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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kirandul
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Chhattisgarh]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Dantewada district|Dantewada]]
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| governing_body = [[Nagar Palika]] Kirandul
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| population_total = 18887
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Chhattisgarhi language|Chhattisgarhi]]
| demographics1_title2 = Other
| demographics1_info2 = [[Gondi language|Gondi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Koya language|Koya]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 494556<ref>[http://www.postalcodedb.com/Search.aspx Postal Codes and Zip Codes Database - PostCodesDB]</ref>
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 07857
| registration_plate = CG-18
| blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Jagdalpur]], [[Dantewada]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank2_info_sec1 = 932 [[female|♀]]/ 1000 [[male|♂]]
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Bastar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Bastar]]
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| website = {{URL|dantewada.gov.in/}}
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'''Kirandul''' is a town and a [[municipality]] in [[Dantewada district]]<ref>[http://dantewada.gov.in/profile.htm District Dantewada Chhattisgarh - General Profile] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070409003801/http://dantewada.gov.in/profile.htm |date=2007-04-09 }}</ref> in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Chhattisgarh]]. It is located roughly 400 km south of [[Raipur]], capital of Chhattisgarh and 41 km southwest of [[Dantewada]]-the district headquarters. The way to travel is by road with frequent bus service from [[Raipur]], [[Bhilai]] and [[Jagdalpur]] or by train from [[Jagdalpur]] and [[Visakhapatnam]].

==Demographics==
As of 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=503450|title=Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns|publisher=Census Commission of India|access-date = 26 December 2017}}</ref> Kirandul had a population of 18887 of which 9776 are males while 9111 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.

Population of children with age of 0-6 is 2317 which is 12.27% of total population of Kirandul M). In Kirandul Municipality, Female Sex Ratio is of 932 against state average of 991. Moreover child sex ratio in Kirandul is around 1015 compared to [[Chhattisgarh]] state average of 969. Literacy rate of Kirandul town is 73.7% - higher than state average of 71.04%. In Kirandul, male literacy is around 79.9% while female literacy rate is 67.02%.

==Region==
This region is basically a [[plateau]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=LR8JAAAAIAAJ&q=kirandul&dq=kirandul&hl=en&sa=X&ei=UWHtUaf_NoWIrQeAqYCIDQ&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAw The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society - Google Books]</ref> The [[Bailadila Range]] of hills are located at a distance of about 41 km south west of [[Dantewada]], the district headquarters in [[Chhattisgarh]] State.

Rising to a height of 1,276 m, one of the hills of the [[Bailadila Range]] is the highest point in the state of Chhattisgarh.<ref>[http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/G00615.pdf Bailadila Hills, Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh]</ref> Bailadila has been established as an industrial area that has been divided into two towns, namely [[Bade Bacheli]] (29 kilometers from Dantewada) & Kirandul (41 kilometers from Dantewada).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dantewada.nic.in/travel.htm|title=District Dantewada Chhattisgarh - Tourism|website = dantewada.nic.in|access-date=3 November 2017}}</ref>

