East Nimar
East Nimar or Khandwa is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. Town Khandwa is the Head Quarter of the district. The District is bounded on the east by the Betul and Hoshangabad District of Hoshangabad division, and Burhanpur District of Indore Division on south, on the west by West Nimar District of Indore division,and on the north by Dewas District of the Indore Division.Area of the district is 6206.45 sq km. As per census 2001, its population was 1261768.
The District for the purpose of general and revenue administration has been divided into three sub-divisions viz., Khandwa,Pandhana,Harsud. and three tehsils, viz., Khandwa, Pandhana and Harsud. The tehsils have been further sub-divided into revenue inspector's circles and and patwari circles for revenue administration.
History
Prior to the States reorganization, i.e., on 1st November 1956, the District was officially known as Nimar District and formed part of Mahakoshal region of the erst-while Madhya Pradesh. The western part of old Prant Nimar originally held by the Holkar, became a part of Madhya Bharat, when that state was formed in the year 1948. As on the reorganization of States, Madhya Bharat region was merged in Madhya Pradesh, the western part of old Prant Nimar eventually became a part if Madhya Pradesh. This tract with its headquarters at Khargone, also happened to retain its old name of Nimar, and being to the west of the District of former Nimar of Mahakoshal region, was named as Nimar(West) or West Nimar, while the District was officially renamed as Nimar(East) or East Nimar from 1st November, 1956. On august,15, 2003 the District has been divided into Khandwa & Burhanpur district.Recent explorations in the beds/tributaries of Narmada have revealed traces of the Paleolithic men in East Nimar district.
During the rise of Buddhism, the East Nimar region was included in Avanti Kingdom under Chand Pradyota Mahesana, which was later added to the growing empire of Magadha by Shishunaga.
From the early 2nd Century B.C. to late 15th Century A.D., the Nimar Region (earlier a part of Khandesh) underwent the ruling of many emperors from many dynasties, which include Mauryas, Sungas, Early Satvahanas, Kardamakas, Abhiras, Vakatakas, Imperial Guptas, Kalchuris, Vardhanas (of Harsha Vardhana fame), Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Faruki Dynasty etc.
From the mid 16th Century to the early 18th century, the Nimar region (including East Nimar), was under the rule/impact of Aurangzeb, Bahadur Shah (Mughals), Peshwas, Sindhia, Holkar & Pawar (Marathas ), Pindaris etc. Later from early part of the mid 18th century, the management of the Nimar region came under the British.
Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008175 Mandhata Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Baladi R.I. Circle of Harsud Tehsil, 2). 26-Ghisor, 27- Dinkarpura, 28-Karoli and 29-Pipaliya-Singaji-Theka Patwari Circles of Harsud R.I. Circle of Harsud Tehsil, 3). Mandhata and Mundi R.I. Circles of Khandwa Tehsil, 4). 69.Dangaon Patwari Circle of Chhegaon Makhan R.I. Circle of Khandwa Tehsil, 5). Mundi-NPT and 6). Omkareshwar-NPT.
176 Harsud Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1). 21-Piplani, 22-Chich- Ryt, 23-Pipliya-Kala, 25-Chhirwamal, 30-Billod- Ryt, 31-Belwadi- Ryt, 32-Rewapur- Ryt, 33-Mugal- Ryt, 34-Palani- Ryt, 35-Chhipipura, 36-Bothiyakhurd, 37-Damdama, 38-Rampuri and 39-Barud- Ryt Patwari Circles of Harsud-R.I. Circle of Harsud Tehsil, 2). Chhanera and Khalwa R.I. Circles of Harsud Tehsil and 3). Harsud-NPT.
177 Khandwa Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 1). Khandwa-1 and Khandwa-2 R. I. Circles of Khandwa Tehsil and 2). Khandwa-MUN.
178 Pandhana Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1). Pandhana Tehsil, 2). Singot R.I. Circle of Khandwa Tehsil and 3). 70-Attar, 71-Kakariya, 72-Bamjhar, 73-Salai, 74-Kesoon, 75-Chichgohan, 76-Roshiya, 77-Sirra, 78.Deshgaon, 79.Barood, 80.Chhirwel, 81.Bhuiphal, 82.Haraswada, 83.Chhaigaon Makhan, 84.Bhigawanankari, 85.Tembhikala, 86.Ahmadpur Khaigaon, 87.Surgaon Joshi and 88.Takali Mori Patwari Circles of Chhegaon Makhan-R.I. Circle of Khandwa Tehsil.