History
The name Itarsi derives from intt (brick) and rassi (rope) which used to be traded around the town. But now a plywood factory has replaced "intt" and "rassi." Several industries are near the town including the ordnance factory and soya oil mills.
Harishankar Parsai was born in Jamani village near Itarsi.
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