Mandawa
Town in Rajasthan, India
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Mandawa is a town located just 29 km from Jhunjhunu city in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is located at 28.05°N 75.15°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 316 metres (1036 ft). The nearest railway station is Jhunjhunu railway station.[3]
Mandawa | |
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  Mandawa Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 28.05°N 75.15°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Jhunjhunun |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Municipal Council Mandawa |
| Elevation | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 23,335 (Males−11,682 Females−11,653[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 333704 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-18 |
History
The town of Mandawa was a thikana of Jaipur State. Mandawa once functioned as a trading outpost for ancient caravan routes in Shekhawati for goods from China and the Middle East. Thakur Nawal Singh, then ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa built a fort in to protect this outpost. Over time, a township grew around the fort and soon attracted a large community of traders, who then settled down at Mandawa.[4][5]
About Mandawa
The town of Mandawa is known as the "Open Art Gallery" as a whole. During the 18th century, Mandawa was a key stop for wealthy merchants travelling the Silk Road. The majority of them chose to build their homes in this town, resulting in the creation of a plethora of exquisitely crafted large Havelis that are popular tourist attractions in Mandawa.[6]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[7] Mandawa had a population of 23,335. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mandawa has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70% and female literacy is 45%. In Mandawa, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.