Itarsi

The small town of Itarsi is located in the central region of India in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. The area of Itarsi is popular for its rich handcrafted handloom clothing and ancient art crafts. The town of Itarsi is a combination of both agriculture and industrialisation that resulted in a range of economical activities and development of the town. The presence of several Ordnance factories and soya oil mills here helps in the economic growth of the town. There are several places of religious importance in different parts of the town like Evangelican Lutheran Church, Hanuman Dham, Tilak Sendoor, Roman Catholic Church and Pentacostal Church of God. The Hindu temples here include the Boodi Mata Mandir, which is visited by large number of tourists every year.

Itarsi is located in Hoshangabad District, south of the city of Hoshangabad. Itarsi is a commercial hub for agricultural goods, and is also famous for its railway junction. The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Tawa Dam are nearby. Itarsi got its name from Intt (brick) and rassi (rope) which used to be traded around the town.But now plywood factory take the place of "intt" and "rassi." Several industries are situated near the town including the ordnance factory and soya oil mill