The district of Barmer lies in the western part of the State of Rajasthan. It is in fact a border district sharing a border with the country of Pakistan. It is also a part of the Great Indian Desert, Thar Desert and has extreme variation in temperatures ranging from 0 ℃ in winters to 51 ℃ in summer months.
India's first underground military airbase, Uttarlai is situated here.
The district has much religious significance with many ancient Hindu and Jain temples.
Here are some more details about the place.
Area - 28,387 sq.km
Area Wise Rank :
In Rajasthan - 3rd
In India - 5th
Population - 36,03,751 as per 2011 Census
District Headquarters - Barmer City
Administrative Division - Jodhpur
Number of Tehsils - 11
Tehsils - Barmer, Baytoo, Chohtan, Dhorimana, Gadra Road, Gira, Guda Malani, Nokhra, Pachpadra, Ramsar, Samadari, Sheo, Siwana
Villages - 2160
Languages Spoken - Dhakti ( A mix of Sindhi and Marwari ), Sindhi, Marwari, Rajasthani, Hindi,
Geographical Borders -
North - Jaisalmer
South - Jalore
East - Pali and Jodhpur
West - Border with Pakistan
Primary Crops - Bajra, Clusterbeans, Castor, Cumin seeds, Gram, Groundnut, Isabgol, Mustard, Moong, Moth, Sesame seeds, Sorghum,
Pearl Millet, Wheat etc
Water Sources - River Luni
Natural Resources - Flora and Fauna, Minerals
Economy - Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Pottery, Printed Textiles, Ghee production, Block printing, Dyeing and Weaving, Salt production, Oil production, Shoe making.
However, Barmer district is one of the twelve districts in the state of Rajasthan that receives funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF) as it was named as one of the country's 250 most backward districts out of 640 by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2006.
Distance from :
Jaipur - 532 kms
Jodhpur - 196 kms
Ratlam - 576 kms
New Delhi - 789 kms
Mumbai - 906 kms
How to reach :-
Via Airports - The closest domestic airport is Jodhpur Airport at a distance of 220 kms
Via Railways - The district has a good network of railway lines connecting it to many major cities in and out of the State.
Via Roadways - The district is very well-connected to many major cities in and out of the State.
NH68 connects it to Jaisalmer ( Distance,158 kms )
NH25 connects it to Jodhpur ( Distance,198 kms )
RJSH16 connects it to Udaipur ( Distance, 334 kms )
GJSH16 and NH68 connects it to Ahmedabad ( Distance, 380 kms )
RSRTC ( Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district towns, villages and other cities of the state and the country.
Tourist Attractions include -
Barmer Fort and Garh Temple
Chintamani Parasnath Jain Temple
Camel Fair
Devka, Sun Temple
Juna Fort and Temple
Kiradu Temples
Marabar, Sand Dunes
Rani Bhatiyani Temple
Shri Nakoda Jain Temple
Safed Akhara
Vishnu Temple
Unique Local handicrafts / Artefacts -
Woollen Industries, Carved wooden furniture, Hand block printing and various other handicrafts.
Emergency Contact Information :-
Collector's Information -
Address :-
NH-15, Barmer-Mahabar-Malpura
Gudamalani Rd,
Vishnu Colony,
Barmer, Rajasthan 344001
Contact Number - 02982 220 003
Helpline Information :-
AIDS Helpline - 1097
Ambulance Helpline - 108
Blood Bank Information Service - 1910
ChildLine Helpline - 1098
Police Control Room Helpline - 100
Fire Brigade Helpline - 101
Earthquake Helpline - 1092
Emergency Relief Centre on National Highways - 1033
Natural Disaster Control Room - 1096
Railway Enquiry - 138,180,1322
Railway Enquiry Customer Helpline number - 18001807066
Images - Wikipedia, Rajasthan Tourism Website
