The district of Harda is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The district headquarters is located in the town of Harda. It is part of the Bhopal Division. The District of Harda is surrounded by Sehore district towards the north, Hoshangabad towards northeast, Betul towards southeast, Khandwa to the south and west, and Dewas towards northwest. Harda was split from Hoshangabad District in 1998 and acquired a separate identity. At present it is part of the Jabalpur Division of Madhya Pradesh.
Harda lies in the valley of River Narmada; the River forms the district's northern boundary. The land rises towards the Satpura Range to the south. The movie based on the topic of female infanticide Matrubhoomi was filmed in Ranhai Kala of Gwalior District.
Harda History
The area formerly called as 'Gondwana' developed into non tribal territory during the British rule. As the workers, administration officials, farmers and business community were in constant touch with the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat from last 150 years the area was influenced by their cultures. The British established the 'Nagar Palika ' On 18 May 1867 in Harda and since 1920 the work was conducted on republic manner. The under ground Drainage in Harda is one of the best example of the British architecture intellect. Harda tehsil was established in the year 1913 to carry out administrative functions.
Harda freedom fighters were in the forefront in the fight for freedom. In 1916 Lokamanya Tilak visited Harda which encouraged the congress. On 8th December 1933 Mahatma Gandhi visited Harda for the welfare of the Harijans. Bapuji traveled Harda for four hours he was charmed by the enthusiasm of officials and volunteers. Harda is the birth place of Prof. Mahsesh Dattji Meshr who was a close association of Mahatma Gandhi. On 15 August 1947 when India acquired its rightful freedom Shri Beretha hosted the Indian flag at the police station of Harda.
Harda Climate
The District of Harda has a normal climate, it experiences almost all the seasons. The average height from the sea level is 302 mts. The district undergoes maximum temperature of 47 degree C and minimum of 12 degree C. It receives an average rainfall of 916 mm.
Harda Tourism
Tourtst places in Harda
Riddeshwar Mandir Handia
Nemawar Narmada Ghat
View of Handiya Narmada Ghat
Another View of Riddeshwar Temple
Charwa Mandir
Mahabharat Era Chakraview
Cheepaner Ghat
Narmada River View at Handiya
Shri. Siddhi Vinayak Mandir, Indore Road Harda
Shri. Laxmi Narayan, Bada Mandir Harda
ShivLing At Laxmi Narayan Bada Mandir, Harda
BadaMut GondaGaon
Pad Chin Baba Sodalpur
Kanha baba mandir Sodalpur
Ram Janki Mandir Bhadugaon
Shiv Ling at Sirali
Rest House at Makdai
Makdai Mandir
Makdai River
Historical artillery at Makdai
Kala Kriti
Bada Mut
Chota Mut
Goumukh at Bhadugaon
Mandir at Bhadugaon
shivling at Charwa
