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{{hatnote|This article is about the municipality. For the surrounding district, see [[Betul District]].}}
{{hatnote|This article is about the municipality. For the surrounding district, see [[Betul District]].}}
{{Travel guide|date=August 2020}}
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| population_total                = 153,330
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| postal_code                    = 460001<ref name="pincode">{{cite web|url=https://www.pin-code.net/in-loc/betul-pin-code/385225/|title=Betul Pin code|publisher=pin-code.net|accessdate=10 February 2021}}</ref>
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| Member of parliament            = Durga Das uikey
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'''Betul''' is a metropolitan city located at an [[elevation]] of over 2,000 feet above sea level, this region is rich in [[forest]]s and [[biodiversity]], making its climate pleasant throughout the year. Unlike the other parts of the state, [[Betul district|Betul]], which lies in the plains of the [[Satpura Range|Satpura range]], is a [[pleasant]], peaceful getaway from dusty city life.The capital city [[Bhopal]] is 180&nbsp;km and [[Indore]] is 562&nbsp;km, Its nearest cities are [[Chhindwara]], [[Nagpur]], [[Paratwada]], [[Khandwa]], [[Hoshangabad]], [[Harda]] and [[Itarsi]].
'''Betul''' is a municipality in southern [[Madhya Pradesh]], India. It is the administrative center of [[Betul district]] and forms the southernmost part of the [[Bhopal Division]] in the [[Betul (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. Bhimpur village, located {{cvt|45|km}} west of Betul, is the site of proposed 2800 MW Nuclear Power plant.
 
Although little is known or documented about the ancient history of Betul, it is well known that the region’s most influential rulers were the [[Maratha Empire|Marathas]] in the 19th century, who left their indelible marks in the forms of temples and places of worship. A number of Hindu and [[Jain temple]]s are scattered around the area, many of which date back to centuries ago, appealing to both the religious and those interested in history and archaeology. If you’re looking for an aesthetically pleasing getaway in the heart of the country, Betul is the place to go.
 
Built on a hilltop, [[Muktagiri]] is known for the Jain temple it houses and its scenic views.{{fact|date=August 2020}} It is a sacred place of worship for Jains who come here from across the country to seek blessings.{{fact|date=August 2020}}
 
Perhaps the best-known temple in Betul is the '''Balajipuram Temple''' located about eight kilometers from the city center. Sprawling across 15 acres, the temple is a tall structure and modern in architecture, having been built in 2001. It hosts a fair every year during the festival of Basant Panchami.{{fact|date=August 2020}}
 
Kukrukhamla, Sona Ghati, [[Multai]] and the Shapna Water Reservoir are other nearby tourist places.
 
Betul is also known for the fairs and festivals it hosts through the year, the largest and most notable one being Kavi Diwas, founded in the city in 2012.{{fact|date=August 2020}}


