Location

             Anuppur District situated in the north eastern part of Madhya Pradesh, This District came into existenace on 15th August 2003 by re-organising Shahdol District. Anuppur District has total area of 3701 sq. km,  extends 80 km from east to west and 70 km from north to south.

            District anuppur is surrounded by Koria District (C.G.) in east, Shahdol & Umaria District in west, Shahdol District in North and Dindori (M.P.) Bilaspur (C.G.) in the south.

Geographical Scenario

District anuppur is predominantly hilly district. It is picturesque with certain pockets and belt of sal and mixed forests. the river Narmada originates from amarkantak situated on the maikal hills which gives beautifull view to the District. River Son & Johilla also orginate from the maikal Hills. Total Geographical area of the district is 3701 sq. KM. Adjacents to the district anuppur are the boarding district Bilaspur Koria (C.G.)  Shahdol,Umarai & Dindori.

Population

         According to 2001 census, the total population of Anuppur district is 667155, Out of which 309624 are Scheduled  Tribes and 48376 are Scheduled Castes, In this manner, Anuppur District is a Tribal Dominated District.

 

Living Standard Of The Tribes

The living standard of tribals is very simple. their houses are made of mud, bamboo sticks, paddy straw and local tiles. Tribal men wear Dhoti, Bandi, Fatohi and head gear. Women wear saree named kaansh saree in the local dialect. The saree is always of body colour. women in tribal community prefer to get their body parts hands, legs and neck encovered with colours, They wear different kinds of ornaments made of bamboo, seeds and metals