Gowai (Gowaí)[1] is a village in Morar block of Gwalior district, in Madhya Pradesh, India.[2] As of 2011, the village population was 928, in 226 households.[2]

Gowai
Gowaí
Village
Map showing Gowai (978) in Morar CD block
Map showing Gowai (978) in Morar CD block
Gowai is located in Madhya Pradesh
Gowai
Gowai
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Gowai is located in India
Gowai
Gowai
Gowai (India)
Coordinates: 26°16′N 78°26′E / 26.267°N 78.433°E / 26.267; 78.433[1]
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictGwalior
Area
 • Total
4.395 km2 (1.697 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total
928
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

History

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At the beginning of the 20th century, Gowai was part of Gwalior State.[1] Located in the pargana and zila of Gird Gwalior, it had a population of 126 and an area of 2,074 bighas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Luard, C.E.; Sheopuri, Dwarka Nath (1908). Gwalior State Gazetteer Vol. I, Part III: Village List. Lucknow: Newul Kishore Press. p. 7. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Census of India 2011: Madhya Pradesh District Census Handbook - Gwalior, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census 2011 India. pp. 196–203. Retrieved 14 May 2021.