Jodhpur district
| Jodhpur district जोधपुर जिला | |
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| District of Rajasthan | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Administrative division | Jodhpur Division |
| Headquarters | Jodhpur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22,850 km2 (8,820 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,687,165 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 34.30 percent |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 65.94 |
| • Sex ratio | 916 |
| Coordinates | 27°37′N 72°55′E / 27.62°N 72.92°E - 26°00′N 73°52′E / 26.00°N 73.87°E |
| Website | Official website |
Jodhpur District is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The city of Jodhpur is the administrative headquarters of the district.
As of 2011 it is the second most populous district of Rajasthan (out of 33), after Jaipur.[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 Rajput dynasty until after Indian Independence in 1947.
Geography
The district is located in the Western state of Rajasthan in India. The district is bounded on the north by Bikaner District, on the northeast by Nagaur District, on the southeast and south by Ajmer District, on the southwest by Pali 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 to 300 meters above sea level.
Economy
Tourism
Jodhpur is famous for its rich history. It is also referred 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 currently serves as a portion for the residence of current Maharaja Gaj Singh's family and remaining portion is a 5 star hotel under the Taj Group of Hotels.
Divisions
In the 2001 census, there were five sub-divisions in the district and seven talukas.[2][3] For ease of administration, there were four sub-tehsils (Upa-tehsils): Balesar, Bap, Jhanwar and Tinwari.[3] Two of them had local councils (panchayat samiti), Balesar and Bap.[3]
As of 2011, there were seven sub-divisions in the district and eleven talukas. In addition to these, there were two independent sub-tehsils (Upa-tehsils): Jhanwar and Tinwari.[4]
| Subdivision | Subdivision Headquarters |
Taluk | Taluk Headquarters |
Panchayat villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodhpur Subdivision | Jodhpur | Jodhpur Taluk | Jodhpur | 0 |
| Bhopalgarh Subdivision | Bhopalgarh | Bhopalgarh Taluk | Bhopalgarh | 39 |
| Bawadi Taluk | ? | 26 | ||
| Luni Subdivision | Luni | Luni Taluk | Luni | 41 |
| Osian Subdivision | Osian | Osian Taluk | Osian | 41 |
| Phalodi Subdivision | Phalodi | Phalodi Taluk | Phalodi | 38 |
| Bap Taluk | Bap | 32 | ||
| Piparcity Subdivision | Piparcity | Bilara Taluk | Bilara | 40 |
| Mandor Taluk | ? | 28 | ||
| Shergarh Subdivision | Shergarh | Shergarh Taluk | Shergarh | 33 |
| Balesar Taluk | Balesar | 33 |
All talukas are development blocks and have panchayat samities,[5][6] except Jodhpur which is an urban agglomeration governed as a Municipal Corporation.[7] The towns of Bilara, Phalodi and Piparcity are governed by Municipal Councils.[7] There are 1,794 villages[4] under 351 Gram Panchayats.[5]
Demographics
According to the 2011 census Jodhpur district has a population of 3,685,681,[1] roughly equal to the nation of Liberia[8] or the US state of Oklahoma.[9] 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%.[1]
Culture
Notable personalities
- Major Shaitan Singh Bhati (1924-62 ) Param Vir Chakra Recipient. Born in Jodhpur.
- Barkatullah Khan (1920-73 ) Politician. Born in Jodhpur.
- Mohit Sharma (1983- ) Businessman. Born in Jodhpur.
- Manish Sharma (1981- ) Businessman. Born in Jodhpur.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ↑ "Census 2001 Population Finder: Rajasthan: Jodhpur:". Office of The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Administrative Setup". Jodhpur District. Archived from the original on 25 December 2002.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Administrative Setup". Jodhpur District. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Block Panchayats of Jodhpur, Rajasthan". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India.
- ↑ "Map:Jodhpur District, Administrative Setup". Jodhpur District. 2007. Archived from the original on 9 April 2009.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Reports of National Panchayat Directory: Report on Urban Local Bodies". Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013.
- ↑ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Retrieved 2011-10-01.
Liberia 3,786,764 July 2011 est.
- ↑ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
Oklahoma 3,751,351
External links
- "District Jodhpur: Gram Panchayat, Samiti and Ward Map". Excise Department, Government of Rajasthan.
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Coordinates: 26°16′50″N 73°00′57″E / 26.28056°N 73.01583°E