==Climate==
[[File:Football ground, Kirandul.jpg|thumb|right|Hilltop view from Football ground during rainy season]]
Bailadila region enjoys mild summer and winter is not severe. The maximum temperature in summer rises up to 40 degree Celsius between May and June whereas minimum temperature in winter drops to 10 degree Celsius. The area receives heavy rains during monsoon from June to October. Weather during rainy season is stormy accompanied by gales and the hilltops are covered with thick clouds and dense fog, which reduces visibility.
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|location = kirandul, India
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|temperature colour = pastel
|Jan record high C = 32.9
|Feb record high C = 35.9
|Mar record high C = 39.6
|Apr record high C = 42.5
|May record high C = 44.8
|Jun record high C = 42.6
|Jul record high C = 35.9
|Aug record high C = 33.4
|Sep record high C = 34.0
|Oct record high C = 33.9
|Nov record high C = 33.0
|Dec record high C = 31.5
|Jan high C = 28.2
|Feb high C = 30.9
|Mar high C = 34.9
|Apr high C = 37.2
|May high C = 38.1
|Jun high C = 33.4
|Jul high C = 28.6
|Aug high C = 28.4
|Sep high C = 29.6
|Oct high C = 29.9
|Nov high C = 28.2
|Dec high C = 27.2
|year high C = 31.2
|Jan mean C = 19.9
|Feb mean C = 23.0
|Mar mean C = 26.9
|Apr mean C = 30.0
|May mean C = 31.2
|Jun mean C = 28.5
|Jul mean C = 25.7
|Aug mean C = 25.4
|Sep mean C = 25.9
|Oct mean C = 24.7
|Nov mean C = 21.7
|Dec mean C = 19.5
|Jan low C = 11.6
|Feb low C = 14.3
|Mar low C = 18.5
|Apr low C = 22.2
|May low C = 24.2
|Jun low C = 23.8
|Jul low C = 22.3
|Aug low C = 22.2
|Sep low C = 22
|Oct low C = 19.6
|Nov low C = 14.9
|Dec low C = 11.1
|year low C = 18.9
|Jan record low C = 2.8
|Feb record low C = 7.0
|Mar record low C = 8.3
|Apr record low C = 14.8
|May record low C = 17.0
|Jun record low C = 14.3
|Jul record low C = 18.3
|Aug record low C = 19.3
|Sep record low C = 17.4
|Oct record low C = 11.0
|Nov record low C = 5.9
|Dec record low C = 4.4
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 9.1
|Feb precipitation mm = 15.6
|Mar precipitation mm = 16
|Apr precipitation mm = 51.1
|May precipitation mm = 73.2
|Jun precipitation mm = 239.6
|Jul precipitation mm = 369.4
|Aug precipitation mm = 377.5
|Sep precipitation mm = 236.9
|Oct precipitation mm = 101.1
|Nov precipitation mm = 24.3
|Dec precipitation mm = 7.7
|year precipitation mm= 1521.5
|Jan rain days = 0.8
|Feb rain days = 1.5
|Mar rain days = 1.6
|Apr rain days = 4.5
|May rain days = 6.8
|Jun rain days = 13.8
|Jul rain days = 20.5
|Aug rain days = 21.1
|Sep rain days = 15.4
|Oct rain days = 6.8
|Nov rain days = 2.2
|Dec rain days = 0.6
|Jan humidity = 59
|Feb humidity = 51
|Mar humidity = 42
|Apr humidity = 43
|May humidity = 47
|Jun humidity = 69
|Jul humidity = 84
|Aug humidity = 86
|Sep humidity = 82
|Oct humidity = 74
|Nov humidity = 68
|Dec humidity = 65
|source 1 = Weatherbase<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=35334&cityname=Jagdalpur-cg-India&units=metric| title=Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Kirandul, India | publisher=Weatherbase |access-date=12 July 2013}}</ref>
|date=July 2013
}}

==History==
The commercial discovery of Bailadila dates back to 1955-56 when Prof. Euemura of Japanese Steel Mills Association,<ref>[http://forbesindia.com/article/breakpoint/why-japanese-steel-companies-are-in-india/22432/1 Forbes India Magazine - Why Japanese Steel Companies Are In India]</ref> studying the memoirs of [[Geological Survey of India]], drew the attention of the Japanese Steel Mills to the richness of the vast deposits of [[iron ore]] and its proximity to the Eastern Coast of India. Later an agreement had been signed with the Japanese Steel Mills in 1960.<ref>[http://money.livemint.com/IID91/F126371/DirectorsReport/Company.aspx NMDC Ltd. - Director Reports - money.livemint.com]</ref> An approval of the project report prepared by NMDC was given in 1964 and the Mine Plant had been inaugurated on November 1968. Later on, [[National Mineral Development Corporation]], with help of [[Japan]] set up the first [[iron ore]] plant in Kirandul. Currently {{nihongo|'''Kobe Steel, Ltd.'''|株式会社神戸製鋼所|Kabushiki-gaisha Kōbe Seikō-sho}} Japan is the biggest purchaser of its ore, but earlier it has also sold ore in [[Bhilai Steel Plant]] too.

