Dindori
Dindori (डिंडोरी) is a city and district in Madhya Pradesh. The district (area: 6,128 km2). The Baiga are a predominant tribe.
Location
It is located on the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh, bordering the state of Chhattisgarh. It is surrounded by Shahdol in the east, Mandla in the west, Umaria in the north, and Bilaspur district of the state of Chhattisgarh in the south.
History
In Dindori district, The Ghughua Fossil National Park of Madhya Pradesh is a unique destination in India, which has been blessed with a priceless treasure trove of plant fossils. Fossils belonging to 31 genera of 18 plant families have been identified. These fossils represent life as it occurred in this area some 66 million years ago. Well-preserved fossils of woody plants, climbers, leaves, flowers, fruits and seeds have been found here. Palm fossils are particularly numerous.
66 million old plant fossils are found in this district and attempts are made to protect the fossils at Ghughua Fossil Park.
Tahsils in Dindori District
It is divided into seven tehsils namely Dindori, Shahpura, Mehandwani, Amarpur, Bajag, Karanjiya Samnapur
Villages in Dindori tahsil
Notable persons
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References
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