Singrauli district
Singrauli District | |
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Singrauli Power Project, Manda Caves | |
Location of Singrauli district in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Division | Rewa |
| Headquarters | Waidhan |
| Tehsils | |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Sidhi |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies |
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| Area | |
• Total | 5,672 km2 (2,190 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,178,273 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 62.36 per cent |
| • Sex ratio | 916 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Major highways | NH 39 |
| Website | singrauli |
Singrauli district (Hindi pronunciation: [sɪŋg.ɾɔːliː]) is one of the districts in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a significant hub for energy production due to its vast coal reserves and power plants, earning it the title "Energy Capital of India."
Historically ruled by local Maharajas until 1947, the district underwent major transformation in the mid-20th century with the construction of the Govind Vallabh Pant Sagar dam and the discovery of rich coal deposits. The district has a diverse population, predominantly Hindu, with significant Scheduled Castes and Tribes.