Devhara
Devhara is a census town in anuppur district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Devhara is also biggest gram panchayat in Anuppur district.
Devhara | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Devhara Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Devhara Devhara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.1666°N 81.5758°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Anuppur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram panchayat |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 100 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 467 m (1,532 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 17,827 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (460/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MP65 |
| Website | www.devhara.net |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Devhara had a population of 17,827. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Devhara has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and, female literacy is 69%. In Devhara, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Industry
The town is completely surrounded by coal mines. In Devhara there are many industrial plants like Navbharat and Dainik bhaskar which produce large quantities of dynamite.
References
- "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.
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