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JODHPUR |
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Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan, after Jaipur, and one of the most
visited. As a result the tourist-tout industry is quite well developed, though nowhere
near as bad as Jaisalmer or Udaipur. The city was the capital of the once great
kingdom of Marwar - the most powerful of all the Rajput kingdoms and the Meherangarh
fort must rate as one of the mightiest castles ever built, anywhere. Even today,
the fort is an awesome sight, especially when seen from the old town. The deep red
sandstone hill on which the fort is built contrasts beautifully with the marble
used in the fort and, even more strikingly in the late 19th century fairy-tale confection
that is Jaswant Singh It's mausoleam.
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LOCATION: |
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Jodhpur city, the second largest city of Rajasthan State stretches between
2600’ and 27037’ at north Latitude and between 72 55’ and 73 52’ at East Longitude.
This district is situated at the height between 250-300 meters above sea level.
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REGIONAL SETTING: |
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The city is a part of Jodhpur district situated in western part of Rajasthan which
is surrounded by the districts of Bikaner in north, Nagaur in the east, Jaisalmer
in west , and Barmer as well as Pali in the South. and also play in the development
process of Jodhpur in the regional setting. Immediate influence zone of Jodhpur
city extends to cities and towns of Pali, Balotara, Pipad, Jalore, Bilara, Phalodi
and Jaisalmer. The length of the district from North to South and from East to West
is 197 Km.& 208 Km. respectively. |
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This district comes under Arid zone of the Rajasthan state. It covers 11.60% of
total area of arid zone of the state. Some of the area of Great Indian Desert THAR
also comes with in the district. General slope of the terrain is towards west. Despite
its arid climate, Jodhpur is blessed with a variety of flora and fauna. A survey
conducted by district administration with the help of forest officials shows 162
flora and 144 fauna. |
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Soil of the district is classified mainly as sandy and loamy.
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Area |
800sq. Km. |
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Population |
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STD Code |
0291 |
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