Bhiwadi
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Bhiwadi | |
|---|---|
  Bhiwadi Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°13′N 76°52′E / 28.21°N 76.87°ECoordinates: 28°13′N 76°52′E / 28.21°N 76.87°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Alwar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Bhiwadi Integrated Development Authority(BIDA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 300 km2 (100 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 104,883 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Rajasthani, Ahirwati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ 40 |
| Website | bida.rajasthan.gov.in |
Bhiwadi is a planned city located in Alwar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Geography[]
Bhiwadi is situated at 28.21°N, 76.87°E. It is 60 km away from New Delhi, 200 km from Jaipur, 90 km from Alwar, 40 km from Gurgaon and 50 km from Faridabad (PROP Touch India Sec-49). It can be reached by National Highway NH48 (Delhi-Jaipur highway) via Dharuhera, in 50 min from Hero Honda Chowk (Gurgaon) and in 70-90 min from IGI Airport, New Delhi. It can also be reached by the Gurgaon-Sohna-Tauru-Dharuhera road.
The nearest railway station is Rewari Junction, 26 km south of city.
The nearest Airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, 55 km north of the city.
Demographics[]
As of the 2011 Census of India,[1] Bhiwadi had a population of 104,883. Males constituted 57% and females 43% of the population. The sex ratio of Bhiwadi city is 800 females per 1000 males.
Economy[]
The town is spread over nearly 5,300 acres with houses covering around 2,700. The town contains a range of large, medium and small scale industries, from steel mills and furnaces to automobile and electronics manufacturing.[2]
See also[]
- Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway
- National Highway 8 (India)
- Dharuhera
- Industrial Area Khushkhera
References[]
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Business News Today: Read Latest Business news, India Business News Live, Share Market & Economy News".
- Bhiwadi
- Cities and towns in Alwar district