Madwas
Town in Madhya Pradesh, India
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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]
Madwas | |
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  Madwas Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Madwas Madwas (India) | |
| Coordinates: 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 |
History
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]
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India, Madwas village had a population of 5,661, of which 2,943 were males and 2,718 were females. The average sex ratio of Madwas village is 924, which is lower than Madhya Pradesh state average of 931.[6]
Major Trains
There is many major trains halting in madwas.
