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| leader_name = <br>Santosh Rathore (2014 - 2019)[[BJP]] <br> Asha Jain(2009-2014)[[BJP]]<br> Lakshaman Patel (2004-2009)[[Indian National Congress|INC]]<br>Santosh Rathore (1999-2004)[[BJP]]<br>Laxmichand Gurjar[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
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| leader_name2 = Narayan Patel ([[Indian National Congress|INC]]) <br> <Br>Lokendra Singh Tomar ([[BJP]]) <br> <Br> Rajnarayan Singh Purni ([[Indian National Congress|INC]])<br>Raghuvir Singh Tomar ([[BJP]])<br> Radhakrishna Bhagat ([[BJP]])<br> Raghunath Mandloi ([[Indian National Congress|INC]])
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'''Mundi''' is a city and Tehsil in the [[Khandwa district]] of [[Nimar]] region the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is situated in North Side of East Nimar District.
'''Mundi''' is a city and [[tehsil]] in the [[Khandwa district]] of [[Nimar]] region in the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is situated in North Side of East Nimar District.


Mundi is an ancient city, with many places of worship, like many other cities in India. Most temples have [[Hindu]] or [[Jain]] statues. The city is over a thousand years old and is surrounded by a forest in the [[Narmada]] river valley. It is {{convert|120|km|abbr=on}} from [[Indore]], the commercial capital of the state. Shri Sant Singaji and Sant Bokhardas Gulabdas Dham & Hanuwantiya Tapu are located nearby. Kherkhali river (a part of [[Narmada|River]] that flows at northern edge of the City.
Mundi is an ancient city, with many places of worship, like many other cities in India. Most temples have [[Hindu]] or [[Jain]] statues. The city is over a thousand years old and is surrounded by a forest in the [[Narmada]] river valley. It is {{convert|120|km|abbr=on}} from [[Indore]], the commercial capital of the state. Shri Sant Singaji and Sant Bokhardas Gulabdas Dham & Hanuwantiya Tapu are located nearby. Kherkhali river (a part of [[Narmada|River]] that flows at northern edge of the city.
Presently, Mundi is a major Electric Hub City with a manufacturing unit of Sant Singaji Thermal Power Plant and Indira Sagar Dam.
Presently, Mundi is a major Electric Hub City with a manufacturing unit at the Sant Singaji Thermal Power Plant and Indira Sagar Dam.
The city is situated at the bank of Kherkhali(Narmada) river and is known for its cotton, Soyabean, Wheat production.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mundi had a population of 30,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mundi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 52%. In Mundi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mundi had a population of 30,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mundi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 52%. In Mundi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.


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==Location==
==Location==
Mundi is at {{coord|22.07|N|76.5|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Mundi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mundi]</ref> It has an average elevation of 300 metres (1000&nbsp;feet).
Mundi is at {{coord|22.07|N|76.5|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Mundi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc Mundi]</ref> It has an average elevation of 300 metres (1000&nbsp;feet).


==Fame==
==Fame==
[[File:Tourist Complex, Hanuwantiya, Madhya Pradesh Tourism (5).jpg|thumb|right|Hanuwantiya tourist complex]]
[[File:Tourist Complex, Hanuwantiya, Madhya Pradesh Tourism (5).jpg|thumb|right|Hanuwantiya tourist complex]]


Mundi is known for its ancient time of Mahabharat [[Hindu Temple]]s as Koteshwer & Loteshwer Mahadev & also for Maa Renuka Dham. The famous tourist places of Mundi are [[Singaji]], St. Bokhardas Gulabdas Dham, [[Hanumantiya Island]], a new place for adventurous water sports in the back waters of Indira Sagar Dam.
Mundi is known for its ancient time of Mahabharat [[Hindu Temple]]s as Koteshwer & Loteshwer Mahadev & also for Maa Renuka Dham. The famous tourist places of Mundi are [[Singaji]], St. Bokhardas Gulabdas Dham, [[Hanumantiya Island]], a new place for adventurous water sports in the back waters of Indira Sagar Dam.


