Baihar

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native_name = Baihar | type = city | latd = 22.1 | longd = 80.55
locator_position = right | state_name = Madhya Pradesh
district = Balaghat
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altitude = 567
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,400| population_density =
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Baihar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Balaghat district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Geography

Baihar is located at coord|22.1|N|80.55|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Baihar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baihar] ] It has an average elevation of 567 metres (1860 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 test India census, [GR|India] Baihar had a population of 15,400. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Baihar has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places of Interest

The various places of interest in and around Baihar town are-

*Mukki (The Gate to Kanha National Park)Mukki is the gate of Tiger Reserve "Kanha National Park" and has the famous "Jungle Safari Lodge".Other places of natural interest are "Kisli" & "Soopkhar" near Baihar.

*Siharpaat

Siharpaat is a small hill near Baihar that is like a tabletop and surrounded by the greenary all around. There is a famous Ram (Hindu God) temple on the top of that hill and every year there is a big "Mela" organised on the occasion of a very famous Hindu festival "Ramnavami".
*Judwa Mandir

Educational Institutes at Baihar

The various educational institutes at Baihar are-
*Government College
*Methodist Mission School
*Government Boys Higher Secondary School
*Government Girls School
*Vivek Jyoti Gyanpeeth
*Khel Parisar Chhatrawaas
*Mp Largest Boul Market
*hawai patti (Birwa)Near about 6Km

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