District Institute Of Education Training Mandsaur (M.P.)

Introduction

Mandsaur district located in Ujjain Division, is an outstanding district not only of Madhya Pradesh but of the entire nation due to its fundamental specialties. The district has attained distinctive repute due to its historical significance, geographical and cultural specialties, agricultural output, minerals and mining, water conservation efforts, educational progress and improvement in literacy rates.

Historical Background

Located on the bank of Shivna river in the verdant, lush green Malwa area present day Mandaur was famously known as 'Dashpur" in the ancient times. Many dynasties have ruled this land and it has been the 'Karmabhoomi' of brave, chwalrows and just kings like Yashodharman. There are many sites in Mandsaur city and district many ancient temples, statues, Bodh Vihars, gateway pillars, inscreptions etc stand as symbols of the glorious past and a testimony of the antiquity of Dashpur and the district. The world famous eight faced statue of" Lord Pashupatinath" is located here Gandhisagar dam is a notable feature in this district.

Geographical Location

Mandsaur district is located in the North-Western part of Madhya Pradesh State. East of this district, lies Jhalawad district of Rajsthan and to its west is located Pratapgarh tehsil of Rajasthan State. On its north, it is bound by Neemuch district while to its south lies Ratlam district. It is situated between 23°46' and 24°45' North latitude and 74°44' and 75°54' East longitude on the North-Western extremity of Madhya Pradesh and located at approximately 453 metres above M.S.L. The total area of the district is 5521 sq. kms. The district has been divided into the following Tehsils : Mandsuar, Sitamau, Suwasara, Garoth, Bhanpura and Malhargarh. The average annual rainfall in the district is 961mm.

Economic Situation

(A) Agriculture :

Agriculture is the primary occupation in the district. Agriculture contributes significantly to the economy of the district. The main crops are Wheat, Oats, Maize, Gram, Coriander, Groundnuts, Soyabean, Opium, Oilseeds and Garlic etc. Fruits are also grown in the district and includes Papaya, Mangoes, Lemons ,Guavas etc. Most of the people engaged in agriculture are from the Patidar, Muslim, Rajput, Gurjar and Meena communities. The soil is mostly black cotton soil and the rivers Chambal, Shivna, Rewa, Retam flow through it. Farmers in the district are aware of water management techniques, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Animal husbandry occupation supplements agricultural activities. Agriculture product markets (Krishi Upaj Mandis) have been established to enable farmers to get a fair price on their agricultural output. There are also godowns for storage of agricultural products for the same purpose.

(B) Industry

The district has scope for industrial development. There are extensive lime and shell stone deposits in the district. The mineral is used in the manufacture of slate pencils. There are many units in Mandsaur and nearby village which manufacture these slate pencils. Large scale industries in the district include sugar mill, starch factory, Cotton Spin Factory, Steel industry, Textile mill, Spinning mill, Hindustan Soya ltd. etc. Various small scale industries like incense and candlestick manufacture, manufacture of mats, polythene, twines, furniture, jaggery, card board, bangles, alongwith bakeries, flour mills, oil mills etc. have been established in the district which provide employment to hundreds of people.

M.P. Industrial development corporation is going to establish food processing plant has begun at Jaggakhedi village, 5 km away from Mandsaur city, which will ensure adequate means and opportunities for the storage and processing of fruit and vegetables and also ensure a fair return to the growers.

DISTRICT PROFILE AND AT A GLANCE

(A)	Area	5521 sq.km
	Collectorate	1
	Sub Divison	4
	Blocks	5
		Mandsaur, Garot, Sitamau, Malhargarh, Bhanpura
	Tehsils	6
		Mandsaur, Sitamau, Suwasra, Malhargad, Garoth, Bhapura
	Height above MSL	453 metres
	Zila Panchayat	1
	Janpad Panchayat	5
	Gram Panchayat	441
	Nagar Panchayat	8
	Nagar Palika	1
	Revenue Villages	899
	Vidhan Sabha Constituencies	4
(B)	Population(As per 2001 census)	1115399
	a) Male	605089
	b) Female	510310
	c) Sex Ratio	956 : 1000
	d) Population Density	214 per sq. km.
	e) Decadal Growth Rate	23.67
	f) Birth Rate	30 per thousand
	g) Death Rate	11 per thousand
	h) Infant Mortality Rate	88 per thousand

(C)	Literacy Rate (As per 2001 census) in percentage terms
	a) Total Literacy Rate	69.95
	b) Male Literacy Rate	85.20
	c) Female Literacy Rate	54.70
	d) Area Under Forest Cover	36814 hectares
	e) Agricultural Land	321497 hectares
	f) Electrified Villages	899
	g) Important Mineral Resources	Khadiya, Murram, Sand Geru, Redmud
	h) Main Occupations	Agriculture and animal husbandry
	i) Main Crops	Wheat, Soyabean, Groundnuts, Oilseeds, Opium, Gram, Maize, Paddy, etc.

Source : District Statistical Handbook and M.P. Census Handbook.

Demographic Profile & Data :

Population

Followers of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain and Budhist religious alongwith members from the SC and ST communities reside in the district.

Rural and Urban Populations given Gender-wise for different blocks.