==History==
==History==
The name of the city is derived from "Mundari" (meaning ring or circle shape). During the rise of [[Buddhism]], the [[East Nimar]] region was included in the [[Avanti (India)|Avanti Kingdom]] under [[Chand Pradyota Mahesana]], which was later added to the growing empire of Magadha by Shishunaga. From the early 2nd century BC to the late 15th century AD, the [[Nimar Region]] (earlier a part of Khandesh) was ruled by many emperors from many dynasties, which include [[Mauryas]], Shungas, Satvahanas, Kardamakas, Abhiras, Vakatakas, Imperial Guptas, Kalchuris, [[Vardhanas]] (of Harsha Vardhana fame), Chalukyas, Kanungos, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Faruki etc. A well is situated at ‘’’Koteshwer’’’ or ‘’’Loteshwer’’’, created by [[Pandhawas]]. ‘’’Renuka Dham’’’ is another ancient temple. Since the mid-16th century to the early 18th century, the Nimar region, was under the rule of [[Aurangzeb]], [[Bahadur Shah I|Bahadur Shah]], [[Peshwas]], [[Sindhia]], Bawaniya, [[Holkar]], [[Pawar]], ([[Marathas]]), Pindaris etc. Later from early part of the mid-18th century, the management of the [[Nimar region]] came under the British.
The name of the city is derived from "Mundari" (meaning ring or circle shape).<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Revenue |first1=Bihar (India) Board of |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BcI8AAAAMAAJ&dq=mundari&pg=RA1-PA30 |title=Final Report on the Revisional Survey and Settlement Operations in the District of Ranchi, 1927-1935 |last2=Taylor |first2=Francis Ernest Alfred |date=1940 |publisher=Superintendent, Government Print. |language=en}}</ref> During the rise of [[Buddhism]], the [[East Nimar]] region was included in the [[Avanti (India)|Avanti Kingdom]] under Chand Pradyota Mahesana, which was later added to the growing empire of Magadha by Shishunaga. From the early 2nd century BC to the late 15th century AD, the [[Nimar Region]] (earlier a part of Khandesh) was ruled by many emperors from many dynasties, which include [[Mauryas]], Shungas, Satvahanas, Kardamakas, Abhiras, Vakatakas, Imperial Guptas, Kalchuris, [[Vardhanas]] (of Harsha Vardhana fame), Chalukyas, Patels, Kanungos, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Faruki, etc. A well is situated at ‘’'Koteshwer'’’ or ‘’'Loteshwer'’’, created by [[Pandhawas]]. In the 12th century, the throne was moved from Mundi to Bhamgarh. Raja Rao Kishore Singh ji used to be the ruler of Bhamgarh during this period. In the 13th century, Rajput Rajvansi used to be the rule of Rao Kishore Singh ji. In the 15th century, Rao Lakhme Singh used to rule, in which there were 362 villages, the main places used to be Mundi, Harsud, Bhamgarh, Rangaon, Kolgaon etc. And under his rule, Sant Singaji Maharaj used to work. After this, the successor of the state, Rao Bhim Singh ji became the king, because he did not have any son, he had given all the property to the daughters.'’'Renuka Dham'’’ is another ancient temple. Since the mid-16th century to the early 18th century, the Nimar region, was under the rule of [[Aurangzeb]], [[Bahadur Shah I|Bahadur Shah]], [[Peshwas]], [[Sindhia]], Bawaniya, [[House of Holkar|Holkar]], [[Pawar]], ([[Marathas]]), Pindaris etc. Later from early part of the mid-18th century, the management of the [[Nimar region]] came under the British.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[File:Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant,Mundi 2014-03-11 18-38.jpg|thumbnail|Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant, Mundi]]
[[File:Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant,Mundi 2014-03-11 18-38.jpg|thumbnail|Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant, Mundi]]


