What is the population of Dewas, Madhya Pradesh?

Dewas has a population of approximately 200,000 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Dewas, Madhya Pradesh located?

Dewas is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, at approximate coordinates 22.9636°, 76.0549°.

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Dewas

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Dewas

Total population

200,000

Coordinates22.96°, 76.05°

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Overview

Dewas is a city in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The municipality was formerly the seat of two 15-Gun Salute state princely states during the British Raj, Dewas Junior state and Dewas Senior state, ruled by the Pawar clan of the Marathas. The city is the administrative capital of Dewas district. Dewas is an industrialised city and houses a government bank note press.

History & geography

History

Dewas was originally established as a sovereign Maratha territory in the first half of the 18th century. While it later became the capital of two princely states during the British era, its foundations were laid by the brothers Tukoji Rao (Senior) and Jivaji Rao (Junior) of the Pawar clan. The Pawar dynasty of Dewas emerged as a prominent military power during the expansion of the Maratha Empire. Members of the clan served with distinction as early as the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, participating in the foundational battles for Swarajya. Their role grew significantly under Chhatrapati Shahu, during which they fought in numerous campaigns against the Nizams , Mughals and the Portuguese on the western coast. In recognition of their unwavering loyalty and valor in these conflicts, the family was honored with the hereditary titles 'Sena Sapt Sahasri' (Commander of Seven Thousand) and 'Vishwas Rao' (The Trustworthy). By the early 18th century, the Pawar brothers, Tukoji Rao (Senior) and Jivaji Rao (Junior), had established themselves as top-tier commanders under Peshwa Baji Rao I. They were instrumental in the Maratha conquest of the Malwa region, leading successful military charges that broke local resistance and secured Maratha dominance in central India. Following these victories, the territory of Dewas was granted to the brothers in 1728. They initially ruled the region jointly before dividing the administration between their respective branches. This unique arrangement persisted even in the capital town of Dewas, where the two sides of the main street were managed by separate administrations—each with its own systems for water and lighting—until the states were eventually merged in the 20th century. In 1901, the senior branch had an area of and a…

Geography

Dewas lies northeast of Indore, southeast of Ujjain, and southwest of Shajapur. The city is located on the level plains of the Malwa plateau; to the south, the land rises gently to the Vindhya Range, which is the source of the Chambal and Kali Sindh rivers that flow north through the district on their way to the Ganges. The main river in Dewas is Kshipra.

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