Dhanpuri

Burhar- Dhanpuri
city
Burhar- Dhanpuri
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Burhar- Dhanpuri
Burhar- Dhanpuri (India)
Coordinates: 23°14′14″N 81°27′12″E / 23.23722°N 81.45333°E / 23.23722; 81.45333Coordinates: 23°14′14″N 81°27′12″E / 23.23722°N 81.45333°E / 23.23722; 81.45333
Country  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Shahdol
Population (2001)
  Total 43,914
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

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

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 and the Jwalamukhi temple. And the mosque which is famous in this area is Noori Masjid which is known for its unity between Hindu and Muslim brotherhood Amarkantak is 75 km distant.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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