ISLAMNAGAR, BHOPAL

Islamnagar was a Rajput town, called Jagdishpur until taken by an Afgan (Dost Mohammad Khan) in 1715. He founded the Bhopal State with Islamnagar as its capital. Fortifications were built within them are a palace, gardens and a charming village. Islamnagar is 11 km away on the Bhopal- Berasia road. 

Islamnagar was the palace of Bhopal's Afghan rulers and was built by Dost Mohammed Khan. Formal gardens surround the palace and the pavilion. The latter a synthesis of Hindu and Islamic decorative art, has columns lavishly embellished with floral motifs. Other monuments to see are the Hamam of the Chaman Mahal and the double-storied Rani Mahal.

GINNORGARH FORT, BHOPAL

Ginnorgarh Fort is 61 Km far from Bhopal and it situated at a distance of 3 km from Delawadi. Situated in a lovely forest, Delawadi is a beautiful picnic spot situated among lush green forest and amazing natural beauty. 

Tourists can enjoy trekking, camping and bird watching in the area. The historical fort standing on an isolated hill about 1,127 metres long and 266 metres. Broad is situated 3 km away from Delawadi. 

The fort was once a stronghold of Gonds, but fell to Mohammad of the Bhopal State. One important attraction of Ginnorgarh fort is the 5 floor pond (Bawdi in Hindi). Buses ply the route, but from Delawadi to the fort one have to travel on foot.  

MANUA BHAN KI TEKRI (JAIN TEMPLE), BHOPAL

Bhopal has a popular Jain temple called MANUA BHAN KI TEKRI (JAIN TEMPLE) where people can go either on foot or on rope-way. MANUA BHAN KI TEKRI (JAIN TEMPLE) is also known as Mahaveer Giri. It is very popular for its scenic views.

MANUA BHAN KI TEKRI (JAIN TEMPLE) situated near Bairagarh Road 7 km away from Bhopal on the top of a hill, a pilgrimage and faith of jain devotees. On the tekri the Jain saint Maharaj Shri Vijay Suriji, Shri Jindutta Sureshwarji and Acharya Manutung’s footwears are kept and also a idol of Shri Man Bhadarji has been installed. On the Simha Gate of the temple is an old manuscript carved on the stone, the language in which it has been written is still to be deciphered. It is also said to be the Sadhana Sthali of Oswal Dynasty. A big fare is also held every year here on Kartik Purnima.

RAVINDRA BHAVAN, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH

Address- Near Polytechnic Square, Shamla Hills, Bhopal – 462013, Madhya Pradesh, India.

MANTRALAYA BHAWAN, (VALLABH BHAVAN), BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH

VALLABH BHAVAN IS ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND IMPORTANT BUILDING OF Madhya Pradesh Government and was constructed in the year 1962 under Construction Division No.II of CPA. The Architectural services for this building were provided by the Chief Architect, MP P W D. The constructed area of the building is 30020.49 Sqm.

This building houses the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Ministers, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries Deputy Secretaries and other officers and employees of various departments. Various other offices such as Bank, Post Office, Telecom office, hospital etc. are functioning in Vallabh Bhavan to facilitate the Mantralaya workers and officers and employees.

The construction of conference hall, cabinet hall, committee room, security office, Restaurant etc. are also done in this building. The maintenance and other works are being done by CPA.

Address- Arera Hills, Bhopal- 462004, Madhya Pradesh, India.

RAJ BHAVAN, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH

Raj Bhavan (Hindi for Government House) is the official residence of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the capital city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The present governor of Madhya Pradesh is Rameshwar Thakur. 

 "RAJ BHAVAN"

     "GATE OF RAJ BHAVAN"

                                                     WAY TO RAJ BHAVAN

      RAJ BHAVAN ENTRANCE

 

                                              OFFICE CHAMBER OF H.E. THE

                                                               GOVERNOR

      RAJ BHAVAN RESIDENCE

                                                RAJ BHAVAN PRESIDENT SUITE

    RAJ BHAVAN DURBAR HALL

Website- http://rajbhavanmp.ind.in

Contact Number- +91- 755- 4080204

Address- Post Office RAJ BHAWAN (SUB OFFICE), BHOPAL- 462003, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA.

BHOPAL MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, (NAGAR NIGAM), BHOPAL

The first municipal body that was establish in Bhopal with the name of “Majlis-e-intezamia”. This municipal corporation came into force in 1907 in Bhopal state. Till 1956 Municipal Corporation of Bhopal was very small. Municipal Corporation of Bhopal formed in the year 1983 in order to fulfill the basic needs of the occupants in the city. 

Being the capital city of the state Bhopal is not only the administrative center but also a favorite tourist spot famous for its heritage and historical buildings.

