# Burhanpur district > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Burhanpur_district > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Burhanpur_district.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burhanpur_district > Source revision: 1328212140 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see [Burhanpur](/source/Burhanpur). District of Madhya Pradesh in India Burhanpur district District of Madhya Pradesh Top: Shahi Qila in Burhanpur Bottom: Asirgarh Fort Location of Burhanpur district in Madhya Pradesh Country India State Madhya Pradesh Division Indore Established 15 August 2003 (2003-08-15) Headquarters Burhanpur Government • District collector Bhavya Mittal (IAS) • Lok Sabha constituencies Khandwa • Vidhan Sabha constituencies Nepanagar (179) Burhanpur (180) Area • Total 3,427 km2 (1,323 sq mi) Population (2011) • Total 757,847 • Density 221.1/km2 (572.8/sq mi) Demographics • Literacy 65.28 per cent • Sex ratio 900 Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST) Website burhanpur.nic.in **Burhanpur district** (Hindi pronunciation: [\[bʊɾɦaːnpʊɾ\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Hindi_and_Urdu)) is a [district](/source/Districts_of_Madhya_Pradesh) of [Madhya Pradesh](/source/Madhya_Pradesh) [state](/source/States_and_territories_of_India) in [central India](/source/Central_India). The city of [Burhanpur](/source/Burhanpur) is the district headquarters. Burhanpur District was created on 15 August 2003, from the southern portion of [Khandwa District](/source/Khandwa_District). The [Tapti River](/source/Tapti_River) flows through the district from east to west. The district is divided from Khandwa District on the north by the [Satpura Range](/source/Satpura_Range), which is also the divide between the [Narmada River](/source/Narmada_River) valley and the valley of the Tapti. The pass through the Satpuras that connects Burhanpur and [Khandwa](/source/Khandwa) is one of the main routes connecting northern and southern India, and the [Asirgarh](/source/Asirgarh_Fort) fortress, which commands the pass, is known as the "Key to the [Deccan](/source/Deccan_Plateau)". The district is divided into two development blocks, Burhanpur and Khaknar, and three [tehsils](/source/Tehsil), [Nepanagar](/source/Nepanagar), Burhanpur, and [Khaknar](/source/Khaknar). Burhanpur District is part of [Indore Division](/source/Indore_Division). Burhanpur is one of the most prominent places for the people of [Dawoodi Bohra](/source/Dawoodi_Bohra) Community as Burhanpur houses one of the holiest and largest dargah (Dargh-E-Hakimi) of the community. The old Burhanpur city is surrounded by gates giving it the appearance of a fort. ## History The district was historically part of the [Nimar](/source/Nimar) and [Khandesh](/source/Khandesh) regions, Khandesh subha (province), and was part of the various dynasties that rose and fell here. During the rise of Buddhism, the region was part of [Avanti](/source/Avanti_(Ancient_India)). The [Mauryas](/source/Maurya_Empire) ruled the region for a while, and were succeeded by the [Satavahanas](/source/Satavahana_dynasty), [Vakatakas](/source/Vakataka_dynasty). The region was part of the Gupta empire but after its collapse passed to Harshavardhana in 608 CE. Asirgarh and its surroundings were then ruled by the Tak Rajputs. In 1296, Alauddin Khilji conquered Asirgarh. In the Mughal rule of India, this district was part of Khandesh province and Burhanpur was its capital city.[1] In 1536, Humayun visited Burhanpur and forced the submission of Raja Ali Khan, also known as Adlil Shah, who controlled Burhanpur and Asirgarh. His son Bahadur Khan rebelled against Akbar, who soon arrived personally in the region to examine Asirgarh fort for himself. Shah Jahan stayed in the fort starting in 1630 for 2 years to conduct operations against the various Deccan powers, and there his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal died and was initially buried in Burhanpur. In 1632, Shah Jahan left and left Mahabat Khan as viceroy of the Deccan. Burhanpur was under the control of Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. In 1681, the Marathas made their first raid on Khandesh and sacked Burhanpur. In 1720, the Nizam of Hyderabad took over control of all Mughal possessions in the Deccan, including Burhanpur, but was constantly beset by the forces of Maratha Peshwa Balaji Rao I until it was ceded to the Marathas. The district was variously controlled by the Scindias or Holkars