Seondha

Seondha
Town
Seondha Location in Madhya Pradesh, India Show map of Madhya Pradesh Seondha Seondha (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 26°10′N 78°47′E / 26.16°N 78.78°E / 26.16; 78.78
Country	India
State	Madhya Pradesh
District	Datia
Elevation	152 m (499 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	19,540
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code	475682
ISO 3166 code	IN-MP
Vehicle registration	MP
Website	www.facebook.com/seondha

Seondha is a town and nagar panchayat in the Datia district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated along the banks of the Sindh River and is known for its historical and spiritual significance. The town features an old fortress dating back to the Datia era and lies close to the sacred Ratangarh Temple, about 15 km away. Nearby, the Sankua Kund waterfall holds religious importance in Hinduism, where it is believed that the Four Kumaras — Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatana, and Sanatkumara — are still meditating in their child forms.

Geography

Seondha is located at 26°10′N 78°47′E / 26.16°N 78.78°E / 26.16; 78.78.^[1] It has an average elevation of 152 metres (498 feet). The town lies on the banks of the Sindh River.

Climate

Seondha experiences a warm and temperate climate. Winters are dry, while summers bring significant rainfall. According to the Köppen–Geiger classification, Seondha has a Cwa climate type. The average temperature is 26.0 °C, and the annual rainfall is approximately 881 mm. The driest month is April, with about 2 mm of rainfall, whereas August records the highest average precipitation of 305 mm.

Demographics

As per the

,^[2] Seondha had a population of 19,540. Males constituted 55% and females 45% of the population. The average literacy rate was 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5% — male literacy at 69% and female literacy at 49%. Around 16% of the population was under six years of age.

History

Sankua is a well-known site in Seondha, where a large melā (fair) is held on Purnima (the full moon day) following Diwali. On this occasion, devotees take a holy dip in the Sindh River.

Origin of the Poddar Community

Main article: Poddar

Seondha is historically regarded as one of the origin places of the Poddar community. According to local historical accounts, members of the Poddar family were originally known as Guptas. The title “Poddar,” meaning *treasurer* or *keeper of wealth*, was conferred upon a distinguished Gupta who served as the royal treasurer in the court of the King of Seondha. Over generations, the descendants of this family adopted “Poddar” as their surname. Many families bearing the Poddar title trace their ancestral roots back to Seondha, and the town remains an important part of the community’s cultural heritage.

See also

• Sewda Assembly constituency
• Ratangarh, Datia
• Datia district

References

1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Seondha
2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.