Newai
| Newai | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Newai Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 26°22′57″N 75°55′26″E / 26.3824°N 75.924°ECoordinates: 26°22′57″N 75°55′26″E / 26.3824°N 75.924°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Tonk |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 31,355 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Website | http://newai.in |
Newai is a city and a municipality in Tonk district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is bound in the north by Jaipur, in the east by Sawai Madhopur, in the south by Bundi and Bhilwara districts and in the west by Ajmer district.
How to reach
Air: The nearest airport is at Jaipur (55 km)
Rail: There are three main routes in tonk district and one of them across the eastern area of Niwai tehsil only.
Road: The total road length of Tonk district is 1,105 km. National Highway No.12 (Jaipur-Jabalpur) passes through Niwai, Tonk and Deoli panchayat samitis for a distance of 111 km. There are good many numbers of buses running to/from the district.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[1] Niwai had a population of 2,45,787. Males constitute 50.30% of the population and females 49.70%.
Pilgrim places
Newai is also known as "Dharma Nagri". Devnarayan bhagawan's Temple Jodhpuriya. Bhagawan Devnarayan was son of king Sri Sawai Bhoj Gurjar (one of the 24 brave Gurjar brothers known as Bagaravat) and Saadu Maata Gurjari. Shivagi Park located in newai. Ashram of Dadudayal located in jamat, newai. SITE Computer Located in Tonk Road Newai. Ractanchal parvat and many old sadhus are living here. the peaceful environment. Newai has many temples and worship places of Hindu and Jain religion. There are also some community based holy places which have unique importance for an individual clan. Among many such places, one such holy "Sati Mata place" situated in foothills of scenic mountain "Ractanchal". This is also known as "Lada Chatri" among the local people. Devotes and followers from around the globe visit this place to offer here after their wishes get fulfill or after any auspicious ceremony in the family e.g. Marriage or child birth.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
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