Mandi Dabwali
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Mandi Dabwali
Haryana, India |
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| District(s) | Sirsa |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population | 53,812 (2001) |
| Official language(s) | Punjabi, Hindi |
Mandi Dabwali (Hindi: मंडी डब्वाली) is a city and a municipal committee in Sirsa district in the Indian state of Haryana.
It is located on the border of Haryana and Punjab, and is just a few minutes travel from Rajasthan border. Due to its unique location, Mandi Dabwali provides a blend of cultures from all three states.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Mandi Dabwali had a population of 53,812. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mandi Dabwali has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 59%. In Mandi Dabwali, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Economy
The city has been developed as a Mandi for the farmers (a place where they can sell their produce), which is the main revenue source for the city as lots of different businesses depend upon buying the produce from the farmers and then selling it to people as well as to govt.
Apart from the businesses directly involved in the buying/selling of the produce, other businesses also depend upon the same as the farmers travelling to city are the main customers for every kind of market.
[edit] Culture
[edit] Languages
Most of the natives of Mandi Dabwali were rooted in Punjab, so Punjabi is the main language of communication along with Hindi. Also, due to its location and people from different origins, one gets to hear many other dialects like Haryanvi and Rajasthani
[edit] Religions
Hinduism is followed by a majority of people, followed by Sikhism, Jainism,Bishnoi, Islam and Christianity. City is home to lots of temples, gurudwaras and other religious places. All the festivals are celebrated with lots of enthusiasm & participation from all the natives.
