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Mandawa

Coordinates: 28°03′N 75°09′E / 28.05°N 75.15°E / 28.05; 75.15
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Mandawa
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)
 • Total23,335 (Males−11,682 Females−11,653[1]
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Rajasthani
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
333704
Vehicle registrationRJ-18

Mandawa is a town, 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.[2] It has an average elevation of 316 metres (1036 ft). The nearest railway station is Jhunjhunu railway station.[3]

History

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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.[4][5] The great Ghazal Singer of South Asia Mehdi Hassan was born here and migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India.

About Mandawa

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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.[6] Many Bollywood films like PK (film), Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil among others are shot here.

Places of interest

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Mandawa is world-famous for its havelis, wall paintings and frescos. Its historical sites and rich culture entice visitors:

  • Mandawa Fort
  • Mandawa Haveli
  • Murmuria Haveli
  • Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli

Demographics

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As of 2011 India census,[7] 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

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References

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  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.
  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.