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'''Sarni''' is a town in [[Betul District]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. The Municipal Council Sarni administers four contagious settlements which are Sarni, Pathakhera, Shobhapur Colony and Bagdona. Sarni is famous for [[Satpura Thermal Power Station]] and Pathakhera Area Coal Mines of WCL ([[Western Coalfields Limited|Western Coal Fields Limited]]).
'''Sarni''' is a town located in the [[Betul District]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is administered by the Municipal Council of Sarni, which oversees the four contiguous settlements of Sarni, [[Pathakhera]], Shobhapur Colony and Bagdona.

The town is known for its industry, but also its natural beauty, with the Tawa River running through it and surrounding forests. It is an important industrial hub with the [[Satpura Thermal Power Station]] and [[Pathakhera]] Area Coal Mines of [[Western Coalfields Limited]] located in the surrounding areas. These industries contribute to the economy of the town, and make it an important centre for power generation and coal mining. Sarni is also known for its Mathardev temple at the hilltop, making it a popular tourist destination.


==History==
==History==
Sarni, along with Pathakhera, Shobhapur Colony and Bagdona were established as project towns for the Satpura Thermal Power Station and Pathakhera Area Coalmines in the 1960s. This was done by land acquisition, clearing and development along the banks of [[Tawa River]].
Sarni is located in a part of the [[Gondwana]] tract after the [[Gondi people|Gond]] tribe, who chiefly inhabited this area and practised [[shifting cultivation]].{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}


The construction of Satpura Thermal Power Station began in 1964, and the first unit of 62.7 MW was commissioned in October 1967. The Satpura Dam was also built to provide water to the station.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}
In the fourteenth and fifteenth century, this area of Gonds was infiltrated by [[Rajput]]s and who, by the time of [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]]s, had succeeded in reclaiming several parts of the [[Narmada River|Narmada]] valley for agriculture. The Gonds were pushed to higher plateaus and slopes to continue hunting and their shifting cultivation. This area saw unrest due to the tension between the [[Maratha]]s and the Mughals during the seventeenth and eighteenth century. During the year 1818, the area saw the advent of British rule.{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}


==Transport==
==Transport==
The nearest airports are [[Raja Bhoj International Airport]] [[Bhopal]] and [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport]] [[Nagpur]]. Sarni is located approximately {{Convert|200|km|mi|abbr=on}} south of the Bhopal and approximately {{Convert|225|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of Nagpur.
Transportation in Sarni is primarily served by road and railway. The nearest airports are [[Raja Bhoj International Airport]] in [[Bhopal]], approximately 200 km (120 mi) north of Sarni, and [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport]] in [[Nagpur]], approximately 225 km (140 mi) south of Sarni.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}


Nearest railway station is [[Ghoradongri railway station]] (station code GDYA) which is 18&nbsp;km. from Sarni.
The nearest railway station is [[Ghoradongri railway station]], which is 18 km (11 mi) from Sarni. A road connects Sarni to Nagpur-Bhopal National Highway (NH 69) at Baretha, making it accessible from both nearby airports of Bhopal and Nagpur.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}


Additionally, Sarni is connected to [[Chhindwara]] through Madhya Pradesh State Highway 43 (Betul-Sarni-Parasia).{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}
An all-weather road connects Sarni to Nagpur-Bhopal [[National highways of India|National Highway]] [[NH 69]] at Baretha making it easily accessible from both nearby airports of Bhopal and Nagpur. It is also connected to Chhindwara through SH 43(Betul-Sarni-Parasia).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The Sarni city is divided into 36 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Sarni Municipality has population of 86,141 of which 44,928 are males while 41,213 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://nagarpalikasarni.com/about-us.php|title=Nagar Palika Sarni|website=nagarpalikasarni.com|access-date=2018-05-05}}</ref> Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 8096 which is 9.40% of total population of Sarni (M). In Sarni Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 917 against state average of 931. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Sarni is 927 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918.<ref name=":0" /> The total literacy rate of Sarni was 84.59% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 69.32% of Madhya Pradesh. Population-wise, out of total 66,018 literates, males are 36,675 while females are 29,343. Also the male literacy rate is 90.05% and the female literacy rate is 78.63% in Sarni.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/towns/sarni-population-betul-madhya-pradesh-802338|title=Sarni Population, Caste Data Betul Madhya Pradesh - Census India|website=www.censusindia.co.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-05}}</ref> Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 25% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.5% of total population in Sarni.<ref name=":1" />
At the 2011 census, the Sarni Municipality had a population of 86,141 of which 44,928 were males while 41,213 were females.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://nagarpalikasarni.com/about-us.php|title=Nagar Palika Sarni|website=nagarpalikasarni.com|access-date=2018-05-05}}</ref> The population of children with age of 0-6 was 8096, which was 9.40% of total population of Sarni.<ref name=":0" />
The total literacy rate of Sarni was 84.59% in 2011, which was greater than the average literacy rate of 69.32% in Madhya Pradesh. Out of the total 66,018 literates, 36,675 were male while 29,343 were female. The male literacy rate was 90.05% and the female literacy rate was 78.63%.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.censusindia.co.in/towns/sarni-population-betul-madhya-pradesh-802338|title=Sarni Population, Caste Data Betul Madhya Pradesh - Census India|website=www.censusindia.co.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-05}}</ref>
Schedule Caste (SC) constituted 25% of the population, while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.5% of the total population of Sarni.<ref name=":1" />


