Singrauli is a city in Singrauli district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and Commissionaire of Rewa. It lies about 26 kilometres (16 mi) from the district headquarters of Waidhan.

Singrauli
Urjanchal
Urjādhānī
City
Thermal Plant in Singrauli
Nickname: 
Energy capital of India
Singrauli is located in Madhya Pradesh
Singrauli
Singrauli
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 24°12′07″N 82°39′58″E / 24.202°N 82.666°E / 24.202; 82.666
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictSingrauli
DivisionRewa
Government
 • TypeMunicipal
Area
 • Total2,200 km2 (800 sq mi)
Elevation463 m (1,519 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total220,257
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30
PIN
486889
Telephone code07805
Vehicle registrationMP-66
Websitesingrauli.nic.in

Demographics

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[needs update] As of the 2011 Census of India,[2] Singrauli had a population of 220,257, of which males were 53.1% and females were 46.9%. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 30,079. Average literacy rate in Singrauli was 75.51%.

  • Nuzhat Parveen, Indian Cricketer
  • Inderjeet Singh, Shot Putter ( Asian Games, World University Games Medalist)

Administration

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Singrauli Municipal Corporation is the local body governing the city, and is the second richest municipal corporation in Madhya Pradesh.[3] Rani Agrawal is the mayor of the city.[4] Singrauli is in Rewa Division.

Politics

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The city is part of the Singrauli Assembly constituency.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Madhya Pradesh (India): State, Major Agglomerations & Cities – Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Census of India: Search Details - Singrauli". Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ Dwary, Anurag. "AAP Makes Madhya Pradesh Debut With Singrauli Mayoral Win". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  4. ^ "AAP Makes Madhya Pradesh Debut With Singrauli Mayoral Win". NDTV.com. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
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