[[File:St-Board as or St-Gulabdas Baba Mandir,Mundi 2014-03-11 18-45.jpg|thumbnail|St.Board as or St.Gulabdas Baba Mandir,Mundi]]
[[File:St-Board as or St-Gulabdas Baba Mandir,Mundi 2014-03-11 18-45.jpg|thumbnail|St.Board as or St.Gulabdas Baba Mandir, Mundi]]


[[File:Tourist Complex, Hanuwantiya, Madhya Pradesh Tourism (5).jpg|thumb|right|Hanuwantiya tourist complex]]
[[File:Tourist Complex, Hanuwantiya, Madhya Pradesh Tourism (5).jpg|thumb|right|Hanuwantiya tourist complex]]


==Business and lifestyle==
==Business and lifestyle==
Surrounded by around 40 villages, business is mainly dependent on Agriculture. Most grown crops include Soybean, Cotton, Wheat. It is known as the Business City of Khandwa district. Festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Raksha Bandhan, Eid, Holi, Guru Saptami, Gangor are celebrated with joy and excitement.
Surrounded by around 40 villages, business is mainly dependent on Agriculture. Most grown crops include Soybean, Cotton, Wheat. It is known as the Business City of Khandwa district. Festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Raksha Bandhan, Eid, Holi, Guru Saptami, Gangor are celebrated with joy and excitement.


==Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant==
==Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant==
[[Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project]] Phase I is a 2 x 600 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station. It is near Dongalia village in the district of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India.
[[Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project]] Phase I is a 2 x 600 megawatt (MW) [[coal-fired power station]]. It is near Dongalia village Near by mundi in the district of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India.


==Shivriya Township==
==Shivriya Township==
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==Industry==
==Industry==
The Mundi area has a developing [[industrial sector]] because of the Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant and the Indira Sagar Pariyojna. There are small and medium scale industries such as [[diary]], [[poetry firm]], [[cloth industry]] etc. and presently [[large scale industry]] are also in developing stage. Some industries established in an area which as Kaka Industries, Shree Vallabh Oil Mill, Bulandi Brick Industry.
The Mundi area has a developing [[industrial sector]] because of the Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant and the Indira Sagar Pariyojna. There are small and medium scale industries such as [[diary]], [[poetry firm]], [[cloth industry]] etc. and presently [[large scale industry]] are also in developing stage. Some industries established in an area which as Kaka Industries, Shree Vallabh Oil Mill, Bulandi Brick Industry, Ashutosh Cotton Mill.


==Tourism==
==Tourism==
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* Maa Narmada Mandir
* Maa Narmada Mandir
* Vishnu Mandir
* Vishnu Mandir
* Shivpuri Mahadev Mandir
* Shivpuri Mahadev Mandir (oldest temple of mundi)
* Hanuman Mandir
* Hanuman Mandir
* Sai Mandir Mundi


==Government offices==
==Government offices==
*Lal Bhahdur Shastri Bus Stand
*Mundi Bus Stand
*[[Tehsil Office]]
*[[Tehsil Office]]
*[[Nagar Pallika]]
*[[Lok Seva Kendra]]
*Rajshay Vibhag
*Rajshay Vibhag
*[[MPEB]] Office
*[[MPEB]] Office
*[[Police Station]]
*[[Police Station]]
*[[Post Office]]
*[[Post office]]
*[[B.S.N.L]] Office
*[[B.S.N.L]] Office

*[[Nagar Pallika]]
==Bus Stand==
*Lal Bhahdur Shastri Bus Stand
*Mata Mandir Bus Stand


