Anuppur

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Anuppur v • d • e Madhya Pradesh • India
Anuppur
District(s)	Annupur
Coordinates	23.1° N 81.68° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 505 m (1,657 ft)
Population	16,397 (2001)

Coordinates: 23.1° N 81.68° E

Anuppur is a town in northeastern Madhya Pradesh state of central India. It is the administrative headquarters of Anuppur District. Previously, it was in Shahdol district.

[edit] Geography

Anuppur is located at 23.1° N 81.68° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 505 metres (1656 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Anuppur had a population of 16,397. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Anuppur has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.