Sawai Madhopur
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 | |
| 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 after | Sawai Madho Singh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Body | Sawai Madhopur Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 59 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 265.785 m (871.998 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 178,700 |
| • Rank | 18th |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,800/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, Gwalior, 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 southeastern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It serves as the administrative headquarter of the Sawai Madhopur district, and forms a part of the Bharatpur division.
The city is known for its historical significance, cultural heritage, and ecological importance. It is located near Ranthambore National Park, one of India's most prominent wildlife reserves, situated approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the city. The park is a major attraction for wildlife enthusiasts and tourists. Also located in the vicinity is the Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which adds to the city's cultural and architectural prominence.