Chhindwara

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Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R)

Map of Chhindwara District‎

Chhindwara (छिंदवाड़ा) is a city and district in Madhya Pradesh. Author (Laxman Burdak) visited it on 30-31.01.1987.

Location

भोपाल से छिंदवाड़ा की सड़क मार्ग से दूरी 313 किलोमीटर और वायुमार्ग से 206 किलोमीटर है । छिंदवाड़ा से नागपुर (महाराष्ट्र) की दूरी 126 कि.मी.है । छिंदवाड़ा जिला मध्य प्रदेश राज्य का एक बड़ा जिला है । पेच नेशनल पार्क, सतपुड़ा टाइगर रिजर्व, तामिया, नागलवाड़ी, जुन्नारदेव आदि यहां के दर्शनीय स्थान है ।

Jat Gotras

Tahsils in Chhindwara District

Villages in Chhindwara tahsil

Towns: 1 Chhindwara Municipality, 2 Lonia Karbal Census Town.

Villages :

1 Ajaniya, 2 Anghodi, 3 Atarwada, 4 Bamhni, 5 Bangaon, 6 Bhaisadand , 7 Bhaiskola, 8 Bhajipani Kalan, 9 Bhanadai, 10 Bhandi, 11 Bhula, 12 Bhutera, 13 Bijepani, 14 Bijori Khurd, 15 Bilamba, 16 Bohna, 17 Boriya, 18 Chanhia Kalan, 19 Chanhia Khurd, 20 Chargaon, 21 Chargaon Bhat, 22 Chargaon Pehlad, 23 Chausra , 24 Chhabadi, 25 Chhinda, 26 Dagawani Pipariya , 27 Dauda Raiyatwari, 28 Dewardha, 29 Dhagdiya, 30 Dhamania, 31 Dhanori Gusai, 32 Dhoulpur, 33 Dunda Seoni, 34 Dungariya, 35 Gadhmari, 36 Gangai, 37 Gangiwada, 38 Ghat Parasia, 39 Ghoghra, 40 Gondara, 41 Guraiya , 42 Imli Kheda, 43 Jaitpur Kalan, 44 Jamhodi Panda, 45 Jamuniya, 46 Jatalapur, 47 Jetama, 48 Jhajhariya Urf.Khutiya, 49 Jhanda, 50 Jhiri, 51 Jhirlinga, 52 Kabadiya, 53 Kacharia, 54 Kakai, 55 Kaparwadi, 56 Karaboh, 57 Karaghat, 58 Karbe Pipariya, 59 Keolari, 60 Khairi Bhopal, 61 Khamra, 62 Khapa Kalan, 63 Khapa Mithekhan, 64 Kheri Bhutai, 65 Kheri Laddu, 66 Kotalbarri, 67 Kudwari, 68 Kuhiya, 69 Kusmeli, 70 Lahgadua, 71 Lakdai Jamhodi, 72 Loniya Maru , 73 Madanpur , 74 Malhanwada, 75 Manegaon, 76 Marai, 77 Matkuli, 78 Mendki Tal, 79 Moadei, 80 Mohgaon, 81 Nagjhir , 82 Navegaon, 83 Ner, 84 Pakhadiya, 85 Panjra, 86 Panth, 87 Partala, 88 Pindrai Kalan, 89 Pipariya Birsa, 90 Pipariya Bistsala, 91 Pipariya Lalu, 92 Poama, 93 Pulpuldoh, 94 Raja Khoh, 95 Rajana, 96 Rangin Khapa, 97 Rohana Kalan, 98 Rohana Khurd, 99 Sahajpuri, 100 Salaiya Kalan, 101 Samarboh, 102 Sankh, 103 Saraswada, 104 Sarna, 105 Sarra, 106 Seoni Megha, 107 Shahpura, 108 Sihora, 109 Sonakhar, 110 Sonapipri, 111 Sonkhaba, 112 Sonpur, 113 Sunari Mohagaon, 114 Surgi, 115 Susarai, 116 Thaori Kalan, 117 Thawari Khurd, 118 Thawari Teka, 119 Thuniya Bhand , 120 Thuniya Udana, 121 Ubhegaon Khajari, 122 Umarhar, 123 Umariya Isra , 124 Usariya,

Geography

Chhindwara is one of the largest cities in the Satpura range and the largest district in terms of area in Madhya Pradesh. It is on a plateau, surrounded by lush green fields, rivers and by dense forest with diverse flora and fauna. The town is built around the Bodri Stream, a tributary with the Kulbehra River[1]& is the origin source of Pench River which flows across Pench National Park which includes Pench Tiger Reserve, which is one of the reserve for the Tiger Project of India.

