Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur
Savāī Mādhōpur
Madhopur
City
Sawai Madhopur
Ranthambhore Pravesh Maha Dwaar at Hammir Circle, Sawai Madhopur
A view of the Ranthambhore Fort in Sawai Madhopur
Kala-Gora Bhairav Temple
Nickname(s): 
Tiger City of Rajasthan, The City of Tigers
Sawai Madhopur is located in Rajasthan
Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur
Location in Rajasthan, India
Sawai Madhopur is located in India
Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur (India)
Sawai Madhopur is located in Asia
Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur (Asia)
Coordinates: 26°0′N 76°21′E / 26.000°N 76.350°E / 26.000; 76.350
Country India
State Rajasthan
RegionDhundhar
DistrictSawai Madhopur
DivisionBharatpur
Establishment19 January 1763 (19 January 1763)
Founded byMadho Singh I
Named forHimself
Government
 • TypeMunicipal council
 • BodySawai Madhopur Municipal Council[1]
 • MayorRajbai Bairwa
Area
 • Total59 km2 (23 sq mi)
Elevation
265.785 m (871.998 ft)
Population
 (2022)[3]
 • Total165,000
 • Rank18th
 • Density2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi)
Language
 • OfficialHindi
 • Additional officialEnglish
 • RegionalHindi, Rajasthani, Dhundhari
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Pincode(s)
322001 (District Headquarter), 322021 (Old City)
Area code(s)+91-7462
ISO 3166 codeRJ-IN
Vehicle registrationRJ-25
Sex ratio922 per 1000 /
Nearest citiesJaipur, Kota, Tonk, Sheopur, Gangapur City, Niwai, Chauth Ka Barwara
ClimateBSh
WebsiteSawai Madhopur Municipal Council
Sawai Madhopur District
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iii)
Reference247
Inscription2013 (37th Session)
Area736 ha (2.84 sq mi)

Sawai Madhopur (IAST: Savāī Mādhōpur, IPA: [səˈʋaːiː ˈmaːdʱoːpʊɾ]) is a city in the Sawai Madhopur district in the southeastern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarter of Sawai Madhopur District in Rajasthan.

It is renowned for its historical and cultural significance as well as its wildlife and ecotourism. One of its main attractions is the Ranthambore National Park.[4] Ranthambore National Park which is 13 km from the city, and Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site are located near Sawai Madhopur city.[5][6][7][8]

  1. ^ "Sawai Madhopur Municipal Council". 28 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Sawai Madhopur City". 24 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Census of India Search details".
  4. ^ "Why should you plan your next trip to Sawai Madhopur in Ranthambore?". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Visit to Ranthambore Fort". www.andbeyond.com. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Hill Forts of Rajasthan". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Unesco declares 6 Rajasthan forts World Heritage Sites". The Hindu. 21 June 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  8. ^ "A look at all the UNESCO Heritage sites in Rajasthan". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 5 January 2024.

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