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'''Antri''' is a village in [[Madhya Pradesh]], India, lying {{convert|25|km|mi|abbr=on}} south of [[Gwalior]]. [[Kirar]] thakur and brahmans and other caste kamariya, baghel, gurjar, kachi etc. Lives in antri. village is famous for clay deposits.

==Etymology==
The name Antri is a colloquial variation of the [[Hindi]] word ''{{transl|hi|antadee}}'' ({{lang|hi|अंतड़ी}} which means "intestine".

==History==
[[Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak]] was one of [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] Emperor [[Akbar]]'s courtiers. On 12 August 1602, he was assassinated at [[Narwar]] (near Antri) by [[Vir Singh Bundela]]. The plot to kill him was contrived by Akbar's oldest son [[Prince Salim]], who later became the emperor [[Jahangir]]<ref>[http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019PHO0000050S2U00134000 Orchha] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207053923/http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019PHO0000050S2U00134000 |date=7 February 2009 }} British Library.</ref> because Abu'l-Fazl opposed the accession of Prince Salim. His severed head was sent to Salim at [[Allahabad]]. Abu'l-Fazl was buried at Antri.<ref>Majumdar, R.C. (2007). ''The Mughul Empire'', Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, p. 167</ref><ref>Blochmann, H. (tr.) (1927, reprint 1993) ''The Ain-I Akbari by Abu'l-Fazl Allami'', Vol.I, The Asiatic Society, Calcutta, pp. lxviii–lxix</ref> Abu'l Fazl's son, Shaikh Afzal Khan (29 December 1571 – 1613), was later appointed governor of [[Bihar]] in 1608 by Jahangir, who had succeeded his father.<ref>Blochmann, H. (tr.) (1927, reprint 1993) ''The Ain-I Akbari by Abu'l-Fazl Allami'', Vol.I, The Asiatic Society, Calcutta, pp. lviii–lix</ref>

Antri is known for its role in the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]] against the [[British East India Company]]. After the British captured the town [[Kalpi]] (also called Jhansi) on 24 May 1858, rebels such as [[Rani of Jhansi|Rani]] sought shelter at a fort in Antri. The British soon attacked Antri and captured it. In the battle, Rani died against the militarily superior British forces. The other rebels either were executed or fled.

==Demographics==
The [[2001 Census of India]] recorded that Antri's population is 12,919. Males constitute 54% of the population, and females 46%. Antri has a literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 63%. In the village, 13% of the population is under six years of age.{{outdated inline|date=December 2019}} Hindi is the main language spoken in Antri. Due to rule by the [[Maratha (caste)|Maratha]] caste, [[Marathi people|Marathi]] influence is strong.

==Geography==
Antri's coordinates are 26°13'N 78°11'E / 26.22°N 78.18°E / 26.22; 78.18. It has an average elevation of {{convert|197|mi|ft|abbr=on}}. Antri is located {{convert|100|km|m|abbr=on}} from Kalpi.

A small river, the Chachundar, flows underground and can be seen during the rainy season.

==Geology==
Antri is situated on [[Bundelkhand]] granites formed during the [[Archean]] period. Clay deposits are found in the village, referred to as the "Antri deposits of Gwalior" in geological studies.<ref>{{cite book |url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/36255/10/10_chapter%203.pdf|title=Mode of Occurrence and Origin of the Clays|pages=81–82 }}</ref>

==Climate==
Antri has a sub-tropical climate with hot summers from late March to early July, a humid monsoon season from late June to early October and a cool, dry winter from early November to late February. Under the [[Köppen climate classification]], the city has a humid subtropical climate. The highest recorded temperature was {{convert|53|C|F}}, and the lowest was {{convert|-1|C|F}}. Summers start in late March. Similarly to other cities like [[Nagpur]] and [[Delhi]], they are among the hottest in India and the world. Temperatures peak in May and June with daily temperatures around {{convert|33|-|35|C|F}}, ending in late June with the onset of the monsoon. Antri receives {{convert|970|mm|in|abbr=on}} of rain every year, most of which is concentrated in the monsoon months from late June to early October. August is the wettest month with {{convert|310|mm|in|abbr=on}} of rain. Winter in Antri starts in late October. It is dry, sunny and mild with temperatures at {{convert|14|-|16|C|F}}. January is the coldest month with average temperature lows at {{convert|5|-|7|C|F}}. In winter, temperatures plummet to near freezing in occasional cold snaps.

==Government==

The village has a small city council (''[[nagar parishad]]''). Antri's administrative divisions are the 15 wards.

== Festivals ==
The locals of Antri celebrate all Indian national festivals: [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], [[Makar Sankranti]], [[Eid-ul-Fitr]], [[Rakhi day|Rakhi]] and [[Mahavir Jayanti]]. Several local festivals are also celebrated, such as [[Nag Panchami]], [[Gudi Padwa]], [[Navratri]], [[Kullu Dussehra]], [[Durga Puja]] and [[Ratha-Yatra]]. In the 21st century, the celebration of Western holidays like [[Valentine's Day]] and [[New Year's Eve]] has become popular.

Antri celebrates Rang Panchami differently from other sub-cultures. It is celebrated five days after Dulendi or Holi. Rang Pachami is like Dulendi, but colors are mixed with water, and sprinkled or poured on others.

In Ganesh Chaturthi, a carnival of floats ([[Hindi language|Hindi]]: ''Jhanki'') is held in the village.

Makar Sankranti (the Kite Festival) is celebrated annually on 14 January. People fly kites, competing to cut others' kites white they fly them.

== Media and communication ==
Newspapers, magazines and television material is published in Gwalior and distributed to Antri. ''[[Dainik Bhaskar]]'' is one of the oldest and most widely read newspapers.

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Gwalior district]]

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