About District

Barwani district came into existence on 25th May 1998. Prior to this, it was a part of the Khargone (West Nimar) district. The district is situated in the southwestern part of Madhya Pradesh, with the holy Narmada River forming its northern boundary. Geographically, the region is diverse, flanked by the Satpura ranges in the south and the Vindhyachal ranges in the north, giving it a distinct landscape.

The name of this district is believed to have originated from ‘forests of Banyan trees’ (‘Bad ke van’), as historically this area was surrounded by large Banyan trees. The word ‘Wani’ means ‘garden’, thus the literal meaning of ‘Barwani’ is ‘Garden of Banyan trees’. This nomenclature reflects the greenery and natural richness of the region.