Khaniyadhana


Khaniyadhana is a tehsil and a Nagar Palika in Shivpuri district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its eight Jain temples.

History

Before Indian independence in 1947, Khaniyadhana was the capital of a judev maharaj kalgsingh of the same name - Khaniyadhana State.

Geography

It is located in Shivpuri District at 25º01' N, 78º07' E.
Which is 110 KM away from Shivpuri and 85 Km away from Jhansi.
Basically this is situated on highland.

Demographics

India census, Khaniyadhana had a population of 35,595. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khaniyadhana has an average literacy rate of 78%, male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 64%. In Khaniyadhana, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.