| Kymore | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District(s) | Katni |
| Population | 20,140 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Kymore is a town and a nagar panchayat in Katni district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
This place has lots of lime stone mines around. The British during its rule over India, identified its potential and established a cement factory here. After independence this cement plant came under the ownership of ACC Ltd.. This cement plant was later expanded. Also Everest Industries Ltd established an asbestos sheet manufacturing facility. The entire town population and its activities are due to these two industries. Currently 2.2 million tonnes of cement per annum is produced here.
Around this town are lots of large abandoned limestone mines . These were abandoned due to either depletion of limestone or lack to technology during that period to economically mine there. Now these act as artificial water reservoirs. Currently the limestone for the cement plants has to be mined from nearby Mahegaon mines, which is about 11 km away. India's second longest conveyor belt has been built here to fetch limestone from these mines.
Kymore hills run along from North to West of the entire town. Its height ranges from 100 to 200 meters.
Dussehra is the biggest annual event here. The effigy of Ravana made here ranges in height from 140–160 feet, which is highest in the country. People from far away places visit during this time to witness the event.
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Kymore had a population of 20,140. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kymore has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 61%. In Kymore, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. For a population of just around 20000, Kymore is blessed with very good educational infrastructure which includes two PG Degree Colleges and DAV ACC Public School(CBSE Affiliated)(http://www.davacckymore.com) plus a host of Other schools & one Engineering college known as SMEI. ACC Gymkhana club is also there which is a source of recreation and entertainment for the local people. Every year a cricket tournament is organized in the memory of Late Shri R.K Sharma in which around 60-70 teams participate. The tournament is held at the district level and along with there are several other games like football, volleyball, badminton, tabletennis, kabbaddi, athletics, etc. which are being organized. Recently the tournament was held in which NAVNEET CLUB was the winner of the cricket tournament.
Kymore is an industrial area and it is situated near Katni which is almost 48 km far.
The economical development rely on the Industries. ACC Everest Industries Ltd Lime stone mines Bauxite Mines Marble mines
Nearest Rly Stn - Katni
Nearest Airport - Jabalpur and Khajuraho
RTO - KATNI MP21
Area Code - 07626
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