Jodhpur District

Population: 3,685,681 (2011)

State: Rajasthan

Language: Rajasthani

Headquarters: Jodhpur

 

Area: 22,901 square kilometers

Density of Population: 161 people per square kilometer

Literacy Rate: 67.09 % - Male: 80.46 %, Female: 52.57 %

Male Female Ratio: 1000:915

 

Boundaries of Jodhpur District

 

North: Bikaner District, Rajasthan

North East: Nagaur District, Rajasthan

South and South East: Ajmer District, Rajasthan

South West: Pali District, Rajasthan

North West and West: Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan

 

Jodhpur District Average Rainfall: 338.3 mm 

Jodhpur District Average Temperature in Summer: 33.54 deg C 

Jodhpur District Average Temperature in Winter: 16.58 deg C

 

JODHPUR DISTRICT MAP

 

 

Major Rivers: River Luni

Sub Divisions: Jodhpur, Shergarh, Phalodi, Piparcity, Osian

Tehsils: Jodhpur, Shergarh, Phalodi, Piparcity, Osian, Luni, Bilara

Sub Tehsils: Balesar, Bhopalgarh, Jhanwar, Tinwari

Assembly Constituencies: Phalodi, Lohawat, Shergarh, Osian, Bhopalgarh, Sardarpura, Jodhpur, Soorsagar, Luni, Bilara

 

Jodhpur District Nearby Attractions

 

1. Mehrangarh Fort

2. Government Museum

3. Jaswant Thada

4. Siddhnath

5. Ganesh Temple

6. Umaid Bhawan Palace

7. Umed Garden

8. Achal Nath Shivalaya

9. Rai Ka Bag Palace

10. Raj Ranchhodji Temple

 

Jodhpur District Facts: It has a sunny weather all through the year and so is called Sun City. This is the second largest city in Rajasthan. Tourism is the largest industry in the district. Jodhpur Airport is the most powerful air base in South Asia.     

 

Major Agricultural Products: Wheat, red chili, millet, groundnut, cotton, bajra, wheat, barley

 

Major Industrial Products: Textiles, metal utensils, bicycles, sporting goods, ink

 

Fairs and Festivals: Marwar Festival, Gangaur, Teej, Nag Panchmi Fair, Mahavir Jayanti, Shietla Mata

 

Major Educational Institutions: Dr. Sampurnand Medical College, Jodhpur Engineering College and Research Centre, Marwar Engineering College and Research Center, Jodhpur Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jodhpur College of Pharmacy, Lachoo Memorial College, Somani College

 

What is Jodhpur District Famous For: Jodhpuri suit

 

Famous People From Jodhpur District: Jai Narayan Vyas, Barkatullah Khan, Dr. L. M. Singhvi, Ashok Gehlot, Rao Raja Hanut Singh, Kailash Sankhala, Major, Shaitan Singh Bhati, Komal Kothari, A. D. bohra, Sita Ram Lalas

 

Jodhpur District Pin Codes

Last Updated : Sunday Jun 10 , 2012

 

Places in Jodhpur District