==Name==
==Name==
During the early 20th century, Betul was known as '''Badnur'''.{{sfnp|''EB''|1911}} It derives its present name from [[Betul District|its surrounding district]], which was named for its former headquarters at '''Betul Bazar''', a small town about {{convert|5|km|sp=us|abbr=on|0}} to its south. Betul—literally "without" (''be'') "[[cotton]]" (''tool'')—was named for its position outside the area's [[cottonfield]]s.
During the early 20th century, Betul was known as '''Badnur'''.{{sfnp|''EB''|1911}} It derives its present name from [[Betul District|its surrounding district]], which was named for its former headquarters at [[Betul Bazar]], a small town about {{convert|5|km|sp=us|abbr=on|0}} to its south. Betul—literally "without" (''be'') "[[cotton]]" (''tool'')—was named for its position outside the area's [[cottonfield]]s.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Balajipuram BETUL.jpg|thumb|Balajipuram Temple in Betul]]
[[File:Balajipuram BETUL.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Balajipuram Temple in Betul]]
[[Betul district|Betul]] is one of the marginally located southern districts of [[Madhya Pradesh]], lying almost wholly on the [[Satpura Range|Satpura]]. It occupies nearly the whole width of the satpura range between the valley of the [[Narmada River|narmada]] on the north and the bearer plains on the south. It forms the southernmost part of the Bhopal Division. The District extends between 21-22 and 22-24 degrees North Latitude and between 77-10 and 78-33 degrees East Longitude and forms a compact shape, almost a square with slight projection on the East and the West. Two small enclaves of the district, viz., Batla blocks of the Govt. forests lie to the West between the districts of Nimar (East) and Amaraoti. These enclaves lie on the Northern bank of the [[Tapti River|Tapti]]. They extent from West to East between the Meridians 77-59 and 77-02.
Nearby [[Kherla, Madhya Pradesh|Kherla]] was formerly the seat of an [[Kingdom of Kherla|independent kingdom]] in the medieval and early modern period.{{sfnp|''EB''|1878|p=228}} Under [[Company Rule in India|Company Rule]], its fort was permitted to fall into ruin.{{sfnp|''EB''|1878|p=229}} Badnur became the headquarters of [[Betul District]] in 1822. Surrounded by hills on all sides, it was used by [[British India|the British]] for the exportation of [[coal in India|coal]].<ref>{{cite web |title=betul history |url=https://betul.nic.in/en/history/ |website=betul.nic.in |publisher=GOVERNMENT OF MADHAYA PRADESH |access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> It supported two [[bazaar]]s; the larger, [[Kothi Bazar]], held 2015 people in the 1870s.{{sfnp|''EB''|1878|p=228}} At that time, the town had a [[circuit house]], a [[dak bungalow]], a [[caravanserai]], jail, police station, pharmacy, and schools.{{sfnp|''EB''|1878|p=228}} Its population {{circa|lk=no|1901}} was 3766.{{sfnp|''EB''|1911}}
 
== Boundaries ==
The District is bounded on the NORTH by Hoshangabad, on the SOUTH by Amarawati of Maharastra, on the EAST by Chhindwara District and on the WEST by the District of Hoshangabad, East Nimar and Amarawati. The Southern boundary of the district runs almost along the southern foothills of the melghat range, but excludes hattighat and Chikalda hills in Amaroti district. The Western boundary is associated for some distance with the Ganjal river (Southern), a tributary of Tapti, and then with the watershed line between the Morand and the Ganjal (Northern), the tributaries of the Narmada. The Northern boundary is marked by the course of the Morand river, and by the TAWA river beyond Dhodra Mohar Railway station. The Eastern Boundary runs through small streams and hills among which Khurpura and Rotia Nalas are of some significance.


== Name ==
Following [[Partition of India|independence]], Betul lay near the geographical center point of the new country, which is now marked by a stone at [[Barsali]]. Betul was connected to the [[Delhi-Nagpur-Chennai line|Delhi–Chennai line]] of the [[rail transport in India|Indian rail network]] in the early 1950s. It now serves as a junction point, providing the only access to the [[Chindwara District]] on [[broad-gauge rail]].
The district derives its name from the small town of Betul Bazar about 5&nbsp;km south of Badnur, the Headquarters of the district. During the Maratha regime also, in the beginning of the British rule, Betul or Betul Bazar was the district Headquarters. In 1822 the District Headquarters was shifted to the present place, then only the village came to be known as Badnur Dhana, meaning Badnur village in the local dialect. Now, even after such a long time, not only the district retains the old name, but the name of the new Headquarters town, Badnur, as also been superimposed by “BETUL”.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{see also|List of cities in Madhya Pradesh}}
{{see also|List of cities in Madhya Pradesh}}
During the [[2011 Indian census]], Betul had a population of 103,330. Males constitute 51.12% of the population, females 48.88%. Betul has an average [[literacy rate]] of 89.28%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. 10.82% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>
During the [[2011 Indian census]], Betul had a population of 103,330. Males constitute 51.12% of the population, females 48.88%. Betul has an average [[literacy rate]] of 89.28%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. 10.82% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
{{unsourced section|date=August 2020}}
[[Betul District]]'s economy is predominantly an agrarian one. Its dense woods also permit [[forestry]]. [[#Transport|Its road and rail connections]] and good telecom services have led some{{who|date=November 2015}} to predict that Betul will become an advanced industrial district.{{citation needed|date=November 2015}}
[[Betul District]]'s economy is predominantly an agrarian one. Its dense woods also permit [[forestry]]. [[#Transport|Its road and rail connections]] and good telecom services have led some{{who|date=November 2015}} to predict that Betul will become an advanced industrial district.{{citation needed|date=November 2015}}


