Sehore district

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Sehore.

District of Madhya Pradesh in India

Sehore District

District of Madhya Pradesh

Salkanpur Temple

right:Stupas in Saru Maru, Panguraria
left : View from Salkanpur Temple

Location of Sehore district in Madhya Pradesh

Coordinates (Sehore): 23°12′N 77°05′E﻿ / ﻿23.200°N 77.083°E﻿ / 23.200; 77.083
Country| India
State| Madhya Pradesh
Division| Bhopal
Headquarters| Sehore
Tehsils| 8:

1. Sehore
2. Ashta
3. Budhni
4. Bhairunda
5. Rehti,
6. Ichhawar
7. Shyampur
8. Jawar

Government

• Lok Sabha constituencies| Bhopal
Area

• Total

| 6,578 km2 (2,540 sq mi)
Population

(2011)

• Total

| 1,311,332
• Density| 200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Demographics

• Literacy| 70.06%
• Sex ratio| 918
Time zone| UTC+05:30 (IST)
Major highways| Bhopal-Indore Highway
Website| sehore.nic.in

Sehore District (Hindi pronunciation: [siːɦoːɾ]) is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The town of Sehore is the district headquarters. The district is part of Bhopal Division.

## Geography

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Sehore is 37 km from the state capital,Sehore is situated on the Western Railway line from Bhopal to Ratlam. It is surrounded by 7 districts: Bhopal, Raisen, Harda, Hoshangabad, Dewas, Shajapur and Rajgarh.The Major rivers passing through the Sehore district is the Seevan River Kolar River and Parvati River.

## Demographics

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Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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1901| 234,308| —
1911| 254,693| +0.84%
1921| 242,362| −0.50%
1931| 262,560| +0.80%
1941| 278,270| +0.58%
1951| 283,968| +0.20%
1961| 381,286| +2.99%
1971| 510,894| +2.97%
1981| 657,381| +2.55%
1991| 841,358| +2.50%
2001| 1,078,912| +2.52%
2011| 1,311,332| +1.97%
source:[1]

Religions in Sehore district (2011)[2]

Religion |  | Percent
Hinduism |

| 88.73%
Islam |

| 10.52%
Jainism |

| 0.48%
Other or not stated |

| 0.27%

According to the 2011 census, Sehore District has a population of 1,311,332.[3][4][5] This gives it a ranking of 373 in India (out of a total of 640).[3] The district has a population density of 199 inhabitants per square kilometre (520/sq mi).[3] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 21.51%.[3] Sehore has a sex ratio of 918 females for every 1,000 males[3] and a literacy rate of 71.11%. 18.95% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 20.69% and 11.10% of the population respectively.[3]

Languages of Sehore district (2011)[6]

1. Hindi (95.38%)
2. Urdu (2.31%)
3. Malvi (1.46%)
4. Others (0.85%)

According to the 2011 Census of India, 95.38% of the population in the district spoke Hindi, 2.31% Urdu and 1.46% Malvi as their first language.[6]

## Administration

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There are 4 Assembly of Sehore districts that are governed by MLAs:[7]

* 156 Budhni
* 157 Ashta
* 158 Ichhawar
* 159 Sehore

There are 9 tehsils in Sehore district: Sehore Urban, Sehore Rural, Shyampur, Ashta, Jawar, Ichhawar, Bhairunda (otherwise Nasrullaganj), Budni and Rehti.[8]

## Economy Of Sehore

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Sehore is one of the fastest developing districts of Madhya Pradesh.