==Nagar Parishad==
==Nagar Parishad==


Mundi Nagar Parishad, with population of about 30 thousand is Khandwa district's the most populous nagar prishad located in district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district in the state Madhya Pradesh in India. Total geographical area of Mundi nagar parishad is 18 km2 and it is the 2nd biggest city by area in the district. Population density of the city is 735 persons per km2. There are 15 wards in the city, among them Mundi Ward No 01 is the most populous ward with population of 1663 and Mundi Ward No 11 is the least populous ward with population of 443.
Mundi Nagar Parishad, with a population of about 30 thousand is Khandwa district's most populous Nagar Parishad located in the district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. The total geographical area of Mundi Nagar Parishad is 18 km2 and it is the 2nd biggest city by area in the district. The population density of the city is 735 persons per km2. There are 15 wards in the city, among them Mundi Ward No 01 is the most populous ward with a population of 1663, and Mundi Ward No 11 is the least populous ward with a population of 443. A total of 1826 families reside in the city council area.


District head quarter of the city is Khandwa which is 33 km away. Bhopal is the state head quarter of the city and is 238 km far from here. Yearly average rainfall of the city is 668.2 mm. Maximum temperature here reaches up to 28°C and minimum temperature goes down to 19.8°C.
District headquarter of the city is Khandwa which is 33&nbsp; km away. Bhopal is the state headquarter of the city and is 225&nbsp; km far from here. The yearly average rainfall of the city is 668.2&nbsp; mm. The maximum temperature here reaches up to 48&nbsp;°C and the minimum temperature goes down to 1&nbsp;°C.


== MLAs ==
== MLAs ==
*Narayan Patel Gurjar (2018-2020) [[BJP]]
*Narayan Patel Gurjar (2018–2020) [[BJP]]
*Lokendrasingh Tonar [[BJP]] (2008-20132013-2018)
*Lokendrasingh Tonar [[BJP]] (2008–20132013–2018)
*Thakur Rajnarayan Singh Purni (1998-2008) INC
*Thakur Rajnarayan Singh Purni (1998–2008) INC
*Raghurajsingh Tomar (1990-19931993-1998) [[Jansangh|BJP]]
*Raghurajsingh Tomar (1990–19931993–1998) [[Jansangh|BJP]]
*Thakur Rajnarayan Singh Purni (1985-1990) INC
*Thakur Rajnarayan Singh Purni (1985–1990) INC
*Raghurajsingh Tomar (1977-1980 , 1980-1985) [[Jansangh|BJP]]
*Raghurajsingh Tomar (1977–1980, 1980–1985) [[Jansangh|BJP]]
*Raghunath Mandloi (1972-1977) [[Jansangh|BJP]]
*Raghunath Mandloi (1972–1977) [[Jansangh|BJP]]
*Radhakishan Bhagat (1967-1972) (Nirdali)
*Radhakishan Bhagat (1967–1972) (Nirdali)

==Mundi Tehsil Banao Samiti==

The demand for making Mundi a tehsil was a multi-purpose demand of the area. For which the work of connecting people on social networking sites was done by the youth of the city in 2015. Connecting with this campaign by NP, a meeting was organized in Rathore Dharamshala. In which both the parties Congress and BJP joined and the rural people of the area also participated.It was decided by the committee that the proposal letter of the villages joining the tehsil would be collected and sent to the government and the demand would be fulfilled. Santosh Rathore, Uttampal Singh Purani, Narayan Patel, Nitin Bhagat, Lokesh Rathore, Shreyansh Jain, Dharmendra Rathore, Amit Khanuja, Rajnarayan Mandloi, Gaurav Mahajan, Nikhil Solanki, etc., were completed by the members in collecting the proposal letter.In the 2018 assembly elections, this demand was placed by the state government by Narayan Patel from the Congress. In 2020, MLA Narayan Patel resigned after the demand was not fulfilled and this demand was again placed in front of the government after contesting from the BJP. On 24 September 2021, the order letter of Mundi tehsil was issued by the Chief Minister of the state and on 28 September 2021, the committee and the people of the city were conveyed.


==Education==
==Education==
The district is served well by several educational institutes, comprising both the private and public sectors. There is a government post-graduate degree college in the city.along with several English and Hindi medium schools and colleges. These institutions offer degrees in both the science and the arts. This district is the best educational district in the Nimar region. Ranks of districts: 1) Khargone, 2) Khandwa, and 3) Barwani.


