New Delhi: India is the seventh-largest country in terms of area and the most populous country in the world. Also, it is the largest democracy in the world. Our country shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar and is closely located to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India is a vast country with numerous interesting anecdotes. Like the one we are going to talk about in this article.
There are 788 districts in India that play an important administrative role in states and union territories. The districts have an important role in a vast country like India and they help to manage local governance, efficiently implement government schemes and maintain law and order in the country. Interestingly, there is one district in India which has been split between two states. Yes, you have read that right.
Which district is it and why?
Chitrakoot, whose name means ‘hill of many wonders’, is the only district in India which is divided between two states. It has been split across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Notably, Chitrakoot district’s four main Tehsils, which are Karvi, Manakpur, Mau, and Rajapur are located in Uttar Pradesh. On the other hand, Chitrakoot Nagar is located in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district. This location across two states makes Chitrakoot a unique district in India. Due to this strange thing, two seperate state administrations govern the residents of the same district with each having its laws and policies.
Why is the district divided between two states?
The reason behind Chitrakoot unique division between two states is its location. The district is situated in the northern Vindhya mountain range which also stretches across both states, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. While most of Chitrakoot is located within Uttar Pradesh, a small portion is situated in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh.
Chitrakoot also has immense religious significance and is intricately connected with the Ramayana. As per the epic, Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman spent a significant part of their exile in the forests of Chitrakoot. It is It was there that Bharat failed to persuade Ram to return to Ayodhya and Ram performed the last rites of Dasharatha. The ancient Indian sages, including Agastya, Atri, and Sharabhanga, were said to have meditated in the forests of Chitrakoot. There are several religious sites in the district like Kamadgiri Mountain, Sati Anusuya, Gupt Godavari Cave, Hanuman Dhara, Bhartakoopa, and Mandakini River.
Chitrakoot, meaning “hill of many wonders,” is uniquely divided between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Its division stems from its location straddling the Vindhya mountain range. While most of the district lies in Uttar Pradesh, a smaller portion is part of Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
