About Ganjbasoda ( Ganj / Basoda )

Ganj Basoda (Hindi: ), sometimes simply referred as Basoda, is a municipality in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Ganj Basoda is one of the ten tehsils in Vidisha district. The princely state of Basoda was founded as a vassal state of Gwalior in 1753. The rulers belonged to the Kurwai dynasty were titled as Nawab. Basoda is located at 2351N 7756E / 23.85N 77.93E / 23.85; 77.93. It has an average elevation of 399metres (1309feet). Parasari river devides the town in two part. Ganj Basoda's economy mainly depends on agriculture and Stone Mines.It has one of biggest Grain Mandi of Asia.It's Sandstone is very popular in foreign countries like UK, Italy etc. Main crops are wheat, gram, lentils, soyabean and ground nuts. Wheat of Ganj Basoda is famous all over the country. Ganj Basoda is also famous for its stone market.Stones mined from Ganj Basoda or near places exported to international market via Kandla port(Gujarat).It has sound trade market and increasing. Ganj...