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Jhalawar district Jhalawar district is one of the 33 districts of Rajasthan state in western India. The historical city of Jhalawar is the administrative headquarters of the Jhalawar district. The district is bounded on the northwest by Kota district, on the n ...
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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 si ...
, India, with a population of about 25000. It was formerly known as Ahilya Nagri. The
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is from Sunel.


History

The town of Sunel is situated in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan, a region widely known as Malva, the land of malwas. The Malva is a region in the jhalawar district. Sunel was merged on 1 November 1956. Reason for merging was that it was far from its then Bhanpura tehsil as well its then Mandsaur territory. Jhalawar state got rise as a result of a treaty between English rulers, Kota state, and Malwa state.


Geography

At the border of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, nudging its fat belly into neighboring MP is this fascinating place - Sunel. Sunel is located at . It has an average elevation of . * Nearby Airports (200 miles): Kota(KHO, 92.6476 miles), Indore(IDR, 123.35 miles), Gwalior(GWL, 151.108 miles), Jaipur(JAI, 177.505 miles). Sunel area is an expanse of fertile plain having rich black-cotton soil. It is watered by several rivers, giving it a verdant look. Aahu etc.


Climate

The climate of the area is very much similar to that of the Indo-Gangatic plain, with hot dry summer and delightfully cold winters. The monsoon is, however, quite unlike and very distinct from the oppressive humid climate of the North India plains. Sunel's district (Jhalawar district) is known for the highest rainfall in the Rajasthan state. An average of 35 inches of rainfall keeps it cool, and gentle breezes ward off the stifling humidity. * Summer : 47.0 °C (Max), 32.5 °C (Min) * Winter : 32.5 °C (Max), 9.5 °C (Min) * Average Rainfall : 943 mm (Per Year) * Best Season to travel : September - March


Demographics

India
census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses incl ...
, Sunel had a population of 50,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sunel has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.


Economy

Economy is based on agriculture in area. This area is known for the highest rainfall in the Rajasthan state. This rain is very helpful for the farmers of the region. Besides this satisfying rainfall, district has a lot of irrigation dams, ponds, and medium scale projects, that are serving according to the needs of farmers. District area of Sunel, Jhalawar is also known for the Production of Citrus (Oranges). The area around Bhawani Mandi has the distinction of being an important place on the International and National Citrus (Naarangi) fruit map. Orange-laden orchards provide a tempting sight. Citrus produced in Jhalawar region are of export-quality, and are exported to various foreign countries. Citrus-belt is spread around the Bhawani Mandi, Jhalawar and Pirawa sub-divisions. Agricultural Information of Area Total land area (irrigated) : 60% Total land area (non-irrigated) : 40% Major crops of the region KHARIF Soya Bean : Pulses : Jowar : Maize : RABI Wheat : Mustard : Grain : Coriander :


Education

For Higher Education : * Government Higher Secondary School * Govt Girls Higher Secondary School *New Haidariya Sr. Sec. School


References

{{Jhalawar district Cities and towns in Jhalawar district