Kymore
Kymore is an industrial town and a nagar panchayat in Vijayraghavgarh tehsil in Katni district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Katni is 48 km away. Vijayraghavgarh is 8 km away from here.Kymore cement works established by an Englishman J K Fisher in 1921 started production in 1923 there was a cement works in Mehgaon village started production in 1914 -15 it stopped production later years then Kymote works started it's famous Murlidhar temple established in 1930 in 1936 ACC limited established and kymore cement works became the part of ACC group along with other plants. Everest industries plant established in 1934 for manufacturing of corrugated cement sheets the first company in India to produce cement sheets.
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  Kymore Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Kymore Kymore (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°23′0″N 79°44′38″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Katni |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 35,300 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 483880 |
| Telephone code | 07626 |
Economy
Limestone mining employs most of the inhabitants. The British established a cement factory here. After independence the plant was owned by The Associated Cement Companies Limited. As of 2011 2.2 million tonnes of cement per annum was produced here.
Many old quarries were abandoned due to depletion or inadequate technology and were converted into water reservoirs. As of 2011 limestone comes from nearby Mahegaon mines, which is about 11 km away. India's second-longest conveyor belt was built here to fetch limestone from these mines.
Other industries include bauxite and marble mines and an asbestos sheet manufacturing facility operated by Everest Industries Ltd. Everest Industries' sheet manufacturing plant was established in the year 1934 by the Turner & Newall group of UK.
Geography
Kymore hills run along from north to west of the entire town. Their height ranges from 100 to 200 metres (330 to 660 ft).
Temples and festivals
Dussehra is the biggest annual event. The effigy of Ravana made here ranges in height from 80–90 feet (24–27 m), the highest in India. People visit during this time to witness the event. Murlidhar temple is a temple in the center of Kymore. All the festival's are celebrated with full of enthusiasm. Panhai Ganesh utsav samiti kymore is celebrated since 50 yrs.
Demographics
As of 2007 India census,[1] Kymore had a population of 35,300. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kymore had an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 78% and female literacy was 61%. 13% of the population is under 6.
Education
Schools include DAV ACC Public School (CBSE Affiliated), Kymore Higher Secondary School Kymore & ACC Higher Secondary School. Shramdham Higher secondary School. [2]
Sports
ACC Gymkhana club offers recreation. An annual district level cricket tournament celebrates the memory of Shri R. K. Sharma, gathering 60-70 teams. The tournament includes other sports such as football, volleyball, badminton, tabletennis, kabbaddi and athletics.
Transport
The nearest railway stations are Jukehi 22 km, Katni 45 km on Itarsi Allahabad rail line and Katni Murwara 45 km on Katni Bina rail line. The airports are in Jabalpur and Khajuraho. Buses from kymore to Vijayraghavgarh(8km) to Katni (45km), Maihar (40km), Jabalpur (135km), Rewa (140km) and Satna (85km) are available on 5:45 A.M. at morning daily service.
References
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- "DAV ACC Public School, Kymore". Davacckymore.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.