Laxmangarh

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Laxmangarh
Lachhmangarh, Lichhamgarh
Town
Laxmangarh is located in Rajasthan
Laxmangarh
Laxmangarh
Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 27°49′21″N 75°01′31″E / 27.8225°N 75.025278°E / 27.8225; 75.025278Coordinates: 27°49′21″N 75°01′31″E / 27.8225°N 75.025278°E / 27.8225; 75.025278
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictSikar
Founded byMaharaja Lachhman Singh
Elevation
424.24 m (1,391.86 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total41,908
Languages
 • OfficialShekhawati
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
332311
Telephone code91-1573
Vehicle registrationRJ-23

Laxmangarh is a town in Sikar district of Rajasthan state in India. It is the sub-divisional headquarters of the Laxmangarh sub-division in Sikar district. It is also the Tehsil headquarters of the Laxmangarh Tehsil. It is situated on National Highway-52 at a distance of 30 km from Sikar in north.

Geography

Laxmangarh is located at 27°49′21″N 75°01′31″E / 27.8225°N 75.025278°E / 27.8225; 75.025278.[1] It has an average elevation of 222 metres (728 ft). The Laxmangarh Fort is the best monument of the town.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census Laxmangarh had a population of 41253. Males constitute 51.26% (41098) of the population and females 48.74% (40155). Laxmangarh has an average literacy rate of 72.70%, which is lower than the national average of 74.04%; male literacy is 83.74% and female literacy is 61.24%. In Laxmangarh, 13.85% (7394) of the population is younger than 6 years old.

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External links

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