=== Colleges ===
=== Colleges ===
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*Government Degree College
*Government Degree College


=== Schools ===
=== Government School ===
*St. Mary's Convent High School
*Govt.Boy's Higher Sec. School
*Govt.Boy's Higher Sec. School
*Govt. Girl's Hr.Sec.School
*Govt. Girl's Hr.Sec.School
*Janpad Hr.Sec.School
*Janpad Hr.Sec.School

*Lions Hr.Sec.School
=== Private Schools ===
*Rewottama international school
*St. Mary's Convent High School
*Aasha Devi Public School
*Aasha Devi Public School
*Lions Hr.Sec.School
*Saraswati Vidya Mandir
*Saraswati Vidya Mandir
*Model Public School
*Model Public School
*Sanskar Public School
*Sanskar Public School
*Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir
*Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir
*Rewottama international school.
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==Health==
==Health==
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* [[Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank]]
* [[Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank]]
* [[Nimar Sahkari Gramin Bank]]
* [[Nimar Sahkari Gramin Bank]]
* [[Dena Bank]] [Bir Br.]
* [[HDFC Bank|HDFC]]
* [[Dena Bank]]
* [[State Bank Of India]] [Shivriya Br. & Bangarda Br.]
*[[Union Bank Of India]]
* [[State Bank of India]]
* [[Union Bank of India]]


==Transport==
==Transport==
Mundi is connected to SH-41 (Khandwa-Mundi-Ashta State Highway), SH-41A (Omkareshwer-Nagar-Punasa State Highway) and to [[Indore]], [[Khandwa]], [[Bhopal]], [[Burhanpur]], [[Nagpur]] etc. [[Indian Railway]] started Khandwa-Bir passenger to connect [[Khandwa]] railway junction to Mundi.
Mundi is connected to SH-41 (Khandwa-Mundi-Ashta State Highway), SH-41A (Omkareshwer-Nagar-Punasa State Highway) and to [[Indore]], [[Khandwa]], [[Bhopal]], [[Burhanpur]], [[Nagpur]], [[Barwaha]] etc. [[Indian Railways]] started Khandwa-Bir passenger to connect [[Khandwa]] railway junction to Mundi.
More than 200 buses operate and provide road connectivity to major cities of the State. The local transport system which includes mini buses, tempos to provide connectivity to more than 40 nearby villages.
More than 200 buses operate and provide road connectivity to major cities of the State. The local transport system which includes mini buses, tempos to provide connectivity to more than 40 nearby villages.


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{{Commons category|Mundi}}
{{Commons category|Mundi}}
{{Geographic location
{{Geographic location
|Centre = Mundi City,Govt.Hospital,Lal Bhahadur Shastri Bus Stand
|Centre = Mundi City, Govt.Hospital, Lal Bhahadur Shastri Bus Stand
|North = Mundi Forest,St.Bokhardas Dham,Nagar Pachayat,Kherkhali River,Van Vibhag,M.P.E.B,RewaPuram Colony,Petrol Pump.
|North = Mundi Forest, St.Bokhardas Dham, Nagar Pachayat, Kherkhali River, Van Vibhag, M.P.E.B, RewaPuram Colony, Petrol Pump.
|Northeast = Singaji Thermal Power plant,Hanuvantiya,Koteshwer Mandir.
|Northeast = Singaji Thermal Power plant, Hanuvantiya, Koteshwer Mandir.
|Northwest = Ganga Mata Mandir,Govt.School.
|Northwest = Ganga Mata Mandir, Govt.School.
|East = Krashi Upaj mandi,Loteshwer Mandir,Maa Renuka Dham,Mundi Bus Stand,Auto Stand.
|East = Krashi Upaj mandi, Loteshwer Mandir, Maa Renuka Dham, Mundi Bus Stand, Auto Stand.
|South = Guyda Mata mandir,I.T.I College,Lion's College,Charak Hospital,Police Office,Petrol Pump.
|South = Guyda Mata mandir, I.T.I College, Lion's College, Charak Hospital, Police Office, Petrol Pump.
|Southwest =
|Southwest =
|West = Shitala Mata Mandir,Radha Krashn Vihaar,M.P.E.B Office.}}
|West = Shitala Mata Mandir, Radha Krashn Vihaar, M.P.E.B Office.}}


