Jhansi Tiraha Junction & Freedom Memorial Pillar
Major national highway junction on NH-46 / NH-27 featuring the 1857 freedom memorial obelisk
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🛣️ Distance & Exact Road Route Matrix
100% Road Distance| Starting Hub | Road Distance | Estimated Time | Transit Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Collectorate (GPS Geodesic) | 1.7 km (Straight-line) | Map Benchmark | Road ~0.4 km |
| Shivpuri Bus Stand | 0.4 km | Depends on route and traffic | Auto, E-rickshaw, Taxi, Private Car |
| Shivpuri Railway Station (SVPI) | 4 km | Depends on route and traffic | Station Taxi & Auto Stand |
| Court Road Office (Bharti Infotech) | 1.6 km | Depends on route and traffic | City E-rickshaw / Walking / Bike |
| Gwalior Airport (GWL) | 123.5 km | Depends on route | NH-46 4-lane National Highway |
| Jhansi Junction (VGLJ) | 96.5 km | Depends on route | NH-27 East-West Corridor |
🚗 Road Route Details: Road Distance: 0.4 km via urban road networks. Located 1.7 km southeast of the Collectorate via Madhav Chowk, marking the historic bifurcation of the Agra-Bombay Road and the Sipri-Jhansi highway.
⚠️ Road Distance Disclaimer: Distances are catalog estimates, not independently verified routes. Road and straight-line distances differ. Confirm the visitor entrance and route before travel.
🚗 How to Reach (Air, Rail, Road & Local Transit)
✈️ Nearest Airport (By Air)
Gwalior Airport (GWL, 122 km) is the nearest airport via NH-46 4-lane corridor.
🚆 Nearest Rail Hub (By Train)
Shivpuri Railway Station (SVPI) is connected with direct trains to Delhi, Gwalior, Bhopal, and Indore.
🛣️ Highway Road Access (By Road)
Directly accessible via paved city streets and highway bypasses.
🛺 Local Transit Guidance
Easily accessible via local e-rickshaws (₹10–₹20) or autos.
🏨 Nearby Hotels & Recommended Stays
✓ Verified Contacts & TariffsMPT Tourist Village, Shivpuri
📍 Near Bhadaiya Kund, Circular Road, Shivpuri
💰 ₹2,800 – ₹4,800
Serene natural ambiance, multi-cuisine restaurant, lush gardens, near Bhadaiya Kund
Hotel Sonchiraiya (MPT Associate)
📍 Circular Road, Shivpuri
💰 ₹2,200 – ₹3,800
Family rooms, AC cottages, conference lawn, near National Park bypass
Hotel Siya Glitz / Landmark
📍 A.B. Road / Jhansi Road, Shivpuri
💰 ₹1,800 – ₹3,200
Modern amenities, restaurant, close to Shivpuri Bus Stand and SVPI Station
📜 A to Z Verified History & Architecture
Era: Colonial & Scindia Highway Era (19th–20th Century)Documented in Captain C.E. Luard's 1908 Gwalior State Gazetteer as the strategic junction where the metalled Sipri-Jhansi road branched off from the Agra-Bombay High Road, Jhansi Tiraha has served for nearly two centuries as Shivpuri's eastern gateway toward Bundelkhand (Karera and Jhansi). During the 1857–1859 uprising, this corridor witnessed troop movements connecting Jhansi and Sipri.
🏛️ Architectural & Construction Style:
Busy three-way urban rotary featuring a commemorative central island and flanked by the historic Sheetla Mata shrine and transit markets.
Key Historical Milestones:
- English historical notes have not yet been reviewed.
🙏 Living Folklore, Beliefs & Cultural Traditions
✨ Primary Local Legend & Belief:
Travelers departing eastward toward the Sindh river ghats and Bundelkhand traditionally offered prayers at the Jhansi Tiraha Sheetla Mata shrine for safe passage.
🌸 Cultural & Social Significance:
Acts as the symbolic and physical gateway linking the Gwalior plateau with the Bundelkhand plains.
🎪 Annual Festivals & Traditional Fairs:
- Sheetla Saptami/Ashtami (Basoda) Mela
- Independence Day & Republic Day Landmark Illuminations
ℹ️ Visitor Practical Guide (Timings, Entry & Advisory)
🕒 Timings:
Sunrise to Sunset
🎟️ Entry Ticket:
Free Entry
🌤️ Best Season to Visit:
Year-round transit landmark
⚠️ Safety Advice:
Exercise general visitor care and adhere to local sanctuary, temple, and site safety guidelines.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is Jhansi Tiraha an important junction?
It is the historic bifurcation point where the road to Bhadaiya Kund, Surwaya, Karera, and Jhansi branches off from the old Agra-Mumbai highway.
How far is the Shivpuri Bus Stand from Jhansi Tiraha?
The main bus stand is situated just 400 meters from Jhansi Tiraha.