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| name | | name = Multai | ||
| native_name | | native_name = Multapi | ||
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| image_caption | | image_caption = Tapti River, Multai | ||
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| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Betul district|Betul]] | ||
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| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 749 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 161819 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2019 | ||
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| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = <ref name="2011 census data">{{cite web|title=Census of India Search details |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=511723|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| postal_code | | postal_code = 460661<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citypincode.in/MADHYA_PRADESH/BETUL/MULTAI_PINCODE |title=Multai Pin code |publisher=citypincode.in |access-date=2015-03-03}}</ref> | ||
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'''Multai''' is a town and a [[Nagar Palika]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.betul.nic.in/Citizen_Corner/Public_Rep/Public.htm | title=Nagar Palika | date=13 September 2013 | access-date=8 September 2014 | agency=District Administration Betul | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218020738/http://www.betul.nic.in/Citizen_Corner/Public_Rep/Public.htm | archive-date=18 February 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref> in [[Betul district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. | '''Multai''' is a town and a [[Nagar Palika]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.betul.nic.in/Citizen_Corner/Public_Rep/Public.htm | title=Nagar Palika | date=13 September 2013 | access-date=8 September 2014 | agency=District Administration Betul | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218020738/http://www.betul.nic.in/Citizen_Corner/Public_Rep/Public.htm | archive-date=18 February 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref> in [[Betul district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. | ||
< | ==Geography== | ||
Multai is located at {{Coord|21.77|N|78.25|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Multai.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Multai]</ref> It has an average elevation of 749 metres (2457 feet). | |||
Two major rivers originate from Multai – [[Tapti River|Tapti]] and [[Wardha River|Wardha]], the latter originating near Multai. | |||
Multai | |||
==Boundaries== | ==Boundaries== | ||
[[File:Map of Multai.gif|thumb|Betul District Map.]] | [[File:Map of Multai.gif|thumb|Betul District Map.]] | ||
Multai is bounded on the north by town Amla, on the south by Amravati district of Maharashtra, on the east by Chhindwara District and on the west by the District Betul. The southern boundary of the city runs almost along the southern foothills of the [[Melghat]] range, but excludes Hatti Ghat and Chikaldara hills in Amravati district. | Multai is bounded on the north by town Amla, on the south by Amravati district of Maharashtra, on the east by Chhindwara District and on the west by the District Betul. The southern boundary of the city runs almost along the southern foothills of the [[Melghat]] range, but excludes Hatti Ghat and Chikaldara hills in Amravati district. | ||
Jambadi (6 KM), Sandiya (7 KM), Sirsawadi (7 KM), Karpa (8 KM), Narkhed (9 KM) are the nearby | Jambadi (6 KM), Sandiya (7 KM), Sirsawadi (7 KM), Karpa (8 KM), Narkhed (9 KM) are the nearby villages to Multai. Multai is surrounded by Prabhat Pattan Tehsil towards the south, Amla Tehsil towards the north, Warud Tehsil towards the south, and Pandhurna Tehsil towards the east. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Multai is a Municipality city in district of Betul, Madhya Pradesh. Multai city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Multai Municipality has a population of 29,976 of which 15,356 are males while 14,620 are females as per the report released by Census India 2011. | ||
Population of | Population of children ages 0–6 is 3345 which is 11.16% of total population of Multai (M). In Multai Municipality, the female sex ratio is 952 against state average of 931. The child sex ratio in Multai is around 910 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. The literacy rate of Multai city is 88.10%, higher than the state average of 69.32%. In Multai, male literacy is around 91.61% while the female literacy rate is 84.42%. | ||
Multai Municipality has total administration over 6,674 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. | Multai Municipality has total administration over 6,674 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
The original name of the city Multai was Multapi, named after the river Tapti that originates from here. During the Maratha regime and British rule, Multai was one of the regional headquarters connecting the District Headquarter in the north to the District Headquarter 'Nagpur' of Central India. | The original name of the city Multai was Multapi, named after the river Tapti that originates from here. During the Maratha regime and British rule, Multai was one of the regional headquarters connecting the District Headquarter in the north to the District Headquarter 'Nagpur' of Central India. | ||
During the Maratha regime and British rule, Multai was one of the regional headquarters connecting the District Headquarter in the north to the District Headquarter 'Nagpur' of Central India. | |||
==The Tapti River== | ==The Tapti River== | ||
[[File: | [[File:MULTAI TAPTI JI TEMPLE.jpg|thumb|Multai Tapti ji Mandir]] | ||
The [[Tapti River]] is one of the best place for tourism in Betul district. | The [[Tapti River]] is one of the best place for tourism in Betul district. | ||
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===Religious significance=== | ===Religious significance=== | ||
According to | According to legend, Tapi river also known as Tapti, is the daughter of Surya (the Sun God). Some says that Surya created the Tapi river in order to save himself from his own intense heat. The river finds mention in the great Indian epic Mahabharata, according to which Tapti had married Sanvaran, a legendary hero of the moon dynasty. Tapti and Sanvaran also had the son called Kuru. It was on his name only the Kuru dynasty started. Tapi is considered as the Goddess among the Hindus and is worshiped among them . Multai Is known as pilgrimage place for Sikhs as Guru Nanak first guru of Sikhs visited the place in 1515 and stayed here for 14 days, during which he had discourse with king of Raisen Kadtur Ali.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/madhya-pradesh/betul-memories-of-guru-nanak-dev-are-associated-with-multai-mpsg-2598544.html|title=550 वां प्रकाश पर्व : मुलताई से भी है गुरु नानक देव का नाता, हर साल यहां लगता है मेला|date=2019-11-12|website=News18 India|access-date=2020-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|title=Documentary copy of British map of Betul of 13.08.1857 reference no. 149112/B.04 dtd 07.07.1999|journal=British Map}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=504 साल पहले यहां पहुचे थे गुरुनानक,8 नवंबर से गुरुद्वारे से निकलेंगी प्रभात फेरी |url=https://www.khabaram.com/archives/88634 |access-date=2020-01-11 |website=Khabaram |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==Transportation== | |||
Multai is well connected to its neighboring districts Amaravati, Betul, Amla, Nagpur, Chhindwara through rail and road. The nearest airport is [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport|Nagpur Airport]].And The distance between [[Bhopal]] and Multai by train is approximately 244 kilometers. | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Prabhat Pattan]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Multai
Multapi | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Tapti River, Multai | |
  Multai Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Multai Multai (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°46′N 78°15′E / 21.77°N 78.25°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Betul |
| Elevation | 749 m (2,457 ft) |
| Population (2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 161,819 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 460661[2] |
Multai is a town and a Nagar Palika[3] in Betul district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Multai is located at 21°46′N 78°15′E / 21.77°N 78.25°E.[4] It has an average elevation of 749 metres (2457 feet).
