Bhiwani has a total population of 1,960,57 and ranks 94th in term of Hindi speakers. Major employment in Bhiwani is in Yarn industry, Steel industry and in the government sector. Out of entire workforce, 63% are employed in the agriculture sector, 34% in Industries and remaining 3% household workers. Bhiwani is a good agricultural belt because of the alluvial plains. Bhiwani is located 225 meters above the sea level. The history of Bhiwani goes back to the pre-Harappan time period as many artefacts have been discovered from this region. Bhiwani city is mentioned in Ain-e-Akbari. It was founded by a Rajput King Name was Neem Singh after his wife Bhani. The Bhani spelling changed to Bhiyani and subsequently to Bhiwani. Bhiwani has been a prominent centre of commerce since the time of the Mughals. Bhiwani is also known for its temples and is known as the "Small Kashi" of India because of them.