History

Chhindwara gets name from abundance of "Chhind" trees in trees in the district. Chhindwara District was full of "Chhind" trees (wild date palms) many years ago, and the place was called "Chhind"-"Wada" (wada means place).

Another story says that due to the population of lions (called "sinh" in Hindi), it was considered equivalent to entering the lions' den to enter this district. Hence, it was called "Sinh Dwara" (सिंहद्वार) (meaning " through the entrance of the lion"). In course of time, it became "Chhindwara".

The Gole Gunj market of the city, with its two large gateways (known today as Kamania Gate), was built by Captain Montgomery, who administrated the district as a regent of Richard Jenkins (1818–1830).

The municipality of Chhindwara was founded in 1867.

Tourist attractions

The main tourist attractions in and around Chhindwara include:

  • Deogarh Fort: This famous historical fort is 39 km south of Chhindwara beyond Mohkhed. It is built on a hill which is fortified by a deep valley clothed with dense reserve forest. The fort is approachable up to its foot by motor road. The nature is beautiful here. It is believed that there was a secret underground passage connecting Devgarh to Nagpur. Here is a tank called "motitaka" and there is famous saying that the water in this tank never finishes. At present, Deogarh village is a small inhabitant's area. The ruins at this place speak of its past glory.
Popular tradition tells of a Gaoli Kingdom preceding the Gonds. The mythical Gond hero Jatba, who founded the dynasty, was born from a virgin under a bean plant, and was protected by a cobra, who came and spread its hood over him during the heat of the day, when his mother left him to go to her work. When he grew up he became famous for his feats of strength, and entered the service of the twin Gaoli kings, Ransur and Ghansur, whom he subsequently slew with a magic sword, and taking the kingdom in their stead became the first Gond ruler. The forts of Patansaongi and Nagardhan in Nagpur District are attributed to him.In the late 17th century, Prince Bakht Buland went to Delhi, where he entered the service of the Mughal Empire Aurangzeb. He gained the emperor's favor by his military achievements, and the emperor persuaded him to become a Muslim. He returned from Delhi with a number of craftsmen and farmers, both Hindu and Muslim. He enlarged his dominions at the expense of the states of Chanda and Mandla, and established many new towns and villages, including the city of Nagpur.
Bahkt Buland's successor, Chand Sultan, moved the capital of the kingdom from Deogarh to Nagpur. After Chand Sultan's death in 1739, struggles over his succession led to the intervention of the Maratha leader Raghoji Bhonsle, who governed neighboring Berar in the name of the Maratha Peshwa. The Gond kingdom was annexed to the Maratha empire, and ruled by Raghoji's successors. The Bhonsle kingdom was defeated the British in the Anglo-Maratha Wars, and became a princely state of British India. The Nagpur kingdom was annexed by the British in 1853 under the Doctrine of lapse, and was governed as Nagpur Province until 1861, when it became part of the Central Provinces.
  • Patalkot, in the hilly block 'Tamia' of Chhindwara District, has acquired great importance because of its geographical and scenic beauty. Patalkot is a lovely landscape located at a depth of 1200–1500 feet in a valley. Because of the great depth, this place is christened as 'Patalkot' (patal means very deep, in Sanskrit). When one looks down from the top of the valley, the place looks like a horseshoe in shape. Earlier, people believed it as the entrance to 'Patal'. There is one more belief that after worshiping 'Lord Shiva' Prince Meghnath had gone to Patal-lok through this place only. People say that this place was ruled by kings in 18th and 19th centuries and that there was a long tunnel connecting this place to 'Pachmarhi' in Hoshangabad District. Because of the inaccessibility of this area, the tribals of this region were totally cut off from the civilized world. But, with the constant efforts being made by the government, tribals of this area started tasting the advantages of adopting civilized life. 'Patalkot' is attracting many tourists because of its geographical location, scenic beauty, culture of the people who live here, and the immense and rare herbal wealth. Deepak Acharya has done exceptionally good work in the field of herbal medicines and tribal life of Patalkot.
  • Tamia: Tamia Hills are around 45 km from Chhindwara. The steep hills, dense forests, and big winding ghats have all combined to make Tamia a beauty spot and a tourist place. A PWD rest house is picturesquely situated on a steep hill commanding an extensive view of the deep forests and mountainous ranges of Satpura notably Mahadeo and Chaura Pahad in the background. The view from the rest house is noted for its constantly shifting natural scenery which is inspiring to visitors. The government postal bungalow in Tamia is a pleasant place as it is in hilly range at 3,765 feet (1,148 m) height above Mean Sea Level surrounded by dense forest. The sunrise and sunset scenes give a breath taking experience to the visitors. About 1.5 km from this bungalow there is a cave where in the holy 'Shivling' (the deity of Lord Shiva) of 'Chota Mahadev' exists. Just beside the cave is a small water fall. Both of these provide a feast to the eyes of the visitors.
  • Gotmar Mela of Pandhurna: 98 km from Chhindwara, in the headquarters of Pandhurna tahsil, a unique fair (mela in Hindi) by name 'Gotmar Mela' is celebrated every year on the second day to 'Bhadrapad' New Moon day on the banks of the river Jam. A long tree is erected in the middle of the river with a flag at its very top. The residents of the villages Savargaon and Pandhurna gather on either bank and start pelting stones ('got') at the persons of the opposite village who try to cross into the mid of the river and remove the flag on top of the tree trunk. The village whose resident succeeds in removing the flag is considered victorious. The whole activity happens amidst the chanting of the sacred name of 'Maa' Durgaji. Several people have been wounded in this celebration and the district administration made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of this rare fair. People have been left dead or injured, so the festival has now been banned.Administration is now fail to stop the activity.[14]
