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Sheoganj
Sheoganj is a town in Sirohi District of Rajasthan state in India located on the bank of Jawai River. Sheoganj is the tehsil headquarters of Sheoganj Tehsil by the same name. Sheoganj is famous for its cloth, jewellery and sweets market in nearby regions of the town. Nearby is the Erinpura Chhavani, which was the military base station of the British soldiers. The nearest railway station is Jawai Bandh. Jawai River separates Sumerpur and Sheoganj. Falna is within one hour, while Ranakpur is within two-hour drive from here. Even Bamnera which is just 12 km. from Sheoganj is also very close for visiting ancient temples. The district is known for its enormous pomegranate, papaya, lemon, guava and grapefruit plantations. Geography Sheoganj is located at . It has an average elevation of 260 metres (853 feet). Demographics Indian census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheoganj Tehsil
Sheoganj is a town in Sirohi District of Rajasthan state in India located on the bank of Jawai River. Sheoganj is the tehsil headquarters of Sheoganj Tehsil by the same name. Sheoganj is famous for its cloth, jewellery and sweets market in nearby regions of the town. Nearby is the Erinpura Chhavani, which was the military base station of the British soldiers. The nearest railway station is Jawai Bandh. Jawai River separates Sumerpur and Sheoganj. Falna is within one hour, while Ranakpur is within two-hour drive from here. Even Bamnera which is just 12 km. from Sheoganj is also very close for visiting ancient temples. The district is known for its enormous pomegranate, papaya, lemon, guava and grapefruit plantations. Geography Sheoganj is located at . It has an average elevation of 260 metres (853 feet). Demographics Indian census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given popu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bamnera
Bamnera (बामनेरा) is a small village situated along the inner margin of the southwestern part of the Thar Desert (The Great Indian Desert) in the foothills of Aravali mountain range with panoramic landscapes and a few sandy tracks. In more urban geographical terms, it is situated in the Sumerpur tehsil of Pali District in the state of Rajasthan, 12.5 km west of Sheoganj-Sirohi District from Beawar-Radhanpur NH 14. Nestling at the foot of ‘Dhavalgiri’ Hill, locally well defined, as ‘Bhakree’ (भाकरी) on the bank of river ‘Brahmni’, which is a distributary of river ‘Sukri’, Bamnera is at a distance of 23 km (14.26 miles) from Jawai Bandh, (earlier known as Erinpura Road) railway station on the North Western Railway track. En route to Bamnera from Sheoganj, the road crosses the Sukri River. This intersection is called Fufaat. During monsoons, seasonal rains overflow its banks with a forceful current, and hence it is called Fufaat (Forceful ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirohi District
Sirohi District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. The city of Sirohi is the district headquarters. As of 2011 it is the third least populous district of Rajasthan (out of 33), after Jaisalmer and Pratapgarh. History In 1948, Sirohi was taken over by Bombay State from 5 January 1949 to 25 January 1950. Shortly thereafter, on 25 January 1950, the former state was partitioned with Abu Road tehsil and part of Delwara tehsil being joined to Bombay and the remaining portion merging with Rajasthan. At that time an area of 787 km2 consisting of Abu Road tehsil and a part of Delwara tehsil was merged with then Bombay state, but it was returned to Sirohi district of Rajasthan State on 1 November 1956. Sirohi is also called as "Dev Nagari" since ancient times because of many temples and shrines in the district. Sirohi is also famous for manufacturing of double edged swords, from the time of the Chauhan Deora rulers (15th century AD) until 1947. Geography The dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erinpura
Erinpura is a village in the Rajasthan state of India. It is located in the Sheoganj Tehsil of the Sirohi district. It is located near the Jawai Bandh station; the Jawai Bandh station was earlier known as Erinpura Road. Erinpura is also a center for weather reports. Historically, Erinpura was the base of two successive military units: The Jodhpur Legion and the 43rd Erinpura Regiment. 1857 Revolt The Jodhpur Legion based at Erinpura started revolt on 23 August 1857, during the war called by the British " The Indian Mutiny" and nowadays called considered in India to be its First War of Independence. Its troops operated in Jodhpur state for some time, in cooperation with Khushal Singh, Thakur of Auwa, who was in rebellion against the British. On 8 September 1857, the Legion defeated a force of local levies raised by the Raja of Jodhpur, who remained loyal to the British. Subsequently, this Legion remained at Auwa till 10 October 1857, when they embarked on a march toward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jawai River
Jawai is a river originating in Udaipur district in Aravalli Ranges, a tributary of the Luni River. Sukri river is its main tributary. The river flows in a north-west direction for about , before joining Khari River near Sayala in Jalore district, after which it is called Sukri river. Its catchment area is in Udaipur, Pali and Jalore districts. Western Rajasthan's largest dam, the Jawai Dam, is located near Sumerpur in Pali district on this river only. The twin cities Sumerpur and Sheoganj in Sirohi district Sirohi District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India. The city of Sirohi is the district headquarters. As of 2011 it is the third least populous district of Rajasthan (out of 33), after Jaisalmer and Pratapgarh. History In 1948 ... are located on the banks of Jawai river. References External links Luni tributaries (Department of Irrigation, Government of Rajasthan) Pali district Jalore district Udaipur district Rivers of Rajasthan Rivers of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranakpur
