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Singrauli is a city in Singrauli district in the
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and Commissionaire of Rewa. It lies about 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 . It is at an elevation of 394 m
486889
is pin code of singrauli.


Demographics

As of the 2011 Census of India, Singrauli had a population of , 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. Rani Agrawal is the mayor of the city. 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..


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. 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
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Bhopal Bhopal (; ISO 15919, ISO: Bhōpāl, ) is the capital (political), capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of both Bhopal district and Bhopal division. It is known as the ''City of Lakes,'' due to ...
By train.


References


External links

* Cities and towns in Singrauli district Cities in Madhya Pradesh {{MadhyaPradesh-geo-stub