Madwas
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Madwas | |
|---|---|
  Madwas Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Madwas Madwas (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°07′N 81°47′E / 24.11°N 81.78°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Sidhi |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,661 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP 53 |
| Website | www |
Madwas is a major town and a railway station in Sidhi District of Madhya Pradesh, India. It's also a Tehsil Headquarter. [1][2][3]
The state of Balendu rulers (Chedi dynasty) was in Madwas.[4] Madwas is known for its historical fort, which is associated with the Chandela rulers and is a significant landmark in the region.
Geography
Madwas belongs to Rewa Division. It is located 55 km (34 mi) west of the district headquarters of Sidhi and 592 km (368 mi) from the state capital of Bhopal towards the east.[5]