The population of the city has decreased by -9.3% in the last 10 years. In the 2001 census total population here were about 95 thousand. The female population growth rate of the city is -8.6% which is 1.4% higher than the male population growth rate of -10%.{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}


==Weather==
==Weather==
Sarni is gifted with good weather conditions by nature all through the year, but monsoon is the best season to visit because nature is at its best and forests, mountains, valley and waterfalls come alive in the rainy season. The coldest month is January and the warmest month is May. The yearly average rainfall of the city is 1069.2&nbsp;mm. Maximum temperature here reaches up to 42.5&nbsp;°C and minimum temperature goes down to 5.4&nbsp;°C.
The coldest month is January and the warmest month is May. The yearly average rainfall of the city is 1069.2 mm (42.09 in). Average maximum temperature is 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) and average minimum temperature is 5.4 °C (41.7 °F).{{When|date=October 2023}}


== Municipal Council of Sarni==
== Municipal Council of Sarni==
The Municipal Council of Sarni consists of 36 Wards (Sarni13+Pathakhera17+Sobhapur Colony, Bagdona 6). There are one president and vice president of the municipal committee who are responsible for its proper functioning.
The Municipal Council of Sarni consists of 36 Wards (13 in Sarni, 17 in Pathakhera, 1 in Sobhapur Colony, and 6 in Bagdona). There is one president and one vice president of the municipal committee, who are responsible for its proper functioning.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}[[File:Sarni - Satpura Dam.JPG|thumbnail|Satpura Dam]]

==Festivals==
==Festivals==
All major religious and national festivals of India are celebrated with enthusiasm in Sarni. A distinct feature of Sarni is an annual week-long (approximately for 10 days) fair on the festival of [[Makar Sankranti]] in the month of January. The fair was first started in 1978 by a group of followers of Mathardev who started a project to create a shrine in order to organize and institutionalize the visitors. Since then it has become an annual affair.
In addition to major religious festivals and national Indian festivals, Sarni also celebrates an annual fortnight-long fair on the festival of [[Makar Sankranti]] in January.


The fair is organised by the temple committee (''Mathardev Mela Samiti'') with the help of the Municipal Council of Sarni. Traders across the region come to the fair to sell goods including religious items, artefacts, ornaments, clothes, toys, simple household goods, etc. Several acrobats, snake charmers, musicians and other artists attract crowds.
The fair is organised by the Mathardev Mela Samiti temple committee, with the help of the Municipal Council of Sarni. Traders across the region come to the fair to sell goods including religious items, artefacts, ornaments, clothes, toys, simple household goods, etc. Acrobats, snake charmers, musicians and other artists also attract crowds.{{Citation needed|date=October 2023}}


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
[[File:Mathardev.jpg|thumbnail|View of forest in Monsoons]]
[[File:Mathardev.jpg|thumbnail|View of forest in Monsoons]]
Sarni is surrounded by Satpura mountain. In the vicinity are the [[Satpura]] hill ranges, valleys, plains, deep valleys, dense forests and water bodies including rivers, fountains and a dam.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
Sarni is surrounded by the Satpura mountains. In the vicinity are the [[Satpura]] hill ranges, valleys, plains, deep valleys, dense forests and water bodies including rivers, fountains and a dam.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}

In the [[Monsoon]] season, the entire view turns green. Mornings and evenings are generally misty giving it a surreal feel.{{original research inline|date=January 2020}}
One of the best place to visit is Shri Ram Mandir, situated Centre of city. and 9 days grand celebration of Ram Navami, with prabhat feri, shobhayatra & many spirituals programs
There are several places of interest like Satpura Dam, Rajdoh: here two 500&nbsp;kW Hydel Electric Power Generators are installed and the way is flanked on one side by an artificial canal. The canal outflow is called Mini micro.
Amrut Fall: (Named after a farmer) in Karanji village is a waterfall.
Ret Ghat on Damua Road: White sand deposit brought by Tawa river makes it a spot for picnics.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}.
Heera Palla: Situated near Shobhapur. This place has a small river and rocks. One can hire a fisherman's boat to take a boat ride on this shallow river.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}
Ash Dam: here ash from the Thermal Power Plant is disposed of.
Bhopali: here on every Mahashivratri a fair is organized. This fair has religious importance for the locals.
Hanuman Temple: A very old Temple of Hanuman is on Ranipur road.
Jamun Jhiriya: This place is a source of natural mineral water for the local residents.