Betul District supports a number of cottage industries employing 667 people, 5 medium- or large-scale industries with a workforce of 999 people. Of the 33 SSI's, 8 are agricultural, 13 are mineral-based,{{clarify|date=November 2015}} and 1 is forest-based. The five larger industrial plants are:
Currently, Betul District supports 7160 cottage industries capitalized at 1235.65 Lakhs{{clarify|date=November 2015}}<!--use rupees or dollars--> and employing 17,682 people; 33 small-scale industries capitalized at 819.99 Lakhs{{clarify|date=November 2015}}<!--use rupees or dollars--> and employing 667 people; and 5 medium- or large-scale industries with a total capitalization 1681.37 Lakhs and a workforce of 999 people. Of the 33 SSI's, 8 are agricultural, 13 are mineral-based,{{clarify|date=November 2015}} and 1 is forest-based. The five larger industrial plants are:
* M/s. Betul Oils & Flours Ltd., Kosmi Industrial Area
* M/s. Betul Oils & Flours Ltd., Kosmi Industrial Area (130.12 Lakhs),
* M/s. Madhyavarta Ex-oil Ltd., Kosmi Industrial Area
* M/s. Madhyavarta Ex-oil Ltd., Kosmi Industrial Area (595.00 Lakhs),
* M/s. Adhishwar Oil & Fats Ltd. Chouthia, Multai
* M/s. Adhishwar Oil & Fats Ltd. Chouthia, Multai (348.73 Lakhs),
* M/s. Betul Tyre & Tube Industry Pvt. Ltd., Sohagpur
* M/s. Betul Tyre & Tube Industry Pvt. Ltd., Sohagpur (302.25 Lakhs), and
* M/s. Wearwell Tyre & Tube Industries, Panka, Amla
* M/s. Wearwell Tyre & Tube Industries, Panka, Amla (305.27 Lakhs).


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[File:Betul rali stn..jpg|thumb|Betul railway station]]
[[File:Betul rali stn..jpg|thumb|Betul railway station]]
Betul is connected to the [[broad-gauge]] [[Delhi-Chennai line|Delhi–Chennai (Grand Trunk) line]] of the [[rail transport in India|Indian rail network]], which also communicates with [[Bhopal]] and [[Nagpur]]. Two new railway lines are also proposed - Betul - Chandur Bazar<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya4/0/2802884/5/1458646120441surveymapcaocconstcr.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040332/https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya4/0/2802884/5/1458646120441surveymapcaocconstcr.pdf |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and Betul -Harda -Indore. Betul Railway station has 94 trains, to various parts of country like Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhopal, Indore, Harda, Jabalpur, Nagpur etc.
Betul is connected to the [[broad-gauge]] [[Delhi-Chennai line|Delhi–Chennai (Grand Trunk) line]] of the [[rail transport in India|Indian rail network]], which also communicates with [[Bhopal]] and [[Nagpur]]. Two new railway lines are also proposed - Betul - Chandur Bazar <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya4/0/2802884/5/1458646120441surveymapcaocconstcr.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040332/https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya4/0/2802884/5/1458646120441surveymapcaocconstcr.pdf |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and Betul -Harda -Indore. Betul Railway station has 94 trains, to various parts of country like Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhopal, Indore, Harda, Jabalpur, Nagpur etc.


Betul is serviced by National Highway 46 and National Highway 47, also connecting it with [[Bhopal]] and [[Nagpur]]. National Highway 47 connects it to [[Harda]] [[Indore]] as well. There are daily buses to Bhopal, Nagpur, Harda and Indore, as well as [[Jabalpur]], [[Hoshangabad]], and other cities. Betul's [[RTO code]] is MP48.
Betul is serviced by National Highway 46 and National Highway 47, also connecting it with [[Bhopal]] and [[Nagpur]]. National Highway 47 connects it to [[Harda]] [[Indore]] as well. There are daily buses to Bhopal, Nagpur, Harda and Indore, as well as [[Jabalpur]], [[Hoshangabad]], and other cities. Betul's [[RTO code]] is MP48.


