Badarwas is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shivpuri district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Badarwas is also known as Jacket Capital of India.

Badarwas
city
Badarwas is located in Madhya Pradesh
Badarwas
Badarwas
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Badarwas is located in India
Badarwas
Badarwas
Badarwas (India)
Coordinates: 24°58′N 77°34′E / 24.97°N 77.57°E / 24.97; 77.57
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictShivpuri
Elevation
471 m (1,545 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
10,408
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP

Geography

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Badarwas is located at 24°58′N 77°34′E / 24.97°N 77.57°E / 24.97; 77.57.[1] It has an average elevation of 471 metres (1,545 feet).

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Badarwas had a population of 10,408. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Badarwas has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

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Badarwas railway station is situated at Badarwas on Indore–Gwalior line under the Bhopal railway division.[3] The nearest airport is Gwalior.

References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Badarwas (SHIVPURI - Madhya Pradesh)
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. ^ karthik. "Badarwas Railway Station Map/Atlas WCR/West Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.