Makhan Nagar
Makhan Nagar (Hindi: माखन नगर), formerly known as Babai, is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Narmadapuram district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the birthplace of the noted Hindi poet Makhanlal Chaturvedi. It is also famous for its shrine of Lord Hanuman, whose idol is said to have come from a Baodi stepwell beside the shrine. Over time, this place has become a major attraction. Other notable places include Chhatri on the cremation ground of the patel family and is said to be 250 years old and was made in the memory of late Shri Daulatram Ji Guru, patel who was a Taluqdar of here and nearby 52 villages during British times.
Makhan Nagar
Babai | |
|---|---|
Town/City | |
  Makhan Nagar Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Makhan Nagar Makhan Nagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22.7°N 77.93°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Narmadapuram |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| • Body | Makhan Nagar Nagar Panchayat |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,587 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 461661 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
Other places include the Ram Janki temple which is a Hindu temple of Lord Ram in Dravidian architecture, and the Babai Farm, a farm of Mangoes, Jackfruit, etc. and is also famous for the Tridevi temple.[1]
Geography
Makhan Nagar is located at 22.7°N 77.93°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 300 metres (980 ft).
Notable people
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi, Hindi Poet