Amarkantak, India

Madhya Pradesh · India

Amarkantak is a small city in Madhya Pradesh, India with a population of 7,074. Elevation: 3,419 ft (1,042 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,074 Population 390/sq mi density
3,419 ft Elevation 1,042 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
54.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Amarkantak

Amarkantak

Amarkantak is a pilgrim town and a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, India. The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area. It is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johilla River originate.

People

Population7,074
Density390/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation3,419 ft (1,042 m)
Population7,074
Population Density390 / sq mi
Elevation3,419 ft (1,042 m)
Coordinates22.6749°, 81.7591°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMadhya Pradesh
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,371 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amarkantak

Amarkantak is a small city in India (Madhya Pradesh) with a population of 7,074. The city sits at an elevation of 3,419 feet (1,042 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Amarkantak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,419 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation3,419 ft (1,042 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.0 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates22.6749°N, 81.7591°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.75"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 28, 2022.

Oct 18, 2012 12 km NW of Jaisinghnagar, India M5.0 130 km
Jul 28, 2022 14 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.7 110 km
Jul 11, 2022 15 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.6 108 km
Oct 10, 2000 26 km SE of Baikunthpur, India M4.5 109 km
Feb 12, 1996 36 km NE of Korba, India M4.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
March 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 15.8 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 15.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest

Amarkantak has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 61°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Amarkantak

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalayanika Kendriya Shiksha Niketan - - - -
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Libraries in Amarkantak

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Prof. Ramdayal Munda Central Library0.0

Train Stations in Amarkantak

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhanwar Tonk
Khongsara

Airports Near Amarkantak

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilaspur AirportPABMedium Airport
Burhar Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Amarkantak

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jaleshwar Dham
Kabir Chabutra
Mritunjay Ashram
Shri Yantra Temples

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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What is the population of Amarkantak?

Amarkantak has a population of 7,074 residents and is located in India. The population density is 390 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amarkantak?

Amarkantak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

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