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{{Infobox settlement
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| image_skyline            = Balotra City View form Railway Over bridge at By Pass.jpg
'''Balotra'''  is a city in [[Barmer District]] of [[Rajasthan]] [[states and territories of India|state]] in [[India]].  It is about 105&nbsp;km from [[Jodhpur]]. The town is known for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals.  From Balotra towards [[Jalore]] (14&nbsp;km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village of [[Asotra]]. From Balotra towards [[Barmer, Rajasthan|Barmer]] (11&nbsp;km) there is Ancient Temple of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray (first ranchore ray mandir of world), Khed Mandir in the village of [[Khed, Rajasthan|Khed]] The name Balotra derived from valaji or balaji SIHA Rajpurohit. Mahesh Rajpurohit is famous personality of Rajpurohit of Balotra. A few hundred years ago Khed was the capital of the Rathores of western Rajasthan, whose influence extended over the entire region. It was at the beginning of the 13th century that the Rathore king Rao Sihaji the founder of the Rathore clan along with his son (Asthanji) conquered Khed from the Guhil Rajputs and planted the standard of the Rathores. The Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named [[Jasol]] 4&nbsp;km from Balotra.
| image_caption            = View of Balotra city in Barmer district (RJ)
Kheteshwar Palna Dham temple is located in village Sarana, 12&nbsp;km from Balotra. Sarana village is the birthplace of Shri Khetaram Ji Maharaj.
}}
About 13&nbsp;km away from Balotra is located the [[Jain]] Temple Nakoda.  The place receives religious devotees from across India. The town is home to more than 5,000 textile units and is located on the coast of the river [[Luni River|Luni]].
'''Balotra''' is a district in of [[Rajasthan]] [[states and territories of India|state]] in [[India]].
[[File:Balotra City View form Railway Over bridge at By Pass.jpg|thumb|Balotra City View from Railway Over bridge at Bypass]]
 
The town of '''Balotra''' is mainly popular for housing the ancient temples of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray (first ranchore ray mandir of world) and Nakoda Jain temple.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} It is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations for the Hindu community.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} Apart from this temple, a number of other temples are located in the town which include the Rani Bhatiyaniji temple, Chonch mandir, Mohanraj ji Mandir, Jaanraaj Ji Mandir, Narsingh Ji Mandir, Hanuman Mandir and Khed Mandir.
 
With gradually changing time, the historical town of Balotra has emerged as a leading and developing town in western Rajasthan.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} Many colleges, modern factories, high standard of living, transportation system, global connectivity and high buildings give it a view of some metropolitan feel.{{original research inline|date=March 2019}}
 
The town of Balotra is connected with all the major cities of India through air (via Jodhpur), rail and road transportation. The nearest airport is located in Jodhpur which is 100&nbsp;km from here. The town has a railway station which has direct trains from many major cities of the country. Piyush Madani is the Prominent Personality of Balotra. {{citation needed|date=March 2019}}
[[File:Income Tax Office (Panorama), Balotra.jpg|thumb|Income Tax Office (Panorama), Balotra]]
 
Mahesh Rajpurohit write a book on the history of Balotra, mahesh Rajpurohit is son of Mohan singh ji Rajpurohit r/o siyo ka vas Balotra


==Geography==
==Geography==

Latest revision as of 00:00, 12 August 2023

Balotra is a district in of Rajasthan state in India.

Balotra
District
View of Balotra city in Barmer district (RJ)
View of Balotra city in Barmer district (RJ)
Balotra is located in Rajasthan
Balotra
Balotra
Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates: 25°50′N 72°14′E / 25.83°N 72.23°E / 25.83; 72.23Coordinates: 25°50′N 72°14′E / 25.83°N 72.23°E / 25.83; 72.23
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictBalotra
Government
 • TypeMayor (Chairperson)
 • BodyMunicipal corporation
Elevation
106 m (348 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total74,496
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Rajasthani
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
344022
Telephone code02988
ISO 3166 codeRJ-IN
Vehicle registrationRJ-39
Websitebalotra.rajasthan.gov.in

GeographyEdit

Balotra is located at 25°50′N 72°14′E / 25.83°N 72.23°E / 25.83; 72.23.[1] It has an average elevation of 106 metres (347 feet).

