Shahdol
{{About|the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India|its namesake district|Shahdol District}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
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Shahdol Railway Station
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| population_total = 86,681
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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 {{convert|5671|km2|mi2}}.
Geography
Shahdol is Located on {{coord|23.28|N|81.35|E}}.{{cite web | url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Shahdol.html | title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Shahdol, India }} It has an average elevation of 508 metres (1669 feet).
It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and covered with dense forests.
Climate
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.{{cite web | url=https://www.qweather.com/en/weather30d/shahdol-8DCE5.html#:~:text=In%20the%20next%2030%20days,Oct%2C%2011%2DOct) | title=Shahdol 30 days weather forecast, Shahdol weather forecast }}https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/monthly/l/8b13158d52e98c6b4d79cab35d40df2e381c98eb2ffe9f38abfb905e593cc1ac
Demographics
{{As of|2011}} India census,{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}} 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.
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Education
Education institutes in Shahdol include:
- Pt. Shambhu Nath Shukla University, Shahdol{{Cite web|url=https://ptsnsuniversity.ac.in/website/|title=PTSNS University|website=ptsnsuniversity.ac.in}}
- Birsa Munda Medical College, Shahdol{{Cite web|url=https://gmcshahdol.org/|title=GMC Shahdol|website=gmcshahdol.org}}
- University Institute of Technology RGPV, Shahdol{{Cite web|url=http://uitshahdol.rgpv.ac.in/|title=UIT-Shahdol}}
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Economy
= Agriculture =
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.https://www.icar-crida.res.in/CP/madhya%20pradesh/MP40_Shahadol_07.06.2013.pdf
= Minerals =
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.{{cite web | url = http://secl.gov.in/ | title = Central India Coalfields | last = | first = | work = Coalfields | publisher = South Eastern Coalfields Ltd | accessdate = 2011-09-03 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110902005800/http://secl.gov.in/ | archive-date = 2011-09-02 | url-status = dead }}
District Shahdol is only uranium producer in state.
=Industry=
Orient Paper Mills is a paper and paper crafts manufacturer in Amlai (Madhya Pradesh), India. It has been associated with paper manufacture in Africa.[http://www.ckbirlagroup.com/orient-paper.php CK Birla Group, Orient Paper]
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.https://www.rgpl.co.in/shandol-phulpur-natural-gas-pipeline.html
Culture/Cityscape
File:Virat Mandir shahdol Madhya Pradesh.jpg
- Virateshwar temple, it's a Historical and Religios place in Shahdol.{{Cite web|url=https://shahdol.nic.in/en/tourist-place/virat-mandir/|title=Virat Mandir | District Shahdol | India}}
- Bansagar Dam, Bansagar Reservoir is located on Son River, it's a Beautiful Place.{{Cite web|url=https://shahdol.nic.in/en/tourist-place/bansagar-dam/|title=Bansagar Dam | District Shahdol | India}}
- 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. https://www.mptourandtravels.com/mp-tourism-hotels/shahdol/sarsi-island-resort.htmlhttps://mpstdc.com/accommodation/Bandhavgarh/MPT-Sarsi-Island-Resort-
Transportation
Shahdol railway station is located on Katni-Bilaspur line. It's connected major city of India.{{cite web | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/shahdol-sdl/524 | title=66 Departures from Shahdol SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry }} Many trains halting in Shahdol. Many trains Originate from Shahdol Like :
- Shahdol Nagpur Express{{cite web | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/shahdol-nagpur-express-11202/208505/524/18 | title=11202/Shahdol - Nagpur Express (PT) - Shahdol to Nagpur CR/Central Zone - Railway Enquiry }}
- Shahdol Bilaspur Express{{cite web | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/shahdol-bilaspur-memu-special-08739/142264/524/182 | title=08739/Shahdol - Bilaspur MEMU Special - Shahdol to Bilaspur SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry }}
- Shahdol Ambikapur Express{{cite web | url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/shahdol-ambikapur-express-18755/6088/524/3084 | title=18755/Shahdol - Ambikapur Express - Shahdol to Ambikapur SECR/South East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry }}
Nearby Airport is Jabalpur Airport.