Singrauli
Singrauli is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. Its headquarter is at Waidhan.Singrauli is fast emerging as an energy hub of India , especially for electric power and coal and therefore locally it is also called Urjanchal (a Hindi word which means land of energy ).
Area of District singrauli is 5672 Sq Km. Population of the district as per census 2001 was 920169.
There are 3 Sub Divisions, 3 Tehsils - Chitrangi, Deosar, and Singrauli, 3 development blocks, 316 Gram Panchayats, and 738 Villages in this district.
History
Singrauli was granted status of a district on 24th May 2008. It has been formed after disintegrating it from Sidhi district.The place earlier known as Shringavali, named after the sage Shringi, was once upon a time covered with dense and unnavigable forests and inhabited by wild animals. The place was considered so treacherous that it was used by the Kings of Rewa State, who ruled the area till 1947, as an open air prison for detaining errant civilians and officers.
Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies after delimitation order of 200879 Chitrangi Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - Chitrangi Tehsil.
80 Singrauli Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Waidhan R. I. Circle of Singrauli Tehsil, 2). 43.Makrohar, 44.Harrhwa, 45.Shasan, 46.Kam, 47.Tiyara, 48.Chachar and 49.Khamhariya Patwari Circles of Mada-R.I. Circle of Singrauli Tehsil and 3). Singrauli (MCorp.)-MUC.
81 Devsar Vidhan Sabha Constituency in Madhya Pradesh (SC) - 1). Barigawan R. I. Circle of Devsar Tehsil, 2). Amiliya R. I. Circle of Singrauli Tehsil 3). 50.Koyalkhuth, 51.Asani, 52.Raundi, 53.Majhaulipath, 54.Jhalari, 55.Tal, 56.Langhadol, 57.Buchro, 58.Bindul, 59.Pondipath, 60.Mada, 61.Chhatauli, 62.Malgo and 63.Badgad Patwari Circles of Mada-R.I. Circle of Singrauli Tehsil.