Jodhpur Trous

Jodhpur  District

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.

History

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.

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

Divisions

There are five sub-divisions in the district: Jodhpur, Shergarh, Phalodi, Piparcity and Osian. Each sub-division is a tehsil headquarters also, while Luni in Jodhpur and Bilara in Piparcity are additional tehsils. In addition to these there are four independent sub-tehsils:Balesar, Bap, Jhanwar and Tinwari. 

Jodhpur City is Municipal Corporation, while Bilara, Phalodi and Piparcity are Municipal Councils. There are 1157 villages under 339 Gram Panchayats. Demographics

Travels & Trous

Jodhpur was once the capital of a kingdom, and features many temples, palaces and forts. It is located in the Thar Desert, and celebrates its sunny and upbeat weather all year round. Rightfully named the “Sun City,” Jodhpur’s bright and colorful surroundings bring out the liveliness in all who set their eyes upon it.

The warm climate mixed with the warm feelings received when taking in the tasteful, stylish indigo houses (earning Jodhpur its second nickname, “Blue City”) is nothing short of miraculous. 

You’ll feel yourself become revived by simply exploring its old history, intertwined without its vast expanse. Jodhpur’s genuine and aged atmosphere is captured throughout it, and even more so by the thick, stone wall representing pride in its age.

Jodhpur is dedicated to flaunting its deep-seeded roots, with a number of historical monuments placed all over the region. The Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the most recent palaces built, and also one of the most extraordinary. It is an art deco piece with a new, unheard of flair: it was built as an extremely high-end palace, with over one million square feet of marble used in construction – so that the building could be used as an employment project and public relief house!

This generous and glorious monument is one of many, and attracts such a high amount of people worldwide due to its gracious concept directed to those in need. It contains charming courtyards, exquisite balconies and proves to be a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, with a total of 347 rooms. It is now a museum and hotel, after successfully completing its goal of employing three thousand people over fifteen years.

Reenergize and uplift your spirits with this splash of bright electricity that Jodhpur has to offer!

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.