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Shajapur

Shajapur is a town in Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh state in west-central India. It is the headquarters of Shajapur district.

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.

As of 2011 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%.

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.

Shajapur is a Municipality city. Shajapur city is divided into 29 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.Shajapur Municipality has total administration over 13,066 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipality limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

In the opening scenes of the popular yesteryear's Hindi film, Shree 420, the protagonist (Raj Kapoor) finds a road crossing showing the direction to three places, of which one is Shajapur. The other two are Dewas and Bombay.

In Bollywood Movie Oh My God 2, main protagonist Kanti Sharan mudgal is depicted as originally native of city of Shajapur.

Kans Vadotsav, celebrated in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, is a traditional festival with deep religious and historical significance. Observed annually on Dashmi night, it has been a part of the local culture for over 150 years.

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