Barwala, Hisar
| Barwala | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Barwala Location in Haryana, India | |
| Coordinates: 29°23′N 75°55′E / 29.38°N 75.92°ECoordinates: 29°23′N 75°55′E / 29.38°N 75.92°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Hisar |
| Elevation | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 89,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | 01693 |
Barwala (Urdu: بروالا ), is a city and a municipal committee in Hisar district,in the state of Haryana, India.
Geography
Barwala is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 214 metres (702 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Barwala had a population of 43,384. Males constitute 52.5% of the population and females 47.5%. Barwala has an average literacy rate of 63.5%, above than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 8.5% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
Barwala is home to the Satlok ashram of Rampal. In November 2014, thousands of his followers gathered around his ashram to prevent the police from arresting him. Around 200 people were injured in the resulting violent clashes.[3]
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Barwala
- ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ Ajay Kumar (2014-11-19). "Rampal-vs-the state: Over 200 injured in Barwala as 30,000 security personnel fail to break through godman's human shield". India Today.
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