Damoh

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Damoh Damoh is a district located in the central part of Madhya Pradesh, known for its historical significance, rich cultural heritage, and natural beauty. The district is famous for its ancient temples, fort ruins, and wildlife sanctuaries. It has a predominantly agrarian economy, and the region is also known for its handloom and craft industries.

The district has many places of historical importance. Nohata is one such town of historical importance situated at a distance of 21 km from Damoh. Nohata is situated on the banks of River Gauraya and was a capital of the Chandela Rajputs. A number of temples are there in Nohata.

Damoh District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The town of Damoh is the district headquarters. Jatashankar is a famous temple here. Important tourist destinations are Nohleshwar Temple (Nohta), Giri Darshan, the Fort of Singaurgarh, Bandakpur, Nidan Kund, Kundalpur. Industries include oilseed milling, handloom weaving and dyeing, the manufacture of bell-metal vessels and pottery. Narsingarh village is famous for Diamond Cements, a large cement plant.

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Climate/Weather:

Summer (March to June): Hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 45°C. Monsoon (July to September): Moderate to heavy rainfall, making the district lush and green. Winter (October to February): Cool and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 25°C, which is the best time to visit.

History of Damoh

Damoh has a rich historical background, with evidence of its existence dating back to ancient times. The district was ruled by various dynasties, including the Chandels, Marathas, and Mughals. Several historical monuments and temples in the region date back to the 10th and 11th centuries, showcasing the architectural brilliance of the era. The name "Damoh" is believed to have originated from the name of a queen, Rani Damayanti, or from a local ruler's name.

The magnificent temple at Nohta is a Living example of the glory of Kalchuries in 10th century. Historical evidences also proves that some regions of the district were under the Chandels of the Jejak -Bhukti. 14th century heralded the era of Muslim rule in the region and stone carving at Salaiya and Batiyagarh mention Khilzi and Tuglaq as Sultans. Later on, the Sultan of Malwa annexed the region in to his fold. In the last quarter of the 15th century, Sangram Shah of Gond dynasty annexed the region into its dynamic and mighty empire consisting of 52 forts.

Educational Institutions in Damoh:

Medical Colleges in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh offering & Health Science Degree coures in the region. Joining in Medical colleges that are Medical Council of India (MCI) accredited is preferred. Further most colleges are affiliated with a regional University.

Christian Medical Training Centre, Damoh

Nursing Colleges in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. Institutions that offer training in Nursing and related courses such as General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Post-Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBBSc), Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing, Master of Science (MSc) Nursing are generally required to get an approval from the Nursing Council of India for the respective courses.

Ojaswini Institute of Nursing Science and Research, Damoh

Law Collegesin Damoh, Madhya Pradeshoffering Legal Education including Civil Law, Criminal Law, Business Law, Forensic Law etc. and courses such as Bachelor of Law (BL), Master of Law (ML) etc.

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How to reach Damoh?

Nearest Railway Station:

The nearest Railway station is Satna which is directly connected to Bhopal

Nearest Airport:

The nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, 66 miles away

Road Transport:

Omkareshwar is the nearest bus stand and is about 77 kilometers from Indore.

Tourist Attraction of Damoh:

Kundalpur Jain Temples:

A significant pilgrimage site for Jains, located about 30 km from Damoh. It is home to several ancient temples, including a famous idol of Lord Adinath.

Nohleshwar Temple (Nohta):

This Shiv Temple is about 1 K.M. away from Nohta village. Shiv is also known as 'Mahadev' and 'Nohleshwar'. It was built around 950-1000 A.D. According to some people the credit of building this temple goes to the queen of Kalchury King Avni Varma of Chalukya Vansha. The Shiv temple of Nohta is the most important representation or the design of the architecture of Kalchury style of temple buildings of the 10th Century. It is built on a high platform. It's parts are - 'Panch rath', 'Garbhgrih', 'Amtral', 'Mandap' and 'Mukh Mandap'.

Giri Darshan:

Situated on the High way from Damoh to Jabalpur 5 kms. from Jabera and 7 km. from Sigrampur toward Damoh on a green hill in the jungle a beautiful double storeyed rest house cum watch tower was built by the Forest Dept. It is a beautiful piece of Architecture. From the main road a narrow path along of the bank of a tank reaches this rest house. The reservation to stay in the rest house can be made at DFO office at Damoh. The beautiful sight of the roads of the small hills and the fascinating view of the sunrise and the sunset thrills the visitors. This view can be seen from the terrace of the rest house. The wild animals also can be seen at night.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Damoh:

Hotel Plaza, Damoh
Hotel Shubham Palace
Hotel Mangalam