Niwar, also known as Pahadi, is a town on the banks of the Niwar River in Katni District in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Katni District. It is located in the Mahakoshal Region of Central India.

Niwar
Pahadi Niwar
Town
Niwar is located in Madhya Pradesh
Niwar
Niwar
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 24°00′N 80°24′E / 24°N 80.40°E / 24; 80.40
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictKatni
Government
 • TypeElected
 • BodyGram Panchayat
Elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total12,456
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
483442
Telephone code07622
Vehicle registrationMP-21
Websitekatni.nic.in

References edit

  1. ^ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011; Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 27 March 2012.