24-591: Multai is a town and a Nagar Palika in Betul district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh . Multai is one of the southern cities of Madhya Pradesh, occupying almost half of the Satpura plateau. Considering the small villages around, it occupies a large area in width of the Satpura range between the valley of the Narmada on the north and the barer plains on the south. Forests lie to
48-612: A length of around 724 km (450 miles) and flows through the states of Maharashtra , Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh . It flows through the city of Surat , in Gujarat, and is crossed by the Magdalla , ONGC Bridge. On 7 August 1968, before the construction of the Ukai Dam to bring its waters under control and provide hydroelectric power, the Tapti River overflowed its banks during heavy rains in
72-417: A municipality to be classified as a Municipal Council can vary from state to state but typically ranges from around 20,000 to 100,000 residents. Again, the exact population requirement may vary depending on the state. The establishment of municipalities is primarily based on several factors that are taken into consideration by the state governments. These factors may vary from state to state but generally include
96-480: A smaller urban areas than municipal corporations, with population of 100,000 or more. However, there are exceptions to that, as previously Nagar Palikas constituted in urban centers with populations over 20,000, so all the urban bodies which were previously classified as Nagar Palikas even if their population was under 100,000. Under the Panchayati Raj system. It interacts directly with the state government, though it
120-678: A total length of 724 km is the second longest west-flowing river in India, after the Narmada River . The Tapti travels east to west and flows through the Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It drains into the Gulf of Khambhat , in the Arabian Sea , in Gujarat. The Tapti River has 14 major tributaries, four are right bank and ten are left bank tributaries. The right bank tributaries originate in
144-468: Is 952 against state average of 931. Child sex ratio in Multai is around 910 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. Literacy rate of Multai city is 88.10% higher than the state average of 69.32%. In Multai, male literacy is around 91.61% while the female literacy rate is 84.42%. Multai Municipality has total administration over 6,674 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It
168-602: Is 970 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 970 females in Multai Tehsil. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 968 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 970 ) of Multai Tehsil. The rest of the district is predominantly tribal, populated by the Gonds and Korkus, who worship Baba Mahadev, practice rituals of animal sacrifice and follow superstitions. They use natural herbs for healthcare and medication. The Tapti River
192-431: Is a Municipality city in district of Betul, Madhya Pradesh. Multai city is divided into 15 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Multai Municipality has a population of 29,976 of which 15,356 are males while 14,620 are females as per the report released by Census India 2011. Population of children with aged 0–6 is 3345 which is 11.16% of total population of Multai (M). In Multai Municipality, female sex ratio
216-469: Is administratively part of the district it is located in. Generally, smaller district cities and bigger towns have a Nagar Palika. Nagar Palikas are also a form of local self-government entrusted with some duties and responsibilities, as enshrined in the Constitutional (74th Amendment) Act, 1993 . Under Article 243Q, it became obligatory for every state to constitute such units. The 74th amendment made
240-469: Is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. Multai is well connected to its neighboring districts Amaravati, Betul, Amla, Nagpur, Chhindwara through rail and road. The nearest airport is Nagpur Airport (120 km) away which is well connected to Multai with frequent buses and taxi services round the clock. The original name of
264-577: Is one of the best place for tourism in Betul district. 'Tapti' also spelled as 'Tapi' is one of the major rivers in India. The total length of the Tapi river is approximately 724 km. It flows in the central parts of India. The river originates from Multai in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh in the Satpura range at an elevation of 752 meter above the sea level. The states through which the Tapi river flows include Maharashtra , Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh . Apart from
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#1732855807855288-500: Is the daughter of Surya (the Sun God). Some says that Surya created the Tapi river in order to save himself from his own intense heat. The river finds mention in the great Indian epic Mahabharata, according to which Tapti had married Sanvaran, a legendary hero of the moon dynasty. Tapti and Sanvaran also had the son called Kuru. It was on his name only the Kuru dynasty started. Tapi is considered as
