Bundi

BUNDI बूंदी Choti Kashi
town
Panoramic view of the old town and palace of Bundi.
BUNDI Show map of Rajasthan BUNDI Show map of India Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 25°26′N 75°38′E / 25.44°N 75.64°E / 25.44; 75.64Coordinates: 25°26′N 75°38′E / 25.44°N 75.64°E / 25.44; 75.64
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
District	Bundi
Named for	Bunda Meena (tribal leader)
Elevation	268 m (879 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	104,457
• Density	193/km2 (500/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	323001
ISO 3166 code	RJ-IN
Sex ratio	922 ♂/♀
Website	bundi.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/bundi/en/home.html

Bundi is a city with 104,457 inhabitants (2011) in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan state in northwest India. It is of particular architectural note for its ornate forts, palaces, and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris. It is the administrative headquarters of Bundi District.

The town of Bundi is situated 35 km from Kota and 210 km from Jaipur. It is located at 25°26′N 75°38′E / 25.44°N 75.64°E / 25.44; 75.64 and an average elevation of 268 metres (879 feet). The city lies near a narrow gorge, and is surrounded on three sides by hills of the Aravalli Range. A substantial wall with four gateways encircles the city. It is served by Bundi railway station on Kota-Chittorgarh rail line. The town of Indragarh and nearby places are famous for the renowned temples of Bijasan Mata and Kamleshwar. The Indargarh step well is considered as one of the most attractive places in the Bundi district, especially during the rainy season.

In the 2001 Indian census, Bundi had a population of 88,312. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bundi has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 75% and female literacy of 57%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. In the 2011 Indian census Bundi has a population of 104,457 people.