Dindori district
District of Madhya Pradesh in India
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Dindori district (Hindi pronunciation: [ɖɪɳɖɔːɾiː]), formerly known as Ramgarh district, is a district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India. The town of Dindori is the district headquarters. The district is part of Jabalpur Division.
Dindori district | |
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 Black Buck in Karopani. Highway in Dindori District | |
 Location of Dindori district in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Division | Jabalpur |
| Headquarters | Dindori |
| Area | |
• total | 6,128 km2 (2,366 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• total | 704,524 |
| • Density | 115.0/km2 (297.8/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 63.90% |
| • Sex ratio | 1002 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Website | dindori |
Economy
In 2006, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Dindori as one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[1] It is one of the 24 districts in Madhya Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[1]
Sub Divisions
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 111,229 | — |
| 1911 | 141,572 | +2.44% |
| 1921 | 135,008 | −0.47% |
| 1931 | 155,732 | +1.44% |
| 1941 | 176,280 | +1.25% |
| 1951 | 191,316 | +0.82% |
| 1961 | 263,940 | +3.27% |
| 1971 | 333,704 | +2.37% |
| 1981 | 409,677 | +2.07% |
| 1991 | 511,849 | +2.25% |
| 2001 | 580,730 | +1.27% |
| 2011 | 704,524 | +1.95% |
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According to the 2011 census, Dindori District has a population of 704,524,[6] roughly equal to the nation of Bhutan[7] or the US state of Alaska.[8] This gives it a ranking of 501st in India (out of a total of 640).[6] The district has a population density of 94 inhabitants per square kilometre (240/sq mi) .[6] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 21.26%.[6] Dindori has a sex ratio of 1,002 females for every 1,000 males,[6] and a literacy rate of 63.90%. 4.59% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 5.65% and 64.69% of the population respectively. Gonds make up around 50% of the district's population.[6]
Languages
At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 82.78% of the population in the district spoke Hindi and 14.09% Gondi as their first language. 1.10% of the population spoke languages recorded as 'Other' under Hindi.[9]
Although most people return their language as "Hindi", the local dialect is mid-way between Chhattisgarhi and Bagheli.
Tourist places
- Jhir jhira Waterfall
- Devnala Waterfall
- Neosa Waterfall
Ghughua Fossil Park
Ghughua Fossil Park is a National Park, located near Shahpura in Madhya Pradesh, India, in which plant fossils belonging to 31 genera of 18 families have been identified.[10]
Karopani Natural Deer Park
Beautiful black and spotted deer can be seen in Karopani within the natural environment on the Jabalpur Bilaspur road in Dindori, surrounded by dense forests.[11][12]
Kakurramath Mandir
Located in Dindori district. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is also known as “Rinmukteshwar Temple”. Worship and darshan in this temple gives relief from Pitra-debt, Dev-debt, and Guru-debt. People from nearby areas and most of the residents of Narmada Parikrama definitely come to visit the temple.[13]
Notable people
- Arjun Singh Dhurve, Folk Dancer, Honored Padmshri
- Basori Singh Masram, Indian Politician
- Bhaskar Bhagare, Indian Politician, Social Worker
- Verrier Elwin