Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

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Rewa The City of Waterfalls [1]
City
From top, left to right: Venkat Bhawan,Chachai Falls, Bahuti Falls, Collectorate, Krishna Raj Kapoor Auditorium, Night view Sirmour Chowraha, Eco Park and White Tiger Safari & Zoo Mukundpur
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Coordinates: 24°32′17″N 81°17′43″E / 24.53806°N 81.29528°E / 24.53806; 81.29528
Country	India
State	Madhya Pradesh
Region	Vindhya
District	Rewa
Ward	45 Wards
Founded by	Vikramaditya Singh
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Rewa Municipal Corporation
• Mayor	Ajay Mishra (INC)
• Municipal Commissioner	Sanskriti Jain (IAS)
• Member of Parliament	Janardan Mishra (BJP)
Area [2]
• City	69 km2 (27 sq mi)
• Metro [2]	146 km2 (56 sq mi)
• Rank	22nd[3]
Elevation	304 m (997 ft)
Population  (2011)
• City	236,519
• Rank	8th[3]
• Density	3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	486001 HPO 486002, 486003
Telephone code	07662
ISO 3166 code	IN-MP
Vehicle registration	MP-17
Website	rewa.nic.in

Rewa is a city in the north-eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state in India. It is the administrative center of Rewa District and Rewa Division. The city lies about 420 kilometres (261 mi)^[4] northeast of the state capital Bhopal and 230 kilometres (143 mi) north of the city of Jabalpur. The maximum length of Rewa district is 125 km from east to west and the length of Rewa from north to south is 96 km. This area is surrounded by Kaimur hills to the south ^[5] Vindhyachal ranges pass through the middle of the district.

The district of Rewa derives its name from the town of Rewa, the district headquarters, which is another name for the Narmada River.^[6]

Present day Rewa was part of the Baghelkhand region which expanded from the present day Prayagraj in the North to Ratanpur in the South, Jabalpur in the West to Surajpur in the East.

Baghel Dynasty was founded by Bhimaldev (son of Vyaghradev, the chieftain of Vyaghrapalli) in 1236 CE.^{[7][unreliable source?]} Baghelas are basically Chalukyans of Anhilwara (Gujarat).

The region was earlier governed by Lodhi Rajputs and Sengar chieftains of Rajgond Dynasty. Lodhi's Diwan Tiwari conspired with Baghelas and assisted in foundation of Baghela Rule in the Gahora Patti region. In return of this favour, Baghelas granted title of "Singh Tiwari" or "Adhrajiya Tiwari" to the Diwan Tiwari.

Raja Ramchandra shifted capital to Bandhavgarh, and later Raja Vikramjit Singh shifted capital to Rewa in 1605 CE.

Bandhavgarh Fort was sieged by Mughals. Tansen and Birbal (Mahesh Das) were in court of Ramchandra Singh Baghel.

Raghuraj Singh Baghel built Govindgarh Fort, which lies in between Govindgarh lake. Govindgarh is famous for its exquisite varieties of mangoes.

Raja Gulab Singh was called "social reformer King" of Rewa.^[8] Raja Martand Singh was the last Baghela Ruler. Later, the state joined the Union of India, after independence.

In the context of the 1857 Indian Rebellion, the princely state of Rewa played a significant role, but a controversial one. Thakur Ranmat Singh, a notable leader from Mankhari village in Satna district, emerged as a key figure in the uprising within the region. Holding the rank of Sardar in the Maharaja of Rewa's service, Thakur Ranmat Singh became increasingly discontented with British interference, particularly by the Resident Political Agent, Willoughby Osborne.^[9]

Inspired by the rebellion's broader momentum, Ranmat Singh led a formidable group of 2,000 rebels, besieging Osborne's bungalow. Although Osborne escaped, the rebels continued their struggle, engaging in multiple battles across areas like Nagod, Bhilsain, Chitrakoot, Nowgong, and Keoti. These activities made Thakur Ranmat Singh a significant threat to British control in the area ^[10][11]

However, the Maharaja of Rewa, under British pressure, eventually turned against Ranmat Singh. Despite initial sympathies for his cause, the Maharaja facilitated Ranmat Singh's capture. Thakur Ranmat Singh was arrested, charged with the murder of Europeans, and hanged in August 1860.^[12]

This betrayal by the Rewa state highlights the complexities and internal conflicts during the 1857 Rebellion, where loyalty and resistance often intertwined in the fight against colonial rule.

As of 2011, Rewa had a population of about 2,35,654 out of which 1,24,012 are males and 1,11,642 are females. Rewa has an average literacy rate of 86.31%, male literacy is 91.67%, and female literacy is 80.40%. In Rewa, 10.76% of the population is under 6 years old. ^[13]

Rewa have its own airport by the name Rewa Airport operational from June 2024. Under PM Paryatan Vayu Seva a 6-seater flight connects Rewa with Jabalpur, Bhopal and Singrauli runs twice a week.^[16][17] Other major airports close to Rewa are Prayagraj Airport, Uttar Pradesh, Khajuraho Airport, Jabalpur Airport and Varanasi Airport.

Rewa railway station is connected to Satna through the 50 km Satna-Rewa branch line. Satna falls on the Howrah-Prayagraj-Mumbai line.

Rewa is well enclosed in a ring of National Highways. The highways crossing through the city are NH 7, NH 27, and NH 75 NH 30.

• Official Government Website of Rewa

• Rewa Municipal Corporation