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Chhattarpur District - Profile

Brief History

The District Chhatarpur was known after the name of the great warrior of the region Maharaja Chhatrasa. This District was previously under the then Vindhya Pradesh. However at the time of formation of the Madhya Pradesh, it was included in Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 1956.

 

Geographical Situation

The District is situated at North East border of Madhya Pradesh.   This District is spread over an Area of 8687 Square Kms. with longitudes and latitudes of 24.06 & 25.20 on North 78.59 - 80.26 on East respectively. The District is touched by Mohoba District (Uttar Pradesh) in the East, Tikamgarh (M.P.) in West and Sagar (M.P.) in South East.

 Population

As per the 2011 census, the total population of the district was 17,62,857. There are 9,35,870 males and 8,26,951 females in the District. Total Literates in the District are 9,62,827 out of which 5,85,128 are males and 3,77,694 are females.

 

Administative Setup

For Administrative convenience, Chhatarpur District has been divided into 11 Tehsils (Chhatarpur, Nowgaon, Rajnagar, Bijawar, LovKushnagar, Gaurihar, Badamalhara, Buxwaha, Maharajpur, Chandala, Ghuwara),15 Urban Bodies (2 Nagar Palika, 13 Nagar Panchayat), 8 Development Blocks and 558 Gram Panchayats. Total villages in the district are 1,192 of which 116 are deserted. There are 6 Assembly Constituencies and part of 3 Lok-Sabha Constituencies.

 

Agriculture & Resources

The major crops of the Distcit are Wheat, Paddy and Jowar, Main vegetations are Jamun, Teak, Mahua, Kher and Achar. Total sown area of the District is 4,48,078.  Heotares and Net Irrigated Area is 1,46,217.  Total forest area of the district is 659.52 Sq.Kms. The Annual Avarage Rainfall of the District is 1000-1200 m.m. Pyrophite Dysphor, Okar and Chhui Mitti are the minerals found in the District.

Transport & Communication

The Railway Station is situated at Harpalpur on Jhansi Manikpur line and an Aerodrome is situated at Khajuraho.  The District also has a Telephone Exchange, a Radio Station, (All India Radio) and a Television Relay Centre.

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