until in 1818, it came under British rule after the Third Anglo-Maratha War. In 1857, [Tatya Tope](/source/Tatya_Tope) passed through the district during the rebellion. Various nationalist figures and freedom fighters arose in the Nimar region. After Independence the district became part of the newly-formed state of Madhya Pradesh. ## Geography Burhanpur district is bordered by [Maharashtra](/source/Maharashtra) state on the South, South-East, [Khandwa district](/source/Khandwa_district) in North, [Khargone district](/source/Khargone_district) to the west. [Tapti River](/source/Tapti_River) flows through this district. [Nepanagar](/source/Nepanagar), [Shahpur](/source/Shahpur%2C_Burhanpur), [Icchapur](/source/Icchapur), [Khaknar](/source/Khaknar) and [Dhulkot](/source/Dhulkot) is other major towns of District. ## Demographics ‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). › Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 1901 106,985 — 1911 127,696 +1.79% 1921 129,511 +0.14% 1931 152,609 +1.65% 1941 167,736 +0.95% 1951 176,580 +0.52% 1961 238,244 +3.04% 1971 311,188 +2.71% 1981 423,799 +3.14% 1991 533,066 +2.32% 2001 634,883 +1.76% 2011 757,847 +1.79% source:[2] According to the [2011 census](/source/2011_census_of_India) Burhanpur District has a [population](/source/Demographics_of_India) of 757,847,[3] roughly equal to the nation of [Djibouti](/source/Djibouti)[4] or the US state of [Alaska](/source/Alaska).[5] This gives it a ranking of 490th in India (out of a total of [640](/source/Districts_of_India)).[3] The district has a population density of 221 inhabitants per square kilometre (570/sq mi) .[3] Its [population growth rate](/source/Family_planning_in_India) over the decade 2001-2011 was 19.23%.[3] Burhanpur has a [sex ratio](/source/Sex_ratio) of 900 females for every 1000 males,[3] and a [literacy rate](/source/Literacy_in_India) of 65.28%. 34.35% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 8.48% and 30.36% of the population respectively.[3] Religions in Burhanpur district (2011)[6] Religion Percent Hinduism 72.91% Islam 23.86% Buddhism 2.62% Other or not stated 0.61% Languages of Burhanpur district (2011)[7] 1. [Marathi](/source/Marathi_language) (27.0%) 1. [Hindi](/source/Hindi) (17.2%) 1. [Urdu](/source/Urdu) (16.5%) 1. [Korku](/source/Korku_language) (10.4%) 1. [Bareli](/source/Pauri_Bareli_language) (6.23%) 1. [Bhilali](/source/Bhilali_language) (5.33%) 1. [Banjari](/source/Lambadi) (3.78%) 1. [Bhili](/source/Bhili_language) (2.81%) 1. [Gujarati](/source/Gujarati_language) (2.54%) 1. [Nimadi](/source/Nimadi_language) (2.24%) 1. Others (5.98%) At the time of the [2011 Census of India](/source/2011_Census_of_India), 26.97% of the population in the district spoke [Marathi](/source/Marathi_language), 17.18% [Hindi](/source/Hindi), 16.52% [Urdu](/source/Urdu), 10.42% [Korku](/source/Korku_language), 6.23% [Bareli](/source/Pauri_Bareli_language), 5.33% [Bhilali](/source/Bhilali_language), 3.78% [Banjari](/source/Lambadi), 2.81% [Bhili](/source/Bhili_language), 2.54% [Gujarati](/source/Gujarati_language), and 2.24% [Nimadi](/source/Nimadi_language) as their first language.[7] ## Sub Division and Tehsil There is three tehsil's in Burhanpur District. - [Burhanpur](/source/Burhanpur) - [Nepanagar](/source/Nepanagar) - [Khaknar](/source/Khaknar) ## Tourist places - Shahi KIla - Asiragarh Fort - Raja Jai Singh's Chatri - Black Tajmahal - Ahukhana - Hammam or The Royal Bath - Jama Masjid - Dargah-e-Hakimi - Icchadevi Temple ## Villages - [Chillara](/source/Chillara) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Sarkar, Jadunath (1920). [*Shivaji And His Times*](https://archive.org/details/cu31924024056750). New York, United States of America. pp. [180](https://archive.org/details/cu31924024056750/page/n201)–190.{{[cite book](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_book)}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_location_missing_publisher)) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Madhya Pradesh"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43356/download/47048/23%20A-2%20Madhya%20Pradesh.pdf) (PDF). *census.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-districtcensus_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-districtcensus_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-districtcensus_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-districtcensus_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-districtcensus_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-districtcensus_3-5) ["District Census Handbook: Burhanpur"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/688/download/2400/DH_2011_2350_PART_A_DCHB_BURHANPUR.pdf) (PDF). *[Census of India](/source/Census_of_India)*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 2011. