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Dewas

Dewas is a city and the administrative headquarters of Dewas district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the western part of the state, in the Indore Division within the Malwa region.

Historically, the area was the seat of two princely states, Dewas Senior and Dewas Junior, during the

Geography and climate: The district is part of the Malwa Plateau. The terrain is largely flat with

Economy and demographics: Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy, with crops such as cotton, soybean,

Transport and administration: Dewas is connected by road to major cities in Madhya Pradesh and neighboring

Education and culture: The city hosts several educational institutions, including colleges and schools. Local culture reflects

British
era.
After
independence,
these
states
acceded
to
India
and
the
area
became
part
of
the
state
of
Madhya
Pradesh.
extensive
agricultural
lands.
The
climate
is
hot
in
summers,
with
a
monsoon
season
providing
most
of
the
rainfall,
and
cool
winters.
and
pulses.
Small-scale
industries,
including
textile
weaving
and
agro-based
processing,
supplement
income.
The
population
includes
urban
residents
in
the
city
and
rural
communities
in
the
surrounding
district.
states;
the
city
has
a
railway
junction
that
links
to
several
destinations.
Administratively,
the
district
is
divided
into
tehsils
and
is
governed
by
a
district
collector,
with
the
city
under
a
municipal
corporation.
Malwa
traditions,
with
festivals
and
cuisine
characteristic
of
the
region.