Panna district
District of Madhya Pradesh in India
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Panna district (Hindi pronunciation: [pənːaː]) is a district of the Sagar Division, within the Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The town of Panna is the district headquarters.
Panna district | |
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    Clockwise from top-left: Ajaygarh Temple, Mritangeshwara Temple in Nandchand, Parnami Temple, Ken River in Panna National Park, Pawai Chandi Waterfalls | |
 Location of Panna district in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Division | Sagar |
| Headquarters | Panna |
| Tehsils | |
| Government | |
| • Body | Legislative Assembly of Panna, Pawai and Gunour |
| • Collector & District Magistrate | Shri Suresh Kumar(IAS) |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Khajuraho |
| • member of parliament | V.D.Sharma(BJP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 7,135 km2 (2,755 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,016,520 |
| • Density | 142.5/km2 (369.0/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 66.08% |
| • Sex ratio | 907 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MP-35 |
| Major highways | NH 39 State highway 49 |
| Website | panna |
History
Panna district was created in 1950, shortly after Indian independence, from the territory of several former princely states of British India, including the states of Panna, Jaso, most of Ajaigarh, and a portion of Paldeo. Panna District was part of the new Indian state of Vindhya Pradesh, which was merged into Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 1956.
Geography
Panna district lies between 23.45°N 79.45°E and 25.10°N 80.40°E.[1] It has an area of 7,135 km2.[2]
The Ken River flows through the district. The Pandav Falls, The Brihaspati Kund, and the Gatha Falls are in the district. Panna National Park is a major tourist attraction in the district.[3]
Panna, Ajaygarh, Amanganj and Pawai are major towns of the district.
Economy
In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Panna one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[4] It is one of the 24 districts in Madhya Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[4] It is among the five poorest districts in the state in terms of income. It ranks 41st out of 45 districts in human development index (HDI) in Madhya Pradesh.[5]
This district has large reserves of diamonds and limestone, some cement factories are operated here. A unit of J.K. Cement is operating here.[6] Udyogiri Puraina is an industrial area in Panna. It is located near Katni, some industrial units are functioning here.[7][8][9]
Divisions
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 165,440 | — |
| 1911 | 207,021 | +2.27% |
| 1921 | 202,725 | −0.21% |
| 1931 | 215,137 | +0.60% |
| 1941 | 249,226 | +1.48% |
| 1951 | 259,659 | +0.41% |
| 1961 | 331,257 | +2.47% |
| 1971 | 429,077 | +2.62% |
| 1981 | 539,978 | +2.33% |
| 1991 | 687,945 | +2.45% |
| 2001 | 856,558 | +2.22% |
| 2011 | 1,016,520 | +1.73% |
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According to the 2011 census Panna District has a population of 1,016,520,[15] roughly equal to the nation of Cyprus[16] or the US state of Montana.[17] This gives it a ranking of 442nd in India (out of a total of 640).[15] The district has a population density of 142 inhabitants per square kilometre (370/sq mi) .[15] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 18.62%.[15] Panna has a sex ratio of 907 females for every 1000 males,[15] and a literacy rate of 66.08%. 12.33% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Tribes made up 20.46% and 16.81% of the population respectively.[15]
Languages
At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 69.08% of the population in the district spoke Hindi and 29.73% Bundeli as their first language.[18]
Among Panna's languages is Bundeli, which has a lexical similarity of 72–91% with Hindi and is spoken by about 3 million people in Bagelkhand.[19]
Mining
Tourist places
- Shreyansh Giri a major Jain pilgrimage center
- Ajaygarh Fort
- Panna National Park
- Raneh Falls
- Nachna Kuthara Mandir
