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'''Kymore''' is an industrial town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Vijayraghavgarh]] tehsil in [[Katni district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Known mainly for its cement works established in 1921 by J. K. Fisher.

The famous Murlidhar temple was established in 1930.

==Economy==
[[Limestone]] mining employs most of the local population. After independence, the cement works were owned by [[The Associated Cement Companies Limited]]. As of 2011, 2.2 million tonnes of [[cement]] is produced here yearly.

Many old [[quarry|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, established in 1934 by the UK's Turner & Newall group of UK, now operated by Everest Industries Ltd.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}

==Geography==
Kymore hills run along from north to west of the entire town. Their height ranges from {{convert|100|to|200|m}}.

==Temples and festivals==
[[Vijayadashami|Dussehra]] is the biggest annual event. The effigy of [[Ravana]] made here ranges in height from {{convert|80|–|90|ft}}, the highest in India. People visit during this time to witness the event. Murlidhar temple is a temple in the center of Kymore.

== Demographics ==
{{As of|2007}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kymore had a population of 35,300. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Kymore had an average literacy rate of 70.3%, 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.davacckymore.com |title=DAV ACC Public School, Kymore |publisher=Davacckymore.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402102120/http://www.davacckymore.com/ |archive-date=2 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== 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, table tennis, 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(8 km) to Katni (45 km), Maihar (40 km), Jabalpur (135 km), Rewa (140 km) and Satna (85 km) are available on 5:45 A.M. at morning daily service.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Jabalpur Division}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Katni district]]
[[Category:Katni]]

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