Country India District Indore Vehicle registration MP Population 25,300 (2011) ISO 3166 code ISO 3166-2:IN | State Madhya Pradesh Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 533 m Local time Tuesday 2:01 AM | |
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Weather 21°C, Wind E at 5 km/h, 28% Humidity | ||
Depalpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Indore district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Map of Depalpur, Madhya Pradesh 453115
Origin of name
According to tradition, the town is named after the Paramara dynasty ruler Devapala (reigned 1216–40).
History
In the Ain-i-Akbari, Depalpur is mentioned as one of the 10 mahals of Ujjain sarkar in Malwa Subah. Later, it became part of the princely state of Indore.
Geography
Depalpur is located at 22.85°N 75.55°E / 22.85; 75.55. It has an average elevation of 533 metres (1748 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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.