About District

India’s heartland of the year Madhya Pradesh State’s heartland Bhopal district was formed in the year 1972. Bhopal is a district of Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The headquarters of the district is Bhopal which is also the state capital. Guna district in the north of Bhopal district, Vidisha district in North-Eastern, Raisen district in the east and south-east, Sehore district in south and south-west and Rajgarh district in north-west. Bhopal is located in the southern part of the city district. This district comes within the Bhopal Board. Bhopal district has enacted the concept of unity in diversity. Here, people of all religions and communities live by mutual goodwill and brotherhood. The main centers of rural and urban culture in the district are Bharat Bhawan, Human Museum, Culture Bhawan, Swaraj Bhawan and Ravindra Cultural Bhawan. Van Vihar has also been developed for conservation of wild animals, in which there are rare wild animals of different species. Surrounded by lakes and hills, this district is famous for its natural shade. One of India’s grand industrial units Bharat Heavy Electricals Bhopal has honored the district. This district is located between 23.07 to 23.54 north latitude and 77.12 to 77.40 east latitude from the equator and maximum height of 505 meters above sea level and minimum 180 meters. The climate of this district is sweet and healthy. This district comes in the dry part of India, the average rainfall of the district is 992 mm.

Bhopal, the Capital of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is a fascinating amalgam of scenic beauty, old historic city and modern urban planning. It is the 11th century city Bhojpal, founded by Raja Bhoj, but the present city was established by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed (1707-1740). His descendants build Bhopal into a beautiful city.

Bhopal, the city of Lakes

The two lakes of Bhopal still dominate the city, and are indeed its nucleus. Bordered along their shores stand silent sentinels that testify to the growth of the city. Bhopal today presents a multi-faceted profile; the old city with its marketplaces and fine old mosques and palaces still bears the aristocratic imprint of its former rulers, among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new city with its verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and streamlined modern edifices. It is greener and cleaner than most cities in the country.

Bhopal, the Dynasties that ruled

Several dynasties have left their mark on the city. The antediluvian remains of the forts built by the Rajputs, Afghans and the Moguls silently speak of the battles, victories and failures of the past era. These icons are testimony to the grandeur of past and provide a marvelous treat to the eyes. Even by seeing the remains of the city one can have the glimpse of different cultures which existed in the past . Bhopal today is the seat of administration of the state . It carries the abstruseness, the discord, the charm and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists in harmony with the present.

Many kings have ruled here and enriched the character of the city. Visiting the city is an immensely fascinating and rewarding experience . Today Bhopal has blossomed into a city which in spite of being modern upholds the patrician mark of its bygone rulers. The city provides a fascinating blend of scenic beauty with its lakes, parks, temples, mosques, gardens , museums, statues and buildings.

Bhopal, the City in Mid of India

Bhopal is 741 km from Delhi, 789 km from Mumbai, and about 200 kms from Indore.Major Tourist attractions like Kanha, Ujjain and Sanchi are close by and well connected. Both railway station and bus stand are within easy walking distance of the main hotel area along Hamidia road.

Climate :- The climate is moderate in Bhopal. The summers are hot and winters cold. But it does not face extreme weather conditions.It rains moderately during rainy season.The weather is pleasant through out the year.