Siwani

Siwani is a town and a municipality in Bhiwani district in the north Indian state of Haryana. It is the administrative headquarters of Siwani tehsil.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Siwani had a population of 15,849. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Siwani has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66%, and female literacy is 46%. In Siwani, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Siwani Mandi is very famous in the Bhiwani district for its agricultural market. There are many Guar Gum factories and dall mill in Siwani.

Notable people

  • Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi is from Siwani.