Mauganj

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Mauganj
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Mauganj
Mauganj (India)
Coordinates: 24°41′N81°53′E / 24.68°N 81.88°E / 24.68; 81.88
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Mauganj
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total26,420
Languages
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
486331 [1]
ISO 3166 code IN-MP
Vehicle registration MP17MP

Mauganj is the administrative headquarter of Mauganj district in Madhya Pradesh. [2] Bagheli is the regional language of Mauganj. Mauganj is the seat of legislative assembly in Madhya Pradesh. Its nearest towns are Manikwar, Hanumana, Deotalab, Naigadhi.

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History

The historical roots of Mauganj can be traced back to the eleventh century, marked by the arrival of the Sengar clan of Rajputs in this agriculturally rich region situated in North-Eastern Madhya Pradesh. Previously known as 'Mau Raj,' the region was governed by the Sengar kings, who established their presence and constructed fortifications in Mauganj., Mangawan and Bicchrahta. [3]

The Sengar arrived in the region from Jalaun and governed this small kingdom, notably defending it against the Kalachuris. However, in the fourteenth century, the Baghelas invaded Mau Raj, defeating the Sengars in the battle of Mau and destroying their fort, ultimately annexing it to the kingdom of Bagelkhand. The Sengar descendants later constructed a new fortress called Nai Garhi, meaning 'a new fortress'. [3]

Geography

Mauganj is located at 24°41′N81°53′E / 24.68°N 81.88°E / 24.68; 81.88 . [4] It has an average elevation of 313  metres (1,026  feet). Mauganj is 65 km from Rewa District Headquarter.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [5] Mauganj had a population of 22,989. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mauganj has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 41%. In Mauganj, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of attraction

Some sites of religious significance around Mauganj are: [6]

Transport

By air Nearest airport is in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

By bus Bus stand is available in the city bus stand Mauganj. Mauganj is connected by private bus services to all nearest major cities.

By Train Nearest railway station is Rewa Station (Madhya Pradesh)

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References

  1. ↑ Haider, Razi. "List of All City Name in Madhya Pradesh - Check Zip Code at Citypincode.in". City Pincode Finder Tool.
  2. ↑ "Mauganj becomes 53rd district of Madhya Pradesh". The Times of India. 14 August 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 Baker, David E. U. (1 January 2007). Baghelkhand, Or, the Tigers' Lair: Region and Nation in Indian History. New York [N.Y.] ISBN   978-0-19-568321-9.
  4. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Mauganj, India". www.fallingrain.com.
  5. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  6. ↑ Tourism


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