Badarwas
# Badarwas

Badarwas is a town and a nagar panchayat in Shivpuri district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Badarwas is also known as Jacket Capital of India.

## Geography

Badarwas is located at 24°58′N 77°34′E﻿ / ﻿24.97°N 77.57°E﻿ / 24.97; 77.57. It has an average elevation of 471 metres (1,545 feet).

## Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Badarwas had a population of 10,408. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Badarwas has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

## Transport

Badarwas railway station is situated at Badarwas on Indore–Gwalior line under the Bhopal railway division. The nearest airport is Gwalior.

