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 5671 km2.

Geography

Shahdol is Located on 23.28°N, 81.35°W. 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.

Demographics

India census, 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.

Education

Education institutes in Shahdol include:

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.

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. 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.

Culture/Cityscape

Transportation

Shahdol railway station is located on Katni-Bilaspur line. It's connected major city of India. Many trains halting in Shahdol. Many trains Originate from Shahdol Like : Nearby Airport is Jabalpur Airport.