Bhiwadi

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Bhiwadi भिवाडी
—  city  —
Bhiwadi भिवाडी
Location of Bhiwadi भिवाडी
in Rajasthan and India
Coordinates 28°13′N 76°52′E / 28.21°N 76.87°E / 28.21; 76.87Coordinates: 28°13′N 76°52′E / 28.21°N 76.87°E / 28.21; 76.87
Country India
State Rajasthan
District(s) Alwar
Population 104,883 (2011)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Bhiwadi (Hindi: भिवाडी) is a census town in tijara tehsil of Alwar district in Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies on Rajasthan-Haryana border and is adjacent to Dharuhera town and Rewari city of Haryana. Dharuhera and Bhiwadi together form one urban sprawl.

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[edit] Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[1] Bhiwadi had a population of 104,883 compared to only 33,831 in 2001. This is more than three-fold increase. The reason is that though Bhiwadi started as an industrial area, it has become a large residential town in the last few years. In 2001, males constituted 63% and females 37% of the population due to a large number of male industrial workers in Bhiwadi industrial area. With the development of residential area, the number of families and hence females has increased. Therefore in 2011, males constituted 57% and females 43% of the population. The sex ratio of Bhiwadi city was 755 females per 1000 males in 2011 - much better than 589 in 2001 but still quite low. Bhiwadi had an average literacy rate of 68% in 2011, lower than 70% in 2001 but higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% (76% in 2001) and female literacy of 58% (53% in 2001). The population of children under 6 years of age was 16% (18% in 2001). A large number of Yadav and Gurjar community people live in Bhiwadi.

Bhiwadi is located at the East End of Rajasthan in Tijara Tehsil of Alwar District, just 55 km away from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, 200 km form State Capital Jaipur, 90 km from Alwar, 40 km from Gurgaon, 60 km from Faridabad and 5 km from NH-8 (Delhi-Jaipur highway) on the Dharuhera-Sohna Road.

[edit] Resources

Land 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) in Bhiwadi.977 acres (3.95 km2) in Khushkhera and 820 acres (3.3 km2) in Chopanki

Water availability 4,000 gallons per hour. Water depth -25 m. average .Present daily supply -0.55 MGD.

Wind velocity 5 km. per hour.

Power 132 KV GSS and 220 KV GSS.

Tele-Communications Telephone -20,000 line electronic exchange with STD facility Telex- 4000 lines exchange (BSNL and Rainbow).

[edit] Educational Institute

KIMT Education http://www.kimtbhiwadi.com (KASHIRAM INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY )SHIV PUBLIC SCHOOL, St. Xavier's School, National Public School Bhiwadi, ( NIMT*) National Institute Of Managment & Technology Bhiwadi, Rose Petals Convent School (www.rpcsbhiwadi.org), UCSKM Public School,Modern Public School, Modern Academy Sr. Secondary School, Presidency International,Central Academy, Starex International,Sagar International, Raman Munjal Vidya Mandir are Prominent Schools Of Bhiwadi. Shemford Futuristic School Bhiwadi

[edit] Transportation

Internal transport Bus services are available, local auto and bus service are available.

[edit] Economy

Stainless Steel Industry in Bhiwadi.

Bhiwadi sub-region is playing a major role in the economic development of Rajasthan. Spread over 3,347 acres (13.54 km2) of land and 3,000 acres (12 km2) area are proposed for extension, Bhiwadi has around 2,500 tiny, small, medium, large, industries and including MNC industrial units manufacturing various types of products. They include all types of industries like steel, furnace, electronics, engineering, textiles, pharmaceuticals, printing, cables, rolling mills, food processing, herbal care etc.

Being a small town, All major Government Offices like Post Office, Police Station, DIC, Fire Station, Electronic Telephone Exchange, Rajasthan Financial Corporation, RIICO , ESI Hospital, Govt. Referral Hospital, Central Excise Excise Deptt., Sub-Registrar Office, NSIC Office etc.

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