West Nimar
Khargone or West Nimar is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. It is located between 21°22' and 22°35' north latitudes and 74°25' and 76°14' east longitudes. The district is surrounded by Dhar, Indore and Dewas in the north, state of Maharashtra state in the south, Khandwa, Burhanpur in the east and Barwani in the West.Area of the district is 8030 sq km.
The district is divided into 5 sub-divisions and 8 tehsils.
History
The Haihayas of Mahishmati (present-day Maheshwar) were ruler of this region in ancient days.In early medieval period the area was under the Paramaras of Malwa and the Ahirs of Asirgarh but in late medieval age, the area was under Malwa Sultanate of Mandu.
In 1531, Gujarat sultan Bahadur Shah brought this area under his control.
In 1562, Akbar annexed this territory along with the whole Malwa to Mughal empire.
In 1740 Marathas under the Peshwa brought the area under their control.
In 1778, Peshwa distributed this territory to the Maratha rulers, Holkars of Indore, Sindhias of Gwalior and Ponwars of Dhar.
After India got independence, the Princely states were merged with Union of India in 1948. This territory then became West Nimar district of Madhya Bharat.
On November 1, 1956 this district became part of the newly formed state of Madhya Pradesh.
On May 25, 1998 West Nimar district was bifurcated into two districts: Khargone and Barwani.
Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008181 Bhikangaon Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1). Jhiranya Tehsil, 2). 11.Bamnala, 12.Selda, 13.Pokharabad, 14.Saikheda, 15.Bhikangaon, 16.Piprad, 17.Amankhedi, 18.Pokhar Bujurg, 19.Kanzar, 20.Anjangaon, 21.Kaladha, 22.Borgaon, 23.Daudawa, 24.Kherada, 25.Nargaon, 26.Banzar, 27.Ektasa, 28.Lalkheda, 29.Sundrel, 30.Palasi and 31.Goradiya Patwari Circles of Bhikangaon-R.I. Circle of Bhikangaon Tehsil and 3). Bhikangaon (NP)-NPT.
182 Badwah Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Sanawad R. I. Circle of Badwah Tehsil, 2). 8.Kaatkoot, 9.Rajana, 10.Badel, 11.Jagatpura, 18.Siralay, 19.Barwah, 20.Baphalgaon, 21.Kithud, 22.Ratanpur and 26.Naavghatkhedi Patwari Circles of Badwah - R.I. Circle of Badwah Tehsil, 3). Badwah (M)-MUN and 4). Sanawad (M)-MUN.
183 Maheshwar Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 1). Maheshwar Tehsil and 2). 1. Daulatpura, 2. Bagod, 3. Surpala, 4.Balwada, 5.Selda, 6.Barazar, 7.Tharawar, 12.Umariya, 13.Mogargaon, 14.Dhanpada, 15.Machalpur Khurd, 16.Jethavay and 17.Naya Patwari Circles of Badwah-R.I. Circle of Badwah Tehsil.
184 Kasrawad Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Kasrawad Tehsil and 2). 1.Bitnera, 2.Machhalgaon, 3.Andad, 4.Aheerkheda, 5.Rodiya, 6.Chhirva, 7.Shakargaon, 8.Khudgaon 9.Sagur and 10.Lalani Patwari Circles of Bhikangaon-R.I. Circle of Bhikangaon Tehsil.
185 Khargone Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). 1-Ghegaon, 2-Dongargaon, 3-Motapura, 4-Lonara, 5-Likkhi, 6-Rajoor, 7-Nandgaon, 8-Ichchhapur, 9-Oon-Bujurg, 10-Raybidpura, 11-Ghotya, 12-Nandgaon Road, 15-Sinkheda, 16-Surpala, 17-Peepari, 18-Ubadi, 19-Temla, 20-Pandhanya, 21-Idaratpur, 22-Narayanpura, 23-Sukhpuri, 24-Mengaon, 25-Balwadi, 26-Khargone and 27-Sangavi Patwari Circles of Khargone R. I. Circle of Khargone Tehsil, 2). 34-Badgaon, 35-Gopalpura, 36-Beed, 37-Thibgaon-Bujurg, 38-Bilkhed, 39-Goganwa, 40-Mahammadpur, 41-Behrampura, 42-Ghughariyakhedi, 43-Gadaghat, 44-Dasnawal and 45-Temarana Patwari Circles of Goganwa R.I. Circle of Khargone Tehsil and 3). Khargone (M)-MUN.
186 Bhagwanpura Vidhan Sabha Constituency (ST) - 1) Segaon Tehsil 2). Bhagwanpura Tehsil, 3). 13-Rom-Chichali and 14-Barud Patwari Circles of Khargone R. I. Circle of Khargone Tehsil and 4). 28-Dewali, 29-Kukdol, 30-Umarkhali, 31-Bistan, 32-Balgaon and 33-Nagziri Patwari Circles of Goganwa-R.I. Circle of Khargone Tehsil