Dhamnod Explained

Dhamnod
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Madhya Pradesh#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates:22.22°N 75.47°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Madhya Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Dhar
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:163
Population Total:About 100k
Population As Of:2021 census
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:454552
Registration Plate:MP 11
Iso Code:IN-MP

Dhamnod is a town and a nagar parishad in Dhar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Demographics

In the 2001 Indian census,[1] Dhamnod had a population of about 100,000. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhamnod had an average literacy rate of 78.9%, male literacy was 68% and, female literacy was 51%.

Agriculture

Major crops grown during kharif are Cotton, Soyabean, Maize, Jowar and crops grown during Rabi season include wheat, Gram, Moong.

The mandi in Dhamnod is the largest agricultural market in the region, attracting farmers from three surrounding districts. It serves as a vital trading hub where local produce is bought and sold, supporting the livelihoods of countless farmers.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.