Blockwise, genderwise rural and urban population is given in following table

*S.N.*	Block	*Rural*			*Urban*
*S.N.*	Block	*Male*	*Female*	*Total*	*Male*	*Female*	*Total*
1	Mandsaur	138922	133877	272799	64133	59987	124120
2	Sitamau	118136	113654	231790	6614	6275	12889
3	Garoth	96217	92032	188249	18699	17377	36076
4	Bhanpura	60053	56175	116228	8397	8097	16494
5	Malhargarh	78093	75861	153954	15855	15270	31125
Total		491421	471599	963020	113698	107006	220704

Source:-District Statistical Handbook

· As shown above, Mandsaur Block has the maximum population where as the same is lowest at Bhanpura Block.

· Male population is 51.12% of the total population and the percentage of females is 48.88.

· Maximum rural population in Mandsaur block while the same is lowest in Bhanpura Block.

· The maximum urban population is again in Mandsaur block while the lowest urban population is in Sitamau block.

· 81.35% and 18.65% of the total population of the district reside in rural and urban areas respectively.

· Male constitute 60.52% of the gainfully employed workforce in the district while females constitute 39.48% of the same.

Population Density : 214 Per Square K.M.

Sex Ratio : 956:1000

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

Literacy Status

In order to increase the literacy rate in Mandsaur district various initiatives have been undertaken in Adult Education, TLC, and 'Padna Badna Andolan'. As a result of these initiatives the decadal growth of literacy rate in the district has raised significantly.

Literacy rates in the district, State and National Level according to the 2001 census is as follows :

S.N.	Details	Literacy Rate
S.N.	Details	Male	Female	Total
1	Mandsaur	85.2	54.7	69.95
2	M.P.	76.80	50.28	64.11
3	India	75.85	54.16	65.38

Source:-District Statistical Handbook and M.P. Census 2001

Blockwise literate population of the district is as follows :

S.N.	Block	Male	Female	Total
1	Mansaur	148808	95927	244735
2	Sitamau	88733	57662	146395
3	Garoth	76085	38793	114878
4	Bhanpura	45931	25666	71597
5	Malhargarh	70110	46331	116441
Mandsaur District		429667	264379	694046

Source:- M.P. Census 2001

Blockwise Decadal Growth in Literacy

Block	Literacy 1991			Literacy 2001			Growth in Literacy 1991 to 2001
Block	Male	Female	Total	Male	Female	Total	Male	Female	Total
Bhanpura	53.36	22.51	38.43	81.43	48.25	65.34	28.07	25.74	26.91
Garoth	49.97	15.59	34.23	80.94	42.97	62.43	3097	27.38	28.2
Malhargarh	57.71	21.12	39.79	89.45	60.64	75.24	31.74	39.52	35.45
Mandsaur	60.94	28.46	45.16	87.82	58.94	73.7	26.88	30.48	28.54
Sitamau	61.96	31.36	32.4	86.41	58.09	72.5	24.45	26.73	40.1
District Total	54.74	22.25	39.73	85.77	54.87	70.65	31.03	32.62	30.92

Source:-District Statistical Handbook

General Administration -

Collectrorate - Mandsaur

Sub-divisions - 1. Mandsaur 2. Sitamau 3. Garoth

4. Malhargarh

Tehsils - 1. Mandsaur 2. Sitamau 3. Garoth

4. Malhargarh 5. Bhanpura 6. Suvasra

Blocks & Janpad Panchayats - 1. Mandsaur 2. Sitamau 3. Garoth

4. Malhargarh 5. Bhanpura

All Blocks & Tehsils are Non-tribal.

Panchaytiraj Institutation PRIs –

Zila Panchayat - Mandsaur

Janpad Panchayats - 1. Mandsaur 2. Sitamau 3. Garoth

4. Malhargarh 5. Bhanpura

Nagar Palika - Mandsaur

Nagar Panchayat - 1. Shyamgarh 2. Sitamau 3. Garoth

4. Malhargarh 5. Bhanpura 6. Suvasra

7.Narayangarh 8.PipliyaMandi9. Nagri

Gram Panchayat - 441

Revenue Villages - 899

Educational Institutation –

Zila Shiksha Adhikari - Mandsaur

Zila Shiksha Kendra - Mandsaur

Janpad Shiksha Kendra - 1. Mandsaur 2. Sitamau 3. Garoth

4. Malhargarh 5. Bhanpura

No. of Jan shiksha kendra (CRCs)

Sr.No.	Block	Nos.
1	Bhanpura	11
2	Garoth	14
3	Malhargarh	15
4	Mandsaur	20
5	Sitamau	20
Total		80

Basic Information of the district

No of Blocks			5
Tribal Blocks			Nil
No of Tehsils			6
NagarNigam/ Nagar Palikas/ Nagar Panchayats			9	Sex Ratio		1000:956
NagarNigam/ Nagar Palikas/ Nagar Panchayats			9	Population density		214 Sq. K.M.
Block	Panchayat	Revenue Villages	Habitations	VECs	Ward Edu. Committee/ Ward	PTAs	Jan Shiksha Kendras (CRC)
Bhanpura	45	88	153	88	5/16	211	11
Garoth	91	194	301	194	7/14	357	14
Malhargarh	78	168	190	168	7/45	271	15
Mandsour	119	221	266	221	24/54	414	20
Sitamau	108	233	284	233	6/15	390	20
District	441	899	1184	899	49/144	1650	80

Source:-District Statistical Handbook

Block

Mandsaur

Sitamau

Garoth

Bhanpura

Malhargarh

Total