Mundwa

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Mundwa
Marwar Mundwa
मारवाड़ मूंडवा
City
Mundwa
Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 27°04′N 73°49′E / 27.07°N 73.82°E / 27.07; 73.82Coordinates: 27°04′N 73°49′E / 27.07°N 73.82°E / 27.07; 73.82
Country  India
State Rajasthan
District Nagaur
Elevation 335 m (1,099 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 16,004
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 341026
Telephone code 01584
Vehicle registration RJ-21

Mundwa (मूंडवा) also known as Marwar Mundwa (मारवाड़ मूंडवा), is a city and a municipality in Nagaur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

History

The city of Marwar-Mundwa was established by Mundel (Parihar) gotra of Jat,the former rulers of Mandore (Head Quarters of Marwar Riyasat, near Jodhpur)in 7th to 13th century.

Geography

Mundwa is located at 27°04′N 73°49′E / 27.07°N 73.82°E / 27.07; 73.82.[1] It has an average elevation of 335 metres (1099 feet).
There are four Talabs on all the four directions of Mundwa.
Names of these Talabs are
Gyantalav
Lakholav
Pokhandi
Motelav
Dedaahni

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Mundwa had a population of 16,004. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mundwa has an average literacy rate of 47%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 61%, and female literacy is 33%. In Mundwa, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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