Mauganj district | |
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  Bahuti Waterfall Panchmandir Naigarhi | |
 Location of Mauganj district in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Coordinates: 24°42′N 81°56′E / 24.700°N 81.933°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Division | Rewa |
| Established | 15 August 2023 |
| Headquarters | Mauganj |
| Tehsils | |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Ajay Shrivastava (IAS) |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | 1. Rewa (shared with Rewa district) |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 2 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,866.88 km2 (720.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 616,645 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi and Bagheli |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | mauganj |
Mauganj district (hi) is one the districts of Madhya Pradesh. The administrative headquarters is at Mauganj. The district was carved out from the existing Rewa district on 15 August 2023 and was announced by then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.[1][2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
The total area of Mauganj is 1,866.88 km2 (720.81 sq mi) km. Mauganj District is part of the Rewa Division. Mauganj covered by Rewa, Sidhi, and Prayagraj district's boundaries.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
In the eleventh century, the Mauganj town was known as 'Mau Raj'. Rajput clan Sengar and they built fort in Mau Raj(now Mauganj), Nai Garhi and other places.[4] Sengar kings ruled their kingdom here, however in the fourteenth century Baghels invaded Mau Raj and Baghel King Chhatradhari Singh new fort and named 'Nai Garhi' mean new fort.
Politics[edit | edit source]
The district has two legislative assembly constituencies.[5]
Both seats come under Rewa Lok Sabha constituency and the current member of parliament is Janardan Mishra.
Towns[edit | edit source]
Places to visit[edit | edit source]
Some places to visit in Mauganj[6] -
- Bahuti Falls is the highest waterfall in Madhya Pradesh. It is 13 km away from Mauganj.
- Shiva temple, Deotalab is a historical and divine temple. It is 21 km away from Mauganj.
- Ashtbhuja Mata Mandir, Nai Garhi is a miracle temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. It is 15 km away from Mauganj.
- Nai Garhi Fort, Naigarhi has historical and beautiful forts. It is 17 km away from Mauganj.
- Gorma Dam is a major and beautiful dam in Mauganj. It is 21 km away from Mauganj.
- Hateshwar Nath Mandir, Hanumana is Bholenath Lord Shiv Mandir and located 18 km from Hanumana.
Transport[edit | edit source]
The district has no railway station, the nearest railway station is Rewa railway station which is 65 kilometres from Mauganj. The nearest airport from the district is Rewa Airport. The district is well connected with roads. The National Highway 135 passes through Mauganj town.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Girish Gautam – former speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly[7]
- Pradeep Patel – MLA from Mauganj
- Sukhendra Singh, Indian Politician
- Achyutanand Mishra, Former MLA from Mauganj
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mauganj becomes 53rd district of Madhya Pradesh". The Times of India. 2023-08-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ "MP Cabinet increases amount for farmer scheme, approves new district". Hindustan Times. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ Rewan Division
- ↑ Baker, David E.U., ed. (2007). Baghelkhand, Or, the Tigers' Lair: Region and Nation in Indian History. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. p. 68. ISBN 9780195683219.
- ↑ "Constituencies | District Mauganj | India". Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ District Mauganj on mauganj.nic.in
- ↑ "Video: Madhya Pradesh minister, Speaker faint at separate Independence Day events". India Today. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
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