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| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District(s) | Katni |
| Population | 281,047 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 304 metres (997 ft) |
| Website | katni.nic.in |
Katni (also known as Murwara (Katni) or Mudwara) is a town on the banks of the Katni River in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Katni District. It is located in the Mahakoshal Region of Central India. The city is 90 km (56 mi) away from the Divisional Headquarters of the region, Jabalpur. It is one of largest railway junctions in India and has the largest railyard and biggest diesel locomotive shed in India. The city has an abundance of lime and bauxite.
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As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Katni had a population of 281,047. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Katni has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Katni, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
There are more than thirteen higher secondary schools in Katni. Out of them, more than five are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education and provide education to upper higher secondary level. Colleges offering graduate and postgraduate courses are also present in Katni.
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kannur agricultural university is situated on the NH 7, inside Piprodh village, where along with the transfer of technology and assessment of technology, the quality seed production program of different field crops is undertaken.
One of the prime junctions of Indian railways, Katni Junction is located in the heart of the rail network. Trains come to Katni from five directions, as it is situated at the junction of trunk rail routes connecting north-south and east-west. The public has access to almost all parts of the country directly through mail express trains from Katni. The railways are now establishing a new zone at Jabalpur. There are more than 5,000 railway employees at Katni. Katni is the second biggest diesel locomotive shed of the Indian Railways,[2] housing 200 locomotives. It also has an electric locomotive shed holding 100 locomotives. Katni is home to Indian railway's biggest wagon repair shop. A complete new township has been developed at Katni Junction.
Katni is advantageously situated near the central Indian coal fields and the power plants of North and Western India. The nearest airport is at Jabalpur, around 100 kilometres (62 mi) distant. Daily flights are available to Delhi and Mumbai.
Katni has had the status of town since the beginning of the 20th century. Development work of the town started under British rule. On 28 May 1998 Katni was declared as a district. The Local MLA is Mr Giriraj Poddar and The mayor is Mrs. Nirmala Pathak.
Dussehra is the biggest annual festival in Katni district. The effigy of Ravana made here ranges in height from 43 to 49 metres (141–161 ft). People from far away visit during this time to witness the event. Burning of the effigy was temporarily discontinued due to safety reasons, but has now resumed.
Katni is also famous for its Marble mines which is attracting a huge amount of investments in the nearby regions.
Katni was traditionally known as Lime City as it was one of the largest producer of lime in Madhya Pradesh but now as it has huge resources like bauxite, iron ore, marble, and agriculture products it is now one of the major attractions for investment purposes.
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