The district of Mandla is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh of central India. The administrative headquarters and municipality of the district is located in the town of Mandla. It is part of the Jabalpur Division. It constitutes of 9 development blocks, 4 tehsils and 1,214 villages. The majority of population includes Gonds. The district lies in the region of Mahakoshal, and the significant share of the district lies on the basin of River Narmada, covering its three corners by broken rocks an uneven bottom. People of mandla worship River Narmada and many beautiful ghats have been constructed on the River banks. Mandla is one among the 20 most backward districts of India.

Mandla city was capital of the Gond dynasty who built a palace and a fort, due to inadequate care has turned into ruins. Mandla possess numerous rivers and endowed with rich forests. The world's famous Tiger Sanctuary, Kanha National Park located in the district, is one of the desired targets of tourists from all over the world.

History of Mandla

 According to the agreement of the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818, Mandla was surrendered to the British. The Maratha defense force refused to give up the fort which led to a brutal consequent, the army force were assaulted under General Marshall.  Eventually Mandla and the surrounding district formed the union with British territory of Saugor and Nerbudda. However the peace of Mandla was not hampered, except for a short period of time during the Revolt of 1857, The chiefs of Ramgarh, Shahpura, and Sohagpur and the Gond forces all came together and shattered the British army battalion in early 1858. Ultimately Saugor, Nerbudda and Mandla District, happen to be the part of new Central Provinces in 1861. The town was chosen as a municipality in 1867. The Maratha wall was broken down in the early 20th century; An English middle school for girls, a private Sanskrit school, along with three dispensaries, including mission and police station and a veterinary dispensary were built by the first decade of 20th century. A Church for Missionary Society was established here as well.

Tourist places in Kanha

Kanha Tiger Reserve (Kanha National Park) - The world famous Tiger Sanctuary, the Kanha National Park is situated in the Mandla district, it�s a home for more than 100 tigers. The area of Kanha Tiger Reserve is spread across the area of 1945 sq. Km. Kanha is a most preferred destination for wildlife lovers and photographers all across the world.