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Nepanagar — city — Coordinates 21°27′21″N 76°26′58″E / 21.45583°N 76.44944°ECoordinates: 21°27′21″N 76°26′58″E / 21.45583°N 76.44944°E Country India State Madhya Pradesh District(s) Burhanpur Population 31,658 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Nepanagar (Hindi: नेपानगर) is a city and a municipality in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited (earlier known as The National News Print Ltd). It is also notable for its small railway station on the central railway between Burhanpur and Khandwa.
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Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Nepanagar had a population of 31,658. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nepanagar has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 61%. In Nepanagar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Historical Places
The ASIRGARH FORT, at a distance about 17 km by road, has its importance in history and was known as 'Gateway to South (Dakshin ka Dwaar)'.It was so because whoever wants to win south had to win and pass through it.
Mythology
'Sita-Nahaani' in the nearby village 'Bid' has its relations with 'Ramaayan'. It is said that Lord Shri Ram while in 'Vanvaas' once stayed at this place where Sitaji took bath. The source of sweet water here is said to be made by the arrow of Lord Shri Ram. The Shiv Temple at Asirgarh Fort is known by the people as the place where 'Ashwaththama' (Son of Dronacharaya, Mahabharat epic) use to visit regularly (even today) to worship Lord Shiv.
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 Indore Division Alirajpur district Barwani district Burhanpur district Burhanpur • NepanagarDhar district Indore district Jhabua district Khandwa district Khargone district Related topics Cities and towns
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- Cities and towns in Burhanpur district
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