Bawani Khera

Bhawani Khera is a city, municipal committee and Bawani Khera , in the Bhiwani district of the Indian state of Haryana. It lies north of the district headquarters at Bhiwani.HistoryThe area was given to Kunwar Raja Bhaji Singh. He got this by his father Maharaja Suraj Singh of Shekhawati in year 1660 AD.1. Kunwar Raja Bhaji Singh (1660-1687)2. Raja Jaimal Singh (1687-1720)3. Raja Jagmal Singh (1720-1743)4. Raja Raimal Singh (1743-1780)5. Raja Kanhar Singh (1780-1812)6. Raja Kaanji Singh (1812-1845)7. Raja Deopal Singh (1845-1876)8. HH Thakur Raja Devansh Singh (1876-1898)9. HH Thakur Kehar Kesari Deo Singh (1898-1954)DemographicsIndia census, Bawani Khera had a population of 17,438. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bawani Khera has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 17% of the population is under six years of age.It is believed that 800 years ago, its name was "Anupgarh", later changed to "Bhawani Khera" and now "Bawani Khera". A Rajput named Neem after his wife Bhani set up the city, according to popular belief. The name Bhani in course of time transformed to Bhiyani and afterwards to Bhiwani. The name of the city is mentioned in Ain-e-Akbari. It has been an important centre of business since the time of the Mughals. Bhiwani is known for its several temples. Due to the prtesence of these temples, it is also called the little Kashi. Archaeological excavations in the village of Mitathal in Bhiwani have brought to light traces of pre Harappan and Harappan (Indus Valley Civilization) culture in the region. The famed college for textiles the Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences is situated in the Bhiwani district.