town, central Madhya Pradesh state, central India. A major rail junction connected with Bhopal (northwest), Gwalior (north), and Indore (west), Itarsi has extensive railway workshops. The town is also a trade centre for forest products from the Satpura Range to the south. A large weekly cattle market is held in the town. Itarsi has several colleges affiliated with the Dr. Harisingh Gour University in Sagar. Pop. (2001) 92,324.