About Barwani district
District Barwani was formed on 25th May 1998. It was carved out of West-Nimar, Khargone district. Barwani is situated on the south-west side of Madhya Pradesh as well as holy river Narmada is its northern border. District is surrounded by Satpuda (in South) and Vindhyachal (in North) forest ranges.
The name Barwani originated from the forests of Bad which had surrounded the city in old times, Wani is the old word for the Garden. Hence the city is known as Barwani, which means the Garden of Bads.
History of Barwani
Town Barwani was the capital of old Barwani State before 1948. This small State was spared by British, Mughals and Marathas because of its rocky terrain and less productive soil. The Rana dynasty ruled the state throught the history. The history of this dynasty goes back to 13th century.
Town Barwani was also know as Badnagar and Siddha Nagar. The place is also famous for Chool Giri, Jain pilgrimage centre of Bawangaja.
Barwani has a Historic Symbol which is known as TIR-GOLA. It is located at Khandwa-Baroda Road, in front of Sagar Vilas Palace and was built in the memory of late son of Raja Ranjit Singh.
Before Independence Barwani was known as ‘The Paris of Nimar’.
Geographical dimensions
District is situated between Latitudes 21°37′ to 22°22′ North and Longitudes 74°27′ to 75°30′ East. District Barwani forms border with district Khargone in east, Gujrat state far in west, district Dhar in north and Mahrashtra state in south. District is triangular in shape with the highest point in west.
The town Barwani is situated near the left bank of the Narmada River.
Quick 10 fact’s about Barwani
- Total Area: 5,427 Sq. Km.
- Total Population: 13,85,881
- official Language: Hindi, Nimari
- Population Growth: 27.50 %
- Total no of Male: 6,99,340
- Total no of Female: 6,86,541
- Total no of village – 597
- Population density – 3,400/km2 (8,700/sq mi)
- Pin code – 481001
- Vehicle registration – MP-50
Top 10 places to visit in Balaghat
1. Bhilat Dev Temple at Satpuda Hill Nagalwadi, Barwani
Nagalwadi is an extremely scenic and beautiful place on the Madhya Pradesh – Maharashtra border. It is situated at the Satpuda Hill range. A very famous Bhilat Dev temple at the hill top is the main attraction for the pilgrims.
2. One of 11 temples Bawangaja
Bawangaja (Chool Giri) is an important Jain pilgrimage centre. It is 6 Kms from district headquarter Barwani. There are 11 temples on the hill and they belong to 15th century. It has world’s tallest statue of Lord Adinathji. Jain saints Kumbhakarna and Indrajeet were said to attain Nirvaan from this place only.
3. Siddhakshetra Chunagiri Bawangaja Barwani
Siddhashtra Chunagiri Bawanagaja is a major religious site in the city of Barwani. It is the best place to visit in Barwani. It is a Jain pilgrimage site. This area is very ancient. The area is about 2000 years old. Bawanagja Siddhakshetra Satpura mountain is situated on the highest mountain of Malas. This mountain is at an altitude of 2200 feet above sea level. In the Bawanagaja Siddha region, Indrajit, the son of Lancapati Ravana and brother
Kumbhakaran of Ravana, attained salvation. Here you also get to see their temple. This temple remains at the highest height. This place is called Siddha Kshetra only because of Indrajit and Kumbhakar’s attaining salvation.In the Bawanagaja Siddha region you get to see the tallest statue of the world, 84 feet of Lord Rishabhdev ji, the first pilgrimage of Jainism.
Who made this statue There is no information about it। On this you also see a 52 hand high statue of Lord Adinath ji ,Which is called Brahmadeva. It was renovated for the first time by the Arkkirti king in the 12th century. Here you get stairs to reach the temple located on the top of the mountain.
This temple is about 3 kilometers away. Here you get to see different – different temples. If you come here during the rainy time, you will get to see greenery all around। Here you will find beautiful litigants of Satpura all around.
4. Shri Parshwagiri Jain Temple Barwani
Shri Parsargiri Jain Temple Barwani is a main religious site in the city. It is a Jain temple. This Jain temple falls on its way to Bawanagaja. This temple is situated on a high hill. This temple is very beautiful. There is also a facility for travelers to stay here. You can come and roam here. You will get to see the beautiful view from here. Your car, car or bike can reach the temple comfortably.
