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BHISI.
Bhisi, with a population of 5,365 as per the 1961 Census, is largely an agricultural village in Waroda tahsil lying about 17.70 km. (eleven miles) north of Cimur. The village lands are well irrigated and the principal crops are paddy and groundnut. There are a few rice and oil mills. Bhisi has a high school besides primary schools, a post office, a police station, and an allopathic dispensary catering to the medical needs of the people. Drinking water is obtained from the wells, most of which go dry during the latter part of summer. Weekly bazar is held on Saturdays. Bhisi is an iron ore mining centre. The iron contents of the ore are estimated to be 69 per cent.
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