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Mundi (Moondi) | |
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Nickname: Moondi | |
Coordinates: 22°04′N 76°30′E / 22.07°N 76.5°E | |
Country | India |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
Region | Nimar |
District | Khandwa District |
Named for | Mundari(Ring) |
Government | |
• Body | Nagar PaLlika |
• President | Santosh Rathore (2014–2019)BJP Asha Jain(2009–2014)BJP Lakshaman Patel (2004–2009)INC Santosh Rathore (1999–2004)BJP Laxmichand GurjarINC |
• M.L.A | Narayan Patel (BJP) |
Area | |
• City | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
• Urban | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• City | 30,000 |
• Rank | 2nd in Khandwa Dist. |
Demonym(s) | Mundian's, Mundari |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | MP-12 (Khandwa R.T.O) |
Spoken Languages | Hindi, Nimari English |
Literacy | 75% |
Pin Code | 450112 |
Telephone Code | +91-07326 |
Website | [1] |
Mundi is a city and Tehsil in the Khandwa district of Nimar region the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated in North Side of East Nimar District.
Mundi is an ancient city, with many places of worship, like many other cities in India. Most temples have Hindu or Jain statues. The city is over a thousand years old and is surrounded by a forest in the Narmada river valley. It is 120 km (75 mi) from Indore, the commercial capital of the state. Shri Sant Singaji and Sant Bokhardas Gulabdas Dham & Hanuwantiya Tapu are located nearby. Kherkhali river (a part of River that flows at northern edge of the city. Presently, Mundi is a major Electric Hub City with a manufacturing unit at the Sant Singaji Thermal Power Plant and Indira Sagar Dam. The city is situated at the bank of Kherkhali(Narmada) river and is known for its cotton, Soyabean, Wheat production.