Kirandul was a crucial part of the princely state of [[Bastar state|Bastar]] before India attained independence. This town prospered under the reign of King Annama Deva, the brother of [[Kakatiya]] king Pratapa Rudra Deva of [[Warangal]] (Telangana). During the 19th century, the region came under the administration of the British rule. Eventually, it was acceded to the Indian Union on January 1, 1948, and the city became a part of the bastar district of [[Madhya Pradesh]] and later in 2000, it was included in the newly formed [[Chhattisgarh]] state.<ref>[http://www.hoparoundindia.com/chhattisgarh/history-of-kirandul.aspx History of Kirandul City Chhattisgarh Origin-Background-Significance]</ref>

==Economy==
[[File:Kirandul main road.jpg|thumb|Kirandul main road]]
The iron ore mines here are also an important tourist attraction. Run by the [[Navratna]] Organization,'[[National Mineral Development Corporation|NMDC]]',<ref>[http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/recommendations/buy-nmdc-target-rs-138-icicidirectcom_911493.html Buy NMDC; target Rs 138: ICICIdirect.com - Moneycontrol.com]</ref> these mines operate with the latest technology and hi-tech machinery. However, one needs to obtain permit to visit the mines, which can be done by requesting the [[National Mineral Development Corporation|NMDC]] office. The mines are generally open to the public on [[Vishwakarma Puja]] day every year and huge number of people visit during that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/news/CHH-RAI-HMU-bailadila-iron-mines-chattishgarh-5696095-PHO.html|title=It is like a bull hump in the hills|publisher=Dainik Bhaskar|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref>

The Bailadila iron ore range extends for a length of 40 km with a width of about 10 km mostly along the top of hill, which constitute one of the richest concentration of iron-ore of world. The range contains 1200 million tonnes of high grade [[iron ore]] distributed in 14 deposits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/raipur/nmdc-to-set-up-ore-sampling-laboratory-at-kirandul-mine.html|title=NMDC to set up ore sampling laboratory at Kirandul mine|publisher=The Pioneer|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref> 14 reserves have been discovered, of which 3 are being mined. Deposit 14/11C and 11B are the mines located in Kirandul complex while Deposit 5, 10 and 11A are located in Bacheli complex of Bailadila Iron ore mines.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/raipur/bailadila-iron-ore-project-under-cctv.html|title=Bailadila Iron Ore Project under CCTV|publisher=The Pioneer|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref> Bailadila Deposit-14 mine is the first large scale open cast mechanised iron ore mine in India for which DPR was prepared by NMDC and was commissioned in April, 1968.Bailadila Deposit-11C was commissioned in June, 1988. The ore is exported through [[Visakhapatnam Port]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nmdc.co.in/KirandulComplex.aspx|title=NMDC Deposit 14 & 11C|publisher=NMDC website|access-date=29 December 2017 }}</ref>

The entire area was brought to the mainstream of civilisation by the spectacular effort of NMDC by opening-up of mines. Today, Bailadila is a name to reckon within the world iron ore market because of its super high-grade iron ore.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130722171308/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-07/visakhapatnam/40420275_1_waltair-division-railway-line-rs-60-crore Railways hopes to make hay while sun shines - The Times of India]</ref> Bailadila complex<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/FfB7OKX8NmweBm3UARh9aJ/Govt-targets-Maoist-jungle-stronghold-to-win-mining-riches.html|title=Govt targets Maoist jungle stronghold to win mining riches|publisher=Livemint.com|access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref> possesses the world’s best grade of hard lumpy ore having +66% iron content, free from [[sulphur]] and other deleterious material and the best physical properties needed for [[steel making]].<ref name="Comprehensive Industry document on Iron ore mining">{{cite web|publisher=Central Pollution Control Board|url=http://www.cpcb.nic.in/upload/NewItems/NewItem_105_iron_ore_mining_31.07.08.pdf|title=Comprehensive Industry document on Iron ore mining|access-date=28 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501171051/http://www.cpcb.nic.in/upload/NewItems/NewItem_105_iron_ore_mining_31.07.08.pdf|archive-date=1 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Essar Steel]] Slurry beneficiation plant is situated in Kirandul which is used to transport iron ore through [[Slurry pipeline]] to [[Essar Steel]] pellet plant facility in Visakhapatnam. It has its own helipad for personal usage. At 267 km, the Kirandul-Vizag pipeline is the longest [[Slurry pipeline]] in India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/essar-steel-begins-work-to-reroute-the-longest-slurry-pipeline-112071200068_1.html|title=Essar Steel begins work to reroute the longest slurry pipeline|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=30 December 2017}}</ref>[[File:Essar slurry benefication plant kirandul.jpg|thumb|Essar slurry beneficiation plant, Kirandul]]

