Jodhpur district | |
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Coordinates(Jodhpur): 27°37′N72°55′E / 27.62°N 72.92°E - 26°00′N73°52′E / 26.00°N 73.87°E | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
Division | Jodhpur |
Headquarters | Jodhpur |
Tehsils | Phalodi, Osian, Bhoplghard, Luni, Balesair, Lohawat, Serghard, Bilara |
Government | |
• Lok Sabha constituencies | Jodhpur |
Area | |
• Total | 22,850 km2 (8,820 sq mi) |
Population (2011) [1] | |
• Total | 3,687,165 |
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
• Urban | 34.30 percent |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | 65.94 |
• Sex ratio | 916 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Website | jodhpur |
Jodhpur District is a district in the State of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Jodhpur is the administrative headquarters of the district.
As of the 2011 census, it is the second highest populated district of Rajasthan (out of 33), after Jaipur district. [1]
Jodhpur is the historic center of the Marwar region. The district contains Mandore, the ancient capital of the Pratihara Rajput kings (6th-13th centuries), and the Pratiharas' temple city of Osiyan. Jodhpur was founded in the 15th century by Rao Jodha, and served as the capital of the kingdom of Marwar under the Rathore dynasty until after Indian Independence in 1947.
The district is located in the State of Rajasthan in western India. The district is bounded on the north by Bikaner District, on the northeast by Nagaur District, on the southeast and south by Pali District, on the southwest by Barmer District, and on the west and northwest by Jaisalmer District. The district stretches between 26 00’ and 27 37’ north latitude and between 72 55’ and 73 52’ east longitude. This district is situated at an altitude between 250 and 300 meters above sea level.
Jodhpur district comprises three distinct physiography units, the alluvial plains, sand dunes and escarpments. The western and north-western parts of Jodhpur district are characterised by sand dunes. With exception of some parts of Bilara and Osian tehsil, land surface of the district is nearly flat and sandy. Luni is the only important river in the district, it enters Jodhpur district near Bilara and flows for a distance of over 75 km. before entering in Barmer district.
Jodhpur is famous for its rich history. It is also referred to as the Blue City and "Sun City". Blue City is derived due to the blue tinge to the whitewashed houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. Other notable places of interest are the Umaid Bhawan Palace which a portion currently[ when? ] serves as the residence of the current Maharaja Gaj Singh's family and the remaining portion is a 5 star hotel under the Taj Group of Hotels. [2]
In the 2001 census, there were five sub-divisions in the district and seven tehsils. [3] [4] For ease of administration, there were four sub-tehsils (Upa-tehsils): Balesar, Bap, Jhanwar and Tinwari. [4] Balesar and Bap has local councils (panchayat samiti). [4]
As of 2011, there were seven sub-divisions in the district and eleven tehsils. In addition to these, there were two independent sub-tehsils (Upa-tehsils): Jhanwar and Tinwari. [5]
Subdivision | Subdivision Headquarters | Tehsil | Tehsil Headquarters | Panchayat Villages |
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Jodhpur Subdivision | Jodhpur | Jodhpur Tehsil | Jodhpur | 0 |
Bhopalgarh Subdivision | Bhopalgarh | Bhopalgarh Tehsil | Bhopalgarh | 39 |
Bawadi Tehsil | ? | 26 | ||
Luni Subdivision | Luni | Luni Tehsil | Luni | 41 |
Osian Subdivision | Osian | Osian Tehsil | Osian | 29 |
Tinwari Tehsil | Tinwari | 26 | ||
Phalodi Subdivision | Phalodi | Phalodi Tehsil | Phalodi | 38 |
Bap Tehsil | Bap | 32 | ||
Bilara | Bilara | Bilara | Bilara | 40 |
Shergarh Subdivision | Shergarh | Shergarh Tehsil | Shergarh | 33 |
Balesar Tehsil | Balesar | 33 |
All tehsils are development blocks and have panchayat samities, [6] [7] except Jodhpur which is an urban agglomeration governed as a Municipal Corporation. [8] The towns of Bilara, Phalodi and Piparcity are governed by Municipal Councils. [8] There are 1,794 villages [5] under 351 Gram Panchayats. [6]
According to the 2011 census Jodhpur district has a population of 3,687,165, [1] roughly equal to the nation of Liberia [10] or the US state of Oklahoma. [11] This gives it a ranking of 73rd in India (out of a total of 640). [1] The district has a population density of 161 inhabitants per square kilometre (420/sq mi). [1] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 27.69%. [1] Jodhpur has a sex ratio of 915 females for every 1000 males, [1] and a literacy rate of 67.09%. 34.30% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.49% and 3.23% of the population respectively. [1]
At the time of the 2011 census, 80.22% of the population spoke Rajasthani, 8.87% Marwari and 8.61% Hindi as their first language. [12]
Jodhpur is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan and officially the second metropolitan city of the state. It serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jodhpur district and Jodhpur division. Jodhpur was historically the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, which is now part of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts, and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. It is popularly known as the Blue City as all the buildings in the oldest district are painted in a light shade of blue.