  • The Tribal Museum started in Chhindwara on 20 April 1954 and acquired 'State Museum' status in 1975. On 8 September 1997 the Tribal Museum's name was changed to "Shri Badal Bhoi State Tribal Museum". This museum is maintained by a Museum In-charge Officer with the help of artists and peons. It comprises 14 rooms, 3 galleries and two open galleries. It depicts the tribal cultures of 45 (approx.) tribal communities living in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states. It is the oldest and the biggest tribal museum in Madhya Pradesh. It is a treasure house, storing antique and rare collections of items related to the tribal living in the district. One can find items related to the houses, clothes, ornaments, arms, agriculture tools, art, music, dance, celebrations, the deities worshiped by them, religious activities, herbal collections, and so on. The museum throws light on the rich traditions and ancient cultures of the tribal communities. It has depicted the family living styles of the ground and Baiga, the principal tribes living in the district. Also it has shown how the Agria tribes mould iron and shows Patalkots Deha agricultural systems. These exhibits attract the tourists. The museum is a one-stop collection-cum-information centre on the tribes of this district.
  • Shashti Mata Mandir is located at Kapurda, almost 45 km north of Chhindwara. This temple is very old and famous for its cultural influence on the region. It attracts a number of tourists almost every day, but Tuesday is considered to be the best day for worship. It is believed that if Shrashti Mata is invoked with faith, she dispels disease. Some visitors come for the mundan ceremony (the first hair cutting ceremony) of their children and offer their crop of hair at the altar of goddess. Among other visitors, married couples come to invoke the blessings of the goddess for a happy married life. This temple was built by late B.L. Shrivastava in 1939. At present the temple management is taken care of by his sons L.L. Shrivastava and S.S. Shrivastava and well supported by all villagers but specially Mishra family has huge impact on that and managed all events, functions with them. The temple can be reached by local buses or taxis from Chhindwara.
  • Waterfalls of Kukdi-khapa and Lilahi (Dahnora): The picturesque location of Kukdi Khapa waterfall is found along the Chhindwara to Nagpur narrow gauge railway line, between the stations of Umaranala and Ramakona. The waterfall is situated in the panoramic 'Sillevani' mountain range. The height of this fall is approximately 60 feet (18 m). The location is more beautiful and picturesque immediately after a spell of good rains. While travelling in the train along the narrow gauge railway toward Nagpur one can see this beautiful picnic spot. The Lilahi [DHANORA]waterfall is located in the downstream of the District's second biggest river, 'Kanhan'. This fall is situated on the route from Mohkhed to Pandhurna via Devgarh. It is close to the 'Narayan Ghat,' near dhanora village on the Kanhaan river. The lovely sight of the waterfall surrounded by mountain rocks and colorful nature is indeed a feast to the visitor. The waterfall will have a sufficient flow of water from July to January.
  • Anhoni village is near Mahuljhir Police Station and at a distance of 2 miles (3.2 km) from the village Jhirpa on Chhindwara-Piparia road. A hill stream with hot and boiling sulphur springs flows near the village. These springs, at a further distance, assume the form of a nullah (short stream). The water is believed to be beneficial for skin diseases and for certain impurities of the blood.
  • Neelkanthi: Some ruins of a temple can be seen by the side of Siphna stream which flows at some distance of Neelkanthi, a village which is 14 miles (23 km) south-east of Chhindwara town. The entrance gate to the main temple is said to date back between 7th and 10th century. It is believed that at one time an area of 264 x 132 sq ft (12.3 m2) inside the gate was surrounded by a rampart. The stone slabs of the gate are fastened together with iron hooks. An illegible inscription can be found on one of the stone pillars of the temple. There is a reference to Raja Krishna III of Rashtrakut kingdom. The design of the gate is in Bahmanic style.
  • Hinglag Mata Mandir, at Ambada (Mohan Colliery, Muari road) almost 40 km (by the Parasia road) south of Chhindwara is one of the notable temples in Chhindwara. It attracts a number of tourists almost every day, but Tuesday and Saturday are considered to be the best days for worship.
  • Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ram, located at the heart of the city, is considered the oldest temple of the city. It was constructed with the old beam and bracket system. In front of Ram mandir there is Badi Mata Mandir, dedicated to goddess Durga.
  • Jama Masjid is located at Gole Ganj area, almost at the centre of Chhindwara. It is considered as a historical place because it was constructed by famous freedom fighters, the Shaukat Ali Brothers. The Masjid is decorated by Arabic calligraphy, in Mughal and Turkish style
  • Simariya Kalan- 101 feet Statue of Hanuman built by former union minister and current MLA of Chhindwara Shri Kamal Nath. This temple complex is spread over five acres of land. The temple complex is situated in such a way that it seems like the statue of Lord Hanuman is giving blessings to the devotees. Simariya Kalan village belongs to Mohkhed subdistrict of Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh state of India.
  • Sahaja Yoga: Thousands of followers of Sahaja Yoga come every year to Chhindwara to visit the birthplace of H.H.Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, founder of Sahaja Yoga. She was born on 21 March 1923 to a Christian family in Chhindwara, India (http://www.chhindwara.org). Her parents were Prasad Salve and Cornelia Salve, direct descendants of the royal Shalivahana dynasty. Seeing the beauty of this child who was born with a spotless brilliance, they called her Nirmala, which means 'Immaculate'. Later on, she came to be known by the multitudes by the name of H.H.Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi – the revered Mother – who was born with her complete Self Realization and knew from a very young age that she had a unique gift which had to be made available to all mankind. Her parents played a key role in India's Liberation Movement from under British rule. Her father, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and helped write free India's first constitution. He was a renowned scholar, master of 14 languages, and translated the Koran into Marathi. Her mother was the first woman in India to receive an Honors Degree in Mathematics.

