Khandwa, Municipal corporation in Nimar region, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Khandwa is a city in Khandwa district, located in the Nimar region of central Madhya Pradesh state. The settlement sits at an elevation of 309 meters (1014 feet) and serves as a rail junction linking the Jabalpur and Bhusaval sections.
Archaeological finds near the tributaries of the Narmada River show evidence of human settlement dating back to the Paleolithic period. Over the centuries the city grew into a crossroads connecting different parts of central India.
Religious sites such as Padam Kund or Bheem Kund reflect the devotional traditions of local communities and welcome pilgrims year-round. The name Khandwa recalls the city's position as a crossroads in the broader Nimar region.
The railway station offers connections toward Jabalpur and Bhusaval as well as onward links to other regions of India. Travelers can use the city as a stopover to reorient themselves on longer routes.
The city gained international attention through the 2016 film Lion, which tells the true story of Saroo Brierley. He was born here and after decades found his family back in Khandwa.
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