Khaniyadhana

Khaniyadhana
city
Khaniyadhana
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Khaniyadhana
Khaniyadhana (India)
Coordinates: 25°01′N 78°04′E / 25.01°N 78.07°E / 25.01; 78.07Coordinates: 25°01′N 78°04′E / 25.01°N 78.07°E / 25.01; 78.07
Country  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Shivpuri
Area
  Total 5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population (2011)
  Total 35,877
  Density 367/km2 (950/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code IN-MP
Vehicle registration MP

Khaniyadhana is a town and a Nagar Palika in Shivpuri district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its eight Jain temples.

History

Before Indian independence in 1947, Khaniyadhana was the capital of a judev maharaj kalgsingh of the same name - Khaniyadhana State.

Geography

It is located in Shivpuri District at 25º01' N, 78º07' E.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Khaniyadhana had a population of 35,595. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khaniyadhana has an average literacy rate of 78%, male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 64%. In Khaniyadhana, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.


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