आदिम जाति अनुसंधान एवं विकास संस्था छिंदवाडा का संग्रहालय

आदिम जाति अनुसंधान एवं विकास संस्था छिंदवाडा का संग्रहालय - जनजाति अनुसंधान एवं विकास संस्था की स्थापना दिनांक 20.04.1954 को जिला छिंदवाड़ा मुखयालय में की गई थी, वर्ष 10 अप्रैल 1965 में संस्था का मुख्यालय भोपाल श्यामला हिल्स में तैयार किये गये नये कार्यालय में स्थानांतरित किया गया। संस्था का संग्रहालय छिंदवाड़ा के भवन में ही रखा गया जो आज श्री बादल भोई राज्‍य आदिवासी संग्रहालय के नाम से संस्था द्वारा संचालित किया जा रहा है। संस्था का मुख्‍य कार्य प्रदेश की जनजातियों का मानव शास्त्रीय शोध, जनजातीय विषयों पर अनुसंधान, विकास कार्यो का मूल्यांकन अध्ययन, प्रदेश की जनजातियों की भाषा एवं नागरिक शिक्षा, जनजातियों के संस्कृति एवं उनके सांस्कृतिक आयामों का संकलन, अभिलेखीकरण, संवर्धन एवं संरक्षण. जनजातियों की विभिन्न कलाओं पर कार्याशालाओं का आयोजन उनका छायांकन व फिल्मांकन तथा उनकी शिक्षा स्वास्थ्य व अन्य विषयों पर सेमीनार. प्रदेश के राजस्‍व/पुलिस एवं अन्‍य विभागीय अधिकारियों का पुनरध्‍ययन प्रशिक्षण व जनप्रतिनिधियों का जनजातियों के लिये संवैधानिक एवं संरक्षणात्‍मक उपायों पर प्रशिक्षण देना आदि है।

