What is "ichhawar"

Ichhawar is a town, and a Municipal Council in Sehore district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Ichhawar is near Bhopal.

Ichhawar is a lush green town with a pleasant climate. It is well known for its Sharbati variety of Wheat and Soyabean. Recent development of interest for Kabli Chana between farmers led to ample production of the product in the area. The mango and orange gardens of some farmers are a lucrative attraction. The Sqeezing mango or the "Choosne Wala Aam" is very popular in Ichhawar.

Ichhawar witnessed the historical political event on 8 December, 2013 when the seating MLA and Minister since 23 years lost elections by only 700+ votes to very younger Shailendra Patel of Indian National Congress.

Ichhawar is located on State Highway which connects to National Highway to Nagpur. Kolar Dam which supplies water to Bhopal is in Ichhawar Tehsil.

A village Molga is in Ichhawar tehsil in which a woman give curd (makkhan) as prasad. Makkhan comes after praying to god.