Chanderi
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Chanderi, is a town of historical importance in Ashoknagar District of the state Madhya Pradesh in India. It is situated at a distance of 127 km from Shivpuri, 37 km from Lalitpur, 55 km from Ashok Nagar and about 46 km from Isagarh. It is surrounded by hills southwest of the Betwa River. Chanderi is surrounded by hills, lakes and forests and is spotted with several monuments of the Bundela Rajputs and Malwa sultans. It is famous for ancient Jain Temples. Its population in 2011 was 33,081.
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Chanderi
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Coordinates: 24.72°N 78.13°E / 24.72; 78.13 | |
Country | India |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
District | Ashoknagar |
Founded by | Raja Shishupal (mentioned in Mahabharata) |
Named for | Chedi Kingdom |
Government | |
• Type | City Municipality Board |
Area | |
• Total | 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 456 m (1,496 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 33,081[1] |
• Rank | 3rd in Ashoknagar District |
Languages | |
• Official | Bundelkhandi, Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Telephone code | 07547 |
Vehicle registration | MP 67 |
Website | chanderi.nic.in |
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