About Ichhawar

Ichhawar is a town, and a nagar panchayat in Sehore district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Ichhawar is near Bhopal. Ichhawar is a lush green town with a pleasant climate. It is well known for its Sharbati variety of Wheat and Soyabean.Recent development of interest for Kabli Chana between farmers led to ample production of the product in the area. The mango and orange gardens of some farmers are a lucrative attraction. The Sqeezing mango or the "Choosne Wala Aam" is very popular in Ichhawar. Ichhawar is located at 2301N 7701E / 23.02N 77.02E / 23.02; 77.02. It has an average elevation of 492metres (1614feet). As of 2001 India census, Ichhawar had a population of 12,688. Males constitute 52% of the population, and females 48%. Ichhawar has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 48%. In Ichhawar, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.