Shahdol is a City in Shahdol district in the Indianstate of Madhya Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Shahdol district, The total geographical area of the district is 5,671 square kilometres (2,190mi2).
As of 2011[update] India census,[5] Shahdol had a population of 86,681. 44,637 are males while 42,044 are females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 9093 which is 10.49% of total population of Shahdol. In Shahdol Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 942.
The size of the fields are very small and mainly the tribals are marginal farmers. The yearly yield of the products from the fields are not enough for their home use. Hence, for the rest part of the year they work on daily wages. Mahua fruit, wood & seeds are source of income for tribe area people.[12]
Minerals
District Shahdol is very rich in its mineral resources. Minerals found in district are coal, fire clay, ochers and marble. Sohagpur Coalfield contributes a major part in the revenue of the state.[13]
District Shahdol is only uranium producer in state.
The current source of gas is Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks in Sohagpur East (SP-E) and Sohagpur West (SP-W) located in Shahdol. RIL has been awarded by the Government of India the Coal Bed Methane (CBM) blocks, located in the districts of Shahdol and Annupur in the state of Madhya Pradesh.[15]
Sirsi Island, Sirsi Island is a resort situated on the island in the middle of Bansagar Dam in Shahdol district, which has been developed by MP Tourism. [18][19]
Transportation
Bhopal Bilaspur Express Arrived at Shahdol Station
