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Dhanpuri — city — Coordinates 23°14′14″N 81°27′12″E / 23.23722°N 81.45333°ECoordinates: 23°14′14″N 81°27′12″E / 23.23722°N 81.45333°E Country India State Madhya Pradesh District(s) Shahdol Population 43,914 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Dhanpuri is a city and a municipality in Shahdol district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Demographics
As of the 2001 India census[1], Dhanpuri had a population of 43,914. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Dhanpuri has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82% and, female literacy is 68%. In Dhanpuri, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
This area is mainly known for coal mines and the Jwalamukhi temple. Amarkantak is 75 km distant.
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
Cities and towns in Shahdol Division Anuppur district Dindori district Shahdol district Amlai • Badra • Bangawan • Beohari • Burhar • Deori • Devhara • Dhanpuri • Dola • Dumar Kachhar • Jaisinghnagar • Kelhauri (Chachai) • Khand (Bansagar) • Pasan • ShahdolUmaria district Related topics Cities and towns
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