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Shahdol

Shahdol is a City in Shahdol district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Shahdol district, The total geographical area of the district is 5,671 square kilometres (2,190 mi2).

Shahdol
City
Virat Mandir
Shahdol Railway Station
Shahdol is located in Madhya Pradesh
Shahdol
Shahdol
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Shahdol is located in India
Shahdol
Shahdol
Shahdol (India)
Coordinates: 23°17′N 81°21′E / 23.28°N 81.35°E / 23.28; 81.35
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictShahdol
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyMunicipality
Elevation
464 m (1,522 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
86,681
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
484001
Telephone code07652
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP-18
Websiteshahdol.nic.in

Geography

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Manas Park Shahdol

Shahdol is Located on 23°17′N 81°21′E / 23.28°N 81.35°E / 23.28; 81.35.[2] It has an average elevation of 508 metres (1669 feet). It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and covered with dense forests.

Climate

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Shahdol has humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa) with hot summers, a somewhat cooler monsoon season and cool winters. Very heavy rainfalls in the monsoon season from June to September.[3][4]

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[5] Shahdol had a population of 86,681. 44,637 are males while 42,044 are females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 9093 which is 10.49% of total population of Shahdol. In Shahdol Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 942.

Religion in Shahdol[6]
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 84.90%
Muslims
 
 12.45%
Jains
 
 0.67%
Christians
 
 1.11%

Education

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Education institutes in Shahdol include:

Economy

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Agriculture

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The size of the fields are very small and mainly the tribals are marginal farmers. The yearly yield of the products from the fields are not enough for their home use. Hence, for the rest part of the year they work on daily wages. Mahua fruit, wood & seeds are source of income for tribe area people.[12]

Minerals

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District Shahdol is very rich in its mineral resources. Minerals found in district are coal, fire clay, ochers and marble. Sohagpur Coalfield contributes a major part in the revenue of the state.[13] District Shahdol is only uranium producer in state.

Industry

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Orient Paper Mills is a paper and paper crafts manufacturer in Amlai (Madhya Pradesh), India. It has been associated with paper manufacture in Africa.[14]

The current source of gas is Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks in Sohagpur East (SP-E) and Sohagpur West (SP-W) located in Shahdol. RIL has been awarded by the Government of India the Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks, located in the districts of Shahdol and Annupur in the state of Madhya Pradesh.[15]

Culture/Cityscape

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Virat Mandir
Bansagar Reservoir
  • Virateshwar temple, it's a Historical and Religios place in Shahdol.[16]
  • Bansagar Dam, Bansagar Reservoir is located on Son River, it's a Beautiful Place.[17]
  • Sirsi Island, Sirsi Island is a resort situated on the island in the middle of Bansagar Dam in Shahdol district, which has been developed by MP Tourism.[18][19]

Transportation

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Bhopal Bilaspur Express Arrived at Shahdol Station

Shahdol railway station is located on Katni-Bilaspur line. It's connected major city of India.[20] Many trains halting in Shahdol. Many trains Originate from Shahdol Like :

Nearby Airport is Jabalpur Airport.

References

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  1. ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Shahdol, India".
  3. ↑ "Shahdol 30 days weather forecast, Shahdol weather forecast".
  4. ↑ "Monthly weather forecast for Bhatnagar, Madhya Pradesh - weather.com". weather.com. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Shahdol Municipality City Population Census 2011-2024 | Madhya Pradesh".
  7. ↑ "PTSNS University". ptsnsuniversity.ac.in.
  8. ↑ "GMC Shahdol". gmcshahdol.org.
  9. ↑ "UIT-Shahdol".
  10. ↑ "Shahdol". iti.directory.
  11. ↑ "Government Polytechnic College, Shahdol – Department of Technical Education".
  12. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 June 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ↑ "Central India Coalfields". Coalfields. South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. Archived from the original on 2 September 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
  14. ↑ CK Birla Group, Orient Paper
  15. ↑ "Reliance Gas Pipeline Limited". www.rgpl.co.in. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "Virat Mandir | District Shahdol | India".
  17. ↑ "Bansagar Dam | District Shahdol | India".
  18. ↑ "Sarsi Island Resort MPSTDC Shahdol - MP Tourism". www.mptourandtravels.com. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "MPSTDC || Welcome To MP". mpstdc.com. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  20. ↑ "66 Departures from Shahdol SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  21. ↑ "11202/Shahdol - Nagpur Express (PT) - Shahdol to Nagpur CR/Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  22. ↑ "08739/Shahdol - Bilaspur MEMU Special - Shahdol to Bilaspur SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  23. ↑ "18755/Shahdol - Ambikapur Express - Shahdol to Ambikapur SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".
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