DISTRICT PROFILE

INTRODUCTION TO DISTRICT

District Hoshangabad is situated at the heart of the Madhya Pradesh. The Holy River Narmada flows across the district from east to west and is called the lifeline of Madhya Pradesh.

Many eminent personalities were born in Hoshangabad and became famous all over the country. City called Babai is the birthplace of famous poet Dada Makhan Lal Chaturvedi. In 1933, Mahatma Gandhi came to Babai and encouraged 12 freedom fighters to enlighten the torch of freedom movement. He was one of them. We are still seeking inspiration from these veterans.

The district Hoshangabad was renamed after Hoshangshah Ghouri-II, the King of Mandu in the beginning of 15^th century AD. Early man during Stone Age lived around Hoshangabad, which is evident by its historical back ground shown by excavations made on the rivers of Narmada, Doodhi, Tawa, Denwa, Ganjal Palakmati etc. The remains of stone civilization in the forms of cave paintings may be traced out in the rock shelters of Adamgarh hills. Pandavas passed their expulsion period in the Hoshangabad district at Pachmarhi. King Banasur, a daemon had his capital at Sonitpur in the district Hoshangabad. Now it is known as Sohagpur. This area was under the Nands, Mauryas, Shakash, and Rashtrakutas of south, Khilji Sulatans, Gond Rajas, Mughal Empire and Appa Saheb in the past.

Economy of the district is almost dependent on the agriculture. There are agricultural based small scale industries are established like Soya Oil, Flour Mill, Poultry farming, Milk co-operative societies (Dairy), vegetables Farming etc.

GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES:

The district Hoshangabad is situated in central part of Madhya Pradesh, comprising of Narmada valley and Satpura ranges. It lies between 21.54 to 22.59 longitudes and 76.46 to 78.42 latitude at the height of 331 Meters from the sea level.  It is in the form of uneven belt and spread to the south side of Narmada valley. In the east of district Hoshangabad there are famous Satpura Hill with the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh called Dhoopgarh. It is almost a 4500 feet high from the sea level. There is a famous hill Station called Pachmarhi with different species of flora and fauna. Now whole Satpura Hills has been taken under Satpura National Reserved Park. District Hoshangabad has long spread of fertile agriculture land. Agriculture is the main source of Economy.

Boundaries:

Narmada makes northern boundary of the district Hoshangabad. Dudhi River makes the north eastern boundary of the district. District Raisen and Sehore are situated in the north. Whereas districts Hoshangabad, Harda and Chhindwara are situated in the south and south west.

Rivers:

          Hoshangabad is blessed with the rivers Narmada, Dudhi, Tawa, and Denwa Ganjal.

Important Tourist Places:

Pachmarhi is the only Hill station of Madhya Pradesh , which is Situated on Satpura Hills. Here more than 80 natural tourist spots, Satpura National Park. Other than these Anhoni, Awali Ghat, Bandrabhan, Bheelat Dev, Bori reserved forest, Sandia  Narmada Temples, Tilak Sandoor are few more important tourist centers in the district.

The Flora and Fauna of Hoshangabad:

Forest Products:

Among the forest area, 38% are teak forest, 36% mixed forest and 26% other type of wood forest. Teak Wood, Rose Wood, Goose Berry, Lendia, Achar, Kusum, Ringhha, Haldu, Tinsa, Palash, Beel, tendu, Jhiriya, Bamboo, Mahua ,Sarrai , etc. are main forest products of the district.

Reserved Forest:

Bineyaka, Ranipur, Denwa, Birjee Khapa, Bori, Churna, Suplai and Ranjhi are the reserve forests of the district. Satpura and Bori are the main reserve forest areas and Game Century.

Agriculture and Industries:

The holy river Narmada and its tributaries flow in the area and because of Tawa Dam command the land is very fertile. Wheat is produced in the one third of the district where as Jawar, Channa, Til, Cotton, Alsi, Tuwar are other important crops of the area.

Main Irrigational Projects:

River Tawa is the boon for this District almost one lakh acre land is irrigated with the Tawa Dam which is built on river Tawa. Because of Tawa Dam, Dokrikheda minor dam, major part of the District is irrigated through canal system. It flows almost 150 Km. east-west span of land area.

Main Industries:

This district has many important large/medium industries like security paper Mill, Central India Plywood Limited, Soyabeen plants at Pipriya, Seoni Malwa and Itarsi including a Dal Mill and a flour Mill at Pipariya. It has a Railway Sleeper Factory at Bankhedi and an Ordinance Factory at Itarsi. A small wheat flour mill is situtated  at Semri Harchand.

