Narsinghpur District, Madhya Pradesh :

In the state of India one can easily come across a multiple of towns and cities that have developed here by leaps and bounds. The state of Madhya Pradesh also is not an exception. Some identifies Narsinghpur as Narsimhapur. It is a town lying in the Narsinghpur District of Madhya Pradesh state. Narsinghpur has achieved the status of administrative headquarters of the same district. Strategically, Narsinghpur is situated at 22.95° N 79.2° E. It has an average height of 347 meters or 1138 feet.

In order to discover a place, specific knowledge of its demographical scenario is imperative. Over the years a handful of demographers have organized surveys and research works and thus prepared reports on the basis of facts that they have collected so far. 

 History :

History of Narsinghpur district states that the area of the district was inhabited by ancient people. This was evident from the discovery of several fossils and stone tools. The district is situated in the central parts of Madhya Pradesh. It attracts special attention because of its natural situation and historical importance. In the ancient period, this area was ruled by many Rajvansh including great historical worrier Rani Durgawati which was referred by various names in that period. In the 18th Century Jat Sardars constructed a large Temple, in which Idol of Lord Narsimha was placed.

Geography :

Narsinghpur district is situated in the central part of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is located in the central part of India. Narsinghpur district holds a special importance being located in the country. It attracts special attention because of its natural situation as well. On the northern ends Vindhyachal and on the southern ends throughout the lengths, are Satpura ranges of mountains. In the northern part, river Narmada flows from east to west. It is a sacred river. Narsinghpur district has received many natural gifts as Narmada Kachhar. In the ancient period, this area was ruled by many Rajvansh, including the great historical warrior Rani Durgawati, who was known by various names in that period. In the 18th century, Jat Sardars had constructed a large temple, in which an idol of Lord Narsimha was placed and worshiped. So, in the name of Lord Narsimha the village was renamed. Gadariya Kheda become "Narsinghpur" and later on it became headquarters of the district.Narsinghpur is located at 22.95°N 79.2°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 347 metres (1,138 ft).

Agriculture :

Narsinghpur is a district which is well known for its fertile land. The black soil is suited for any kind of cultivation and there are adequate irrigation facilities. The district is famous for its rich agricultural production. It is situated in the upper part of Narmada Valley, which is of much important for agriculture. The district's production of grains is more than the local requirement. For agriculture both old and new techniques are equally in practice. For old equipment, there are ploughs, bullock carts, bakhar, hnasiya, and various types of knives and khurpi. In new methods or techniques, there are: thrashers, tractors, harvesters, electric pumps and sprinklers. Along with these better quality seeds and the best quality pesticides are used.

Demographics :

As of the 2001 India census, Narsimhapur had a population of 46,120. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Narsimhapur has had an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 72%. In Narsimhapur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Climate :

The climate is generally pleasant except in summer. Waves move slowly except during the south-west monsoon. The district's usual minimum temperature rests around 25–26 degrees Celsius (77–79 °F), and the maximum temperature rises up to 45–46 °C (113–115 °F). May is the hottest month of the year. It is very excessively hot during summer, and in the end of this season dust storms come. When the monsoon arrives, the hygrometer mercury goes very low. The district's 90% rainfall is observed during monsoon months only; i.e., June to September. The average rainfall is of 60 days per year, and measures approximately 40 inches (1,016 mm). During December–January it is cold, and the average temperature during day time is around 9 °C (48 °F) and 3.2 °C (38 °F) at night. Sometimes cold waves also occur, and heavy fog is also observed.

Tourism :

Narsimha Mandir : During the 18th century this temple was constructed by Jat Sardars and plane statue of Lord Narsimha, as a human avatar of Lord Vishnu having a lion's head. This is situated at District H.Q. This temple got its importance as the district's nomenclature hails from here only. There is a lake behind the Temple. But that lake is not clean, Government is working on it. Few years later from now it will be a Tourism point.

Bramhan Ghat : Bramhan Ghat also known as Barmaan is situated at mani Sagar and the bank of river Narmada. Lord Brahma's Yagya shala, Rani Durgawati temple, Elephant gate and Varahas statue are places of tourist interest there. The Narmada River flows in seven strains. It flows on the occasions of Makar Sankranti to Basant Panchami. Mela has been arranged in which District Administration also takes part. Also organized are different stalls of the district Govt. Depot. This exhibition has the display of the Agriculture Depot, co-operative, education, and health. Different beneficial schemes information and achievement have shown throes which people get benefit out of this exhibition, and also avail the district out of 20% on different sale items.

Jhoteshwar (Paramhanshi ganga Ashram) : On the route of Mumbai - Hawrah Central railway track 15 km (9 mi) from Sridham railway station on the central railway track of Mumbai - Hawrah. There is a naturally rich, very gorgeous temple of golden Raj- Rajeshwari tripur sundari. There are Jhoteshwar temple, Lodheshwar temple, Hanuman tekari, rock, Shivling made up of slohutic. It is a place when Jagatguru Shankaracharya joytesh & Dwarkadish pithadheshwar Saraswati Maharaj meditate and worship. On the Basant Panchami occasion, there are 7 days of Mela organized.

Damaru Ghati : It is situated 3 km (2 mi) from Gadarwara railway. The station is on the central railway's Itarsi–Jabalpur track. One huge Shivling is there, which found one small Shivling inside it.

Fort of Chauragharh : The fort is 19 km (12 mi) from Gadarwara railway. The station of a very ancient time, now only remains this fort which was built by Genha dynasty's King, Gond, Sangram Shah in the 15th century. One Narsinghpur district near Barheta village Nonia is also a place having archaeological importance. Here six big statues are then inside parkota, which is known as Pandav, math/ statue.

National Festival Mela in the remember of Rudra Pratap Singh: Manegaon which is situated 25 km (16 mi) from District H.Q. on Narsinghpur road. There every year from Republic day onwards, a Mela is organized. It is one week's fate in which state-level tournaments of Kabdadi, volleyball, Kho-Kho, Dos ball are organized. It includes folksongs, and Choupad also, which is organized at District level.

Manegaon is also the residence of Ex Forest Minister of Madhya Pradesh cabinet Late Shri Thakur Shashi Bhushan Singh Ji who is also remembered as one of the most prominent politicians of the district and state.