page_title: Barwani
section_title: Geography
hierarchical_section_title: Barwani / Geography
caption_attribution_description: English: A scenic view of Narmada River from the new bridge near Barwani City with the Satpura Mountain Ranges in the backdrop.
context_page_description: Barwani is a municipal town in Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, India, that is situated near the left bank of the Narmada River. It is the administrative headquarters of Barwani district and has also served as the capital of the former princely state of Barwani. Barwani is only accessible by road.
context_section_description: Barwani is located at 22.03°N 74.9°E. It has an average elevation of 178 meters (583 feet). The Narmada River flows through Barwani; it is 5 km (3.1 miles) from the city centre. The maximum temperature of Barwani in April and May used to reach 48° C (118° F), making it one of the hottest places in Central India. However, in recent years, it has cooled down.
  The hills of the Satpura Range surround Barwani. The city is also called the "Paris of Nimar" ("area beyond Neem trees"). Nimar is split into East Nimar and West Nimar; Barwani lies in West Nimar. The annual rainfall of Barwani is around {{Convert|15|inches|cm|abbr=on), though since 2006 it has increased significantly. Barwani is famous for its papayas and Bawangaja, a Jain holy place 8 km (5.0 miles) from Barwani.
caption: Narmada River View with Satpura Mountain Ranges in the backdrop
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