Pandhurna District Explained

Pandhurana district
Settlement Type:District of Madhya Pradesh
Total Type:Total
Coordinates:21.9833°N 130°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Madhya Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:Division
Subdivision Name2:Jabalpur Division
Established Title:Established
Seat Type:Headquarters
Seat:Pandhurna
Parts Type:Tehsils
Parts Style:para
Area Total Km2:1522.22
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:3,74,310
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Demographics
Demographics1 Title1:Literacy
Demographics1 Title2:Sex ratio
Demographics Type2:Languages
Demographics2 Title1:Official
Demographics2 Info1:Hindi and Marathi
Leader Title:District collector
Leader Name:Ajay Dev Sharma (IAS)
Leader Title1:Lok Sabha constituencies
Leader Name1:1. Chhindwara (shared with Chhindwara district)
Leader Title2:Vidhan Sabha constituencies
Leader Name2:2 (Pandhurna and Sausar)
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+05:30
Blank Name Sec1:Major highways
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.It is the least populous district of the state.[1] Its administrative headquarter is in Pandhurna city.

Geography

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 and Kanhan River is major river of the district.[2]

Major towns of district

Government

There are two Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the District.

1. Pandhurna

2. Sausar

All two assembly is part of Chhindwara Lok Sabha.[3]

Economy

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

Places to visit

Sanwali

Gotmar Mela

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

Pandhurna district is well connected by Roads and Railway.

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.

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).

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: बड़ी खबर : मध्य प्रदेश का 54वां जिला बना पांढुर्णा, नोटिफिकेशन जारी | Pandhurna became 54th district of Madhya Pradesh notification issued. August 26, 2023. Patrika News.
  2. Web site: History | District Pandhurna | India.
  3. Web site: Chhindwara Lok Sabha Election 2024. Jagran.
  4. Web site: संतरे का उत्पादन | जिला पांढुर्णा | India.
  5. Web site: Religious Place | District Pandhurna | India.
  6. Web site: Culture & Heritage | District Pandhurna | India.