Pandhurna is the 55th district of Madhya Pradesh state and 9th district of Jabalpur division, which came into existence in the year 2023 after separating from Chhindwara district.It is the least populous district of the state.[1] Its administrative headquarter is in Pandhurna city.
Pandhurana district | |
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Jamsanwali hanuman Saunsar Kukdikhapa Waterfall Sai Mandir Pandhurna | |
Coordinates: 21°59′N 78°52′E / 21.983°N 78.867°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
Division | Jabalpur Division |
Established | 5 October 2023 |
Headquarters | Pandhurna |
Tehsils |
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Government | |
• District collector | Ajay Dev Sharma (IAS) |
• Lok Sabha constituencies | 1. Chhindwara (shared with Chhindwara district) |
• Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 2 (Pandhurna and Sausar) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,522.22 km2 (587.73 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 374,310 |
• Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
Demographics | |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi and Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Website | Pandurna.nic.in |
Geography
editThe area of the district is 1522.22 km2. It is bounded by the districts of Nagpur in the southeast, Betul and Amravati in the west, and Chhindwara in the north. Jam River and Kanhan River is major river of the district.[2]
Major towns of district
edit- Pandhurna
- Sausar
- Lodhikheda
- Mohgaon
- Pipla Narayanwar
- Seoni
- Teegaon
- Ramkona
- Borgaon
- Pandharakhedi
- Badchicholi
Government
editThere are two Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the District.
1. Pandhurna
2. Sausar
All two assembly is part of Chhindwara Lok Sabha.[3]
Economy
editThe economy of the district is mainly dependent on agriculture. Oranges are produced in the district.[4] There are also some big industries in the district.Pandhurna is also famous for its orange fields. Pandhurna also has a multinational company called drytech situated at Nagpur road.
Culture
editPlaces to visit
edit- Hazrat Guncha Shah Wali Dargah, Pandhurna
- Hazrat Jungli Shah Peer Dargah, Pandhurna
- Hazrat Chaand Shah Wali Dargah, Pandhurna
- Jam Sawali Hanuman Mandir,
Sanwali
- Ardhanarishwar Jyotirlinga, Mohgaon
- Ghoghra Waterfall, Near Sausar[5]
- Sai Mandir Pandhurna
- Shani Mandir Pandhurna
- SAS Consultancy (Land Survey & Building Construction) (Tekdi ward Bhopal Road Pandhurna)
- Tanushree Marbal (Tile&stone) (Tekdi ward Bhopal Road Pandhurna)
Gotmar Mela
editGotmar Fair of Pandhurna “Gotmar Fair” is celebrated every year on Bhadrapada ‘Amavasya’ on the second day of Pola festival in Pandhurna city. This fair is celebrated on the banks of the river ‘Jam’.[6]
Transportation
editPandhurna district is well connected by Roads and Railway.
- By Air
The nearest airport is Nagpur Airport. There are many flights available between Nagpur and other major airports in India. Pandhurna is also accessible via Bhopal and Jabalpur, which is also connected by air with other major cities of India.
- By Rail
Pandhurna railway station is on a well-established network. Located on the Central Railway Zone, Nagpur Itarsi railway route. Other major district station is Sausar(located on South East Central Railway zone on Chhindwara Nagpur Rail line).
- By Road
The city is situated on National Highway-47 (NH-47). Nearest cities are Nagpur and Chhindwara. This is the simplest and easiest route to reach Pandhurna.
References
edit- ^ "बड़ी खबर : मध्य प्रदेश का 54वां जिला बना पांढुर्णा, नोटिफिकेशन जारी | Pandhurna became 54th district of Madhya Pradesh notification issued". Patrika News. August 26, 2023.
- ^ "History | District Pandhurna | India".
- ^ "Chhindwara Lok Sabha Election 2024". Jagran.
- ^ "संतरे का उत्पादन | जिला पांढुर्णा | India".
- ^ "Religious Place | District Pandhurna | India".
- ^ "Culture & Heritage | District Pandhurna | India".
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