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Betul is a city and a municipality in Betul district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative center of Betul District located in southern Madhya Pradesh. It forms the southernmost part of the Bhopal Division.

Etymology

Betul derives its name from the small town of Betul Bazar, about 5 km south of the present city which was the district’s headquarter. In 1822 the District Headquarter was shifted to the present place which was a village called Badnur at that time. The literal meaning of Betul is “without (be) cotton (tool)”. It was the last point of cotton growing area. This district contains the most developed town Amla, which is a tehsil too, while others are less developed. It is a town surrounded by hills from all sides and was used by the British for exportation of coal and that’s why they established a railway station in the early 1910s. Presently it is serving as a connecting junction for railways i.e. it is the only access to the Chhindwara District via rail. This place as well is the center of Vivek Ji’s, one of the devoted organisation Ananda Hi Ananda, and he organised his first shivir in the district. Then it follows to Amla and Multai.Betul is famous for Teak (Tectona Grandis) Conservator of Forests, Betul In betul there is a famous temple of loard Balaji also presnt in Betul Bazar. one of the beautyfull temple in India.

Geography

Betul is located at 21°55′N 77°54′E / 21.92°N 77.9°E / 21.92; 77.9.^[1] It has an average elevation of 658 metres (2158 ft). betul itself is the most devoleped place in the district amla is no longer hold the place betul is well connected with most part of india by railway betul is situated on delhi- chenni main railway line and also well connected by network of road transport. At BARSALI a stone laid is GEOGRAPHICAL CENTRE POINT OF INDIA(mention – ASHISH TIWARI, Betul).

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[2] Betul had a population of 83,287. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Betul has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture

Betul bazaar has witnessed the peaceful coexistence of different religions and cultures. There is a mosque presumed to be built by Aziz clan. Sheikh Hakim hanafi, a member of that clan still practices medicine at Betul bazaar. Aziz clan held a prominent position in pre-independence era. Another famous family attached to Betul bazzar is that of Sam Verma, who held the local people in awe by flying a private jet.

Trade and Industry

Betul district’s economy is predominantly an agrarian one and due to the large forest cover, it is somewhat also based on forests. Betul is well connected by Road & Rail network. It is Delhi-Chennai broad gauge railway line & National highway No.69 also passes through this district. The nearest Airports are at Nagapur & Bhopal almost 180 km. From the district headquarter betul.

With abundant Food – Grain production & extensive coverage of forest wended with good Road & Rail Network, better Telecomm facilities in Betul is praised to become an industrial advanced district.

Few highlights on Industrial development of the District are as follows…

There are 7160 cottage industries in the district, which have provided employment to 17,682 people and have a total investment over 1235.65 Lakhs.

There are 33 Small Scale Industries (SSI) in the district have provided employment to 667 people and have total investment over 819.99 Lakhs. Out of 33 SSI’s 8 are Agro based, 13 are Mineral based, 1 is forest based and 11 are others.