Betul is a municipality and city located within the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Betul as it is known today was once during the earlier part of the 20th century was called Badnur. However, it derived its present name from the surrounding district that was given to the former HQ at Betul Bazaar present to the south of the city about 5 kilometers. Actually, the word Betul means ‘Be’ stands for “without” and ‘tool’ means “cotton”. Hence, it has got its name after is location being outside the cotton field region.
Its history
In 1822, Badnur had become Betul district’s headquarters under British Rule. Being surrounded on all sides by hills, the colonists had used the town for coal exploitation. Two bazaars were supported at that point of time, with Kothi Bazaar being the bigger one, holding 2015 people. The town then had boasted having a caravanserai, police station, jail, schools, pharmacy, dak bungalow and a circuit house.
After independence, this city is stated to lie near to geographical center point that has been marked at Barsali by a stone.
Connectivity
The city is connected well and currently is said to be a junction point offering access to Chindwara District present on the broad gauge rail. It is also properly connected by roadways and the nearest airport is at Bhopal and Nagpur, respectively.
Tourism
Every year on 9th March, the place celebrates in grandeur and pomp, ‘Kavi Divas’ that was initiated in the year 2012 by Vivek Ji. Poets from all over the country, visit this place during this period to participate in it and be heard by the others.
Cuisine
Madhya Pradesh is regarded to be popular for its warmth and hospitality which it tends to exude towards tourists visiting this magnificent land and Betul being a part of it, is not an exception. There are present varieties of people belonging to different cultures, therefore, offering great cuisines that are mouth watering, tasty and delicious. This place can be rightly termed to be the foodie’s paradise as one can avail rich, traditional food to suit their moods, preferences and tastes.
The cuisine here comprises both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The food that one can experience here is rich in spices and some of them that are popular are keema, korma, biryani, kebabs, etc. Also, the place is famous for meat and fish delicacies. Food products made from milk are a specialty here. Another famous cuisine of this region is the Bafla that is prepared from wheat and then is savored along with ghee and daal. Few of the vegetarian delights served here are Chakki ki shaak, which is a steam dish prepared from wheat, bhuttee ki kees prepared from corn and milk, shrikhand, malpua and khoprapak.
Tourists, who are travelling by train and are eager to have authentic food of the region, without compromising on its quality, can order for food delivery in Betul station from the reputed online catering sites. The food will be delivered right at their seat. These websites have been trying to serve its clients promptly and offering the best food from the different regions of the country at reasonable prices.