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{{more citations needed|date=December 2021}}
 
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}}
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'''Mandawa''' is a village in [[Akkalkuwa]] in [[Nandurbar district]] of [[Maharashtra]] [[States and territories of India|State]], India. It is located {{convert|91|km}} from sub district headquarter and {{convert|114|km}} from district headquarter. The village is [[Administration (government)|administrated]] by [[Sarpanch]] an elected representative of the village as per [[Panchayati raj (India)]]. <ref name="census">{{cite web | url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_Village_Release_2700.xlsx | title=District Census Hand Book | work=indiapost.gov.in}}</ref>
'''Mandawa''' is a town in [[Jhunjhunu]] district of [[Rajasthan]] in [[India]]. It is part of [[Shekhawati]] region. Mandawa is located at {{Coord|28.05|N|75.15|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Mandawa.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mandawa]</ref> It has an average elevation of 316&nbsp;metres (1036&nbsp;ft).
 
==History==
[[File:Mandawa well.jpg|thumb|left|A [[water well]] near Mandawa]]
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/shekhawati.html|title = Shekhawati Tourism: Places to visit in Shekhawati - Rajasthan Tourism}}</ref><ref>https://jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in/home/district-info-detail/41/29</ref> The great Ghazal Singer of South Asia Mehdi Hassan was born here and migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India.
 
== About Mandawa ==
 
The lovely 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.coxandkings.co.uk/compass/travel-articles/mandawa-the-open-art-gallery | title=The open art gallery Mandawa, Rajasthan - Cox & Kings | date=9 November 2011 }}</ref>


== Places of Interest ==


== Demography ==
Mandawa is world famous for its havleis, wall painitings and frescos. Its historical sites and rich culture entice visitors.
As of 2009, The village has a total number of 142 houses and a population of 1212 of which 688 are males while 524 are females. According to the report [[published]] by [[Census India]] in 2011, out of the total population of the village 1 people are from [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Schedule Caste]] and 1209 are from Schedule Tribes Caste.<ref name="census" />
*[[Mandawa Fort]]
*Mandawa Haveli
*Murmuria Haveli
*Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli
 
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mandawa had a population of 20,717. 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.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of villages in India]]
*[[Shekhawati]]
 
*[[Holi Festival]]
== References ==
*[[Kalwas]]
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Villages in Nandurbar district]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}


{{Jhunjhunu district}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Cities and towns in Jhunjhunu district]]

Latest revision as of 17:32, 1 July 2022

Not to be confused with Mandwa, Maharashtra.
Mandawa
Town
A haveli in Mandawa
A haveli in Mandawa
Mandawa is located in Rajasthan
Mandawa
Mandawa
Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 28°03′N 75°09′E / 28.05°N 75.15°E / 28.05; 75.15
CountryIndia
StateRajasthan
DistrictJhunjhunun
Elevation
316 m (1,037 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total23,335 (Males−11,682 Females−11,653[1]
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
333704
Vehicle registrationRJ-18

Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is located at 28°03′N 75°09′E / 28.05°N 75.15°E / 28.05; 75.15.[2] It has an average elevation of 316 metres (1036 ft).

History[edit | edit source]

A water well near Mandawa

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.[3][4] The great Ghazal Singer of South Asia Mehdi Hassan was born here and migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India.

About Mandawa[edit | edit source]

The lovely 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.[5]

Places of Interest[edit | edit source]

Mandawa is world famous for its havleis, wall painitings and frescos. Its historical sites and rich culture entice visitors.

  • Mandawa Fort
  • Mandawa Haveli
  • Murmuria Haveli
  • Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2001 India census,[6] Mandawa had a population of 20,717. 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.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Mandawa Municipality City Population Census 2011-2022 | Rajasthan".
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mandawa
  3. ↑ "Shekhawati Tourism: Places to visit in Shekhawati - Rajasthan Tourism".
  4. ↑ https://jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in/home/district-info-detail/41/29
  5. ↑ "The open art gallery Mandawa, Rajasthan - Cox & Kings". 9 November 2011.
  6. ↑ "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.

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