The nearest airports are at [[Nagpur]] and [[Bhopal]], about {{convert|180|km|sp=us|abbr=on|0}} away. The tyre industry also uses the area's waterways for export to the United States, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa.
The nearest airports are at [[Nagpur]] and [[Bhopal]], about {{convert|180|km|sp=us|abbr=on|0}} away. The tyre industry also uses the area's waterways for export to the United States, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa.The nearest airport is Nagpur.


== Education ==
== Education ==


In Betul, there are total 72 number of colleges. Some main colleges are as follows<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://betul.nic.in/department/college.pdf|title=District Administration Betul|website=District Administration Betul}}</ref>
In Betul, there are total 72 number of colleges. Some main colleges are as follows<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://betul.nic.in/department/college.pdf|title=District Administration Betul|last=|first=|date=|website=District Administration Betul|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
* Govt Jaywanti Haksar P G College Betul
* Govt Jaywanti Haksar P G College Betul
* Government polytechnic college sonaghati betul
* Government polytechnic college sonaghati Betul
* Bhimrao Ramrao Ambedkar College Of Education, Run By Shri Ram Shiksha Parishad, Chakkar Road Ambedk
* Bhimrao Ramrao Ambedkar College Of Education, Run By Shri Ram Shiksha Parishad, Chakkar Road Ambedk
* Late Shri Nandkishore Singh Patel Memorial College, Near Link Road, Sadar, Betul
* Late Shri Nandkishore Singh Patel Memorial College, Near Link Road, Sadar, Betul
* Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose College
* Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose College
* Shri Ram Pharmacy College Jamthi Betul
* Shri Ram Pharmacy College Jamthi Betul
* Shri Balaji Institute of Technology & Management, Betul
* Shri Balaji Institute of Technology & Management, Betul
* Vivekanand Vigyan Mahavidyalay (VVM), Betul
In Betul, there are many schools for primary and secondary education. Some of the main schools are
* Law College, Betul
 
* R D Public School, Kalapatha, Betul
* Satpuda Valley Public School, Sonaghati, Betul
* Kendriya Vidyalya Betul
* ELC English School


{{anchor|Etymology|Toponymy}}
{{anchor|Etymology|Toponymy}}


== Tourism ==
==References==
[[File:Waterfall at Muktagiri, Betul (M.P.).jpg|thumb|upright|Waterfall at Muktagiri]]
{{Reflist}}
* '''Umari Jagir''' - Hazrat Ghazi Dulhe Rehman Shah Dargah
* '''[[Muktagiri]]''' is [[Jain]] temple approximately {{convert|120|km|sp=us|abbr=on|0}} from Betul.
* '''Balaji Puram''' is home to the Lord Balaji temple. This place comes under Betul Bazar Nagar Panchayat. The District Headquarters is located on National Highway 69, only 7 kilometers from Betul. Apart from this, there is a temple of Vaishnava Devi. To go there you have to go through the cave centers.{{fact|date=August 2020}}
* '''Kukrukhamla''' is a scenic spot.{{clarify|date=November 2015}}
* '''Multai''' is the origin of the [[Tapti River]] and a place of religious importance.{{clarify|date=November 2015}} It is situated on the Bhopal-Nagpur Highway about {{convert|50|km|sp=us|abbr=on|0}} from Betul.
* '''Sarni''' is the power hub of madhya Pradesh and also a tourist attraction. There is a Mathardev temple which is surrounded by hills of satpura mountains and there is satpura reservoir which is situated near satpura dam.
Other tourist spots include Sona Ghati, Kerpani, the Shapna Water Reservoir, rachana water fall, betul fort, churna Wildlife reserve, hanuman temple.
 
