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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Barwani had a population of 1,43,222. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Barwani has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|work= |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Barwani had a population of 55,504. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Barwani has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Economy==
==Economy==
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==Notable Persons==
==Notable Persons==
*Dr.[[Anil Kakodkar]], India's eminent nuclear scientist, and former chairman of the [[Atomic Energy Commission of India]] and the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy was born in Barwani.
*Dr.[[Anil Kakodkar]], India's eminent nuclear scientist, and former chairman of the [[Atomic Energy Commission of India]] and the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy was born in Barwani.
*Dr. Manoj Gurjar{best surgeon in barwani}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 08:17, 18 June 2015

This article is about the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India. For its namesake district, see Barwani District.

Barwani
बड़वानी
Barwani
city
CountryIndia
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictBarwani
Area
 • Total11.12 km2 (4.29 sq mi)
Elevation
178 m (584 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total55,504
 • Density5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
451551
Telephone code91-7290
Vehicle registrationMP 46
Websitebarwani.nic.in

Barwani is a city and a municipality in Barwani District in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The city is situated near the left bank of the Narmada River, and is the administrative headquarters of Barwani District. It has served as the capital of the former princely state of Barwani. It can be reached by road only. Nearest airport and railway station are located at Indore 150 KM from Barwani. Bawangaja, a Jain pilgrimage place, is 8 km from Barwani.

Origin of name

The name Badwani originated from the forests of BAD which had surrounded the city in old times. WANI is the old word for the Garden. Hence city got its name BADWANI which means Garden of Bads. Barwani is still pronounced as Badwani but it spells Barwani.

Geography

Rajghat, Barwani

Barwani is located at 22°02′N 74°54′E / 22.03°N 74.9°E / 22.03; 74.9.[1] It has an average elevation of 178 metres (583 feet). The great Narmada River flows through Barwani (just 5 km from city). The temperature of Barwani in April and May goes as high as 48'C, making it the hottest place [citation needed] in India.

Barwani is surrounded by the great hills of Satpura and in the raining days it becomes one of the most beautiful places in central India. The city is also called the Paris of Nimar. Nimar region is split into East Nimar and West Nimar. Nimar, in local terms, means "area beyond thetdhgn Neem Trees". Barwani lies in West Nimar. The annual rainfall of Barwani is around 15 inches, though since 2006, it has increased a lot. Barwani is famous for its Papitas and Bawangaja (a Jain holy place 8 KM from Barwani).

Transportation infrastructure

Barwani has good connectivity via roads.

Barwani at night

Railways

Barwani has no direct railway connectivity. The Western Railway (Ratlam Mandal) has a reservation counter in Barwani (Ambedker Park on Rajghat Road). The nearest railway station is situated at Indore. Another nearer railway station is Khandwa on the Central Railway, which is 180 km from Barwani via State highway No 26.

Roads

Barwani is well connected to other parts of Madhya Pradesh and India with national and state highways. The city is connected to the Agra-Bombay national highway no.3 by Khandwa-Baroda interstate highway no.26 at the distance of 45 km at Julwaniya. There are bus services to and from all of the major and minor cities near Barwani, including Indore, Bagh, Khandwa, Ujjain, Dewas, Dhar, Ratlam, Khargone, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Baroda, kukshi, and Jobat.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[2] Barwani had a population of 55,504. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Barwani has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 57% of the males and 43% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Economically Barwani is entirely dependent on agriculture, with several other small industries developing in the area. Following is a list of national banks operating in Barwani.

Banks

(syndicat bank)(new bus stand)

Culture

Main festivals

All major festivals Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Utsav, Navratri, Dussehra, Deepavali, Muharram, Gudi Padwa, Bhaidooj, Eid, Christmas, Nagpanchmi are celebrated with equal enthusiasm. Barwani is famous for jhakis (झाकी) during Ganesh Utsav and Tajiye during the Muharram.

Temples

  • Jambu Gali Ganesh Mandir
  • Shree Savliya temple
  • Vaishno devi temple
  • Hanuman temple at segaon
  • Kalka mata temple
  • Mahalaxmi temple
  • Santoshi Mata and Ram-Krishna Temple
  • Moti mata temple
  • Shani and Sai Temple
  • Satyanarayan Temple
  • Gayatri Temple
  • Shri Siddhanath Mahadev Temple
  • Ramkulleshwar Temple
  • Shani Mandir
  • Bhilat Temple rajhgat road
  • Bhilat temple Nagalwadi/

Entertainment

Barwani Talent

Dance by shubham sharma

Cinema Halls

  • Mahendra
  • Laxmi

Places of Interest

  • Bawangaja
  • Bandhan (Water Fall)
  • Rajghat (Narmada River)
  • Gwalbeda (Jain Mandir)
  • Nagalwadi([Hill Station)]

Health care

Barwani is prominent in Nimar and Malwa regions for its health care facilities with its district hospital and many other private hospitals.

  • Barwani District Hospital
  • Mahamartunjaya Hospital
  • Asha Gram Trust
  • Saraswati Eye Hospital
  • Samraddhi child care hospital
  • Sai Hospital
  • New Sai baba healthcare hospital
  • GMH
  • New Sai Hospital

Barwani District Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Madhya Pradesh.

Education

Colleges

  • Govt. Polytechnic College, Barwani
  • Nimar Institut of IT Barwani
  • Aadinath Institute of Information Technology & Management, Barwani ( Associated to Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal)
  • S.B.N. Government P.G. College, Barwani
  • Government Girls College, Barwani
  • Career Institute
  • SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AFFILIATED WITH Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, SAIF TRADE CENTER, RANIPURA MAIN ROAD, BARWANI, CONTACT- 9893511186, 07290222140
  • Narmada IIT Barwani

Schools

  • Kendriya Vidyalaya Barwani
  • GURUKUL PUBLIC SCHOOL BARWANI (English Medium)
  • E.M.R.S. BARWANI
  • Panjataniyah English Medium Higher Secondary School
  • Career School Of Sanskar English Medium (Career group)Barwani
  • Vaishnavi Vidya Vihar Higher Secondary School
  • Paramount Academy (CBSE)
  • Harsukh Digamber Jain Higher Secondary School
  • School of Excellence (Higher secondary)
  • Gov. Boys Higher Secondary School No.2
  • Gov. Girls Higher Secondary School
  • Saraswati Shishu/vidhya Mandir
  • Rotary Higher Secondary School
  • Barwani Public School
  • St. Mary's High Secondary School
  • St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
  • Knowledge-Rain High school
  • Puspkunj High School
  • Rajkumar Khendalwal Memorial HSCH school
  • K.V.Barwani [central school]
  • Gov.boys Middle School
  • Crescent Public School
  • Gov.Boys High School
  • Narmada convent higher secondary school
  • Gov.Girls College Barwani
  • Vaishno Devi Mandir during festival, Barwani
    Vaishno Devi Mandir during festival, Barwani
  • 84 feet tall, huge statue of Bhagwan Aadinath at Bawangaja
    84 feet tall, huge statue of Bhagwan Aadinath at Bawangaja
  • Beauty of Satpura Hills
    Beauty of Satpura Hills
  • Beautiful Satpura Hills, Barwani
    Beautiful Satpura Hills, Barwani
  • Choolgiri, Bawangaja
    Choolgiri, Bawangaja
  • Choolgiri View from forest point
    Choolgiri View from forest point
  • MAA VAISHNO DEVI MANDIR
    MAA VAISHNO DEVI MANDIR
  • Mandar Bakery Barwani Navratri 2012
    Mandar Bakery Barwani Navratri 2012

Notable Persons

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barwani
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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