Barwani

Barwani district was established on 25 May 1998. This district in Purwa was a part of Khargone (West Nimar) district. The Barwani district is situated to the southwest of Madhya Pradesh, the sacred Narmada River forms its northern boundary. The district has Satpura ranges in the south and Vindhyachal mountain ranges in the north.The name Badwani originates from the forest of Bad, from which the city was surrounded in the old times, the word Vani is used for garden, hence the city is known as Barwani, which means Bad garden.

The city Barwani was the capital of Barwani state before 1948. This small state was protected from British, Mughal and Maratha rule due to its rocky areas and less productive land.

The city Barwani was formerly known as Bad Nagar and Siddha Nagar. The district is also famous for the Barwani Jain pilgrimage center Chulagiri and Bawangaja.There is a historical symbol of Barwani known as Tirgola. It is located opposite the Sagar Vilas Palace on the Khandwa-Baroda road, and was built in memory of the late son of Raja Ranjit Singh.

Before independence, the city of Barwani was known as 'Paris of Nimar'. The district Barwani is spread between 21 degree 37 minutes - 22 degrees 22 minutes (north) latitude, 74 degrees 27 minutes - 75 degrees 30 minutes (east) longitude. District Barwani forms the border with District Khargone in the east, the distant Gujarat State in the west, District Dhar in the north and Maharashtra State in the south. The district is triangular in shape with the highest point in the west. The city is located south of the Barwani Narmada River.

The population of Barwani district has increased by 27.57% in the decade 13,85,881 (census-2011)

How to Reach:

Airway:

The nearest airport is 150 km Is in Indore city. From where major airlines of India are available to major cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Raipur and Nagpur.

Railways:

The nearest railway station is 150 km. The distance is at Indore, which is one of the main commercial railway stations of Western Railway. The railway station of Central Railway near Barwani is 180 km. The distance is in Khandwa, which is connected with Barwani by State Highway No. 26.

Roadway:

Barwani is quite well connected to Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India by national and state highways. Barwani  city Khandwa-Baroda State Highway No. 26 and 45 km. The village situated at a distance is connected to Agra-Mumbai National Highway No. 03 in Julwania. Regular passenger bus services are available from district headquarters to major cities like Indore, Dewas, Ujjain, Bhopal, Dhar, Ratlam, Khargone, Khandwa, Ahmedabad, Baroda and Mumbai.

Tourist Spot:

Bhilat Dev Temple Nangalwadi

Category: Adventure, Religious, Natural / Elegant Beauty

Nagalwadi is a very scenic and beautiful place situated on the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border. It is located in the Satpuda Hill Range. A very famous Bhilat Dev temple at the top of the hill is the main attraction for pilgrims.

Bawangaja Jain Temple

Category:  Historical, religious, natural / scenic beauty

Bawangaja (Chulagiri) is an important Jain pilgrimage center. It is 6 km from the district headquarters. There are 11 15th century temples on the hill as well as the world's largest statue of Lord Adinath. It is said that Jain saints Kumbhakarna and Indrajit found Nirvan from this place.

FESTIVALS:

Bhagoriya Fesitval

Celebrated on/during: March

Significance: Bhagoriya festival is celebrated to select life partner by the youth tribe. This festival is also a symbol of love.

Culinary Delights:

Type:  Main Course

Daal Baati

Dalabi (Daal-Batti) is preferred in Rajasthan; the same is preferred in the name of Dal Bafla in Indore-Nimar region. It is a favorite dish preferred 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 daal 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.