Bagru

Bagru

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Bagru | type = city | latd = 26.82 | longd = 75.55
locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Jaipur
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altitude = 341
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 22,089| population_density =
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Bagru is a city and a municipality in Jaipur district in the state of Rajasthan, India.

Geography

Bagru is located at coord|26.82|N|75.55|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Bagru.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bagru] ] It has an average elevation of 341 metres (1118 feet).

Demographics

At the end of 2006 India census, [GR|India] Bagru had a population of 1,28,498. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bagru has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 66% of the males and 34% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

Bagru is known around the world for Natural Dyes and Hand Block Printing. Bagru is the place of Chhipa community people who are involved in this printing tradition since 100 years ago. Bagru is also known for Natural dyeing, Indigo Dyeing and Wooden hand Block Printing over textile articles.


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