Guna

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Guna - the district of Madhya Pradesh, and also Guna is a city and a municipality in Guna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Guna District and is located on the banks of Parbati river.

Guna, is a district in north-eastern Madhya Pradesh, has been in the news recently. Two prominent subjects that made headlines were the story of 'Kumbhkaran', a man whose family falsely claimed that he slept for six months sans break, and another person from Guna who won an astronomical Rs. 1 crore on KBC2.

The district is home to the heritage citadel Bajrangarh fort, though now it is lying in depilated state. It is also had religious places such as Bishbji and Jain shrines besides a few other interesting places. Though it's not on a tourism map, neither many people know much about it, except in political circles. Guna was once famous for saris from Chanderi block of the district which recently became part of the newly formed district Ashok Nagar. The information superhighway (web world) reveals that Guna was also the birthplace of one Vijay Kumar Patodi, a mathematician who died at the young age of 31 but attained fame for his papers.

It has an area of 6485 km², and is bounded on the northeast by Shivpuri District, on the east by Ashoknagar District, on the southeast by Vidisha District, on the southwest by Rajgarh District, on the west and northwest by Jhalawar and Baran districts of Rajasthan state.

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Climate/Weather:

Winter: 10° - 27° C, Summers: 29° - 48° C

History of Guna:

Initially Guna sees to be the part of Avanti Kingdom founded by Chand Pradyota Mahesena Later on Shishusangh added the kingdom of Avant which included Guna to the growing empire of Magadha Ancient City Chanderi

In the beginning of 18th century Chanderi was the part of Malwa and remaining portion of Guna formed the part of Raghogarh State. Later on Raghogarh was split into three state of which Garah and Dharnawada State among the three clamaints of Raghogarh family. After the great revolt of 1857, Guna district thus passed under the control of Gwalior State with Raghogarh as its mandatory chief. An assistant to the resident of Gwalior was posted at Guna which remained. an English cantonment after the year 1860. Although Guna was dejure a part of Gwalior State, but because of its British cantonment, it was considered expedient to locate the district headquarter there.

Guna was part of the ancient Avanti Kingdom founded by Chand Pradyota Mahesena. Later Shishusangh added the kingdom of Avant, which included Guna to the growing empire of Magadha.

Bajrangarh, about 6 miles from Guna enjoyed that privilege. In 1897 the midland railway constructed the rail route passing through Guna.After independence on 28th May 1948, Guna became the part of Madhya Bharat as one of its 16 Districts subsequently as a result of State on the formation of new Madhya Pradesh in 1956 Guna district became a part of it.

After India gained independence, Guna became part of the new state of Madhya Bharat on 28 May 1948 as one of its 16 districts. On November 1, 1956, Madhya Bharat was merged into Madhya Pradesh state.

Originally founded by Chand Pradyota Mahesena, the Guna region is historically connected to the ancient Kingdom of Avanti. After being conquered in the historical 18th Century, the area of Guna was then made a part of the Gwalior Kingdom. After the Indian Independence, the Isagarh District then administered the area of Guna and was made a part of the Madhya Bharat State in 1948, and was moved on as a part of the Madhya Pradesh State. With diverse historical ties and ancient beginnings, the Guna is the entrance town for Chambal and Malwa areas.

Educational Institutions in Guna:

Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology, Raghogarh is the first private state university of Madhya Pradesh. Its campus sprawls over 110 acres with all facilities. Campus is designed to provide world class education along with service. Presently with strength of 1600+ students, this university is best private engineering institute of Madhya Pradesh.

Under Graduate Degree Colleges in Guna, Madhya Pradesh:

Manoj Sogani Mahavidyalay, Guna

YBS College, Guna

Government Girls College, Chachoda, Guna

Government College, Aron, Guna

Government College, Guna

Government MM College, Guna

Government College, Raghograh, Guna

GSV College, Guna

Vardhman Girls College, Guna

Kasturba Girls College, Guna

Law Collegesin Guna, 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:

Government Nehru College, Guna

Post Graduate Colleges in Guna offering Post Graduate Degree coures such as MA/MSc/MCom/MBA/MCA etc. in the region. Generally, post graduate colleges in this region will be affiliated with the regional University:

Government PG College, Guna

Distance Education / Open University Scheme of Indian Universities offering courses such as MA, MSc, MBA, MCA etc:

Government PG College, Guna

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Culture:

Guna is also known for the finely woven Chanderi saris that were hand made in the tehsil of Chanderi, a part of the Guna district area.

