In which district Bedsa village was the centre of Bhil activities under the leadership of Govind Giri?

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Bedsa village, located in the Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, was the center of activities led
by Govind Giri in 1911 and 1912. Govind Giri, also known as Govind Guru Banjara, was a prominent social and
political reformer who worked for the welfare of the Bhil tribe. He initiated the Bhagat Movement to guide the
Bhils toward Hindu values and social reform.
He founded the Samp Sabha in 1883 to bring social and political awakening among the Bhils. Concerned by the
awakening triggered by the Samp Sabha in Mewar, Vijaynagar, and Malwa, the administration closely monitored his
activities. To unite the Bhils, Govind Giri organized yagnas and havans on Mangarh Hill, fostering a sense of
community and self-reliance.
Information Booster:
•Bedsa Village: Located in Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan.
•Govind Giri (Govind Guru): Born in 1858 in Banshiya village, Dungarpur, Rajasthan.
•Bhagat Movement: Started by Govind Giri to keep Bhils within the fold of Hinduism and promote social reform.
•Samp Sabha: Established in 1883 to create a social and political awakening among Bhils.
•Activities: Organized yagnas and havans at Mangarh Hill to unite and inspire Bhils.
Additional Information:
•Govind Giri's Legacy: He is remembered as a key tribal leader who initiated reforms and inspired unity among the
Bhils in Rajasthan.
•Mangarh Hill: Later became a site of significance in the Bhil community for its connection to Govind Giri’s
movements.