5. Rajghat Barwani
Rajghat is a tourist destination of the city of Barwani. Here you get to see a beautiful gorge on the banks of the river Narmada। Here you get to see in the ancient temple.
6. Arrow ball Barwani
Arrow Gola is a historical site in the city of Barwani. Here you get to see a very large model of an arrow and a sphere. This model is made from cement, briquette. These models are located in the heart of the city of Barwani. You can come here to roam. It is said to be the tomb of the king here and an arrow ball has been made to remember them.
7. Pathri Dargah Sharif Barwani
The Waiathari Dargah is a main attraction of Sharif Barwani city. Here you get to see the dargah। This dargah is very beautiful. You can come and roam here. It is located in Palasud in Badwani district.
8. Shaheed Bhimanayak Dam Barwani
Shaheed Bhimaanayak Dam is a main tourist destination of the city of Barwani. It is a beautiful reservoir. This reservoir is spread over a very large area. This dam looks very beautiful during the rainy time, as the dam is completely filled with water during the rainy time and its water overflows, So the gate is opened, whose view looks very beautiful.
9. Shiv Mandir Barwani
Shiva Temple is a main religious site in the city of Barwani। This temple is located near Bijasan Mata temple in Sendhwa, Barwani. This temple is situated on the high peak। Here you can reach comfortably by your car or car. In this temple you get to see Shiva Bhagwan Ji. This temple is very beautiful and from here you get to see beautiful litigants all around.
10. Bhanwargarh Fort Sendhwa Barwani
The fort of Bhangarh is a historical place in the city of Barwani. This fort is located in Bhangargarh Ghat. This fort looks very beautiful. This fort is situated on a high hill. To reach this fort you have to walk. It feels great at rainy time here, because all around you get to see the greenery. You can reach here easily. This fort is present here in ruins state. You will love coming here.
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport Indore, which is 150 KM from Barwani, provides connectivity to Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Raipur and Nagpur in India with major airlines operating on these routes.
By Rail
Barwani has Western Railway Reservation Counter (Ratlam Mandal) at Ambedker Park on Rajghat Road. The nearest railway station is situated at Indore, which is one of the major commercial railway station of western railway. Another nearer railway station is Khandwa, which is 180 km from Barwani. Khandwa is situated on Central Railway and it is connected with Barwani via State highway Number 26.
By Road
Barwani is fairly well connected to other parts of Madhya Pradesh and India with national and state highways. The city is connected to the Agra-Bombay NH-03 by Khandwa-Baroda SH-26 at the distance of 45 KM at Julwaniya. There are bus services to and from all major and minor cities near Barwani. The major cities are Indore, Khandwa, Ujjain, Dewas, Dhar, Ratlam, Khargone, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Baroda.
Where To Stay
Hotel Shri Krishna Bhog
Address: Hotel Shri Krishna Bhog, Anjad Road, Barwani Pincode: 451551
Phone:7440887143 Email:hotelkrishnabhog@gmail.com
Hotel Sawariya
Address: Hotel Sawariya. Anjad Road, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh 451551 Pincode: 451551
Phone:8085636222 Email:sharmaket20@gmail.com
Hotel Rama Shree
Address: Hotel Rama Shree, Park Avenue, Barwani, Madhya Pradesh 451551 Pincode: 451551
Phone:07290-223283 Email:hotelramashree@gmail.com
Famous dessert for eat
Dalabi (Daal-Batti) is preferred in Rajasthan, the same is preferred in the name of Dal Bafla in Indore-Nimar region. It is a favourite dish prefered on holidays.
Dal is prepared using tuvaar dal, chana dal, mung dal etc. The pulses or lentils are cooked together after being soaked in water for a few hours. First, a small amount of vegetable oil is heated in a frying pan and then the seasoning mustard and cumin seeds is added into the hot oil. Then green chilli, garlic and some spices including hing, red chilli, haldi, coriander, ginger are added. There may be a sweet and sour version of dal in some regions. Finally, the boiled daal is added and cooked.
Baati is a hard bread made up of wheat flour commonly known as aata. Wheat flour is kneaded with little bit of salt, dahi (yogurt) and water. small ball shaped of this dough are cooked in a well-heated traditional oven. When the baati becomes golden brown in colour, it is greased with ghee and is then served with dal, rava ladoo, rice, pudina chutney, kairi (raw mango) chutney, green salad with lots of onion, and fresh buttermilk.
