Khaniyadhana

Khaniyadhana
city
Khaniyadhana

Location in Madhya Pradesh, 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
Population (2011)
  Total 15,877
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Khaniyadhana is a town and a Nagar Palika in Shivpuri district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.it is known also for jain temples. There are 7 jain temples. almost jain temples has its interesting history.

History

Before Indian independence in 1947, Khaniadhana 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 12,595. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khaniyadhana has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 47%. 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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