Mauganj district (Hindi pronunciation: [məuːgənd͡ʒ]) is one the districts of Madhya Pradesh. The administrative headquarters is at Mauganj. The district was carved out from the existing Rewa district on 15 August 2023 and was announced by then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.[1][2]
Mauganj district | |
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  Bahuti Waterfall Panchmandir Naigarhi | |
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| Coordinates: 24°42′N 81°56′E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Division | Rewa |
| Established | 15 August 2023 |
| Headquarters | Mauganj |
| Tehsils | |
| Government | |
| • District collector | Ajay Shrivastava (IAS) |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | 1. Rewa (shared with Rewa district) |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 2 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,866.88 km2 (720.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 616,645 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi and Bagheli |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | mauganj |
Geography
The total area of Mauganj is 1,866.88 km2 (720.81 sq mi) km. Mauganj District is part of the Rewa Division. Mauganj covered by Rewa, Sidhi, and Prayagraj district's boundaries.[3]
History
In the eleventh century, the Mauganj town was known as 'Mau Raj'. Rajput clan Sengar and they built fort in Mau Raj(now Mauganj), Nai Garhi and other places.[4] Sengar kings ruled their kingdom here, however in the fourteenth century Baghels invaded Mau Raj and Baghel King Chhatradhari Singh new fort and named 'Nai Garhi' mean new fort.
Politics
The district has two legislative assembly constituencies.[5]
Both seats come under Rewa Lok Sabha constituency and the current member of parliament is Janardan Mishra.
Notable person
- Girish Gautam – former speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly[6]
- Pradeep Patel – MLA from Mauganj
- Sukhendra Singh, Indian Politician
- Achyutanand Mishra, Former MLA from Mauganj
Towns
Places to visit
- Bahuti waterfall
- Shiva temple, Deotalab
- Ashtbhuja Mata Mandir, Nai Garhi
- Nai Garhi Fort, Naigarhi
Transportion
The district has no railway station, the nearest railway station is Rewa which is 65 kilometres from Mauganj. The nearest airport from the district is Rewa Airport. The district is well connected with roads. The National Highway 135 passes through Mauganj town.
References
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