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| '''Bhiwadi''' is a planned city located in ] of the Indian state of Rajasthan. | '''Bhiwadi''' is a planned city located in ] of the Indian state of Rajasthan. | ||
| In 2022, Bhiwadi secured the top ranking in IQAir's 2021 Global Air Quality Report, as the most polluted city in the world.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.india.com/rajasthan/bhiwadi-in-rajasthan-becomes-worlds-most-polluted-city-5299860/ |title=Bhiwadi in Rajasthan Becomes World’s Most Polluted City |last1=Zaman |first1=Sumaila |date=23 March 2022 |accessdate=14 April 2022}}</ref> | |||
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City in Rajasthan, India
| Bhiwadi | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  BhiwadiLocation in Rajasthan, IndiaShow map of Rajasthan BhiwadiBhiwadi (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 28°13′N 76°52′E / 28.21°N 76.87°E / 28.21; 76.87 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Alwar |
| Government | |
| • Body | BIDA |
| Area | |
| • Total | 300 km (100 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 104,883 |
| • Density | 350/km (910/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Rajasthani, Ahirwati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 301019 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ 40 |
| Website | bida.rajasthan.gov.in |
Bhiwadi is a planned city located in Alwar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
In 2022, Bhiwadi secured the top ranking in IQAir's 2021 Global Air Quality Report, as the most polluted city in the world.
Geography
Bhiwadi is situated at 28.21°N, 76.87°E. It is 60 km away from New Delhi, 200 km from Jaipur, 90 km from Alwar, 40 km from Gurgaon and 50 km from Faridabad (PROP Touch India Sec-49). It can be reached by National Highway NH48 (Delhi-Jaipur highway) via Dharuhera, in 50 min from Hero Honda Chowk (Gurgaon) and in 70-90 min from IGI Airport, New Delhi. It can also be reached by the Gurgaon-Sohna-Tauru-Dharuhera road.
The nearest railway station is Rewari Junction, 26 km south of city.
The nearest Airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, 55 km north of the city.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India, Bhiwadi had a population of 104,883. Males constituted 57% and females 43% of the population. The sex ratio of Bhiwadi city is 800 females per 1000 males.
Economy
The town is spread over nearly 5,300 acres with houses covering around 2,700. The town contains a range of large, medium and small scale industries, from steel mills and furnaces to automobile and electronics manufacturing.
See also
References
- Zaman, Sumaila (23 March 2022). "Bhiwadi in Rajasthan Becomes World's Most Polluted City". Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- "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.
- "Business News Today: Read Latest Business news, India Business News Live, Share Market & Economy News".
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