Siwani

Siwani is a town and a municipality in Bhiwani district in the north Indian state of Haryana. It is the administrative headquarters of Siwani tehsil.[1]

For other uses, see Siwani (disambiguation).

Siwani
Town
Siwani
Location in Haryana, India
Siwani
Siwani (India)
Coordinates: 28.9167°N 75.6167°E / 28.9167; 75.6167
Country India
StateHaryana
DistrictBhiwani
Population
 (2019)
 • Total15,849
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationHR-17
Websiteharyana.gov.in

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Siwani had a population of 15,849. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Siwani has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 46%. In Siwani, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Siwani Mandi is known in the Bhiwani district for its agricultural market. There are many Guar Gum factories and dall mill in Siwani.[1]

Notable people

References
  1. Mukherjee, Bhaskar (26 January 2013). "Celebrations in Kejriwal's hometown Siwani". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. "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.


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