Mandawar | |
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Urban | |
Coordinates: 29°29′10″N 78°07′34″E / 29.486°N 78.126°E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttar Pradesh |
District | Bijnor |
Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 21,078 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 246721 |
Telephone code | 01342 |
Vehicle registration | UP-20 |
Mandawar is a town and a nagar panchayat city in Bijnor district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a green area near the holy river Ganges. Most residents are farmers. It was known for rose cultivation in the past but in recent decades farmers have switched to sugar cane production because of government incentives. There are also a lot of mango orchards around Mandawar. People engage in cultivation and harvest of mangoes during summer months.