Harda district

Harda district
Top: Ridhanath Riddheshwar Temple, Handia
mid: Makrai Fort
Location of Harda district in Madhya Pradesh
Location of Harda district in Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates (Harda): 22°20′N 77°05′E / 22.333°N 77.083°E / 22.333; 77.083
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DivisionNarmadapuram
HeadquartersHarda
Tehsils6
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesBetul
Area
 • Total
2,644 km2 (1,021 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
570,465
 • Density215.8/km2 (558.8/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy74.04 per cent
 • Sex ratio932
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Websiteharda.nic.in
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Harda district (Hindi pronunciation: [ɦəɾd̪aː]) is a district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India. The town of Harda is the district headquarters. The district is part of Narmadapuram Division. Harda district was organized in 1998. Harda is also known as 'Hridaynagari' (Also "BHuana: Fertile Land").

The movies Ammaa Ki Boli, Matrubhoomi, which deals with the consequences of female infanticide, was filmed in the Ranhai Kala of this district.

One of the youngest freedom movement participant from central India Guru Radha Kishan was born in 1925 in BID village of the district. Guru Radha Kishan openly challenged a British Police Official and slapped him in front of a large gathering while the officer started abusing Indians in a freedom movement rally in Indore. A widely respected Swatantrata Sangram Senani known for his integrity, honesty and transparency. He fought valiantly for the economic deprivation for the poor and underprivileged classes of society.

As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Madhya Pradesh (out of 50).