Amarkantak
City in Madhya Pradesh, India
Overview
Amarkantak is a tranquil pilgrimage town in Madhya Pradesh, famed as the origin of the Narmada and Son rivers. Rich in temples and surrounded by lush hills and forests, it attracts both spiritual seekers and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Madhya Pradesh
Population
7,074
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.67°, 81.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$353
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$90
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
46.9°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
1278 mm
Internet Speed
408 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 48 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.