===Mathardev Temple===
===Mathardev Temple===
[[File:Sarni - Priest of the Temple.JPG|thumbnail|The priest at Mathardev temple]]
[[File:Sarni - Priest of the Temple.JPG|thumbnail|The priest at Mathardev temple]]
One of the most conspicuous sites of Sarni is a [[Shiva]] temple overlooking the town from Mathardev peak, which is the highest point, approximately {{Convert|3500|ft|m|abbr=on}} (from sea level), among neighbouring hills of Satpura ranges. The peak as well as the temple are named after a legendary tribal chief named Mathardev. The legendary chief commands a strong following among the local and neighbouring population.
One of the most conspicuous sites of Sarni is a [[Shiva]] temple overlooking the town from Mathardev peak, which is the highest point of the Satpura ranges, approximately {{Convert|3500|ft|m|abbr=on}} above sea level. The peak, as well as the temple, are named after a legendary tribal chief named Mathardev. The legendary chief still commands a strong following among the local and neighbouring population.

The path to the peak is a steep trek climbing two hills. It takes approximately one hour of continuous climb to reach the top.

The hilltop also provides a view of the surrounding mountain ranges, Satpura dam and a bird's eye view of the town below.


===Satpura Dam===
===Satpura Dam===
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Satpura Dam is a man-made lake created as a reservoir for the Power Plant. The reservoir is surrounded by dense forests and hills. A road traverses through a local hillock to reach the lake and is used for leisurely walks by the local populace.
[[File:Sarni - Satpura Dam.JPG|thumbnail|left|Satpura Dam]]
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Satpura Dam is a man-made lake created as a reservoir for the Power Plant. The reservoir is surrounded by dense forests and hills. A road traverses through a local hillock to reach the lake and is used for strolls and leisurely walks by the local populace. The dam is a tourist cum picnic spot.


==Satpura Thermal Power Station==
==Satpura Thermal Power Station==
[[File:SARNI NEW POWER PLANT.jpg|thumbnail|Satpura thermal power plant by Ashish Kumar Prajapati]]
[[File:SARNI NEW POWER PLANT.jpg|thumbnail|Satpura thermal power plant by Ashish Kumar Prajapati]]
Sarni is home to the [[Satpura Thermal Power Station]], a [[Coal-fired power station]] that has an installed capacity of 1330 MW, making it the third-largest power plant of [[M.P. Power Generation Company Limited|MPPGCL]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mppgcl.mp.gov.in/stps-sarni.html |title= MP Power Generating Company Limited STPS Sarni}}</ref>
Sarni is home to the second-largest power plant in MP, contributing to approximately 8.85% of total electricity generation from Madhya Pradesh. Its total capacity is 1330 megawatts {Satpura II (200+210 MW), Satpura III (2x210 MW), Satpura IV (2x250 MW)}.
The upcoming project of 660 MW will also begin in 2019.

==Education==
{{unreferenced section|date=June 2015}}
There are many government, private and NGO run schools and colleges in Sarni and nearby towns and villages, major among them are:-

* Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sarni, affiliated to CBSE, is an English medium Co-Ed Higher Secondary School.
* Higher Secondary School , Pathakheda (known as Bada school)
* Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Sarni.
* Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Sarni.
* M.G.M. Higher Secondary School, Bagdona.
* Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Pathakhera.
* St. Marks English Medium Higher Secondary School, Sarni.
* St. Francis Higher Secondary School, Patakhera (not to be confused with Pathakhera).
* Akhil Vishwa Adarsh Gayatri Vidhya Peeth, Sarni.
* Saraswati Vidhya Mandir, Sarni
* Government College, Bagdona.
* Sardar Vishnu Singh Gond Government College, Bagdona, Sarni.
* Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose College, Sarni.
* Indira Gandhi Girls B.Ed College, Bagdona.
* Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya College, Badgona, Sarni, Dist.Betul


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 10:22, 1 June 2024

Sarni
Town
Satpura Thermal Power Plant Sarni
Sarni is located in Madhya Pradesh
Sarni
Sarni
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 22°06′14″N 78°10′23″E / 22.104°N 78.173°E / 22.104; 78.173
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
Government
 • ConstituencyAmla
 • AdministrationMunicipal Council Sarni - Sarni + Pathakhera + Sobhapur Colony + Bagdona
Area
 • Total
35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
450 m (1,480 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
86,141
 • Density2,432/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
Sarni 460447, Pathakhera 460449
Telephone code07146
Vehicle registrationMP48
Websitehttp://nagarpalikasarni.com

Sarni is a town located in the Betul District of Madhya Pradesh. It is administered by the Municipal Council of Sarni, which oversees the four contiguous settlements of Sarni, Pathakhera, Shobhapur Colony and Bagdona.

