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.

Thatipur
subcity
Thatipur is located in Madhya Pradesh
Thatipur
Thatipur
Location in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh, India
Thatipur is located in India
Thatipur
Thatipur
Thatipur (India)
Coordinates: 26°14′15″N 78°13′50″E / 26.23750°N 78.23056°E / 26.23750; 78.23056
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictGwalior
Named for34 Battalion
Government
 • BodyCity Centre Tehsil
Area
 • Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total115,100
 • Rank263
 • Density12,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMP-07

Etymology

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"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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