Hoshangabad Pincodes

The district of Hoshangabad, now officially known as Narmadapuram district, is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, with the city of Hoshangabad serving as its administrative center.

History:

Originally a part of the Nerbudda (Narmada) Division in the Central Provinces and Berar, Hoshangabad district became a part of the newly formed state of Madhya Bharat, which later evolved into Madhya Pradesh, following India’s independence in 1947. The district, initially named after the Narmada River, was later renamed Hoshangabad in honor of Sultan Hoshang Shah of Malwa, and is also known as Narmadapuram.

Geography:

Covering 5,408.23 km², Hoshangabad District in Madhya Pradesh is bordered by Raisen, Narsinghpur, Chhindwara, Betul, Harda, and Sehore districts. In 1998, its western part was separated to form Harda District. Positioned in the Narmada River valley, the Narmada River marks its northern edge, and the district is a part of the Narmadapuram Division. The Tawa River, originating in the Satpura Range, is its longest tributary, joining the Narmada at Bandra Bhan. The district features the Tawa Reservoir in its south-central area.

Notably, Hoshangabad includes Pachmarhi, a renowned hill station and former British Raj summer capital in the Satpuras. This district houses the Pachmarhi Sanctuary, a segment of the larger Pachmarhi Biosphere Preserve extending into Betul and Chhindwara. Attractions in Pachmarhi include the Rajat Prapat waterfall, Bee Falls, Duchess Falls, and Dupgrah, the Satpuras’ highest peak.

Demographics:

As of the 2011 census, the population of Hoshangabad District was 1,241,350, placing it 387th among India’s 640 districts. With 185 people per square kilometer, it has a moderate population density. The gender ratio is 912 women for every 1,000 men, and the literacy rate stands at 76.52%. Over 31% of the district’s residents live in urban areas. Linguistically, a vast majority of 96.03% speak Hindi as their first language, followed by 0.97% who speak Gondi and 0.96% who speak Korku.