Raj Bhavan, (Pachmarhi)

Raj Bhavan (Hindi for "Government House") of Pachmarhi is the Summer residence of the Governors of Madhya Pradesh, It is located in the city of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh.

History

Pachmarhi used to be the summer capital of Madhya Pradesh. In 1967 it served as the summer capital for the last time.

Having obtained the status of the summer capital, Pachmarhi has bungalows for the Chief Minister and other ministers too. As a logical extension, it also has a Raj Bhavan for the stay of the Governor.

Building

The Raj Bhavan was built in the year 1887, with total Area 22.84 acres with initial Cost INR 91,344 and modification and renovation between 1933 and 1958 it cost Rs. 64,551, the Dance Hall constructed was in year 1910 - 1911 it cost INR 20,770 and Council Chamber was constructed in year 1912 (now the Durbar Hall) it cost INR 14,392

Apart from this, quarters for the Secretary, ADC and other staff members have been constructed in the Raj Bhavan campus.

External links

* [http://www.rajbhavanmp.ind.in/ Official Web Site of Raj Bhavan]