Shahdol

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?Shahdol Madhya Pradesh • India
Shahdol
Coordinates: 23°17′N 81°21′E / 23.28, 81.35
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 464 m (1,522 ft)
District(s)	Shahdol
Population	78,583 (2001)

Coordinates: 23°17′N 81°21′E / 23.28, 81.35

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.

[edit] Geography

Shahdol is located at 23.28° N 81.35° E^[1]. 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

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^[2], 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.

[edit] References

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