The Narmada River, previously also known as Narbada or anglicised as Nerbudda, is the 5th longest river in India and overall the longest west-flowing river in the country. It is also the largest flowing river in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This river flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in India. It is also known as the "Lifeline of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat" due to its huge contribution to the two states in many ways. The Narmada River rises from the Amarkantak Plateau in Anuppur district in Madhya Pradesh. It forms the traditional boundary between North and South India and flows westwards for 1,312 km (815.2 mi) before draining through the Gulf of Khambhat into the Arabian Sea, 30 km (18.6 mi) west of Bharuch city of Gujarat.
Nimar / Nimad is the southwestern region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. This region has sub-regions which include Nimar, Khargone Khandwa Barwani Burhanpur and Dhar.
Barwani or Badwani is a municipal town in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, India, that is situated near the left bank of the Narmada River. It is the administrative headquarters of Barwani district and has also served as the capital of the former princely state of Barwani. Barwani is only accessible by road.
Amarkantak is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area. It is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johilla River originate.
Khandwa district, formerly known as the East Nimar district, is a district of the Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The city of Khandwa is the administrative headquarters of the district. Other notable towns in the district include Mundi, Harsud, Punasa, Pandhana and Omkareshwar.
The Indira Sagar Dam is the largest dam in India, in terms of volume of water stored in the reservoir. It is located on the Narmada River at the town of Narmada Nagar, Punasa in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh in India. The foundation stone of the project was laid by the prime minister of India Indira Gandhi on 23 October 1984. The construction of the main dam started in 1992. The downstream projects of ISP are Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, and Sardar Sarovar Project. To build it, a town of 22,000 people and 100 villages was displaced.
Baldeogarh is a town and a nagar panchayat in Tikamgarh district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It's also a Tehsil Headquarter.
It is the tehsil headquarters of Narsinghpur district in Jabalpur division of Madhya Pradesh state. The district panchayat headquarters of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department of the state of Madhya Pradesh are located in Gotegaon. There are 90 panchayats under this
Harsud was a town and municipality in Khandwa in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Although the town was more than 700 years old, it was submerged under the waters of the Indira Sagar dam in July 2004.
Kareli is a city and a Municipality in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Kareli is financial capital of the district Narsinghpur. Kareli is considered as best production town for Jaggery in India. Jaggery produced in Kareli is a single kadhai Jaggery which is highly demanded in many parts of India. It is well connected by transportation. Near Kareli, an ancient fair called Barman Mela is organised every year in the month of January on the bank of the river Narmada. There are many historic and religious places in Kareli like Chougan Quila,Deepeshwar Temple Barman, Deepeshwar temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is also taposthali of lord Bramha. India's longest highway NH-44 passes through Kareli and also connected to almost every part of the country by rail network. Before the construction of the Bina-Katni branch of the Indian Midland Railway, the metaled road from Saugor crossing the Nerbudda at Barmhan brought the bulk of the produce of the Sagar District to Kareli station. A mail cart ran from Kareli to Sagar, a distance of 122 km (76 mi). The trade of Kareli has now considerably declined, but it is still the exporting station for the southern parts of the Rehli tahsil of Sagar and the north of Narsinghpur. A cotton-ginning factory, the property of Raja Gokul Das, was opened in 1904. This is the nearest rail station and market for towns of Sagar district. Kareli is also educational hub for nearby area Schools like Govt. C.M.Rise School, Carmel School, Mahatma Gandhi College and many coaching institutes are situated. Agriculture based business are still doing well in the area like Kareli Sugar Mills, Dal Mills, there are many Tuar dal Mills in the city like Chacha Dal Mill, Oil plants like Shubham industries, Flour Mills like Malviya Mills, Jaggery Factories.
Multai is a town and a Nagar Palika in Betul district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Multai is one of the southern cities of Madhya Pradesh, occupying almost half of the Satpura plateau. Considering the small villages around, it occupies a large area in width of the Satpura range between the valley of the Narmada on the north and the barer plains on the south. Forests lie to the west of the city between the districts of East Nimar and Amaraoti. It lies on the Northern bank of the Tapti and the place is also known for being the origin of the Tapti river.
Mundi is a city and Tehsil in the Khandwa district of Nimar region the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in North Side of East Nimar District.
Satwas is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Dewas district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Satwas is around 136.8 km (85.0 mi) from Dewas.
Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) concerns Narmada River, the river of Madhya Pradesh. With 87% of its catchment area lying in Madhya Pradesh, it becomes all the more important for the state to exploit this enormous water resource. It was with this motto in mind that the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) was formed by the government of MP on 9 August 1985. NVDA oversees all major development projects in the Narmada Basin. The body also ensures that proper rehabilitation is provided to the displaced, and the negative impacts on environment are minimized by taking appropriate measures.
Alok Agarwal is an Indian social activist and political leader associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. The State Convener of Aam Admi Party Madhya Pradesh, Alok is also a member of National Executive Committee. In 1990, Alok joined the Narmada Bachao Andolan, and for the last three decades, has been a key activist in building up this social movement and struggle of tribals, farmers, environmentalists, and human rights workers against the construction of big dams being built across the Narmada river in Central India and for securing the rights and improved rehabilitation for the millions of farmers and tribals displaced by these dams. Since January 2014, he is also a member of the Aam Aadmi Party of India and contested the Lok Sabha 2014 polls from Khandwa Parliamentary Constituency in Madhya Pradesh.
Narmada Nagar is a township in Punasa Tehsil in East Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It belongs to Indore division.
Harsud railway station is a railway station, situated at Harsud, Madhya Pradesh. Its station code is HRD. It serves Harsud city. The station consists of two platforms, neither well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation. Old station is presently defunct. Old Harsud station was submerged under the waters of the Indirasagar Dam in July 2004. Due to this the existing railway line between Itarsi Junction railway station(station code ET) & Khandwa Junction railway station(station code KNW) was abandoned & dismantled. A New 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) new line was laid & Harsud railway station(HRD) was shifted to new location increasing the distance by 14 kilometres (8.7 mi). Current distance between Itarsi Junction railway station(station code ET) & Khandwa Junction railway station(station code KNW) is 183 kilometres (114 mi), which was 169 kilometres (105 mi) before construction of Indirasagar Dam Reservoir in July 2004. The old railway line still exist from Talvadiya Junction railway station(station code TLV) to Singaji railway station(station code SJ) connecting Indirasagar Dam Thermal Power Station.
Chhanera is a town and municipality in Khandwa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The town was established for residents of Harsud displaced when it was submerged under the waters of the Indira Sagar dam in July 2004.
Bankori is a village in Kesli tehsil of Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh in India. As of 2011, Bankori had a population of 239 families or 948 people.
Khalwa is a town and a Tehsil Headquarter in Khandwa District of Madhya Pradesh. Khalwa is a tribal dominated area of Madhya Pradesh. Khalwa is located 50 km away from Khandwa on the bank of a manjri named small river.
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