Singrauli
Singrauli is a city in Singrauli district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and Commissionaire of Rewa. It lies about 26 kilometres (16 mi) from the district headquarters of Waidhan. It was also the ruled by the Benvanshi kings of the erstwhile princely state of Singrauli.
Singrauli
Urjanchal Urjādhānī | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Nickname: Energy capital of India | |
  Singrauli Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 24.202°N 82.666°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Singrauli |
| Division | Rewa |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,200 km2 (800 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 463 m (1,519 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 220,257 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 |
| PIN | 486889 |
| Telephone code | 07805 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-66 |
| Website | singrauli |
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India,[2] Singrauli had a population of 220,257, of which males were 53.1% and females were 46.9%. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 30,079. Average literacy rate in Singrauli was 75.51%.
Notable People
- Nuzhat Parveen, Indian Cricketer
Administration
Singrauli Municipal Corporation is the local body governing the city, and is the second richest municipal corporation in Madhya Pradesh.[3] Rani Agrawal is the mayor of the city.[4] Singrauli is in Rewa Division.
Politics
The city is part of the Singrauli Assembly constituency.
References
- "Madhya Pradesh (India): State, Major Agglomerations & Cities – Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- "Census of India: Search Details - Singrauli". Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- Dwary, Anurag. "AAP Makes Madhya Pradesh Debut With Singrauli Mayoral Win". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- "AAP Makes Madhya Pradesh Debut With Singrauli Mayoral Win". NDTV.com. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.