Shajapur

Municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India Shajapur is a town in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. It is the headquarters of Shajapur district. Geography Shajapur is located at 23°26′N 76°16′E / 23.43°N 76.27°E / 23.43; 76.27. It has an average elevation of 443 m (1,453 ft). The highest peak is known as Bhairu Dungri. It is located on bank of Chiller river. Aerial view of Shajapur from Bhairo Dungri Climate Demographics As of 2011[update] India census, Shajapur Municipality has population of 69,263 of which 35,623 are males while 33,640 are females. In Shajapur Municipality, the female sex ratio is 944. Moreover the child sex ratio in Shajapur is around 920 compared to Madhya Pradesh state average of 918. The literacy rate of Shajapur city is 85.47%. Government and administration Government: Shajapur City is under in Shajapur Assembly, Shajapur Assembly constituency is one of the 230 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. Arun Bhimawad is MLA from Shajapur Assembly. Administration: Shajapur is a Municipality city. Shajapur city is divided into 29 wards for which elections are held every 5 ye