Dhanpuri

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  ?Dhanpuri
Madhya Pradesh • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Shahdol
Population 43,914 (2001)

Dhanpuri is a city and a municipality in Shahdol district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

[edit] 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. This is a market place and there is jwalamukhi temple.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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