindu mythology, Ratoi Taal was dug by Asur Mahahanu. Asur Mahahanu fought a battle with Devi Bhageshwari and got annihilated. As per the mythological story, Asur Mahahanu wanted to marry Devi Bhageshwari and send a proposal through his messengers. Devi put a condition before him that if he connects Ratoi Taal with the river Sarayu by digging a canal overnight, she would accept his offer. Asur Mahahanu failed to do so; however, he tried to forcefully marry Devi Bhageshwari and was killed in the battle.[5]
References
- ↑ "Google map, Fatehpur Talratoy". google. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ↑ "Pin Code, Fatehpur Talratoy". pincode.net.in. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ↑ "Population details, Fatehpur Talratoy". Retrieved 9 June 2017.
- ↑ Babarnama, p.480, Punguine India.
- ↑ "भगवती ने किया था महाहनु का वध". ballialive.in. Retrieved 9 June 2017.