Shahdol

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native_name = Shahdol | type = city | latd = 23.28 | longd = 81.35
locator_position = right | state_name = Madhya Pradesh
district = Shahdol
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altitude = 464
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 78,583| population_density =
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Shahdol is a city and a municipality in Shahdol district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Shahdol District.

Geography

Shahdol is located at coord|23.28|N|81.35|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Shahdol.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Shahdol] ] . It has an average elevation of 464 metres (1522 feet).coor title dm|23|17|N|81|21|E|region:IN_type:city

Shahdol district has been blessed with lush green forests, natural wealth of Coal, Minerals and with primitive Tribal population.shahdol town actually comprises of two towns,one being shahdol,the other sohagpur.sohagpur is the old town,and was the headquaters of a large estate,granted by maharaja vir singh ju dev of rewa to his second son raja jamuni bhan.The estate of sohagpur comprised of 350 villages.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Shahdol had a population of 78,583. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Shahdol has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Shahdol, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Main forms of transportation are bullock cart, scooters and rickshaws. Very close to Bandhavgarh National Park.

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