Luna is a village in Rajasthan, India, famous as the birthplace of Mehdi Hassan. It is a panchayat village in Alsisar Tehsil of Jhunjhunu District.
Pali district is a district in Rajasthan, India. The city of Pali is its administrative headquarters. Pali is also known as the Industrial/Textile City and has been a hub for merchant activities for centuries. It has a rich heritage and culture, including beautiful Jain temples and other elaborate monuments.
Bilara is a city and a municipality located in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India. It is the administrative headquarters for Bilara tehsil and a market center for the surrounding agricultural area.
Duvidha (transl. Dilemma) is a 1973 ghost movie directed by Mani Kaul, based on a Rajasthani story of the same name by Vijaydan Detha. The film stars Ravi Menon and Raisa Padamsee in lead roles. The film was critically acclaimed and won the director the National Film Award for Best Direction and Critics Award for Best film at the 1974 Filmfare Awards. This film was remade in 2005 as Paheli, starring Shahrukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee in the lead roles.
Balesar Satan is a village in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India. It is a panchayat village and headquarters of the Balesar tehsil.
Setrawa tahsil is located in Phalodi district. It dates back to 14th century. Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur has roots from Setrawa. panchayat village in Setrawa Tehsil, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan, western India. It is known for its Warriors and it is a nursery for the Indian Army and the BSF.
Kanodia Purohitan is a panchayat village in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated on Jaisalmer Highway (NH-125), 120 km from Jodhpur.
Jaliwara Khurd or Jaliwada is a village in Rajasthan, India. Administratively, it is under Nanan gram panchayat, Pipar city tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajastha.
Bap (Baap) also known as Bhap is a village, located in the Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in Western India. It is nearby Jodhpur city. It is a Panchayat Samiti as well as being the Tehsil headquarters for Bap Tehsil. It is a rapidly developing village.
Bap tehsil is a tehsil in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in western India. Headquarters for the tehsil is the village of Bap.
Phalodi is a tehsil in the Phalodi District of Rajasthan state in western India. The headquarters of the tehsil is the city of Phalodi.
Osian tehsil is a tehsil in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in western India. Headquarters for the tehsil is the town of Osian.
Balesar Durgawatan is a panchayat village in the state of Rajasthan, India, Administratively, Balesar Durgawatan is under Balesar tehsil of Jodhpur District in Rajasthan.
Balesar tehsil is a tehsil in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in western India. Headquarters for the tehsil is the village of Balesar.
Shergarh tehsil is a tehsil in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in western India. The headquarters for the tehsil is the village of Shergarh.
Malar is a panchayat village in the state of Rajasthan, India. Administratively, it is under Bap tehsil of Jodhpur District of Rajasthan.
Mandor panchayat samiti is a panchayat samiti in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in western India.
Bilara Tehsil is a tehsil in Jodhpur District of Rajasthan state in western India. The tehsil headquarters are in the town of Bilara.
Kuri is a small village located in the Bhopalgarh tehsil of the Jodhpur District of the State of Rajasthan in western India.
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Oklahoma 3,751,351