Narsinghpur
Narsinghpur (also spelled Narsingpur) is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. The district is located between latitude 22º.45 North - 23º.15 North and and longitude 78º.38 East - 79º.38 East. On the Northern ends Vindhyachal & on the southern ends through out the lengths are Satpura ranges of Mountains. In the Northern part river Narmada flows from East to West.Maximum length of the district is 121 Km East to West and maximum breadth is 64 Km South to North. Area of the district is 5125.55 SQ Km and its height from sea level is 359.8 Meters.
The district has been divided into 3 sub-divisions, 5 Tehsils and 6 blocks.
History
In the ancient period, this area was ruled by many Rajvansh including great historical worrier Rani Durgawati which was refured by various names in that period. In the Eighteenth Century Jat Sardars got constructed a large Temple, in which Idol of Lord Narsimha placed & worshiped & so in the name of Lord Narsimha the village. Gadariya Kheda become " Narsinghpur" & later on it become headquarter of the district.According to analysis of historical portraits discovered in this area, its history dates back to the periods of Ramayan & Mahabharat. According to reference, Barmanghat is the place where Lord Bramha had done a Yagya on the sacred banks of river Narmada.
Some information about the area is also found in history books & Historical Manuscripts from second century AD.
During second Century this area was under the rule of Satvahans. Form 4th century the area was under the GUPT KINGDOM, during which King Samudra Gupt succeed extending the areas of his Kingdom in Central India & Western part of India. In 6th Century there are certain indications of padi Kingdom.
It come under control of Mugals in the year 1564.
In the year 1818 British army captured fort of Chouragarh & in 1830 the control of this area was given to a committee.
When country got Independence in the year 1947 on 15th August, a new era started in this district. After 9 years of Independence when states were reorganized on the basis of languages, Narsinghpur, once again became district on 1st November 1956.
Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008118 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 1). Gotegaon Tehsil, 2). Bachai R. I. Circle of Narsingpur Tehsil, 3). 11.Nayagaon, 12.Malahpipariya, 13.Ghatpindrai, 14.Bharwara and 15.Dongargaon Patwari Circles of Narsingpur No.1-R.I. Circle of Narsingpur Tehsil.
119 Narsingpur Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Kareli Tehsil, 2). Narsingpur No.2 R. I. Circle of Narsingpur Tehsil, 3). 1.Murgakheda, 2.Dongargaon, 3.Hirapur, 4.Jhamar, 5.Bamhori, 6.Karhaiya, 7.Nayakheda, 8.Sagonikalan, 9.Ranipindrai, 10.Dhamna and 16.Khamariya Patwari Circles of Narsingpur No.1- R.I. Circle of Narsingpur Tehsil and 4). Narsingpur (M+OG)-MUN.
120 Tendukheda Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Tendukheda Tehsil, 2). Sihora R. I. Circle of Gadarwara Tehsil, 3). 1.Bhatera, 2.Narwara, 3.Kathotiya, 4.Ggaghrola Kala, 5.Bhorjhir, 6.Karhaiya, 7.Nayagaon, 8.Sadumar, 9.Lilwani, 10.Atthaisa, 11.Paloha, 12.Bagdara, 13.Chirahkala, 14.Kodiya, 15.Chirriya and 16.Bohani Patwari Circles of Gadarwara-R.I.Circle of Gadarwara Tehsil.
121 Gadarwara Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Sainkheda and Chichli R. I. Circles of Gadarwara Tehsil, 2). 17.Barheta, 18(1).Gadarwara (18 A), 18(2).Imaliya (18 B), 19.Kanhargaon, 20.Jhanjhankheda and 21.Kamti Patwari Circles of Gadarwara-R.I.Circle of Gadarwara Tehsil and 3). Gadarwara (M+OG)-MUN.