The Madhya Pradesh government is considering creating a new district named Junnardev, separating it from the existing Chhindwara district. This proposal came after the BJP MP Vivek Bunty Sahu requested the Chief Minister for it during the Lok Sabha elections campaign. The proposal is currently under review, and the Chhindwara Collector...
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has been asked to submit a report. If approved, the Junnardev district will be formed with the Junnardev assembly constituency, leading to the division of the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency into three districts: Chhindwara, Pandhurna, and Junnardev. The current proposal includes 12 tehsils remaining in the Chhindwara district after the separation of Pandhurna. Notably, a similar proposal for creating new districts was made before the assembly elections, resulting in the formation of Mauganj, Maihar, and Pandhurna districts.

Junnardev, located 48 km from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, is under consideration to become a district. Revenue Department has sought a proposal from Chhindwara Collector in this regard. The town is known for its abundant natural beauty and its location as the headquarters of WCL's Kanhan region. It is well-connected to...
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other parts of the country by road, with regular bus, taxi, and auto services. Junnardev boasts a railway station with 3 platforms and is situated on the South East Central Railway's main line, connecting it to cities like Delhi, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Chhindwara, Nagpur, and Amla. While there's no airport, a helipad is available, with the nearest airport being Nagpur. Junnardev is also served by several educational institutions, banks, and tourist attractions, including the Patalghat Valley, Sunset Point, hills, Tamia Hills, Vishala Pehli Payari, Sant Bhura Bhagat Temple, Shri Hinglaj Mata Temple, Lodheshwar Mahadev Temple, and Rainidham Temple.