Thatipur is a locality in Gwalior Metropolitan region in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It lies 7 km from the Old city of Gwalior and just 3 km from city centre tehsil headquarters. It is usually referred to as the new town of Gwalior because of its modern infrastructure, wide roads, and modern amenities.
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  Thatipur Location in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh, India  Thatipur Thatipur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°14′15″N 78°13′50″E / 26.23750°N 78.23056°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Gwalior |
| Named for | 34 Battalion |
| Government | |
| • Body | City Centre Tehsil |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 115,100 |
| • Rank | 263 |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MP-07 |
Etymology
edit"Thatipur" came from the "34 Battalion" which was located there during the British Raj. Thatipur is said to have got its name from State Army Unit 34, which once resided there.
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