Bonli is a prominent town and a tehsil headquarters in the Sawai Madhopur district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Located in the eastern part of the state, it serves as a significant administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding rural areas.
Bonli is a Tehsil and Panchayat Samiti Headquarter. Administratively, it falls under the Sawai Madhopur district.
Politically, the town is part of the Bamanwas Assembly Constituency (Vidhan Sabha) and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Parliamentary Constituency (Lok Sabha). The local governance is managed through a Gram Panchayat system, though it functions with the infrastructure of a growing urban town.
Geography
Bonli is situated at an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet). It is strategically located on the highway connecting Lalsot and Sawai Madhopur.
Climate: The region experiences a semi-arid climate with extremely hot summers (reaching up to $45^\circ\text{C}$) and cool winters. The monsoon season occurs between July and September.
Gender Ratio: 7,874 males (51.5%) and 7,426 females (48.5%).
Child Population: 2,299 (approx. 15% of the total population) are in the 0–6 age group.
Literacy: The town has a literacy rate of 73.23%, significantly higher than the Rajasthan state average of 66.11%.
Male literacy: 86.91%
Female literacy: 58.85%
The primary languages spoken are Hindi and the local Dhundhari dialect.
Religious and Cultural Significance
Bonli is known for its local temples and traditional Rajasthani culture.
Balaji Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located on the Bonli–Lalsot Highway, attracting devotees from nearby districts.
Festivals: Like most of Rajasthan, festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Makar Sankranti, and Gangaur are celebrated with great fervor.
Infrastructure and Healthcare
The town serves as a medical and educational hub for the surrounding villages.
Healthcare:
Government Hospital, Bonli (Community Health Centre).
Government Ayurvedic Aushadhalya, Jhanoon.
Education: The town hosts several government and private schools offering primary and secondary education, along with colleges affiliated with the University of Rajasthan.
Economy
The economy is primarily driven by:
Agriculture: Most of the surrounding rural population depends on farming (Mustard, Wheat, and Bajra).
Trade: Bonli market is a central trading point for agricultural produce and daily commodities in the region.
Stone Mining: The district is known for its stone resources, which contribute to local employment.
Transportation
Road: Well-connected by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) buses and private operators to Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, and Lalsot.
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