==Notes==
{{Reflist|30em}}


==References==
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{{Narmadapuram Division}}
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{{Betul district}}


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Latest revision as of 20:11, 1 June 2022

This article is about the municipality. For the surrounding district, see Betul District.
Betul
City
Betul is located in Madhya Pradesh
Betul
Betul
Coordinates: 21°54′18″N 77°54′07″E / 21.905°N 77.902°E / 21.905; 77.902
CountryIndia
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictBetul
Government
 • Typejanapad panchayat
 • BodyMunicipal Corporation 2024
Area
 • Total193 km2 (75 sq mi)
Elevation
658 m (2,159 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total153,330
 • Density790/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP 48
Websitewww.betul.nic.in

Betul is a municipality in southern Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative center of Betul district and forms the southernmost part of the Bhopal Division in the Betul (Lok Sabha constituency). Bhimpur village, located 45 km (28 mi) west of Betul, is the site of proposed 2800 MW Nuclear Power plant.

Name[edit | edit source]

During the early 20th century, Betul was known as Badnur.[1] It derives its present name from its surrounding district, which was named for its former headquarters at Betul Bazar, a small town about 5 km (3 mi) to its south. Betul—literally "without" (be) "cotton" (tool)—was named for its position outside the area's cottonfields.

History[edit | edit source]

Balajipuram Temple in Betul

Nearby Kherla was formerly the seat of an independent kingdom in the medieval and early modern period.[2] Under Company Rule, its fort was permitted to fall into ruin.[3] Badnur became the headquarters of Betul District in 1822. Surrounded by hills on all sides, it was used by the British for the exportation of coal.[4] It supported two bazaars; the larger, Kothi Bazar, held 2015 people in the 1870s.[2] At that time, the town had a circuit house, a dak bungalow, a caravanserai, jail, police station, pharmacy, and schools.[2] Its population c. 1901 was 3766.[1]

Following independence, Betul lay near the geographical center point of the new country, which is now marked by a stone at Barsali. Betul was connected to the Delhi–Chennai line of the Indian rail network in the early 1950s. It now serves as a junction point, providing the only access to the Chindwara District on broad-gauge rail.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Betul is located at 21°55′N 77°54′E / 21.92°N 77.9°E / 21.92; 77.9,[5] near the geographical center point of modern India. It has an average elevation of 658 m (2,159 ft).

Climate[edit | edit source]

Climate data for Betul, Madhya Pradesh (1981–2010, extremes 1948–2012)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.9
(94.8) 		37.8
(100.0) 		42.3
(108.1) 		43.7
(110.7) 		48.0
(118.4) 		44.5
(112.1) 		38.6
(101.5) 		33.6
(92.5) 		35.5
(95.9) 		36.8
(98.2) 		35.0
(95.0) 		32.7
(90.9) 		48.0
(118.4)
Average high °C (°F) 27.4
(81.3) 		30.1
(86.2) 		34.6
(94.3) 		38.7
(101.7) 		40.3
(104.5) 		35.7
(96.3) 		29.2
(84.6) 		27.6
(81.7) 		29.8
(85.6) 		31.1
(88.0) 		29.1
(84.4) 		27.8
(82.0) 		31.8
(89.2)
Average low °C (°F) 10.5
(50.9) 		11.9
(53.4) 		16.1
(61.0) 		20.6
(69.1) 		24.7
(76.5) 		24.4
(75.9) 		22.5
(72.5) 		21.8
(71.2) 		21.1
(70.0) 		17.3
(63.1) 		13.4
(56.1) 		10.2
(50.4) 		17.9
(64.2)
Record low °C (°F) −0.2
(31.6) 		1.1
(34.0) 		2.3
(36.1) 		10.6
(51.1) 		16.6
(61.9) 		14.9
(58.8) 		14.5
(58.1) 		13.1
(55.6) 		10.5
(50.9) 		5.0
(41.0) 		2.6
(36.7) 		1.3
(34.3) 		−0.2
(31.6)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 13.8
(0.54) 		14.2
(0.56) 		19.7
(0.78) 		6.9
(0.27) 		13.3
(0.52) 		144.5
(5.69) 		330.1
(13.00) 		371.7
(14.63) 		189.8
(7.47) 		57.8
(2.28) 		20.6
(0.81) 		8.6
(0.34) 		1,191
(46.89)
Average rainy days 1.1 1.5 1.4 0.7 0.9 8.0 15.2 15.5 8.8 3.2 1.7 0.8 58.7
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 44 34 25 20 24 53 77 84 74 60 52 47 50
Source: India Meteorological Department[6][7]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

