Sarwar, Rajasthan

Sarwar
Town
Sarwar is located in Rajasthan
Sarwar
Sarwar
Location in Rajasthan, India
Sarwar is located in India
Sarwar
Sarwar
Sarwar (India)
Coordinates: 26°04′N 75°00′E / 26.07°N 75.0°E / 26.07; 75.0
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictAjmer
Elevation
337 m (1,106 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
20,372
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Sarwar is a city and a sub division in Ajmer district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Additionally, it is a Nagar Palika and Panchayat samiti. It is part of the Kekri Assembly and Ajmer Lok Sabha constituencies. It was an independent State of Gaur Rajputs from 5th Century to till independence . One part of this family marched to Bihar region in 16th century and established many kingdoms,at present they are living in the Namudag estate fort.[1]

Geography

Sarwar is located at 26°04′N 75°00′E / 26.07°N 75.0°E / 26.07; 75.0.[2] It has an average elevation of 337 metres (1105 feet). It is located on the banks of the river "Die", which is a tributary of the river Banas. Meaning of word "Sawar" is an area which is covered by water sources. According to the name, there are many water bodies that are present in the surroundings of Sawar.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[3] Sawar had a population of 20,372. Males constitute 51.38% of the population and females 48.61%. Sawar has an average literacy rate of 64.65%, lower than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 78.43%, and female literacy is 50.07%. In Sawar, 16.24% of the population is under 6 years of age. Sawar is 16 km from town kekri and 64 km from District Ajmer.

References

  1. ^ sarwar royal family
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sawar
  3. ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.