### Agriculture

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Sehore district is primarily an agricultural district occupying the Chambal and Narmada basin valley, having predominantly an agricultural economy. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in the district. Wheat, Rice, Jawar, Maize and Soyabean are the major crops sown in the district.[9]

### Industries

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Sehore's industrial landscape is thriving, particularly in sectors such as agro-processing, textiles, and manufacturing, contributing significantly to economic growth and employment generation. Big scale industries like ITC Limited, Vardhman Fabric and Trident group operated in Sehore District.[10][11]

## Tourist places

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* Kolar dam:- Kolar Dam Located in Sehore district, is known for a tourist attraction as well as boating
* Kubereshwar Dham, Famous for lord Shiva's temple
* Shree Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Sehore
* Digambar waterfall
* Amargarh Waterfalls
* Aanwli Ghat

### Bijasan Mata Temple, Salkanpur

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This sacred Siddhpeeth of Vindhyavasni Bijasan Devi is a very ancient temple of Goddess “Durga” situated on an 800 feet high hill in Salkanpur village of Rehti tehsil. To reach the temple, devotees have to climb 1400 stairs.[12]

## Transportation

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Sehore is located on Ujjain–Bhopal section it own Railway Station which connects its major city of Madhya Pradesh.[13]

It's 37 km away from state capital Bhopal and well connected with roads,

Nearby airport is Bhopal Airport.

## Notable people

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* Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Indian Politician and Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
* Umrao Singh, Indian Politician
* Shailendra Patel, Indian Politician
* William Townshend (1849–1923), English cricketer

## See also

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* Shahganj

## References

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1. ^ "Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Madhya Pradesh" (PDF). census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
2. ^ "Table C-01 Population By Religion: Madhya Pradesh". census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
3. ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook: Sehore" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
4. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. "Mauritius 1,303,717 July 2011 est."
5. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011. "New Hampshire 1,316,470"
6. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Madhya Pradesh". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
7. ^ Sehore District official website: constituencies
8. ^ Sehore District official website: list of tehsils
9. ^ Sehore-District-Export-Plan-Focused-on-ODOP.pdf
10. ^ _2018,_Vardhman_Fabrics (1).pdf
11. ^ https://www.mppcb.mp.gov.in/pdf/Public_Hearing-sum/486-Trident/486-English.pdf
12. ^ "'Shila Puja' for Devi Lok at Salkanpur". The Times of India. 1 June 2023.
13. ^ "49 Departures from Sehore WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry".

## External links

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* Sehore District web site
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Places adjacent to Sehore district

| Shajapur district | Rajgarh district | Bhopal district

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Sehore district

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Dewas district | Harda district | Hoshangabad district

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State of Madhya Pradesh

Capital: Bhopal

State symbols|

* Animal: Barasingha
* Bird: Dudhraj
* Fish: Mahseer
* Flower: Lily
* River: Narmada
* Tree: Banyan
* Highest point: Dhupgarh

Topics|

* Tourism
* Culture
* Protected areas
* Sports

Governance|

* Governors
* Chief Ministers
* Legislative Assembly
* High Court
* Police

Divisions|

* Bhopal
* Chambal
* Gwalior
* Indore
* Jabalpur
* Narmadapuram
* Rewa
* Sagar
* Shahdol
* Ujjain

Districts|

* Agar Malwa
* Alirajpur
* Anuppur
* Ashoknagar
* Balaghat
* Barwani
* Betul
* Bhind
* Bhopal
* Burhanpur
* Chhatarpur
* Chhindwara
* Chambal
* Damoh
* Datia
* Dewas
* Dhar
* Dindori
* Guna
* Gwalior
* Harda
* Hoshangabad
* Indore
* Jabalpur
* Jhabua
* Katni
* Khandwa
* Khargone
* Maihar
* Mandla
* Mandsaur
* Mauganj
* Narsinghpur
* Neemuch
* Niwari
* Panna
* Raisen
* Rajgarh
* Ratlam
* Rewa
* Sagar
* Satna
* Sehore
* Seoni
* Shahdol
* Sidhi
* Singrauli
* Shajapur
* Sheopur
* Shivpuri
* Tikamgarh
* Ujjain
* Umaria
* Vidisha

Major cities|

* Bhopal
* Dewas
* Gwalior
* Indore
* Jabalpur
* Rewa
* Sagar
* Satna
* Ujjain

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Cities and towns in Bhopal division

