Nainpur is a town and Municipal City in the Mandla district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Geography
Nainpur is a Tehsil. It is located to the north of the Nainpur Forest Range, and borders the Bamhni Forest Range.[1] Nainpur is bordered by the Chakor and the Thanwar rivers.[citation needed]
The town has a hot and dry climate. In the summer, temperatures can reach 44°C, while the winters offer temperatures of around 15°C. Between July and September, there is a heavy rainfall, brought on by the onset of the Southwestern monsoon.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Indian census,[2] Nainpur has a population of approximately 25,000 people. Males constitute 51% of the population. Nainpur has an average literacy rate of 75%, which is higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 81% and female literacy is 68%. In Nainpur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.[citation needed]
The town is divided into 15 wards; each ward is represented by a ward member.[citation needed]
Transport
Nainpur is on the route to Seoni-Mandla Highway. The nearest airport is Jabalpur. It is also a railway junction connected to Jabalpur and Nagpur. The town has a narrow gauge rail museum.[citation needed]
Nearby picnic spots include Maaldhar, Siddhaghat, Ghoghra, Bhima Nala, Shikara, Thanwar Dam, and Kanha National Park.
References
- ^ Development of Forest Villages through Forest Development Agencies Madhya Pradesh
- ^ “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.