Kumbhraj
Kumbhraj is a town in Guna district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for market of coriander seeds. Kumbhraj is the largest market for coriander seeds in the Asia. Kumbhraj name is given by Rana Kumbha.
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  Kumbhraj Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Kumbhraj Kumbhraj (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24.37°N 77.05°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Guna |
| Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Kumbhraj had a population of 25,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kumbhraj has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 45%. In Kumbhraj, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. Kumbhraj city is famous for coriander. City is also called the city of coriander.
Geography
Kumbhraj is located at the bank of river Parvati at24.37°N 77.05°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 419 metres (1,374 feet).
References
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kumbhraj
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