Dindori, Madhya Pradesh

Dindori, formerly known as Ramgarh, is a district head office and a nagar panchayat in Dindori district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Dindori has many historical as well as spiritual places. Some of the spiritual places are Laxman Madva, Kukarramath, Kalchuri Kali Mandir etc. Kanha Tiger Reserve is 180 km & Bandhavgarh National Park is 140 Km away from the district headquarter.

See Dindori for other places with the same name

Dindori
Town
Dindori is located in Madhya Pradesh
Dindori
Dindori
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Dindori is located in India
Dindori
Dindori
Dindori (India)
Coordinates: 22.95°N 81.08°E / 22.95; 81.08
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictDindori
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total17,413
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMP-46
Websitedindori.nic.in

History

Ramgarh is often remembered through folklore of Rani Avantibai Lodhi.[1]

Geography

Dindori is located at 22.95°N 81.08°E / 22.95; 81.08.[2] It has an average elevation of 640 metres (2,099 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Dindori had a population of 580,730. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dindori has an average literacy rate of 71%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 62%. In Dindori, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places to visit

There are various places in and around Dindori with domestic as well as foreign tourism.[4]

  • Devnala waterfall, Dindori.
  • Jagatpur trek.
  • Chanda Forest village.
  • Dagona waterfall.
  • Nevsa waterfall ,is located 14km away.
  • Karopani sanctuary etc.
  • Haldi kareli at Samnapur .
  • Kukrramath (ancient temple) Amarkantak road.

Transportation

Dindori can be reached by air from Dumna airport in Jabalpur, 146 km from Dindori, by rail from Jabalpur with 146 km Pendra road with 115 km and Umaria with 108 km from Dindori, or public buses from nearby major cities of Jabalpur, Mandla, Bilaspur and Shahdol.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Ramgarh of Rani Avantibai". September 2019.
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dindori
  3. "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.
  4. "11 Best Places to Visit in Dindori - TravelMyGlobe.com". www.travelmyglobe.com. travelmyglobe.com. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  5. "How to Reach | District Dindori, Government of Madhya Pradesh | India". Dindori District. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
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