Ranakpur is a village located in Desuri tehsil near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan in western India. It is located between Jodhpur and Udaipur. 162 km from Jodhpur and 91 km from Udaipur, in a valley on the western side of the Aravalli Range. The Nearest Railway Station to reach Ranakpur is Falna and Rani railway station. Ranakpur is one of the most famous places to visit in Pali, Rajasthan. Ranakpur is easily accessed by road from Udaipur. Pali district in Rajasthan.Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples.Ranakpur Temples, There is also a small Sun temple which is managed by the Udaipur royal family trust. Jain temple Pali district in Rajasthan. It was built in 15th century and has got some similarities with Hoysala architecture and not Nagara. There are over 1400 pillars and are carved in great detail and are unique to each other The renowned Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Tirth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falna
Falna is a town and a tehsil in Pali District in Indian state of Rajasthan. Demographics India census, Falna had a population of 24,864. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Falna has an average literacy rate of 66%. Male literacy is 75.6%, and female literacy is 55.7%. In Falna, 12.85% of the population is under 6 years of age. Tourism Swaran Jain temple Golden Jain temple is large Jain temple built in the 19th century. The temple has an impressive gold panted façade. The temple features three curvilinear shikhara, stone pillars with elaborate carvings and pyramidal mandapa A mandapa or mantapa () is a pillared hall or pavilion for public rituals in Indian architecture, especially featured in Hindu temple architecture. Mandapas are described as "open" or "closed" depending on whether they have walls. In temples, .... References Citations Sources * {{Pali district Cities and towns in Pali district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumerpur
Sumerpur is a city in the south part of Pali District of Rajasthan state in India. Named after Maharaja Sumer Singh of Jodhpur, it came into existence in 1912 on the northern bank of Jawai river. The town is headquarters of the Sumerpur revenue subdivision and Sumerpur Tahsil. Sumerpur is an important agricultural ''mandi'' (large market) for Pali, Sirohi and Jalore districts. History During World War 1, the British government requested the Maharaja of Jodhpur to set up a POW camp to hold Ottoman POWs. Jodhpur Maharaja agreed and POW Camp was set up in Sumerpur in 1915. When Commissioners from International Red Cross visited the Sumerpur POW camp in March 1917, there were 3366 Turkish POWs here, mostly Mesopotamian Arabs, Christians and Armenians. It was expanded later and at one point there were 9000 POWs here. There are 149 graves of Ottoman POWs still present in Sumerpur. Geography Sumerpur is located at the western side of the state, Thar Desert, on the north bank of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jawai Bandh
Jawai Bandh is a dam built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river, in Rajasthan. Geography and History The dam is situated near Sumerpur town in Pali District of Rajasthan state in India. The dam was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur. The idea of building a dam over River Jawai was conceived in 1903 as its flooding waters caused heavy damage in Pali and Jalore district during monsoon. It was finally given shape in 1946. The project was to construct a dam across the river, creation of water reservoir, which could be used for water irrigation and hydel power generation. The work started on 12 May 1946. By 1951, when first 5-year plan was launched, nearly 124 Lakh Rupees were already spent on this project. The hydel project was suspended, since sufficient pressure was not likely to be available through out the year, after meeting the irrigation demand. Revised estimated cost was revised to Rupees 300 Lakhs. Project completed in 1957. This dam covers an area of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-independence The Indian subcontinent has been ruled by many different ethnic groups throughout its history, each instituting their own policies of administrative division in the region. The British Raj mostly retained the administrative structure of the preceding Mughal Empire. India was divided into provinces (also called Presidencies), directly governed by the British, and princely states, which were nominally controlled by a local prince or raja loyal to the British Empire, which held ''de facto'' sovereignty ( suzerainty) over the princely states. 1947–1950 Between 1947 and 1950 the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian union. Most were merged into existing provinces; others were organised into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajasthan
Rajasthan (; lit. 'Land of Kings') is a state in northern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It is on India's northwestern side, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the Great Indian Desert) and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west, along the Sutlej- Indus River valley. It is bordered by five other Indian states: Punjab to the north; Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the northeast; Madhya Pradesh to the southeast; and Gujarat to the southwest. Its geographical location is 23.3 to 30.12 North latitude and 69.30 to 78.17 East longitude, with the Tropic of Cancer passing through its southernmost tip. Its major features include the ruins of the Indus Valley civilisation at Kalibangan and Balathal, the Dilwara Temples, a Jain pilgrimage site at Rajasthan's only hill stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postal Index Number
A Postal Index Number (PIN; sometimes redundantly a PIN code) refers to a six-digit code in the Indian postal code system used by India Post. On 15 August 2022, the PIN system celebrated its 50th anniversary. History The PIN system was introduced on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar, an additional secretary in the Government of India's Ministry of Communications. The system was introduced to simplify the manual sorting and delivery of mail by eliminating confusion over incorrect addresses, similar place names, and different languages used by the public. PIN structure The first digit of a PIN indicates the zone, the second indicates the sub-zone, and the third, combined with the first two, indicates the sorting district within that zone. The final three digits are assigned to individual post offices within the sorting district. Postal zones There are nine postal zones in India, including eight regional zones and one functional zone (for the Indian Army). The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
