Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
According to the 2011 census Dindori District has a population of 704,218, roughly equal to the nation of Bhutan or the US state of Alaska. This gives it a ranking of 501st in India (out of a total of 640 Districts). The district has a population density of 94 inhabitants per square kilometer (240/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 21.26%. Dindori has a sex ratio of 1004 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 65.47%. Around 64% of the total population belongs to the Scheduled Tribe.
The Baiga tribe is a very pre-dominant tribe in this district. They are very vulnerable tribal groups which can only be found in the district. The Baigas are also known as the “National Human”.
History
Ramgarh is often remembered through folklore of Rani Avantibai Lodhi.
Geography
Dindori is located at 22°57′N 81°05′E / 22.95°N 81.08°E. It has an average elevation of 640 metres (2,099 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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.
- 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.