Niwari, Madhya Pradesh
| Niwari | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Niwari | |
| Coordinates: 25°26′N 79°43′E / 25.43°N 79.71°ECoordinates: 25°26′N 79°43′E / 25.43°N 79.71°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Tikamgarh |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 20,711 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bundeli, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 472442 |
| Vehicle registration | MP 36 |
| Distance from New Delhi | 434 kilometres (270 mi) SE |
| Website | www.tikamgarh.nic.in |
Niwari is a tahsil/town and a nagar panchayat in Tikamgarh district of Indian state, Madhya Pradesh. It is adjacent to the Jhansi and Mahoba districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Niwari had a population of 20,711 with the 606,00 km² area. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Niwari has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 50%. In Niwari, 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.
About
Niwari is reachable by Indian Railway on the way to Jhansi from Manikpur. The Niwari (tehsil) is situated on the Tikamgarh-Jhansi road, at a distance of about 80 km. to North-West of Tikamgarh. Niwari is the only tehsil of Tikamgarh district which is connected by Indian Railway and situated on Jhansi-Manikpur section of the Central Railways. In medieval period a small fort was in Niwari, however, was demolished by the Marathas. It possesses a temple of Khedapati Hanumanji. A government degree college of Madhya Pradesh government has been established in July 1967 and governed by the government since 1981.
Places to visit
Niwari has some awesome natural sites like Nainsukh Hill, Kali Mandir hill, Gayatri Mandir hill etc. A small river Pakhi provides a tremendous soothing environment but it remains dry most of the time. The Road from Ambedkar Square to the Railway Station is perfect for a ride or for a jog specially in the morning.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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