Tikamgarh district, Administrative district in Madhya Pradesh, India
Tikamgarh district is an administrative region in northern Madhya Pradesh containing hundreds of villages spread across its territory. The area has towns, hospitals, banks, and schools serving the local communities throughout the district.
The area was once part of the state of Orchha, established in the early 1500s by local rulers. It became part of Madhya Pradesh when India reorganized its territorial boundaries in the mid-1900s.
People here speak Bundeli as their main language, and traditional celebrations like Moniya Dance bring communities together with local music and movement. These customs shape how residents mark important moments throughout the year.
The district has services spread across different towns and villages, with health facilities, banks, and post offices serving the area. Visitors traveling here should allow time to move between locations, as amenities are distributed throughout the region rather than concentrated in one place.
The region produces high-quality pyrophyllite from several mining sites, a mineral used in various industrial applications. This mineral extraction has shaped local economic activity and remains an important industry for the area.
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