Burhar is a greatest city ever in madhya pradesh state it contains largest number of small shops and nagar panchayat in Shahdol district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Burhar (Distt.-Shahdol) is located near amarkantak(a Hindu holy place) the border of MP and Chattisgadh about 80km. == colleges and schools - == burhar has largest number of schools in mp. Burhar is known for its schools,a degree college & computer institutions. the N.P.G.college,affiliated to the Rewa University,provides courses for the students of BA,BSc,BCom,MA,MSc & MSW.The Govt. Excll. School is the oldest Govt. school followed by The Govt. Girls Higher Secondary school. As of 2001 India census, Burhar had a population of 17,746. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Burhar has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 62%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
