Mandawa

Mandawa
Town
A Haveli in Mandawa, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India
A Haveli in Mandawa, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India
Mandawa is located in Rajasthan
Mandawa
Mandawa
Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 28°03′N 75°09′E / 28.05°N 75.15°E / 28.05; 75.15
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictJhunjhunun
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyMunicipal Council Mandawa
Elevation
316 m (1,037 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
23,335 (Males−11,682 Females−11,653
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
333704
Vehicle registrationRJ-18

Mandawa is a town located just 29 km from Jhunjhunu city in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is located at 28°03′N 75°09′E / 28.05°N 75.15°E / 28.05; 75.15. It has an average elevation of 316 metres (1036 ft). The nearest railway station is Jhunjhunu railway station.

History

A water well near Mandawa

The town of Mandawa was a thikana of Jaipur State. Mandawa once functioned as a trading outpost for ancient caravan routes in Shekhawati for goods from China and the Middle East. Thakur Nawal Singh, then ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa built a fort in to protect this outpost. Over time, a township grew around the fort and soon attracted a large community of traders, who then settled down at Mandawa.

About Mandawa

The town of Mandawa is known as the "Open Art Gallery" as a whole. During the 18th century, Mandawa was a key stop for wealthy merchants travelling the Silk Road. The majority of them chose to build their homes in this town, resulting in the creation of a plethora of exquisitely crafted large Havelis that are popular tourist attractions in Mandawa.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Mandawa had a population of 23,335. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mandawa has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70% and female literacy is 45%. In Mandawa, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Mandawa Municipality City Population Census 2011-2022 | Rajasthan".
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mandawa
  3. ↑ "Castle Mandawa Jhunjhunu - Castle Mandawa History Information Rajasthan". Rajasthan Direct. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "Shekhawati Tourism: Places to visit in Shekhawati - Rajasthan Tourism".
  5. ↑ "पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार".
  6. ↑ "The open art gallery Mandawa, Rajasthan - Cox & Kings". 9 November 2011. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  7. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.