Madhya Pradesh Proposes Two New Districts: Bina and Junnardeo
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Madhya Pradesh Government proposes the creation of two new districts: Bina and Junnardeo. |
| Total Districts After Creation | 57 districts in Madhya Pradesh. |
| Proposed Districts | Bina (from Sagar district) and Junnardeo (from Chhindwara district). |
| Bina | A significant railway junction and industrial town located on the Malwa Plateau in Sagar district. |
| Junnardeo | A tehsil in Chhindwara district; may include Parasia and other assembly constituencies if created. |
| Recent District Formations | Maihar (55th district, September 2023), Pandhurna (54th district), Mauganj (53rd district, 15th August 2023). |
| Maihar | Separated from Satna district; has two assembly constituencies and three cement factories. |
| Pandhurna | Created by merging Pandhurna and Sausar tehsils from Chhindwara district; known for pulse crops. |
| Mauganj | Separated from Rewa district; consists of four tehsils and two assembly constituencies. |
| Benefits of Smaller Districts | Easier development, better communication, faster implementation of government schemes, improved law and order, financial independence, and access to essential services. |
| Other Proposed Districts | Nagda (from Ujjain) and Chachaura (from Guna district). |
| Malwa Plateau | Volcanic origin; name derived from Sanskrit word "malav," referring to part of the abode of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Located in north-central India, covering central Madhya Pradesh and southeastern Rajasthan. Bordered by Madhya Bharat Plateau, Bundelkhand Upland, Vindhya Range, and Gujarat Plains. |