Municipal Corporation in Bhopal regulates and collect property tax throughout the city and gives its prior sanction to all building plans concerning to the development of any new project.

Contact Details- 

E-Mail : bmcbpl@sancharnet.in

Website : www.bhopalmunicipal.com, http://www.bhopalmunicipal.com

Phone No. : +91- 755- 2542070, 5003007, 5003008, 5003009

Address : Sardar Manzil, Peer Gate Area, Nagar Nigam, Bhopal- 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India.

BHOPAL POLICE STATION

Aishbagh                   +91-755- 2751761

Ashoka Garden        +91- 755- 2681900

Bairagarh              +91- 755- 2641223, 2521223

Govindpura           +91- 755- 2681900

Habibganj             +91- 755- 2443790, 2677410, 4252300

Hanumanganj            +91- 755- 2577323, 2677456, 4259185

Jahangirabad          +91- 755- 2443760

Koh-e-Fiza             +91- 755- 2443260

Misrod                +91- 755- 2443890

Piplani                 +91- 755- 2677326, 2572627, 2506413

POLICE FIRE STATION- MANTRALAYA, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH

Now a day’s fire fighting services is very essential to fight any eventuality due to fire. As almost all the important buildings of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

 

Contact Information-

Contact Person- MR. ASHOK DOHARE (ADG)

Phone- +91- 755- 100, 2443711, 2574435, 2443662

Fax- +91- 755- 2443663

Email- adg_fire@mppolice.gov.in

Name: Urgent Fire Safety Devices
Address: 354 Durgesh Vihar, J K RoadIndustrial Area, Govindpura, Bhopal- 462023, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Phone: 0755-4284530 

Name: Technical Fire Protection Services
Address: 3, Near Thana Tallaiya, Sultania Road, Bhopal- 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Phone: 0755-2541865 

Name: Vijay Fire Services
Address: 6 Umrao Jahan Market, Jahangirabad, Bhopal- 462008, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Phone: 0755-2531279, 3130505 

Name: Fire Station Pul Bogda
Address: Pul Bogda, Jamalpura, Bhopal- 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Phone: 0755-2557444

PREM PURA GHAT, BHOPAL

                                     " Way to Prem Pura Ghat "

                              " Sunset at Prem Pura Ghat "

 Address- Near Bhadbhada Dam, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

BHOPAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW TERMINAL, MADHYA PRADESH

Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Mr. Vayalar Ravi today inaugurated the new terminal of the Raja Bhoj International Airport here, making Bhopal one of the few cities in the country to start operating international flights. The New terminal of Bhopal international airport project worth Rs 135 crore Integrated Terminal Building (ITB). 

Raja Bhoj International Airport inaugurated on June 14, 2011. The state government had given 400 acres of land for the international terminal. The new airport terminal is built over an area of 26,936 sq meters and the ITB has 14 check-in counters, four immigration counters for departures and 6 immigration counters for arrival. It also has two customs counters, each for arrival and departure, and six X-ray machines for security. The runway at the airport has also been expanded from 6,000 ft to 9,000 ft. The airport has night landing facilities, an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and will get a new fire station and control tower soon.

BHOPAL NATIONAL SAILING CLUB- BOAT CLUB BHOPAL

Bhopal naturally posses one of the best boating facilities in the country, Boat Clubs at both lower and upper lake are the center of attraction and one can easily take a pleasure ride in cool cozy environs. In the vicinity of the Upper Lake, is the boat club run by MP Tourism with a large fleet of boats –Cruise Boats, rowboats, pedal boats, sailboats and motorboats. So take your pick and spend a while boating on the placid waters of the lake.

The government has also established India’s first National Sailing Club at the Boat Club, in the Upper Lake. This club offers various water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, rafting, water skiing, para-sailing etc. Since its inception, it has hosted Canoeing and Kayaking Championships at national as well as international levels. Bhopal naturally posses one of the best boating facilities in the country, Boat Clubs at both lower and upper lake are the center of attraction and one can easily take a pleasure ride in cool cozy environs. Other adventure sports include parasailing, paragliding, hot air ballooning etc.

September, October and November are the best months to visit Bhopal. With the monsoons setting in, the light drizzles and the greenery make for a perfect scenic journey for the lover of boating.

ARCHBISHOP’S HOUSE, BHOPAL

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (C.B.C.I.) is the permanent association of the Catholic Bishops of India. It was formally constituted in September 1944 at the Conference of Metropolitans held in Madras. Its objectives are to facilitate coordinated study and discussion of questions affecting the Church, and adoption of a common policy and effective action in all matters concerning the interests of the Church in India. 