{{Indore Division}}
{{Indore Division}}

Latest revision as of 12:06, 23 December 2024

Mundi (Moondi)
Hanuwantiya Tourist Complex
Hanuwantiya Tourist Complex
Nickname: 
Moondi
Mundi (Moondi) is located in Madhya Pradesh
Mundi (Moondi)
Mundi (Moondi)
Location of Mundi
Coordinates: 22°04′N 76°30′E / 22.07°N 76.5°E / 22.07; 76.5
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
RegionNimar
DistrictKhandwa District
Named forMundari(Ring)
Government
 • BodyNagar PaLlika
 • President
Santosh Rathore (2014–2019)BJP
Asha Jain(2009–2014)BJP
Lakshaman Patel (2004–2009)INC
Santosh Rathore (1999–2004)BJP
Laxmichand GurjarINC
 • M.L.ANarayan Patel (BJP)
Area
 • City
25 km2 (10 sq mi)
 • Urban
8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • City
30,000
 • Rank2nd in Khandwa Dist.
Demonym(s)Mundian's, Mundari
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMP-12 (Khandwa R.T.O)
Spoken LanguagesHindi, Nimari English
Literacy75%
Pin Code450112
Telephone Code+91-07326
Website[1]

Mundi is a city and tehsil in the Khandwa district of Nimar region in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in North Side of East Nimar District.

Mundi is an ancient city, with many places of worship, like many other cities in India. Most temples have Hindu or Jain statues. The city is over a thousand years old and is surrounded by a forest in the Narmada river valley. It is 120 km (75 mi) from Indore, the commercial capital of the state. Shri Sant Singaji and Sant Bokhardas Gulabdas Dham & Hanuwantiya Tapu are located nearby. Kherkhali river (a part of River that flows at northern edge of the city. Presently, Mundi is a major Electric Hub City with a manufacturing unit at the Sant Singaji Thermal Power Plant and Indira Sagar Dam. The city is situated at the bank of Kherkhali(Narmada) river and is known for its cotton, Soyabean, Wheat production.

Demographics

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vPopulation in Mundi
Sex Percent
Male
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Distribution of Population

As of 2011 India census,[1] Mundi had a population of 30,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Mundi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 52%. In Mundi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religions in Mundi
Religion Percent
Hindus
70.0%
Muslims
25.0%
Jains
1.0%
Others†
4.0%
Distribution of religions

Workers profile

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Mundi has 34% (4397) population engaged in either main or marginal works. 54% male and 13% female population are working population. 49% of total male population are main (full time) workers and 5% are marginal (part time) workers. For women 9% of total female population are main and 4% are marginal workers.

Location

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Mundi is at 22°04′N 76°30′E / 22.07°N 76.5°E / 22.07; 76.5.[2] It has an average elevation of 300 metres (1000 feet).

Fame

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Hanuwantiya tourist complex

Mundi is known for its ancient time of Mahabharat Hindu Temples as Koteshwer & Loteshwer Mahadev & also for Maa Renuka Dham. The famous tourist places of Mundi are Singaji, St. Bokhardas Gulabdas Dham, Hanumantiya Island, a new place for adventurous water sports in the back waters of Indira Sagar Dam.

