Kannod

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native_name = Kannod | type = city | latd = 22.67 | longd = 76.73
locator_position = right | state_name = Madhya Pradesh
district = Dewas
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altitude = 355
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,165| population_density =
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Kannod is a town and a nagar panchayat in Dewas district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Geography

Kannod is located at coord|22.67|N|76.73|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Kannod.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kannod] ] . It has an average elevation of 355 metres (1164 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kannod had a population of 15,165. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kannod has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Kannod, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.Kannod is famous for Kheoni Wild Life Sanctuary. Now for better management of this sanctuary, a 10 year management plan of 2007-08 to 2016-17 is preparing by great forester Shri Rakesh Saxena.

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