The district of Narsinghpur, commonly known as Narsimhapur, is located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Its northern boundary is Vindhyachal, while its southern boundary is the full length of the Satpura range. The Narmada River travels from east to west in the northern region. Position: latitude 22.45N, longitude 23.15N, area 5125.55 Sq. Km, elevation 359.8 m above sea level. The district’s administrative centre is located in the city of Narsinghpur. As of 2001, the most literate district in Madhya Pradesh is Narsinghpur.