Seoni
Seoni is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. It is situated on a narrow, North-South section of satpura plateau. The District lies between latitude 21° 36' & 22° 57' North and longitude 79° 19' & 80° 17' East.Total area of district is 8758 sq km.
As per 2001 census the population of district is 1166608 out of which 1045921 is rural population and 120687 is urban population. The scheduled tribe population is 429104.
For administrative convienience the district has been divided into 5 revenue sub divisions namely Seoni, Lakhnadon, Barghat, Keolari & Ghansore and 6 Tahsils. Agriculture is main occupation of local populace.
History
Seoni district came into existence on 1st November 1956. The district name Seoni has the origin from the word "SEONA" (or gudina arborea), a species of tree belonging to the verbanaleal family which was commonly found in this area. The wood of this tree is used in making a musical instrument "DHOLAK".Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008114 Barghat Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1). Barghat Tehsil and 2). Kurai Tehsil.
115 Seoni Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Seoni-1, Seoni-2 and Bandol R. I. Circles of Seoni Tehsil, 2). 22. Paudi, 23. Mahlon, 24. Kalarbanki, 34. Pipariya, 41. Mundrai, 42. Indawadi and 43 Chichband Patwari Circles of Bhoma R. I. Circle of Seoni Tehsil, 3) Seoni (M) , 4). 10. Jhiri, 11. Tendni, 12.Gorakhpur, 13. Sukri, 14. Bijadeori, 15. Madwa, 16. Sagar, 17. Lakwah, 18. Dhariya, 19. Ramgarh, 20. Pandiwada, 22. Jogiwada, 23. Nandiya, 24. Singhodi, 25. Darbai and 63. Deogaon Patwari Circles of Chhapara R. I. Circle of Lakhnadon Tehsil.
116 Keolari Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Keolari Tehsil, 2). 25. Dokarlanji, 26. Chandanwada Kalan 27. Amakola, 28. Hinotiya, 29.Manegaon, 30.Chhui, 31.Kanhiwada, 32. Bamhni, 33. Kanhanpipariya, 35. Bhoma, 36. Katiya, 37. Kamta, 38. Samanapur, 39. Bhatakhari and 40. Lungsa Patwari Circles of Bhoma R.I. Circle of Seoni Tahsil, 3). 21.Khairi, 64.Du. Chhapara, 65. Sadakseoni, 66. Gohna, 67. Kadvi, 68. Pratapgarh, 69. Bhimgarh, 70. Mohli and 71. Payli Patwari Circles of Chhapara R. I. Circle of Lakhnadon Tehsil, 4). 38. Boriya, 39. Harduli, 40. Sunwara, 41. Amanala, 42. Pipariya, 44. Dhanora, 45. Sajpani, 48. Ramkhairi,49. Bamhodi, 50.Rawthan, 51. Kudari and 52. Deoritika Patwari Circles of Dhanora R. I. Circle of Ghansaur Tahsil.
117 Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1). Lakhnadon and Dhuma R. I. Circles of Lakhnadon Tehsil, 2). Lakhnadon (NP) NPT, 3). Ghansaur and Kahani R. I. Circles of Ghansaur Tehsil 4). 10.Khamariya, 32. Madhdeori, 33. Ghoghari, 34. Salema, 35. Saliwada, 36. Gwari, 37. Sakri, 43. Diwara, 46. Begarwani and 47. Pindrabodi Patwari Circles of Dhanora R. I. Circle of Ghansaur Tehsil.