Mauganj district


Mauganj district is one the districts of Madhya Pradesh. The administrative headquarters is at Mauganj. The district was carved out from the existing Rewa district on 15 August 2023 and was announced by then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Geography

The total area of Mauganj is km. Mauganj District is part of the Rewa Division. Mauganj covered by Rewa, Sidhi, and Prayagraj district's boundaries.

History

In the eleventh century, the Mauganj town was known as 'Mau Raj'. Rajput clan Sengar and they built fort in Mau Raj, Nai Garhi and other places. Sengar kings ruled their kingdom here, however in the fourteenth century Baghels invaded Mau Raj and Baghel King Chhatradhari Singh new fort and named 'Nai Garhi' mean new fort.

Politics

The district has two legislative assembly constituencies.
Both seats come under Rewa Lok Sabha constituency and the current member of parliament is Janardan Mishra.

Notable person

Some places to visit in Mauganj -
  • Bahuti Falls is the highest waterfall in Madhya Pradesh. It is 13 km away from Mauganj.
  • Shiva temple, Deotalab is a historical and divine temple. It is 21 km away from Mauganj.
  • Ashtbhuja Mata Mandir, Nai Garhi is a miracle temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. It is 15 km away from Mauganj.
  • Nai Garhi Fort, Naigarhi has historical and beautiful forts. It is 17 km away from Mauganj.
  • Gorma Dam is a major and beautiful dam in Mauganj. It is 21 km away from Mauganj.
  • Hateshwar Nath Mandir, Hanumana is Bholenath Lord Shiv Mandir and located 18 km from Hanumana.

    Transportation

The district has no railway station, the nearest railway station is Rewa railway station which is 65 kilometres from Mauganj. The nearest airport from the district is Rewa Airport. The district is well connected with roads. The National Highway 135 passes through Mauganj town.