Jawar | |
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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 | India |
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.