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Shahdol Division is an administrative division of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

The division was inaugurated on 14 June 2008. It comprises Shahdol, Umaria, Anuppur. The total area of this administrative division is 13,920 km2 (5,370 sq mi). Initially Dindori was also the part of this division. But, now it is in Jabalpur Division. At present, there are only three districts in Shahdol division i.e., Shahdol, Umaria and Anuppur. [1] While Anuppur, Shahdol and Umaria districts used to be part of Rewa Division, Dindori district was part of Jabalpur Division. [2]

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References

  1. "Shahdol becomes 10th division of the state". Public Relations Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
  2. "Madhya Pradesh Nationalist Congress Party". District Organisation. Retrieved 15 April 2010.

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