Sidhi district General information
idhi is one of the districts of Madhya Pradesh state of India. The town of Sidhi is the district headquarters. The district is part of Rewa Division. Sidhi District is a reflection of proud history of the state of Madhaya Pradesh. it makes the North-eastern boundary of the state. Sidhi district is a repository of natural. historical and cultural history. This district is Known for luxuriant natural resources with the river Sone draining the district. Singhrauli is a major sourceo natural resources like coal which fed the major industries all over the country. The Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station has a wide coverage for electricity supply. On one side the spectrum of its floristic socio-cultural diversity and ethnic history of tribal, the district has a panoramic view of the Kaimur, Kehejua and Ranimunda hills blazing with flowers of flame of forest and intoxicated by the sweet smell of mahua flowers.
Location
On the Northern boundary of the district lies Mirjapur district of Uttar Pradesh: sarguja school in south; Rewa on the west and touches sonebhadra district of Uttar Pradesh:
History
Sidhi is a part of Madhaya Pradesh, an image of proud history and culture. It forms the northeastern boundary of the state. Sidhi is well-known for its natural beauty, historical importance and rich cultural roots. Sidhi possesses abundant natural resources with the river Sone draining the district, and with coal deposits which feed major industries across the country.
Geography
Sidhi district is located on the Northeastern Boundary of the state between 22'',47''5'' and 24.42''10'' North Latitude and 81:18''40 and 82''48''30 East longitude Sidhi District is one of the four district of Rewa Division in Madhaya Pradesh. Sidhi is also known as penultimate Northeastern frontier of the state. Sidhi district is situated approximately 632 km from the state capital Bhopal and 80 km from Divisional Head Office. The district stretched between 155 km from East to West and 95 km from North to South. The total geographic area covers 4,854 sq. Km.
Population
Sidhi District has a total population of 910983 sharing almost 3.03%of the total population of erstwhile state of Madhaya Pradesh (2001). Total Schedule Castes population is 11.9% while 29.9% are tribal. Male literacy rate is 67.4% and female literacy is as 36.0% as per 2001 figures
Economy
The Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station supplies electricity over a wide area. On one side the spectrum of its floristic socio-cultural diversity and ethnic history of tribal, the district has a panoramic view of the Kaimur, Kehejua and Ranimunda hills blazing with flowers of flame of forest and intoxicated by the sweet smel