| Jawar | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°56′N 76°27′E / 21.93°N 76.45°ECoordinates: 21°56′N 76°27′E / 21.93°N 76.45°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Sehore |
| Elevation | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,131 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
Jawar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Sehore district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Jawar is located at 21°56′N 76°27′E / 21.93°N 76.45°E. It has an average elevation of 294 metres (964 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Jawar had a population of 7131. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jawar has an average literacy rate of 53%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 65%, and female literacy is 40%. In Jawar, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.