Vijayraghavgarh

Vijayraghavgarh is a town and tehsil headquarters situated in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Located approximately 34 kilometers east of the district headquarters in Katni, it falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Jabalpur division. The settlement is geographically positioned at coordinates 23°59′45″N 80°36′18″E and is primarily accessible by road. While often associated with the historic Vijayraghav Fort depicted in local imagery, the available records primarily describe the modern town rather than detailing the specific construction date or architectural style of the fortress itself. The town operates on Indian Standard Time and uses Hindi as its official language.

Historically significant as a regional administrative center, Vijayraghavgarh has evolved into a notable nagar panchayat. Demographic data from the 2001 census recorded a population of 7,157, which grew to 8,371 by 2011. The town boasts an average literacy rate of 67%, surpassing the national average at the time of the earlier census, with male literacy standing at 76% and female literacy at 56%. The community maintains a standard telephone area code of 07626 and is linked to the Katni Regional Transport Office for vehicle registration and transport services.

Today, Vijayraghavgarh serves as a functional hub for its surrounding tehsil, blending residential life with local governance. Although specific details regarding the current structural condition or precise historical timeline of the Vijayraghav Fort are sparse in the provided text, the town remains an integral part of the Katni district's cultural and administrative landscape. Its continued growth in population and maintained literacy levels suggest a developing community that preserves its identity while adapting to modern requirements within central India.