Bhopal district|

* Berasia
* Bhopal

Raisen district|

* Badi
* Baraily
* Begamganj
* Bhojpur
* Gairatganj
* Mandideep
* Obedullaganj
* Raisen
* Sultanpur
* Udaipura

Rajgarh district|

* Biaora
* Boda
* Jirapur
* Khilchipur
* Khujner
* Machalpur
* Narsinghgarh
* Pachore
* Rajgarh
* Sarangpur
* Suthaliya
* Talen

Sehore district|

* Ashta
* Budhni
* Ichhawar
* Jawar
* Nasrullaganj
* Rehti
* Sehore

Vidisha district|

* Basoda
* Kurwai
* Lateri
* Sironj
* Vidisha

Related topics|

* Bhopal State
* Sanchi
* Bhimbetka rock shelters
* Udayagiri Caves

Cities and towns
in other divisions|

* Chambal
* Gwalior
* Indore
* Jabalpur
* Narmadapuram
* Rewa
* Sagar
* Shahdol
* Ujjain

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Narmada basin

Rivers|

| Main river|

* Narmada

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Tributaries|

* Ajnal
* Balai
* Banjar
* Barna
* Biranjo
* Borad
* Burhner
* Chandrakeshar
* Chhota Tawa
* Choral
* Deb
* Dudhi
* Ganjal
* Gaur
* Goi
* Hather
* Hathni
* Hiran
* Jamner
* Karam
* Karjan
* Kaveri (MP)
* Kenar
* Khari
* Kharmer
* Khurkia
* Kolar (MP)
* Kundi
* Machak
* Man
* Orsang
* Sanair (Saner)
* Shakkar
* Sher
* Silgi
* Sip
* Sukhri
* Tawa
* Temur
* Tendoni
* Uri

Sub-tributaries|

* Abna
* Baghni
* Barurewa
* Denwa
* Machna
* Morand
* Sitarewa
* Sukhi
* Veda

Dams, barrages|

* Bargi Dam
* Barna Dam
* Bhadbhut barrage
* Indirasagar Dam
* Kolar Dam (Bhopal)
* Narmada Canal
* Narmada Valley Development Authority
* Omkareshwar Dam
* Sardar Sarovar Dam
* Sukhi Dam
* Tawa Reservoir

Geographical
features/ regions|

* Bagh Caves
* Bhimbetka rock shelters
* Bori Reserve Forest
* Bori Wildlife Sanctuary
* Deccan Plateau
* Dhuandhar Falls
* Gulf of Khambhat
* Kanha Tiger Reserve
* Malwa
* Mandla Plant Fossils National Park
* Marble Rocks
* Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
* Patalpani waterfall
* Satpura National Park
* Satpura Range

Riparian districts|

| Madhya Pradesh|

* Alirajpur
* Anuppur
* Balaghat
* Barwani
* Betul
* Bhopal
* Burhanpur
* Chhindwara
* Damoh
* Dewas
* Dhar
* Dindori
* Harda
* Indore
* Jabalpur
* Jhabua
* Katni
* Khandwa
* Khargone
* Maihar
* Mandla
* Narmadapuram
* Narsinghpur
* Raisen
* Sagar
* Sehore
* Seoni
* Umaria

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Maharashtra|

* Nandurbar

Gujarat|

* Narmada
* Vadodara
* Bharuch
* Chhota Udaipur

Chhattisgarh|

* Bilaspur
* Kabeerdham
* Rajnandgaon

Cities|

* Ankleshwar
* Betul
* Bharuch
* Jabalpur
* Khandwa
* Khargone
* Maihar
* Narmadapuram
* Narsinghpur

Languages/ people|

* Indo-Aryan languages
* Hindi
* Bhili
* Khandeshi
* Marathi
* Gujarati
* Nimadi

Controversies|

* Narmada Bachao Andolan

Transport|

* NH 3
* NH 7
* NH 8
* Bhopal–Nagpur section
* Jabalpur–Bhusaval section

Other basins|

* Damodar
* Godavari
* Koshi
* Mahanadi–Brahmani–Baitarani
* Son

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF

National|

* United States

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