Shajapur District

Population: 1512353 (2011)

State: Madhya Pradesh

Language: Hindi

Headquarters: Shajapur

 

Date of formation: 1st November 1956

Area: 6195 square kilometers

Density of population: 244 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 70.17 % - Male: 83.19 %, Female: 56.36 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:939

 

Boundaries of Shajapur District

 

North: Jhalawar District, Rajasthan

South: Dewas District and Sehore District, Madhya Pradesh

East: Rajgarh District, Madhya Pradesh

West: Ujjain District, Madhya Pradesh

 

Shajapur District Average Rainfall: 751.6 mm

Shajapur District Average Temperature in Summer: 33.31 deg C

Shajapur District Average Temperature in Winter: 18.46 deg C

 

SHAJAPUR DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: Parbati River, Chhoti Kali Sindh River, Lakundar, Ahu, Kanthal River, Newaj

Development Blocks: Agar, Badod, Moman Badodia, Shajapur, Shujalpur, Kalapipal, Nalkhera, Susner

Assembly Constituencies: Agar, Kalapipal, Shajapur, Shujalpur, Susner

 

Shajapur District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Grasia Shiv Mandir

2. Rudreshwari Mandir

3. Omkareshwar Mandir

4. Zarneshwar Shiv Mandir

5. Jama Masjid

6. Varsi Dargah

7. Mahadeo Ghat Shiv Mandir

8. Pandu Khoh

9. Dwarkadeshisji Mandir

10. Hanuman Mandir Girwar

 

Shajapur District Facts: The physical divisions of Shajapur District are Agar Plateau, Shajapur Forested Upland, Kali Sindh Basin and Shajapur Upland. The district is named after the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan.        

 

Major Agricultural Products: Wheat, jowar, maize, gram, rice, bajra, soybean

 

Major Industries: Ramco Industries, pipe industries, mining industry

 

What is Shajapur District Famous For: Its hills and rivers

 

Famous People From Shajapur District: Ranoji Scindia

Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012