‘Pole Town’ [Dandapuri] Town/District, Madhya Pradesh (MP)
From Hin: ḍaṇḍā ‘pole’, ‘stick; Skt: puri, ‘fort’, ‘village’.
Dindori District boasts a large resident Baiga tribal population and extensive sal forests.
For related place names see Indian Place names and Madhya Pradesh place names.
Article The Forest Fighters: The tale of primitive Baiga tribe in Madhya Pradesh village
