Badwani

Badwani, also spelled Barwani, is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. It is situated between Latitudes 21°37' to 22°22' North and Longitudes 74°27' to 75°30' East. State of Maharashtra in South, Gujarat in far West, district Khargone on the East and district Dhar on the North form boundaries of Barwani. District is triangular in shape with the highest point in West.

The district derives its name from the town Barwani, which is also its headquarters. The town is situated near the left bank of the Narmada River.

The name Badwani originated from the forests of Bad (is a tree) which had surrounded the city in old times. Wani is the old word for the Garden. Hence, the city got its name Badwani which means Garden of Bads.

Population of district Barwani is 13,85,881 (Census-2011) with 27.57% growth in the decade.

History

District Barwani was formed on 25th May 1998. It was carved out of West-Nimar, Khargone district. Barwani is situated on the south-west side of Madhya Pradesh as well as holy river Narmada is its northern border.

Town Barwani was the capital of old Barwani State before 1948. This small State was spared by British, Mughals and Marathas because of its rocky terrain and less productive soil. The Rana dynasty ruled the state throught the history. The history of this dynasty goes back to 13th century.

Town Barwani was also know as Badnagar and Siddha Nagar. The place is also famous for Chool Giri, Jain pilgrimage centre of Bawangaja.

Barwani has a Historic Symbol which is known as TIR-GOLA. It is located at Khandwa-Baroda Road, in front of Sagar Vilas Palace and was built in the memory of late son of Raja Ranjit Singh.

Before Independence Barwani was known as 'The Paris of Nimar'.

Politics

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

187 Sendhawa Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - Sendhawa Tehsil.

188 Rajpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Madhya Pradesh (ST) - 1). Thikri Tehsil, 2). 1.Bagsur, 2.Kasel, 3.Khadki, 11.Panwa, 12.Julwaniya, 13.Jalgaon, 14.Rajpur, 15.Sangaon, 16.Pipari, 17.Bakwadi, 18.Khajuri, 19.Chitawal, 20.Rui, 21.Ghusgaon, 22.Ozar, 23.Balsamud, 24.Salikala and 25.Nangalwadi Bujurg Patwari Circles of Rajpur - R.I. Circle of Rajpur Tehsil and 3). Rajpur (NP)-NPT.

189 Pansemal Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1). Pansemal Tehsil, 2). Niwali Tehsil and 3). 4.Danod, 5.Indrapur, 6.Upla, 7.Palsud, 8.Revja, 9.Matli and 10.Jodai Patwari Circles of Rajpur-R.I. Circle of Rajpur Tehsil.

190 Badwani Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - Badwani Tehsil.

Places of interest

Bawangaja or Chool Giri, Beejasan

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