SAGWARA

About Sagwara

Sagwara is a city and a municipality in Dungarpur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Sagwara is located at 2341N 7401E / 23.68N 74.02E / 23.68; 74.02. It has an average elevation of 244metres (800feet). Sagwara is famous for sculpture, marble carving, temple architecture and gold jewellery.It is a major trading hub for nearby villages.The more accessible location makes it a better place for thriving businesses. As of 2001 India census, Sagwara had a population of 30,993. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Sagwara has an average literacy rate of 59%,slightly lower than the national average of 59.5%: Male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 50%. In Sagwara, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Sagwara is the third largest place after Banswara and Dungapur in the Vaagar area of Rajasthan. Economically, these three places compete. Sagwara is also associated with the Jainism religion. Galiyakot, a tourist attraction, is located 17km...