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About Ratlam
Heritage Structures
Connectivity
Key Businesses
Agriculture
About Ratlam
The District of Ratlam was created in June 1948 and was reorganised in January 1949. It covers the area of the former princely State of Ratlam, Jaora, Sailana, Piploda. Ringnod Tehsil of Dewas Senior, Alot Tehsil of Dewas Junior and parts of Mandsaur Tehsil of Gwalior State, a few villages of Dhar State and Chief Commissioners provinces of Pant Piploda.
Ratlam is one of the important Districts of Madhya Pradesh
Which is situated in the North West part of the State "The MALWA"
Region. The New Town of Ratlam was founded by Captain Borthwick in 1829 with
regular and broadened streets and well built houses. Ratlam was once one of the
first Commercial Towns in Central India being the centre of an extensive trade
in opium, tobacco and salt. It was also famous in Malwa for its bargains called
Sattas. Before the opening of the Railway Line to Kahndwa in 1872, there was no
better mart than Ratlam.
The District is known after the Headquarters town, Ratlam
which was also the headquarter of Princely State of Ratlam.
Heritage Structures
Here is a List of Heritage Structures in Ratlam City:
| S. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maharaja Sir Sajjan Singh Bahadur (Kala Ghoda, Do Batti) |
| 2 | Kalika Mata Mandir (Near Old Collectorate Area) |
| 3 | Collectorate Office |
| 4 | Jhaali Talab (Near Old Collectorate Area |
| 5 | Ganesh Gopal Mandir |
| 6 | Mahalwada Palace |
| 7 | Triveni Dham |
| 8 | Raniji Ka Mandir (Dhan Mandi) |
| 9 | Gulab Udhyan |
| 10 | Tripolia Gate |
Connectivity
Ratlam is Connected across India via:
| Mode | Business Name |
|---|---|
| Rail | Ratlam junction is Divisional head quarters of Western Railways. It has both Broad Gauge and Meter Gauge Railway Lines. Visit here for more details on Ratlam Railways |
| Road | Ratlam is situated on State Highway number 31 and 22. Ratlam is well connected by road to Madhya Pradesh and other states namely Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| Airways | Ratlam has its Airstrip at Banjali which is connected to other cities in India. It also has couple of Helipads located in different locations in Ratlam. Please visit here for more details about this |
Businesses
| S. No. | Business Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sev, Namkeen and Sweets |
| 2 | Gold Jewellery |
| 3 | Sarees |
| 4 | Wire Manufacturing |
| 5 | Plastic Ropes and Plastic Products |
| 6 | Chemicals |
| 7 | Edible Oil |
| 8 | Papad, Pickles and Spices |
| 9 | Agriculture |
Agriculture
Main Crops grown in Ratlam are: Soyabean, Maize, Wheat and Gram. It is also famous for Grapes, Strawberry and other fruits which are now exported to other parts of India as well as other countries.
| Agriculture Category | Crops/Fruits | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Important Grain Crop | Wheat, Juwar, Maize | During Rainy and Winter Season |
| Important Tilhan | Soyabean, Tilhan | Post Summer Season |
| Important Pulses | Chana, Urad | - |
| Fruits | Strawberry, Grapes, Guava | January to April, January to April, November to January |
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Muncipalities
Municipalities in Ratlam District is divided into 1 Municipal Corporation (Ratlam), 1 Nagar Palika (Jaora) and 7 Nagar Parishad.
Following are the municipalities operating in District.
| S. No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Muncipal Corporation, Ratlam |
| 2 | Nagar Palika, Jaora |
| 3 | Nagar Parishad, Alote |
| 4 | Nagar Parishad, Dhamnod |
| 5 | Nagar parishad, Namli |
| 6 | Nagar parishad, Piploda |
| 7 | Nagar parishad, Badawda |
| 8 | Nagar parishad, Sailana |
| 9 | Nagar parishad, Tal |