See also: List of cities in Madhya Pradesh

During the 2011 Indian census, Betul had a population of 103,330. Males constitute 51.12% of the population, females 48.88%. Betul has an average literacy rate of 89.28%, higher than the national average of 74.04%. 10.82% of the population is under 6 years of age.[8]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Betul District's economy is predominantly an agrarian one. Its dense woods also permit forestry. Its road and rail connections and good telecom services have led some[who?] to predict that Betul will become an advanced industrial district.[citation needed]

Currently, Betul District supports 7160 cottage industries capitalized at 1235.65 Lakhs[clarification needed] and employing 17,682 people; 33 small-scale industries capitalized at 819.99 Lakhs[clarification needed] and employing 667 people; and 5 medium- or large-scale industries with a total capitalization 1681.37 Lakhs and a workforce of 999 people. Of the 33 SSI's, 8 are agricultural, 13 are mineral-based,[clarification needed] and 1 is forest-based. The five larger industrial plants are:

  • M/s. Betul Oils & Flours Ltd., Kosmi Industrial Area (130.12 Lakhs),
  • M/s. Madhyavarta Ex-oil Ltd., Kosmi Industrial Area (595.00 Lakhs),
  • M/s. Adhishwar Oil & Fats Ltd. Chouthia, Multai (348.73 Lakhs),
  • M/s. Betul Tyre & Tube Industry Pvt. Ltd., Sohagpur (302.25 Lakhs), and
  • M/s. Wearwell Tyre & Tube Industries, Panka, Amla (305.27 Lakhs).

Transport[edit | edit source]

Betul railway station

Betul is connected to the broad-gauge Delhi–Chennai (Grand Trunk) line of the Indian rail network, which also communicates with Bhopal and Nagpur. Two new railway lines are also proposed - Betul - Chandur Bazar [9] and Betul -Harda -Indore. Betul Railway station has 94 trains, to various parts of country like Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhopal, Indore, Harda, Jabalpur, Nagpur etc.

Betul is serviced by National Highway 46 and National Highway 47, also connecting it with Bhopal and Nagpur. National Highway 47 connects it to Harda Indore as well. There are daily buses to Bhopal, Nagpur, Harda and Indore, as well as Jabalpur, Hoshangabad, and other cities. Betul's RTO code is MP48.

The nearest airports are at Nagpur and Bhopal, about 180 km (112 mi) away. The tyre industry also uses the area's waterways for export to the United States, the UK, the Middle East, and Africa.The nearest airport is Nagpur.

Education[edit | edit source]

In Betul, there are total 72 number of colleges. Some main colleges are as follows[10]

  • Govt Jaywanti Haksar P G College Betul
  • Government polytechnic college sonaghati Betul
  • Bhimrao Ramrao Ambedkar College Of Education, Run By Shri Ram Shiksha Parishad, Chakkar Road Ambedk
  • Late Shri Nandkishore Singh Patel Memorial College, Near Link Road, Sadar, Betul
  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose College
  • Shri Ram Pharmacy College Jamthi Betul
  • Shri Balaji Institute of Technology & Management, Betul

In Betul, there are many schools for primary and secondary education. Some of the main schools are

  • R D Public School, Kalapatha, Betul
  • Satpuda Valley Public School, Sonaghati, Betul
  • Kendriya Vidyalya Betul
  • ELC English School

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 EB (1911).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 EB (1878), p. 228.
  3. ↑ EB (1878), p. 229.
  4. ↑ "betul history". betul.nic.in. GOVERNMENT OF MADHAYA PRADESH. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  5. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Betul
  6. ↑ "Station: Betul Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 123–124. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M115. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  8. ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  9. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ↑ "District Administration Betul" (PDF). District Administration Betul.

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