Chhatarpur (M.P.)

Brief History

The District Chhatarpur was known after the name of the great warrior of the region Maharaja Chhatrasal. This District was previously under the then Vindhya Pradesh. However at the time of formation of the Madhya Pradesh, it was included in Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 1956.

Population

As per the 2011 census, the total population of the district was 17,62,857. There are 9,35,870 males and 8,26,951 females in the District. Total Literates in the District are 9,62,827 out of which 5,85,128 are males and 3,77,694 are females.

Transport & Communication

The Railway Station is situated at Harpalpur on Jhansi Manikpur line and an Aerodrome is situated at Khajuraho. The District also has a Telephone Exchange, a Radio Station, (All India Radio) and a Television Relay Centre.

University & College

Maharaja Chhatrasal Bundelkhand University. (Govt.)
Nowgong engineering College.(Govt.)
Maharaja College Department of Pharmacy. (Govt.)
Govt. College, of Education,Chhatarpur
Swami Pranvanand Homeopathic College, Chhatarpur
Nowgong Polytechnic College. (Govt.)

Tourism places

World famous " Khajuraho" Temples, Largest Museum of state "Dhubela",
Jatashankar, Raneh fall, Pandav fall etc.