The district of Bhilwara in the state of Rajasthan probably got its name from the native tribe, Bhils. Today it is well known as a trading hub and a major tourist attraction. It is also home to world renowned Ramdwara of Ramsnehi Sampraday. The founder Guru of the Sampraday, Swami Ramcharanji Maharaj, preached to his followers here. It also finds mention in the Hindu epic Mahabharat. It is one of the most ancient places in the state with a rich and varied cultural heritage. It is home to many temples, gurudwara, forts, ancient battlefields and a rich culture that is a part of the life of the people here.
Here are a few details about the place.
Area - 10,455 sq.km
Elevation - 421 meters
Population - 24,08,523 as per 2011 Census
Population rank in India - 184th out of 640
District Headquarters - Bhilwara City
Administrative Division - Ajmer
Number of Talukas - 12
Tehsils - Asind, Beejoliya, Banera, Bhilwara, Hurda, Jahazpur, Kotri, Mandal, Mandalgarh, Shahpura, Sahada, Raipur.
Villages - 1783
Languages Spoken - Rajasthani, Marwari, Mewari, Hindi
Geographical Borders -
North - Ajmer
South - Chittorgarh
East - Bundi
West - Rajasmanand
Primary Crops - Wheat, Maize, Barley, Sorghum, Groundnut, Soybean, Sesame, Mustard, Black Gram, Cumin, Green Gram, Cotton
Water Sources - Rivers Khari, Banas, Bedach, Chandrabhaga, Unli, Asind, Kotri, Kothari, Sameliya, Nagdi, Erau, Mansi, Mej
Dams Domti kokra, Kanyakheri etc
Natural Resources - Mineral wealth and water resources
Economy - The largest producer of suitings textiles, Agriculture, Tourism, Cotton tilling, Hosiery and metalware manufacturing, Handloom weaving etc.
Distance from -
Jodhpur - 234 kms
Jaipur - 257 kam
New Delhi - 607 kms
Mumbai - 934 kms
How to reach :-
Via Airways - The nearest airport is the Dabok Udaipur Airport at a distance of 171 kms
Udaipur (Dabok) Airport is the closest to Bhilwara.
Via Railways - The district is well-connected with most major cities in and out of the district as well as the State. Some of the major trains passing through it are -
Chetak Express
Bhopal Jaipur Express -Ajmer Hyderabad Special
Udaipur-Jaipur Intercity Express
The district comes under the Ajmer division of the North Western zone of the Indian Railways
Via Roadways - The NH 79 connects the district with major cities like Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur etc. Many private bus services are easily available from.various parts of the state and the country to the district.
Tourist Attractions include -
Kyarake Balaji
Pur udan Chatri
Buchare Fort
Harni Mahadev
Menal Waterfall
Asind
Mandalgarh
The Jatan Temple
Samriti Van
Tilesva Mahadev Mandir
Triveni
Ganesha Temple
Bagore Sahib
Mandal
Sawai Bhoj Temple
Adhar Sheela Mahadev
Shri Charbhuja Nath Temple
Ramniwas Dham
Dhanop Mataji
Badnore Fort
Bijolia
Mandakini Mandir
Jahazpur
Shahpura
Meja Dam
Temple of Chamunda Mata
Shri Beed ke Balaji
Gayatri Shakti Peeth
Email Address - dm-bhi-rj@nic.in
Helpline Numbers :
Police - 100
Fire Brigade - 101
Ambulance - 108
Sampark Helpline - 181
Child - 1098
Images - Wikipedia, www.mapsofibdia.com
Rajasthan state tourism website
