Hoshangabad, officially Narmadapuram, is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It serves as the headquarters of both Hoshangabad district and Narmadapuram division. It is located in central India, on the south bank of the Narmada River. Hoshangabad is 76.7 km from the state capital and the nearest airport Bhopal.




The city was founded in 1785 by the Gond Raja Hoshang Shah, hence its name. It is situated on the southern banks of Narmada River and is known for its temples and monuments. The city has a population of about 1 lakh (100,000) people with literacy rate being 83%.

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