Depalpur, India
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| Coordinates | 22°51′N 75°33′E / 22.85°N 75.55°ECoordinates: 22°51′N 75°33′E / 22.85°N 75.55°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District(s) | Indore |
| Population | 15,200 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 533 metres (1,749 ft) |
Depalpur (Hindi: देपालपुर) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Indore district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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[edit] Origin of name
According to tradition, the town is named after the Paramara dynasty ruler Devapala (reigned 1216–40).
[edit] History
In the Ain-i-Akbari, Depalpur is mentioned as one of the 10 mahals of Ujjain sarkar in Malwa Subah.[1] Later, it became part of the princely state of Indore.
[edit] Geography
Depalpur is located at 22°51′N 75°33′E / 22.85°N 75.55°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 533 metres (1748 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Depalpur had a population of 15,200. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Depalpur has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69% and, female literacy is 45%. In Depalpur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Abul Fazl-i-Allami (1949, reprint 1993). Ain-i-Akbari, Vol.II (English tr. by H.S. Jarrett, rev. by J.N. Sarkar), Calcutta: The Asiatic Society, p.209
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Depalpur
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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