Two major rivers originate from Multai – Tapti and Wardha, the latter originating near Multai.
Boundaries[edit | edit source]
Multai is bounded on the north by town Amla, on the south by Amravati district of Maharashtra, on the east by Chhindwara District and on the west by the District Betul. The southern boundary of the city runs almost along the southern foothills of the Melghat range, but excludes Hatti Ghat and Chikaldara hills in Amravati district. Jambadi (6 KM), Sandiya (7 KM), Sirsawadi (7 KM), Karpa (8 KM), Narkhed (9 KM) are the nearby villages to Multai. Multai is surrounded by Prabhat Pattan Tehsil towards the south, Amla Tehsil towards the north, Warud Tehsil towards the south, and Pandhurna Tehsil towards the east.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census,[5] Multai is a Municipality city in district of Betul, Madhya Pradesh. Multai city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Multai Municipality has a population of 29,976 of which 15,356 are males while 14,620 are females as per the report released by Census India 2011.
Population of children ages 0–6 is 3345 which is 11.16% of total population of Multai (M). In Multai Municipality, the female sex ratio is 952 against state average of 931. The child sex ratio in Multai is around 910 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. The literacy rate of Multai city is 88.10%, higher than the state average of 69.32%. In Multai, male literacy is around 91.61% while the female literacy rate is 84.42%.
Multai Municipality has total administration over 6,674 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Origin[edit | edit source]
The original name of the city Multai was Multapi, named after the river Tapti that originates from here. During the Maratha regime and British rule, Multai was one of the regional headquarters connecting the District Headquarter in the north to the District Headquarter 'Nagpur' of Central India.
During the Maratha regime and British rule, Multai was one of the regional headquarters connecting the District Headquarter in the north to the District Headquarter 'Nagpur' of Central India.
The Tapti River[edit | edit source]
The Tapti River is one of the best place for tourism in Betul district. [6]
Origin[edit | edit source]
'Tapti' also spelled as 'Tapi' is one of the major rivers in India. The total length of the Tapi river is approximately 724 km. It flows in the central parts of India. The river originates from Multai in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh in the Satpura range at an elevation of 752 meter above the sea level. The states through which the Tapi river flows include Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Apart from the Narmada river, Tapi is the only river which flows in the westward direction and merges into the Arabian Sea. The Tapi basin extends to the total area of 65, 145 sq km, which is approximately 2.0% of the total geographical area of India. The main tributaries of the Tapi river are Purna, The Girna, The Panjhra, The Vaghur, the Bori and the Aner.
Religious significance[edit | edit source]
According to legend, Tapi river also known as Tapti, is the daughter of Surya (the Sun God). Some says that Surya created the Tapi river in order to save himself from his own intense heat. The river finds mention in the great Indian epic Mahabharata, according to which Tapti had married Sanvaran, a legendary hero of the moon dynasty. Tapti and Sanvaran also had the son called Kuru. It was on his name only the Kuru dynasty started. Tapi is considered as the Goddess among the Hindus and is worshiped among them . Multai Is known as pilgrimage place for Sikhs as Guru Nanak first guru of Sikhs visited the place in 1515 and stayed here for 14 days, during which he had discourse with king of Raisen Kadtur Ali.[7][8][9]
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Multai is well connected to its neighboring districts Amaravati, Betul, Amla, Nagpur, Chhindwara through rail and road. The nearest airport is Nagpur Airport.And The distance between Bhopal and Multai by train is approximately 244 kilometers.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ "Multai Pin code". citypincode.in. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Nagar Palika". District Administration Betul. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on 18 February 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Multai
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Tapti River". District Administration Betul. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ↑ "550 वां प्रकाश पर्व : मुलताई से भी है गुरु नानक देव का नाता, हर साल यहां लगता है मेला". News18 India. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
- ↑ "Documentary copy of British map of Betul of 13.08.1857 reference no. 149112/B.04 dtd 07.07.1999". British Map.
- ↑ "504 साल पहले यहां पहुचे थे गुरुनानक,8 नवंबर से गुरुद्वारे से निकलेंगी प्रभात फेरी". Khabaram. Retrieved 11 January 2020.