Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur District Renamed to 'Aalirajpur'
The district of Alirajpur in Madhya Pradesh has been renamed to Aalirajpur.
This change was approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs after a request from the local people.
They felt the new name better represented their culture and history.
The district was originally formed in 2008.
The process involved the District Collector submitting a proposal, which was then approved by the state and central governments.
The change means all official documents, records, and signs will be updated to the new name.
Local leaders have welcomed the decision, seeing it as a way to strengthen regional pride.
Alirajpur district in Madhya Pradesh has been officially renamed to Aalirajpur.
The change follows approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
The decision was made in response to a long-standing demand from local residents.
The name change reflects the district's cultural and historical identity.
All official documents and records will be updated with the new name immediately.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Government and residents of Alirajpur
- What
- Alirajpur district name changed to Aalirajpur.
- When
- The change is effective immediately after notification.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To reflect local sentiment and historical identity.
- New Name
- Aalirajpur
- Previous Name
- Alirajpur
- Effective Date
- Immediately
- Approval
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- District Formation
- May 17, 2008