श्री बादल भोई राज्य जनजातीय संग्रहालय, छिंदवाड़ा: क्षेत्र के एक प्रसिद्ध आदिवासी स्वतंत्रता सेनानी, स्वर्गीय बादल भोई के नाम पर, संग्रहालय को मध्य प्रदेश के विविध आदिवासी लोकाचार को बढ़ावा देने और संरक्षित करने के उद्देश्य से 1954 में छिंदवाड़ा में एक राज्य जनजातीय संग्रहालय के रूप में स्थापित किया गया था। यह अविभाजित राज्य मध्य प्रदेश (अर्थात वर्तमान एमपी और छत्तीसगढ़) की अधिकांश अनुसूचित जनजातियों की जीवन शैली और संस्कृति को दर्शाता है। संग्रहालय के 11 कमरों में 2000 से अधिक आदिवासी कलाकृतियां, आदिवासी "गोत्र" के चिन्ह और मॉडल प्रदर्शित किए गए हैं। हर साल 1,00,000 से अधिक घरेलू और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय आगंतुक संग्रहालय में आते हैं।

Source - https://trdi.mp.gov.in/museum

Notable persons

  • Murari Mohan Singh, Retd. Dy. Collector mob. 9425128805 गोत्र -- र्तुर्र. परदादा के दादा थौलपुर राजस्थान से माईग्रैट होकर नरसिंहपुर में आए थे। जीवन परिचय: मुरारी मोहन सिंह, पिता स्वर्गीय श्री बाबूलाल पटेल। जन्म तिथि १--७--१९५०. स्थान ग्राम खुरपा नरसिंहपुर, शिक्षा बी एस सी , एम ए , एल एल बी । ऊं श्रेणी शिक्षक ०२ --१९७२ से १९७८--७९ तक, पी एस सी १९७९ से नायाव तहसीलदार । जून २०१० मैं डिप्टी कलेक्टर पद से सेवानिवृत्त। २०११ से २०१५ तक लोक सेवा जिला प्रवंधक पर। वर्तमान में निशुल्क राजस्व विभाग में मागदर्शन सेवा। वर्तमान निवास छिन्दवाड़ा।
  • Dr. Vijay Jat डा विजय जाट, आप मूलरुप से नरसिंह पुर जिले के धुपगढ़ गांव के निवासी हैं । आप सेवा निवृत्त चिकित्सा अधिकारी हैं । सेवा निवृत्ति के बाद‌ आप छिंदवाड़ा नगर में निवासरत होकर चिकित्सा कार्पेय में संलग्न हैं । आपका संपर्क नंबर Mob. 8871337884 है । इनकी धर्मपत्नी श्रीमती अरुणा जाट कुशल गृहिणी है । इनका गौत्र तुर्र है । आपके दो पुत्र भानु विक्रम सिंह और सौरभ सिंह जाट हैं ।
  • S. R. Singh Sherawat, एस आर सिंह, सेवा निवृत्त वन अधिकारी । मूल रुप से आप बृज क्षैत्र के निवासी होकर छिंदवाड़ा में बस गए हैं । संपर्क : 8989109044/7162246256
  • C.K. Chaudhary सी के चौधरी, आप सोने-चांदी के आभूषणों के निर्माता और थोक विक्रेता हैं । mob. 9826094988

Source - Santosh Thakur, Bhopal

Gallery

Population

वर्ष 2011 की जनगणना के अनुसार छिंदवाड़ा शहर की जनसंख्या 138291 है जिसमें 70465 पुरुष और 67826 महिलाएं हैं ।

See also

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Source

References

  1. Russell, R. V., ed. (1907). Chhindwara District. Volume 9, Part 1 of Central Provinces District Gazetteers. Bombay: Times Press for Gazetteer Department, Government of Maharashtra. p. 209. OCLC 733692877.

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