The town is known for its industry, but also its natural beauty, with the Tawa River running through it and surrounding forests. It is an important industrial hub with the Satpura Thermal Power Station and Pathakhera Area Coal Mines of Western Coalfields Limited located in the surrounding areas. These industries contribute to the economy of the town, and make it an important centre for power generation and coal mining. Sarni is also known for its Mathardev temple at the hilltop, making it a popular tourist destination.

History

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Sarni, along with Pathakhera, Shobhapur Colony and Bagdona were established as project towns for the Satpura Thermal Power Station and Pathakhera Area Coalmines in the 1960s. This was done by land acquisition, clearing and development along the banks of Tawa River.

The construction of Satpura Thermal Power Station began in 1964, and the first unit of 62.7 MW was commissioned in October 1967. The Satpura Dam was also built to provide water to the station.[citation needed]

Transport

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Transportation in Sarni is primarily served by road and railway. The nearest airports are Raja Bhoj International Airport in Bhopal, approximately 200 km (120 mi) north of Sarni, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, approximately 225 km (140 mi) south of Sarni.[citation needed]

The nearest railway station is Ghoradongri railway station, which is 18 km (11 mi) from Sarni. A road connects Sarni to Nagpur-Bhopal National Highway (NH 69) at Baretha, making it accessible from both nearby airports of Bhopal and Nagpur.[citation needed]

Additionally, Sarni is connected to Chhindwara through Madhya Pradesh State Highway 43 (Betul-Sarni-Parasia).[citation needed]

Demographics

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At the 2011 census, the Sarni Municipality had a population of 86,141 of which 44,928 were males while 41,213 were females.[1] The population of children with age of 0-6 was 8096, which was 9.40% of total population of Sarni.[1]

The total literacy rate of Sarni was 84.59% in 2011, which was greater than the average literacy rate of 69.32% in Madhya Pradesh. Out of the total 66,018 literates, 36,675 were male while 29,343 were female. The male literacy rate was 90.05% and the female literacy rate was 78.63%.[2]

Schedule Caste (SC) constituted 25% of the population, while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.5% of the total population of Sarni.[2]


Weather

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The coldest month is January and the warmest month is May. The yearly average rainfall of the city is 1069.2 mm (42.09 in). Average maximum temperature is 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) and average minimum temperature is 5.4 °C (41.7 °F).[when?]

Municipal Council of Sarni

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The Municipal Council of Sarni consists of 36 Wards (13 in Sarni, 17 in Pathakhera, 1 in Sobhapur Colony, and 6 in Bagdona). There is one president and one vice president of the municipal committee, who are responsible for its proper functioning.[citation needed]

Satpura Dam

Festivals

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In addition to major religious festivals and national Indian festivals, Sarni also celebrates an annual fortnight-long fair on the festival of Makar Sankranti in January.

The fair is organised by the Mathardev Mela Samiti temple committee, with the help of the Municipal Council of Sarni. Traders across the region come to the fair to sell goods including religious items, artefacts, ornaments, clothes, toys, simple household goods, etc. Acrobats, snake charmers, musicians and other artists also attract crowds.[citation needed]

Places of interest

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View of forest in Monsoons

Sarni is surrounded by the Satpura mountains. In the vicinity are the Satpura hill ranges, valleys, plains, deep valleys, dense forests and water bodies including rivers, fountains and a dam.[citation needed]

Mathardev Temple

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The priest at Mathardev temple

One of the most conspicuous sites of Sarni is a Shiva temple overlooking the town from Mathardev peak, which is the highest point of the Satpura ranges, approximately 3,500 ft (1,100 m) above sea level. The peak, as well as the temple, are named after a legendary tribal chief named Mathardev. The legendary chief still commands a strong following among the local and neighbouring population.

Satpura Dam

[edit]

Satpura Dam is a man-made lake created as a reservoir for the Power Plant. The reservoir is surrounded by dense forests and hills. A road traverses through a local hillock to reach the lake and is used for leisurely walks by the local populace.

Satpura Thermal Power Station

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Satpura thermal power plant by Ashish Kumar Prajapati

Sarni is home to the Satpura Thermal Power Station, a Coal-fired power station that has an installed capacity of 1330 MW, making it the third-largest power plant of MPPGCL.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Nagar Palika Sarni". nagarpalikasarni.com. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Sarni Population, Caste Data Betul Madhya Pradesh - Census India". www.censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  3. ^ "MP Power Generating Company Limited STPS Sarni".
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