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-cia_4-0)** US Directorate of Intelligence. ["Country Comparison:Population"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070613004507/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html). Archived from [the original](https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html) on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Djibouti 757,074 July 2011 est. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["2010 Resident Population Data"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110101090833/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from [the original](http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php) on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-30. Alaska 710,231 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Religion_6-0)** ["Table C-01 Population By Religion: Madhya Pradesh"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11381/download/14494/DDW23C-01%20MDDS.XLS). *census.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-language_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-language_7-1) ["Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Madhya Pradesh"](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10211/download/13323/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2300.XLSX). *censusindia.gov.in*. [Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India](/source/Registrar_General_and_Census_Commissioner_of_India). ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Burhanpur district](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Burhanpur_district). - [Burhanpur District](https://burhanpur.nic.in/) Places adjacent to Burhanpur district West Nimar district East Nimar district Burhanpur district Amravati district, Maharashtra Jalgaon district, Maharashtra Buldhana district, Maharashtra v t e State of Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal State symbols Animal: Barasingha Bird: Dudhraj Fish: Mahseer Flower: Lily River: Narmada Tree: Banyan Highest point: Dhupgarh Topics Tourism Culture Protected areas Sports Governance Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly High Court Police Divisions Bhopal Chambal Gwalior Indore Jabalpur Narmadapuram Rewa Sagar Shahdol Ujjain Districts Agar Malwa Alirajpur Anuppur Ashoknagar Balaghat Barwani Betul Bhind Bhopal Burhanpur Chhatarpur Chhindwara Chambal Damoh Datia Dewas Dhar Dindori Guna Gwalior Harda Hoshangabad Indore Jabalpur Jhabua Katni Khandwa Khargone Maihar Mandla Mandsaur Mauganj Narsinghpur Neemuch Niwari Panna Raisen Rajgarh Ratlam Rewa Sagar Satna Sehore Seoni Shahdol Sidhi Singrauli Shajapur Sheopur Shivpuri Tikamgarh Ujjain Umaria Vidisha Major cities Bhopal Dewas Gwalior Indore Jabalpur Rewa Sagar Satna Ujjain v t e Cities and towns in Indore division Alirajpur district Alirajpur Bhavra Jobat Barwani district Anjad Barwani Bawangaja Khetia Pati Pansemal Rajpur Sendhwa Thikri Warla Burhanpur district Burhanpur Nepanagar Shahpur Dhar district Badnawar Bagh Bandheri Dhamnod Dhar Dharampuri Ghatabillod Khalghat Kukshi Manawar Mandav Mandu Pithampur Rajgarh Sardarpur Indore district Betma Depalpur Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Hatod Indore Manglaya Sadak Mhowgaon Palda Rau Runji Gautampura Sanwer Sinhasa Jhabua district Jhabua Meghnagar Petlawad Ranapur Thandla Khandwa district Chhanera Khandwa Mundi Omkareshwar Pandhana Khargone district Barwaha Bhagwanpura Bhikangaon Gogawa Jhirniya Kasrawad Khargone Maheshwar Sanawad Segaon Related topics Madhya Bharat Malwa Nimar Mahishmati Cities and towns in other divisions Bhopal Chambal Gwalior Jabalpur Narmadapuram Rewa Sagar Shahdol Ujjain [21°18′36″N 76°13′48″E / 21.31000°N 76.23000°E / 21.31000; 76.23000](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Burhanpur_district¶ms=21_18_36_N_76_13_48_E_region:IN-MP_type:adm2nd_source:kolossus-nowiki) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Burhanpur district](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burhanpur_district) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burhanpur_district?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.