Badarwas

Badarwas is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shivpuri district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Badarwas is also known as Jacket Capital of India.

Badarwas
city
Badarwas is located in Madhya Pradesh
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Badarwas
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Badarwas is located in India
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Badarwas (India)
Coordinates: 24.97°N 77.57°E / 24.97; 77.57
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictShivpuri
Elevation
471 m (1,545 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total10,408
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

Geography

Badarwas is located at 24.97°N 77.57°E / 24.97; 77.57.[1] It has an average elevation of 471 metres (1,545 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Badarwas had a population of 10,408. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Badarwas has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Badarwas railway station is situated at Badarwas on Indore–Gwalior line under the Bhopal railway division.[3] The nearest airport is Gwalior.

References

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