Pandhurna District
Pandhurana district | |
|---|---|
 Pandhurrna station Bord | |
| Coordinates: 21°59′N 78°52′E / 21.983°N 78.867°E | |
| Country |  India |
| 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 |
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.[1] Its administrative headquarter is in Pandhurna city.
Geography[edit]
The 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 is major river of the district.[2]
Major towns of district[edit]
Government[edit]
There are two Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the District.
1 Pandhurna
2 Sausar
All two assembly is part of Chhindwara Lok Sabha.[3]
Economy[edit]
The 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[edit]
Places to visit[edit]
- Jam Sawali Hanuman Mandir, Sanwali
- Ardhanarishwar Jyotirlinga, Mohgaon
- Ghoghra Waterfall, Near Sausar[5]
Gotmar Mela[edit]
Gotmar 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[edit]
Pandhurna district is well connected with the Roadway 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/Jabalpur, which is also connected by air with other major cities of India.
- By Rail
Pandhurna has a well-established railway network. Located on the South East Central Railway route. The nearest railway stations are Pandhurna, Nagpur, Multai, and Chhindwara.
- 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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