Narsinghpur district also referred to Narsimhapur district is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The town of Narsinghpur is administrative headquarters of the district. Narsinghpur has a large temple of Lord Narsingh. This temple was constructed by Jat Sardar in the 18th century. Khirwar clan Jats came to this place from Brij and founded the city of Narsinghpur, where they ruled for a long period. Khirwars of Narsinghpur were followers of god Narsingh. Here they constructed two temples of Narsingh Avatar.
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 & on the southern ends through out the lengths are Satpura ranges of Mountains. In the Northern part river Narmada flows from East to West. Which is a sacred as holy as river Ganges. Narsinghpur district has received many natural gifts as Narmada Kachhar .In the ancient period, this area was ruled by many Rajvansh including great historical worrier Rani Durgawati which was refured by various names in that period. In the Eighteenth Century Jat Sardars got constructed a large Temple, in which Idol of Lord Narsimha placed & worshiped & so in the name of Lord Narsimha the village. Gadariya Kheda become " Narsinghpur" & later on it become headquarter of the district.
Narsinghpur History
After the establishment of Indian National Congress in the year 1885, even in this district the feeling for Independence was prevalent & strong efforts were made by the people here. Being motivated by the efforts & leadership of Lokmanya Tilak, Subhash Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. Among the leaders of his district were Gayadutt, Manik Chand Kochar, Choudhary Shankar Lal,Thakur Niranjan Singh & Sri Shyam Sunder Narayan Musharan who led the people of this district towards the Independence movements. In order to break the unity & enthusiasm of the people, the British had once again partitioned the district & merged it with Hoshangabad district but even then, enthusiasm as well as fight for independence continued in the people`s mind. During the mass demonstration of satyagrah at Chichli in the year 1932 Mansharam & Gauradevi lost their lives during Police firing.
Thousands of revolutionaries faced the atrocities of British rule & gave an example of strong devotion for the country & snipe against the British rule. When country got Independence in the year 1947 on 15 August, a new era started in this district. After 9 years of Independence when states were reorganized on the basis of languages, Narsinghpur, once again became district. Since 1 November 1956 Narsinghpur district moving towards progress & prosperity in its full existence.
Narsinghpur Climate
In the district climate is very pleasant except in summers. Except South West Monsoon rest of the year waves moves slowly. District's usual minimum temperature rests around 25-26 degree Celsius and maximum temperature rises up to 45-46 degree Celsius. May is the hottest month of the year. It is very excessive hot during summer and in the end of this season dustful storms come. When Monsoon reaches mercury goes very down. District's 90% rainfall observed in monsoon months only i.e. June to September. An average rainfall is of 60 days and measuring approximately 40 Inches. During December January it is very cold and average temperature during day time is around 9 degree Celsius and 3.2 degree Celsius in night. Sometimes cold waves also occur and heavy fog also observed.
Narsinghpur Tourism
Tourism in Narsinghpur
Narsimha Mandir
Bramhan Ghat
Jhoteshwar (Paramhanshi ganga Ashram)
Damaru Ghati
Fort of Chauragharh
National Fastiwal mela in the remember of Rudra Pratap Singh
