Ashok Nagar

Ashok Nagar, also spelled Ashoknagar, is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. The District is situated between the latitude 24.34 N and longitude 77.43 E . The eastern and western boundaries of the District are well defined by the rivers. The Betwa flows along the eastern boundary separating from Sagar District, and Lalitpur and Jhansi District of Uttar Pradesh.

Ashoknagar District is divided into four Blocks and has population of 688940 spread over area of 4673.94 sq.Km.

History

History of the district dates back from ancient days with great influence of Jainism. It also finds place in the Ramayana, and it is believed that Luv and Kush, the sons of Rama were born here at a place where there is now Karila mata mandir.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

32 Ashok Nagar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - Ashok Nagar Tehsil.

33 Chanderi Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Isagarh Tehsil, 2). Chanderi R. I. Circle of Chanderi Tehsil and 3). Chanderi (M)-MUN.

34 Mungaoli Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Mungaoli Tehsil and 2). Thoobon R. I. Circle of Chanderi Tehsil.

Places of interest

Chanderi, Anandpur, Issagarh