Badnawar is a town and a Nagar Panchayat of the Dhar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Badnawar name is originated from Buddha Nagar, which was given on the name Gautama Buddha. Badnawar is located at 2301N 7513E / 23.02N 75.22E / 23.02; 75.22. It has an average elevation of 506metres (1660feet). As of 2001 India census, Badnawar has a population of 17,746. Males constitute 53% of the population and the females 47%. Badnawar has an above average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. The town of Badnawar has proud of Resort & Hotel.
