Singrauli
Singrauli
Urjanchal Urjādhānī | |
|---|---|
City | |
Thermal Plant in Singrauli, Northern Coalfield Headquarter | |
| Nickname: Energy capital of India | |
Singrauli Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°12′07″N 82°39′58″E / 24.202°N 82.666°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Singrauli |
| Division | Rewa |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,200 km2 (800 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 463 m (1,519 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 220,257 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 |
| PIN | 486889 |
| Telephone code | 07805 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-66 |
| Website | singrauli |
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.
History
Previously it was a part of Singrauli State which was ruled by the Venvanshi Maharajas. Khairwar (tribe) are native of Singrauli (M.P.) . who have been living here from many decades.
Geography
Singrauli is located on 24°12′07″N 82°39′58″E / 24.202°N 82.666°E. It is at an elevation of 394 m.[2] 486889 is pin code of singrauli.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India,[3] 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%.
Administration
Singrauli Municipal Corporation is the local body governing the city, and is the second richest municipal corporation in Madhya Pradesh.[4] Rani Agrawal is the mayor of the city.[5] Singrauli is in Rewa Division.
Politics
The city is part of the Singrauli Assembly constituency. Ramniwas Shah is mla from here. It's part of Sidhi Lok Sabha constituency..[6]
Economy
The economy of Singrauli is mainly related to coal mining and related activities. Singrauli coal region is a big coal producing region. Many thermal plants are also operating here which make it the energy source of India. Along with this, an aluminium plant of Hindalco Industries is also located here.[7][8] It's 2nd largest district for par capita income in madhya pradesh.
Major Thermal Power Project and Plant's of Singrauli -
- Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station
- Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station
- Essar Mahan Power Plant
- Mahan Hindalco Industries Ltd. a 900 MW captive power plant and alumina smelter located in Bargawa 20 km from Singrauli.
Transport
Singrauli railway station - Here is a railway station located in singrauli town. Its code is SGRL. The station consists of 3 platforms. Katni Singrauli railway link line passing through here. It's connected it from Delhi and Bhopal By train.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Madhya Pradesh (India): State, Major Agglomerations & Cities – Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ^ https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1672312676#map=10/24.1975/82.6661
- ^ "Census of India: Search Details - Singrauli". Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Dwary, Anurag. "AAP Makes Madhya Pradesh Debut With Singrauli Mayoral Win". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "AAP Makes Madhya Pradesh Debut With Singrauli Mayoral Win". NDTV.com. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008" (PDF). 26 November 2008. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "NTPC's Vindyachal plant largest power generating station". The Economic Times. 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Action Plan for critically polluted industrial areas/ clusters – Singrauli - MP" (PDF). MP Pollution Control Board. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "SGRL/Singrauli". India Rail Info.
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