==Transport==
Kirandul is easily accessible and well connected to [[Raipur]], [[Visakhapatnam]] and [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] by all-weather roads. It can also be reached by rail from Visakhapatnam. There is regular iron ore movement from this sector to Visakhapatnam port by rail.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/waltair-division-revenue-crosses-rs-5000crore-mark/article4613485.ece Waltair Division revenue crosses Rs. 5,000-crore mark - The Hindu]</ref>

===Rail Transport===
[[File:Kirandul Railway Station.jpg|thumb|right|Kirandul Railway Station]]
The [[Kothavalasa–Kirandul line]]<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=vDRUAAAAMAAJ&q=kirandul&dq=kirandul&hl=en&sa=X&ei=UWHtUaf_NoWIrQeAqYCIDQ&ved=0CEMQ6AEwBQ Indian Railways - Google Books]</ref> of [[East Coast Railway]] from [[Kirandul railway station|Kirandul]] to [[Visakhapatnam]] via [[Koraput Railway Station|Koraput]] is laid through the [[Eastern Ghats]]. Up to [[Araku]] station, it has many tunnels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/city/visakhapatnam/Railways-to-fast-track-doubling-of-KK-line/articleshow/49102665.cms|title=Railways to fast-track doubling of KK line - TOI Mobile {{!}} The Times of India Mobile Site|website=m.timesofindia.com|access-date=2016-07-08}}</ref> Also it pass through the highest elevation Broad gauge station in the Eastern ghats, [[Semiliguda]], just before the [[Borra caves]]. Kirandul - Kottavalasa Railroad<ref>[http://wn.com/kottavalasa-kirandul Kottavalasa-kirandul]</ref> is the record high Broad Gauge line in the [[Eastern Ghats]]. The KK Line has the distinction of being the second highest broad gauge railway line in the country after the one in [[Jammu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2014/oct/20/A-Bridge-Too-High-Poses-Unique-Challenge-to-Railways-673526.html|title=A bridge too high poses unique challenge to Railways|publisher=The New Indian Express| access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref>

A line from Bailadila to [[Visakhapatnam]] via Jagdalpur is in place mainly for the purposes of evacuation of iron ore by [[National Mineral Development Corporation]] (NMDC) from Kirandul with limited passenger trains. Plans are underway for doubling the railway line from Bailadila to Jagdalpur.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/raipur/nmdc-assisting-to-double-kirandul-kothavalasa-kk-rly-line.html|title=NMDC assisting to double Kirandul Kottavalasa railway line|publisher=The Pioneer|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref> The cost of this is projected to be about INR 870 crore which is proposed to be initially borne by NMDC and NMDC will in turn get a rebate in the freight from Indian Railways towards the initial cost incurred by NMDC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Doubling-of-line-between-Kirandul-Kothavalasa-mooted/article15179743.ece|title=Doubling of line between Kirandul Kottavalasa mooted|work=The Hindu|access-date=28 December 2017}}</ref>

===Air transport===
There is an [[Jagdalpur Airport|airport]] at Jagdalpur but no scheduled services are currently run to or from here. The airport is predominantly used by political leaders and insurgency operation related activities by the army and the police. The nearest airport is [[Raipur Airport]] in the capital city of Raipur and [[Visakhapatnam Airport]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Maps|first=Google|title=Distance|url=https://maps.google.co.in/maps?saddr=jagdalpur&daddr=visakhapatnam&hl=en&sll=19.468275,82.48642&sspn=5.239704,9.459229&geocode=FRExIwEdaqTjBCnra67FaxIwOjGnK5UQrNTkyg%3BFSDhDQEdMtD1BCk_l-aJE0M5OjFohEmVA8LZkg&t=h&gl=in&mra=pr&z=7|access-date=18 October 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://dantewada.gov.in/ Official website Dantewada district]
*[http://www.nmdc.co.in NMDC Limited Official website]

==Further reading==
{{Commons category|Kirandul}}
* {{Cite book | author=Sen, Ilina. | title=Inside Chhattisgarh| publisher=Penguin | year=2014 | isbn=978-0-143-41404-9 | pages = 320 pages}}

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