History

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The name of the city is derived from "Mundari" (meaning ring or circle shape).[3] During the rise of Buddhism, the East Nimar region was included in the Avanti Kingdom under Chand Pradyota Mahesana, which was later added to the growing empire of Magadha by Shishunaga. From the early 2nd century BC to the late 15th century AD, the Nimar Region (earlier a part of Khandesh) was ruled by many emperors from many dynasties, which include Mauryas, Shungas, Satvahanas, Kardamakas, Abhiras, Vakatakas, Imperial Guptas, Kalchuris, Vardhanas (of Harsha Vardhana fame), Chalukyas, Patels, Kanungos, Rashtrakutas, Paramaras, Faruki, etc. A well is situated at ‘’'Koteshwer'’’ or ‘’'Loteshwer'’’, created by Pandhawas. In the 12th century, the throne was moved from Mundi to Bhamgarh. Raja Rao Kishore Singh ji used to be the ruler of Bhamgarh during this period. In the 13th century, Rajput Rajvansi used to be the rule of Rao Kishore Singh ji. In the 15th century, Rao Lakhme Singh used to rule, in which there were 362 villages, the main places used to be Mundi, Harsud, Bhamgarh, Rangaon, Kolgaon etc. And under his rule, Sant Singaji Maharaj used to work. After this, the successor of the state, Rao Bhim Singh ji became the king, because he did not have any son, he had given all the property to the daughters.'’'Renuka Dham'’’ is another ancient temple. Since the mid-16th century to the early 18th century, the Nimar region, was under the rule of Aurangzeb, Bahadur Shah, Peshwas, Sindhia, Bawaniya, Holkar, Pawar, (Marathas), Pindaris etc. Later from early part of the mid-18th century, the management of the Nimar region came under the British.

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Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant, Mundi
St.Board as or St.Gulabdas Baba Mandir, Mundi
Hanuwantiya tourist complex

Business and lifestyle

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Surrounded by around 40 villages, business is mainly dependent on Agriculture. Most grown crops include Soybean, Cotton, Wheat. It is known as the Business City of Khandwa district. Festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, Raksha Bandhan, Eid, Holi, Guru Saptami, Gangor are celebrated with joy and excitement.

Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant

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Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project Phase I is a 2 x 600 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station. It is near Dongalia village Near by mundi in the district of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Shivriya Township

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It is a colony for people who work in the thermal power plant MPPGCL staff living in colony. Most of the officers on important posts in Singaji Thermal Power Plant reside in Shivariya Township.

Industry

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The Mundi area has a developing industrial sector because of the Saint Singaji Thermal Power Plant and the Indira Sagar Pariyojna. There are small and medium scale industries such as diary, poetry firm, cloth industry etc. and presently large scale industry are also in developing stage. Some industries established in an area which as Kaka Industries, Shree Vallabh Oil Mill, Bulandi Brick Industry, Ashutosh Cotton Mill.

Tourism

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Famous tourism spots are: * Sant Singaji Dham

  • Hanuvantiya Water Sport Complex
  • Sant Bokhardas Saint Gulabdas Baba Mandir
  • Maa Renuka Dham
  • Mata Mandir Mundi
  • Koteshwer /Loteshwer Mandir

Religious places

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  • Sant Singaji Dham
  • Sant Bokhardas Saint Gulabdas Baba Mandir
  • Maa Renuka Dham
  • Mata Mandir Mundi
  • Koteshwer /Loteshwer Mandir
  • Shri Ram Mandir
  • Maa Sheetala Mandir
  • Maa Ganga Mandir
  • Maa Narmada Mandir
  • Vishnu Mandir
  • Shivpuri Mahadev Mandir (oldest temple of mundi)
  • Hanuman Mandir
  • Sai Mandir Mundi

Government offices

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Bus Stand

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  • Lal Bhahdur Shastri Bus Stand
  • Mata Mandir Bus Stand

Nagar Parishad

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Mundi Nagar Parishad, with a population of about 30 thousand is Khandwa district's most populous Nagar Parishad located in the district of Khandwa (East Nimar) district in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. The total geographical area of Mundi Nagar Parishad is 18 km2 and it is the 2nd biggest city by area in the district. The population density of the city is 735 persons per km2. There are 15 wards in the city, among them Mundi Ward No 01 is the most populous ward with a population of 1663, and Mundi Ward No 11 is the least populous ward with a population of 443. A total of 1826 families reside in the city council area.

