Matora | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Matora Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°57′28″N72°52′20″E / 26.9578924°N 72.8723459°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Jodhpur |
| District | Jodhpur |
| Tehsil | Osian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Native | Rajasthani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 342311 |
| Public Transportation | Rajasthan Roadways |
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