312-527: Is very famous in Prabhat Patan village of Multai. Every year his Urs is held on the last Thursday of December. People from every society and every class and every religion participate in it. Multai is bounded on the north by town Amla, on the south by Amravati district of Maharashtra, on the east by Chhindwara District and on the west by the District Betul. The southern boundary of the city runs almost along
336-540: The monsoon season. More than 1,000 people drowned in the flood, and the city of Surat was submerged beneath 10 feet of water for several days. After the floodwaters receded, at least 1,000 more people died in Gujarat during a cholera epidemic from the contamination of the drinking water. The Tapti basin covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Tapti River rises in Multai , in Madhya Pradesh, and with
360-537: The Goddess among the Hindus and is worshiped among them . Multai Is known as pilgrimage place for Sikhs as Guru Nanak first guru of Sikhs visited the place in 1515 and stayed here for 14 days, during which he had discourse with king of Raisen Kadtur Ali. Nagar Palika In India , a municipal council , also known as nagar palika , nagar parishad or nagar parisad , is a self-governing Urban Local Body that administers
384-408: The Municipality. The population requirements for forming a Municipal Council or Municipality vary across different states in India. The specific population thresholds are defined by the respective state governments through their municipal acts or legislation. In Andhra Pradesh, a Municipality can be formed if the population of the area is more than 25000 and below 100000. The population requirement for
408-552: The Narmada river, Tapi is the only river which flows in the westward direction and merges into the Arabian Sea. The Tapi basin extends to the total area of 65, 145 sq km, which is approximately 2.0% of the total geographical area of India. The main tributaries of the Tapi river are Purna, The Girna, The Panjhra, The Vaghur, the Bori and the Aner. According to legend, Tapi river also known as Tapti,
432-517: The city Multai was Multapi, named after the river Tapti that originates from here. During the Maratha regime and British rule, Multai was one of the regional headquarters connecting the District Headquarter in the north to the District Headquarter 'Nagpur' of Central India. During the Maratha regime and British rule, Multai was one of the regional headquarters connecting the District Headquarter in
456-464: The following: The Municipality is responsible for: A steady and adequate supply of funds is essential for the smooth running of all these programmes. The various sources of income of municipal bodies are: Tapti River The Tapti River (or Tapi ) is a river in central India located to the south of the Narmada river that flows westwards before draining into the Arabian Sea . The river has
480-617: The north to the District Headquarter 'Nagpur' of Central India. The city has a vivid culture due to a variety of religions and traditions in practice. The northern part of the district of Multai has a touch of Bundelkhandi language and culture. The southern belt of the district has overtone of Marathi language and Maharastrian culture. Major Hindu castes include Kshatriya Pawar / Bhoyar , Rajput , Brahmin , Kunbi , Raghuwanshi , Dhakad / Kirar etc. The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 18.2% of total population in Multai Tehsil. The Sex Ratio of Multai Tehsil
504-646: The provisions relating to urban local governments (nagar palikas). Three tier structure: Four tier structure: The members of the Municipal Council or Municipality are elected representatives for a term of five years. The town is divided into wards according to population, and representatives are elected from each ward separately. The members elect a chairperson and vice chairperson among themselves to preside over and conduct meetings. A chief executive officer, along with officers like an engineer, sanitary inspector, health inspector, and education officer who come from
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#1732855807855528-511: The southern foothills of the Melghat range, but excludes Hatti Ghat and Chikaldara hills in Amravati district. Jambadi (6 KM), Sandiya (7 KM), Sirsawadi (7 KM), Karpa (8 KM), Narkhed (9 KM) are the nearby Villages to Multai. Multai is surrounded by Prabhat Pattan Tehsil towards south, Amla Tehsil towards north, Warud Tehsil towards south, Pandhurna Tehsil towards east . As of 2011 India census , Multai
552-467: The state public service are appointed by the state government to control the administrative affairs of the Nagar Palika. Employees of the state government of India, including Chief Officer, Town Planning Engineer, Auditor, Sanitary Inspector, Medical Officer for Health , and Education Officer , among many others, who come from the state public services, are appointed to handle the administrative affairs of
576-550: The west of the city between the districts of East Nimar and Amaraoti. It lies on the Northern bank of the Tapti and the place is also known for being the origin of the Tapti river. Multai is located at 21°46′N 78°15′E / 21.77°N 78.25°E / 21.77; 78.25 . It has an average elevation of 749 metres (2457 feet). Hazrat Suleman Shah Baba Dargah
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