The history of the Catholic Church in Bhopal goes back to 1785, when Salvador Bourbon, a descendant of the French Royal Catholic Family of Bourbons, came to Bhopal to work for the reigning Begum Mamola at Bhopal. In 1829 Bhopal was officially a part of Agra Vicariate. It was Bp Hartmann ofm. Cap, who is in a very real sense the founder of the Church of Bhopal. In 1873 he acquired a plot of land from the Muslim ruler of Bhopal and built the first little church, which, in 1964 became the Cathedral of the newly erected Archdiocese of Bhopal.

In 1886 the Diocese of Allahabad was formed and Bhopal was then attached to this new diocese. On March 11, 1935, when the Mission Territory of Indore was elevated to Prefecture to Indore. In 1958 the capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh was shifted from Nagpur to Bhopal and this necessitated the creation of the new Archdiocese of Bhopal.

Bp Eugene D'Souza was transferred from Nagpur to Bhopal to be its First Archbishop. After steering the life of the Church in Madhya Pradesh for 30 years through the Archdiocese of Bhopal, Archbishop Eugene laid down his office and handed over to Bp Pascal Topno, sj, of Ambikapur, who was promoted as Archbishop of Bhopal on May 20, 1994.

Abp LEO CORNELIO
Born: Mar. 14, 1945
Priestly Ordn: Nov. 14, 1972
Episcopal Ordn: Sep. 08, 1999
Appointed Archbishop of Bhopal on: Jun. 15, 2007
Installed as Archbishop of Bhopal on: Sep. 16, 2007

Contact Detail-

Phone: +91- 755- 25 40 829, 22 34 903

Fax: +91- 755- 25 44 737
 

E-mail: adbhopal@vsnl.com, lcornel@sancharnet.in
 

Website: www.bhopaldiocese.net, http://www.cbcisite.com

Address: Archbishop's House, 33, Ahmedabad Palace Road, Bhopal – 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India.

CMI PROVINCIAL HOUSE, BHOPAL

The Congregation of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (C.M.I) had its beginning in the first half of the 19th century. When two zealous priests, Fr. Thomas Palackal and Fr. Thomas Porukara of the Vicariate Apostolic of Verapoly in Kerala, sought to live in retirement and prayer, their Ordinary, the Vicar Apostolic, Bishop Maurilius Stabilini advised them to found a religious house so that they might do good to the people in the world too. This was in 1829 A.D. 

CMI House was an annexe to St. Paul Provincial House, Padaria, Bhopal. Situated at a central place in the city it added to easy communication and efficient administration of the Provincial House. It is a two storied house on 6000 sq ft bought in Feb. 2002, blessed and inaugurated on March 17, 2002 by His Grace Archbishop Paschal Topno. VI Provincial Synaxis held at Poornodaya in 2005 decided to have the official residence of the provincial administration at CMI House, Govind Garden, Bhopal. Hence the CMI House is re-christened CMI Provincial House.

Contact Detail-

Phone: +91- 755- 5262472, 5535993

Fr. Provincial- Phone & Fax: +91- 755- 2600656

E-mail: cmibhava@sancharnet.in

Provincial: thanchang@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.cmibhopal.in/houses.php?show=9

Address: CMI Provincial House, 59-Govind Garden, Govindpura P.O., Bhopal-462023, Madhya Pradesh, India.

RAMPARTS OF FATEHGARH FORT, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH

Ramparts of Fatehgarh fort, Bhopal was architecture of the fort is largely Indian. (Begums of Bhopal’ by Shaheryar Khan). It is said that the Fatehgarh fort was built by Dost Mohhamad Khan in 1722. (‘The Royal Journey of Bhopal’ by SyedAkhtar Hussain’). Under the pressure of Dost Mohammad Khan to marry him,Rani Kamlapati committed suicide in 1723. (‘Banganga Se Halali’ by NiranjanVerma). There is no evidence of her giving up Bhopal until her death. Dost Mohammad Khan died in 1726.

Queen Kamlapati of Bhopal made the mostfatal mistake of hiring Dost Mohammad Khan for avenging the death of her husband. After killing her enemies, Khan killed her trusted bodyguards and left her with no options, but suicide. After her death, he renamed her fort ‘Fatehgarh’. However he renamed the fort on the name of his wife, a Rajput girl called Fateh Bibi. Fatehgarh Fort is the largest of living heritage sites in Bhopal.

A very large part of the fort is now in use by Kasturba Gandhi Medical College Bhopal. The residential quarters of the fort, including the royal balcony overlooking the upper lake and the city are used as a rest house and fort medical college. The main gate of the fort is adjacent to the Hamidia hospital and is used as a medical store now.