Dhamnod

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Dhamnod
Town
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Dhamnod
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
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Dhamnod
Dhamnod (India)
Coordinates: 22°13′N75°28′E / 22.22°N 75.47°E / 22.22; 75.47
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Dhar
Elevation
163 m (535 ft)
Population
 (2021 census)
  Total
About 100k
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Code
454552
ISO 3166 code IN-MP
Vehicle registration MP 11

Dhamnod is a town and a nagar parishad in Dhar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Demographics

In the 2001 Indian census, [1] Dhamnod had a population of about 100,000. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhamnod had an average literacy rate of 78.9%, male literacy was 68% and, female literacy was 51%.

Agriculture

Major crops grown during kharif are Cotton, Soyabean, Maize, Jowar, and crops grown during Rabi season include wheat, Gram, Moong.

The mandi in Dhamnod is the largest agricultural market in the region, attracting farmers from three surrounding districts. It serves as a vital trading hub where local produce is bought and sold, supporting the livelihoods of countless farmers.

References

  1. "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.