SOCIO - CULTURAL FEATURES:

          Population of the District according to census 2001 was 1085011. Hindu population is more than that of the Muslims. Some people worship the holy river Narmada, People even go for pilgimage of river Narmada. In Hoshangabad – Ramji Baba, in Seoni Malwa- Bheelat Baba and in Kesla – Bhagdeo are worshiped. Shivratri, Nagadwari, Bandrabhan, Ramji Baba, Bheelat Deo are the main religious fairs. Most of the people belong to the Hindu religion. There are a number of sub castes & tribes in the district viz. Gond, Raj Gond, Pardhan, Bhariya, Meena, Dhanuk, Kanwar, Bhoomiya, Kole, etc. These tribes are involved in collecting wood; forest produces and agricultural   produces.Gond enjoy the folk dance such as Dandaras, Karma, Reena, Sua and sela etc. Raghuwanshi, Purviya, Gurjar, Kurmi, Lodhi, Kirar, Meena and Mali are the main agriculture castes.

SOCIO - ECONOMIC FEATURES:

            The economy of the district is totally based on agriculture. Most of the part of this district is situated on the banks of holy river Narmada. The complete district is irrigated through canals by Tawa Dam & the crop yield is 131%. Soybean, Wheat, Pulses, Rice, Sugarcane are the major crops. Two sugar industries in Bankhedi & Pipariya blocks strengthen the economy & now the farmers are getting more by sowing sugarcane. In Seonimalwa, a soybean plant is functioning. In Hoshangabad, Central Proof Establishment, Ayudhnagar is a Govt. of India Enterprise. Security Paper Mill is the only press produces currency paper in india. Along with this Pachmarhi is the only tourist spot of the district. Hoshangabad is also a religious city, pilgrims from all over India come to take a dip in the holy Narmada.

DEMOGRAPHICS DATA

      DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

POPULATION PROFILE

Distribution of Population, Sex ratio and Growth Rate:

                   GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS

 BLOCKWISE JAN SHIKSHA KENDRAS

          The table below shows block-wise number of Jan Shiksha Kendra.

EDUCATION PROFILE

LITERACY

          Growth in literacy during the last decade can be perused in the table below-

                                 Growth in Literacy during the last decade

   Source –  Census 2001

Note-Growth in literacy during the last decade can be attributed to 'Saaksharta Mission', ‘Padhna Badhna Andolan’ , ‘Mahila Padhna Badhna Andolan’ & universal reach to primary education through Education Gaurantee Scheme.

Rural Literacy    

Ø                  Over all        -        63.33%

Ø                  Male            -        76.19%

Ø                  Female         -        48.91%

Urban Literacy                                                   

Ø                  Over all        -        85.20%

Ø                  Male            -        92.30%

Ø                  Female         -        77.26%

Table

    Source -Census 1991& 2001

Total literacy rate of district Hoshangabad is 70.36% according to the census 2001, which is much higher than 1991 literacy rate which was 54.11%. Hence the literacy growth in a decade is 16.25%. As Campared to The State , Distric Literacy rate is higher. 

            The district has also achieved a commendable growth in the literacy level of both male and female population. Male literacy has increased by 14.17% while female literacy has enhanced by 18.73%

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

·                    NUMBER OF PS/EGS/MS/ASHRAM SCHOOLS

NUMBER OF ANGANWADIS AND ECCE CENTRES

During the year 2006-07, a total number of 240 ECCEs under NPEGEL & 24 ECCEs under SSA were established. ICDS were running 832 Anganwadis in the district. Block wise information has been consolidated as shown below :

Number of Anganwadis and ECCEs

NUMBER OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS-

          In the table below number of High School, Higher Secondary Schools ITI/Polytechnic and colleges have been given.

NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONS ABOVE ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Availablity of Teachers in Primary School  AND Middle School

Availablity of teachers, in PS & MS, is given in table below-

Number of Teachers (Sanctioned & Filled up Posts)

Number of Teachers (Gender Wise)

Table on status of teachers available at primary level

Table on status of teachers available at upper primary level

Population, Enrollment & GER at Primary Level

Population, Enrollment & GER at Upper Primary Level

Distict Education  indicator

STATUS OF LEARNER's EVALUATION (2005-06)