Betul

Betul district is one of the districts of Madhya Pradesh state of India, and Betul town is the district headquarters.The total area of Betul is 10043 sq. km.

As per the 2001 census, the total population of Betul is 13,95,175. The number of males is 7,09,956 whereas the females number to 6,85,219.

Agriculture happens to be a major occupation of the people of this district as the climate is very favorable for
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Betul is located at Western part of Madhya Pradesh. The district is well connected by Road & NH-7 and Railway Network. The major locations are Bhainsdehi, Multai and Shahpur. Tawa, Chikhli and Tapi rivers flows through the district. Major tourist attraction is Muktagiri.

Betul is one of the marginally located southern districts of Madhya pradesh, lying almost wholly on the Satpura plateau. It occupies nearly the whole width of the satpura range between the valley of the narmada on the north and the bearer plains on the south. It forms the southernmost part of Bhopal commissioners Division.

The district derives its name from the small town of Betul Bazar about 5Km. south of Badnur, the Headquarters of district. During the Maratha regime as also in the beging of the bitish rule, Betul or Betul Bazar was the district Headquarters. In 1822 the District Headquarters was shifted to the present place, then only the village Known as Badnur Dhana, meaning Badnur village in the local dialect. Now, even after such a long time, not only the district retains the old name, but the name of the new Headquarters town, Badnur, as also been superimposed by "BETUL". Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

The District is famous for the appraising of the tribals against the British rule. Banjaridal a village in Betul tehsil is well known for the martyr Vishnu Singh Gond. The District participated in the growth of freedom movement so much so that no fewer than 50 volunteers to part in the Conference of congress at Nagpur.

Attraction
Balajipuram temple located to 8 KM from main city and it is famous for its design and people faith. This is a place of religius value as well as a picnic spot in betul.