Balotra
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Balotra is a city in Barmer District
of Rajasthan
state
in India
. It is about 100 km from Jodhpur
. The town is famous for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals. From Balotra towards Jalore
(14 km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of Asotra
. Famous Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol
4 km from Balotra. About 13 km away from Balotra is located the famous Jain Temple Nakoda
. The place receives religious devotees from across India. The town is home to more than 5000 textile units and is located on the coast of the river Luni
.
) from whom the city derives its name from. His clan first established their residence in the Chhatrion ka Morcha locality on the banks of river Luni
, which still exhibits the antiquity of historical relevance. Gradually the settlement grew into a village and later on into a major town with an increase in Textile related economic activities.
Balotra has some fine temples in the city and its vicinity - like the Chonch Mandir, Mohanrajji Mandir, Jaanraajji Mandir, Narsinghji Mandir, Hanumanji Mandir (in the city), and Khed Mandir (Ranchchodraiji), Hanumanji Nadi in the outskirts.
For 60 years, Balotra has been known as a leading centre in India for processing and trading of various types of fabrics. In particular, Balotra is famous for its dyeing and printing of Cotton
and Polyester
fabrics.There are more then 5000 units of textile process indudtry.
It is estimated that around more 70,000 workers are employed in Balotra in the textile industry.
In recent times, Balotra has emerged as a leading town in Western Rajasthan, with a number of colleges, modern factories, high standards of living , broadband,3G, IPTV connections and improved transportation services including major train and bus connections.
, Balotra had a population of 61,724. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Balotra has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Temple, khed
Temple, Mata Rani Bhatiyani Temple at Jasol
, Brahma Ji Temple at Asotra
, the Bithuja Temple, Chonch Mandir, the Khed Temple, Tilwara
Malinath Temple, Hinglaj Temple Siwana, Akdeshwer Mahadev Temple,Ranuja tirth,Santoshi Maa Temple,Luni River etc.
Barmer district
Barmer is a district of Rajasthan state, India. Barmer is the district headquarters. Balotra, Guda Malani, Baytoo, Siwana, Jasol and Chohatan are other major towns.-Geography:...
of Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is about 100 km from Jodhpur
Jodhpur
Jodhpur , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located west from the state capital, Jaipur and from the city of Ajmer. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar...
. The town is famous for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals. From Balotra towards Jalore
Jalore
Jalor, also known as Jalore , is a city in Rajasthan state of western India. It is the administrative headquarters of Jalor District.- Geography :...
(14 km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of Asotra
Asotra
Asotra is the site of world's second Brahma Temple built by late Brahmarshi Sant Khetaram ji Maharaj. The first being Pushkar.-Location:...
. Famous Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol
Jasol
Jasol is a small village located in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district, India.The historical village of Jasol, the capital of the former Malani area ruled by the fiercely independent Mahecha clan of the Rathore Rajputs, includes old Cenotaphs, the temple of Rani Bhatiyaniji, the horses of the...
4 km from Balotra. About 13 km away from Balotra is located the famous Jain Temple Nakoda
Nakoda
Nakoda is a village in the Barmer District of Indian state of Rajasthan. The village name is Mewanagar in the Rajasthan state Government records....
. The place receives religious devotees from across India. The town is home to more than 5000 textile units and is located on the coast of the river Luni
Luni
Luni can refer to:* Luni, Italy, a town in Liguria* Luni, Pakistan, village in Pakistan* Luni, Rajasthan, village in Rajasthan, India* Luni River, in Rajasthan, India* Luni Coleone, a rapper from California...
.
History
The first modern settlement was brought up by Vaala Ji/Baala Ji Rajpurohit (a Siha RajpurohitRajpurohit
Rajpurohit is a subgroup of Hindu Brahmins with its roots in Rishikul and later Brahaminical Gupta period in India....
) from whom the city derives its name from. His clan first established their residence in the Chhatrion ka Morcha locality on the banks of river Luni
Luni
Luni can refer to:* Luni, Italy, a town in Liguria* Luni, Pakistan, village in Pakistan* Luni, Rajasthan, village in Rajasthan, India* Luni River, in Rajasthan, India* Luni Coleone, a rapper from California...
, which still exhibits the antiquity of historical relevance. Gradually the settlement grew into a village and later on into a major town with an increase in Textile related economic activities.
Balotra has some fine temples in the city and its vicinity - like the Chonch Mandir, Mohanrajji Mandir, Jaanraajji Mandir, Narsinghji Mandir, Hanumanji Mandir (in the city), and Khed Mandir (Ranchchodraiji), Hanumanji Nadi in the outskirts.
Geography
Balotra is located at 25.83°N 72.23°E. It has an average elevation of 106 metres (347 feet).Textile industries
Balotra City known as POPLINE NAGRI.For 60 years, Balotra has been known as a leading centre in India for processing and trading of various types of fabrics. In particular, Balotra is famous for its dyeing and printing of Cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
and Polyester
Polyester
Polyester is a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many polyesters, the term "polyester" as a specific material most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate...
fabrics.There are more then 5000 units of textile process indudtry.
It is estimated that around more 70,000 workers are employed in Balotra in the textile industry.
In recent times, Balotra has emerged as a leading town in Western Rajasthan, with a number of colleges, modern factories, high standards of living , broadband,3G, IPTV connections and improved transportation services including major train and bus connections.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Balotra had a population of 61,724. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Balotra has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Education
Balotra has good educational facilities.Government Colleges for boys and girls are located in the heart of the city. Govt. I.T.I and Govt. Polytechnic college are also situated in the outskirts of the city. Student from nearby villages come here to pursue their further studies. A large number of schools for secondary, primary education with well-equipped facilities.Tourism
Amongst the many tourist sights in the area are the NakodaNakoda
Nakoda is a village in the Barmer District of Indian state of Rajasthan. The village name is Mewanagar in the Rajasthan state Government records....
Temple, khed
Khed
Khed is an industrial city with a municipal council in Ratnagiri district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is surrounded by a number of villages, including Khopi, Savnas, Bahirwali, Furus, Karji, Tise, Rajawel, Panhalje, Lote, Kondivali, Shiv, Mani, Nandgaon, Ashti, Shirgaon, Sakhroli,...
Temple, Mata Rani Bhatiyani Temple at Jasol
Jasol
Jasol is a small village located in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district, India.The historical village of Jasol, the capital of the former Malani area ruled by the fiercely independent Mahecha clan of the Rathore Rajputs, includes old Cenotaphs, the temple of Rani Bhatiyaniji, the horses of the...
, Brahma Ji Temple at Asotra
Asotra
Asotra is the site of world's second Brahma Temple built by late Brahmarshi Sant Khetaram ji Maharaj. The first being Pushkar.-Location:...
, the Bithuja Temple, Chonch Mandir, the Khed Temple, Tilwara
Tilwara
Tilwara is a village in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district of Rajasthan state in India.Tilwara is situated on Luni river and is a railway station on Jodhpur-Balotra route. The village is famous for Mallinath Fair held in March/April every year. Also called Tilwara cattle fair it lasts for two weeks...
Malinath Temple, Hinglaj Temple Siwana, Akdeshwer Mahadev Temple,Ranuja tirth,Santoshi Maa Temple,Luni River etc.