District headquarter of the city is Khandwa which is 33  km away. Bhopal is the state headquarter of the city and is 225  km far from here. The yearly average rainfall of the city is 668.2  mm. The maximum temperature here reaches up to 48 °C and the minimum temperature goes down to 1 °C.

MLAs

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  • Narayan Patel Gurjar (2018–2020) BJP
  • Lokendrasingh Tonar BJP (2008–2013 व 2013–2018)
  • Thakur Rajnarayan Singh Purni (1998–2008) INC
  • Raghurajsingh Tomar (1990–1993 व 1993–1998) BJP
  • Thakur Rajnarayan Singh Purni (1985–1990) INC
  • Raghurajsingh Tomar (1977–1980, 1980–1985) BJP
  • Raghunath Mandloi (1972–1977) BJP
  • Radhakishan Bhagat (1967–1972) (Nirdali)

Mundi Tehsil Banao Samiti

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The demand for making Mundi a tehsil was a multi-purpose demand of the area. For which the work of connecting people on social networking sites was done by the youth of the city in 2015. Connecting with this campaign by NP, a meeting was organized in Rathore Dharamshala. In which both the parties Congress and BJP joined and the rural people of the area also participated.It was decided by the committee that the proposal letter of the villages joining the tehsil would be collected and sent to the government and the demand would be fulfilled. Santosh Rathore, Uttampal Singh Purani, Narayan Patel, Nitin Bhagat, Lokesh Rathore, Shreyansh Jain, Dharmendra Rathore, Amit Khanuja, Rajnarayan Mandloi, Gaurav Mahajan, Nikhil Solanki, etc., were completed by the members in collecting the proposal letter.In the 2018 assembly elections, this demand was placed by the state government by Narayan Patel from the Congress. In 2020, MLA Narayan Patel resigned after the demand was not fulfilled and this demand was again placed in front of the government after contesting from the BJP. On 24 September 2021, the order letter of Mundi tehsil was issued by the Chief Minister of the state and on 28 September 2021, the committee and the people of the city were conveyed.

Education

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The district is served well by several educational institutes, comprising both the private and public sectors. There is a government post-graduate degree college in the city.along with several English and Hindi medium schools and colleges. These institutions offer degrees in both the science and the arts. This district is the best educational district in the Nimar region. Ranks of districts: 1) Khargone, 2) Khandwa, and 3) Barwani.

Colleges

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  • I.T.I College
  • Lions College
  • Government Degree College

Government School

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  • Govt.Boy's Higher Sec. School
  • Govt. Girl's Hr.Sec.School
  • Janpad Hr.Sec.School

Private Schools

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  • Rewottama international school
  • St. Mary's Convent High School
  • Aasha Devi Public School
  • Lions Hr.Sec.School
  • Saraswati Vidya Mandir
  • Model Public School
  • Sanskar Public School
  • Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir

Health

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Banks

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Transport

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Mundi is connected to SH-41 (Khandwa-Mundi-Ashta State Highway), SH-41A (Omkareshwer-Nagar-Punasa State Highway) and to Indore, Khandwa, Bhopal, Burhanpur, Nagpur, Barwaha etc. Indian Railways started Khandwa-Bir passenger to connect Khandwa railway junction to Mundi. More than 200 buses operate and provide road connectivity to major cities of the State. The local transport system which includes mini buses, tempos to provide connectivity to more than 40 nearby villages.

References

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  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Mundi
  3. ^ Revenue, Bihar (India) Board of; Taylor, Francis Ernest Alfred (1940). Final Report on the Revisional Survey and Settlement Operations in the District of Ranchi, 1927-1935. Superintendent, Government Print.
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