Mandawa
Mandawa
Town in Rajasthan, India
Mandawa is a town, 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 / 28.05; 75.15.[2] It has an average elevation of 316 metres (1036 ft). The nearest railway station is Jhunjhunu railway station.[3]
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Mandawa | |
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  Mandawa Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 28.05°N 75.15°E / 28.05; 75.15 | |
| 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, Rajasthani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 333704 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-18 |
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] The great Ghazal Singer of South Asia Mehdi Hassan was born here and migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India.
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] Many Bollywood films like PK (film), Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil among others are shot here.
Mandawa is world-famous for its havleis, wall paintings and frescos. Its historical sites and rich culture entice visitors:
- Mandawa Fort
- Mandawa Haveli
- Murmuria Haveli
- Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli
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.
- "Castle Mandawa Jhunjhunu - Castle Mandawa History Information Rajasthan". Rajasthan Direct. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- "The open art gallery Mandawa, Rajasthan - Cox & Kings". 9 November 2011.
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.