Sawai Madhopur
Savāī Mādhōpur Madhopur | |
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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 Location in Rajasthan, India  Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur (India)  Sawai Madhopur Sawai Madhopur (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 26°0′N 76°21′E / 26.000°N 76.350°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Region | Dhundhar |
| District | Sawai Madhopur |
| Division | Bharatpur |
| Establishment | 19 January 1763 |
| Founded by | Madho Singh I |
| Named for | Himself |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Body | Sawai Madhopur Municipal Council[1] |
| • Mayor | Rajbai Bairwa |
| Area | |
• Total | 59 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 265.785 m (871.998 ft) |
| Population (2022)[3] | |
• Total | 165,000 |
| • Rank | 18th |
| • Density | 2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | English |
| • Regional | Hindi, Rajasthani, Dhundhari |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Pincode(s) | 322001 (District Headquarter), 322021 (Old City) |
| Area code(s) | +91-7462 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-25 |
| Sex ratio | 922 per 1000 ♂/♀ |
| Nearest cities | Jaipur, Kota, Tonk, Sheopur, Gangapur City, Niwai, Chauth Ka Barwara |
| Climate | BSh |
| Website | Sawai Madhopur Municipal Council Sawai Madhopur District |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
| Reference | 247 |
| Inscription | 2013 (37th Session) |
| Area | 736 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]
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- ^ "Hill Forts of Rajasthan". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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