The natural terrain, beautiful location combined with a rich history, the city and district of Guna presents the visitor with verdant forest tracks, open land spaces which are the natural habitat of a variety of animal and avian species.

Natural scenic beauty, multitude of budget accommodations and the quaint charm of a small town with modern facilities has made Guna popular among Madhya Pradesh tourist destinations.

The greater part of the District towards south is in accordance with the Malwa Plateau while, in north, especially round Chanderi the region Surrounded by hills and covered by forest is typical of the Bundelkhand topography. Largely depended upon on the rainfall for its cultivation, the area had meager irrigate sources in the part. However, the construction of Moll-Dam in the post independent period and the Conch dam project late has fulfilled this long followed of the area is a bring way and with new schwas coming will boost further the agricultural economic prospected of the District the principal crops of the District come Wheat, Jowl, Groom, Maize Rice Sugar cane, Olives. Pulses like srorry molts and titan and same smaller millets could be coupled arrange the subodary food crops of the area.

Endowed with rich black Colton soil , Guna is the granary of region and thus has received agriculture predominance the heritage from the past. But having of shaken off the heavy yoke of princely rule in 1949, Guna has lately awekened to the need of industrial and commercial expansion too. Lying mid way between Gwalior in the north and Indore in the South the too big industrial and commercial center's, its situation on the main National Highway add to its potentialities in the sphere of industrialization too some of the main industrial units

How to reach Guna?

Nearest Railway Station:

Guna is situated on the Western Railway 's broad gauge line of the Kota-Bina Section. Another rail link, viz., Guna-Maksi connects it to Indore and Ujjain. The total rail length in the district is about 141 Km and the route kilometrege per 100 square KM is 1.27. Recently Guna-Gwalior section is opened for the railway traffic. The trains are available for Kota, Bina, Ujjain, Indore and Gwalior.

Road Transport:

Guna district is well connected with M.P. & other parts of India by Road, Rail and Air routes.

Guna is situated on the Nation Highway No. 3 namely Agra - Bombay National Highway. The most important places of Districts situated on it are Palai, Guna, Ruthai, Aron, & Binaganj. The state Highways is all weather roads in the district, which connect important towns. The total length of state highways in the District is about 248.30 Km.

The State highway No. 10 i.e. Ranchi (Bihar) to Deharda (M.P.), No. 19 Jaitpur (U.P.) to Susner (Maharashtra) and State Highways No. 23, sabalgarh (M.P.) to Nagpur (Maharashtra) pass through the District.

Tourist Attraction of Guna:

The district is home to the heritage citadel Bajrangarh fort, though now it is lying in depilated state. It is also had religious places such as Bishbji and Jain shrines besides a few other interesting places. Though it's not on a tourism map, neither many people know much about it, except in political circles. Guna was once famous for saris from Chanderi block of the district which recently became part of the newly formed district Ashok Nagar. The information superhighway (web world) reveals that Guna was also the birthplace of one Vijay Kumar Patodi, a mathematician who died at the young age of 31 but attained fame for his papers.

The Chambal Garden is a spectacularly lovely landscaped garden around the Amar Niwas and it is a splendid place to have picnics.

The Maharao Madho Singh Museum is also within the Kota-Chambal area, within the Guna District. Located within the old palace, this is a museum that holds magnificent sculptures, an exquisite collection of miniature Rajput paintings, and a good number of personal belongings of many Kota rulers, armoury and Frescoes.

The Kota-Chambal area also is the home of the breath taking Brijvilas Palace by the banks of Kishore Sagar. Inside the palace is the Government Museum, which has on display several types of rare coins and historically noteworthy manuscripts.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Guna:

Jain Residency Hotel, Guna, Madhya Pradesh:

Price per day: From Rs. 500 To Rs. 800
Address:
Nai Sadak
Guna
Madhya Pradesh - 473001
India

Siddharth Hotel, Guna, Madhya Pradesh:

Price per day: From Rs. 300
Address:

Opp:Manas Bhawan
Near Guna Bus Stand
Laxmi Ganj,Guna
Madhya Pradesh
India