 
बालोतरा आद्योगिक क्षैत्र की दिशा में शहर की तस्वीर

DemographicsEdit

As of 2001 India census,[2] Balotra had a population of 61,724. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Balotra has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

EducationEdit

There are a number of government colleges such as MBR College of Commerce and Arts, Govt. I.T.I and Private Polytechnic college are also situated in the outskirts of the city. DRJ Govt. Girls PG College of Science, Arts, Commerce is also situated at Railway Station Road for Girls Higher Education and Navkar Vidhya Mandir. Balotra also leads in Secondary and Higher Secondary Examination of Rajasthan Boards. Many NGO's running over here like, rotary club, Lion's club, Mahaveer International and Helping Hand

Means of transportEdit

Balotra railways stations

The station code is BLT.

Earlier a metre gauge line was passed through Balotra that was converted to broad gauge. The Balotra is well connected to other cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, Chandigarh etc.[3]

 
बालोतरा रेल्वे स्टेशन
 
रात्रि में बालोतरा रेल्वे स्टेशन का बाहरी चित्र
# Train No. Name Type Arr. Dep. Halt Class Run Days
01 15631 BME GHY Express Mail & Express 00.00 00.01 5 2A 3A SL GN M W
02 54818 BME JU PASS Passenger 02.10 02.15 5 GN Daily
03 54817 soni Passenger 01.35 01.40 5 GN Daily
04 14806 BME YPR AC EXP. Mail & Express 02.24 02.29 5 1A 2A 3A F
05 15632 GHY BME BKN EXP Mail & Express 06.48 06.53 5 2A 3A SL GN M Sa
06 54814 BME JU PASS Passenger 06.24 06.29 5 GN Daily
07 14661(14659) JU BME Express(DLI JSM Exp.) Exp. (Slip) 07.32 07.37 5 2A 3A SL GN Daily
08 14888 BME KLK Express Mail & Express 08.04 08.09 5 3A SL GN Daily
09 24888 BME HW Link Express Link 08.04 08.09 5 3A SL GN Daily
10 54813 JU BME PASS Passenger 11.42 11.47 5 GN Daily
11 54816 BME JU PASS Passenger 15.41 14.46 5 GN Daily
12 54815 JU BME PASS Passenger 16.02 16.07 5 GN Daily
13 14887 KLK BME Express Mail & Express 18.01 18.06 5 3A SL GN Daily
14 24887 HW BME Link Express Link 18.01 18.06 5 3A SL GN Daily
15 14662 Malani Express Mail & Express 19.14 19.19 5 2A 3A SL GN Daily
16 14805 YPR BME AC EXP Mail & Express 05.42 05.47 5 1A 2A 3A W

Bus service

Balotra have both private and RSTRC Bus services for various cities of India like Jodhpur, Pali, Barmar, Jalore, Kota, Bikaner, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmadabad, Pune, Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara etc. The bus for Jodhpur and Barmar is in every 30 minutes.[4] The bus for Jalore is in every 30 minutes .[5] The bus for Pali is in every 60 minutes. The bus for cities Jaipur, Ahmedabad,[5] Pune, Surat, etc. is in both morning and nights.

The nearest airport from Balotra is Jodhpur airport that is 100 km far away from Balotra.

TourismEdit

Amongst the many tourist sights in the area

  1. Brahma Ji temple at Asotra
  2. Kheteshwar temple at Asotra
  3. Kheteahwar palna Dham at [(Sarana)]
  4. Dargah-Bhola-Peer
  5. Nakoda Temple
  6. MADINA MASJID
  7. Khed Temple
  8. Mata Rani Bhatiyani Temple at Jasol.

There are some temples that are located in Balotra or near by place which are famous

  1. The Bithuja Temple
  2. The Khed Temple
  3. Tilwara
  4. Malinath Temple,
  5. Temple Siwana
  6. Akdeshwer Mahadev Temple
  7. Ranuja tirth
  8. Santoshi Maa Temple
  9. Chonch Mandir
  10. Luni River
  11. Hinglaj Mandir
  12. Majal City, Sanjada mata temple.
  13. Silk Sara resort
  14. The Rupadevi Temple
  15. Shri Joganandji Math Mananawas

ReferencesEdit

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Balotra
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. ↑ "बाड़मेर से हरिद्वार जा रही कालका एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन का बालोतरा में इंजन फेल, दो घंटे देरी से पहुंची जोधपुर". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 3 December 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "सोमवार से बाड़मेर-जोधपुर रूट पर 2 रोडवेज बसें और चलेंगी, अब तीन बस सेवा प्रतिदिन". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 6 June 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "बालोतरा-जालोर रूट रोडवेज की 4 बसें शुरू". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 12 June 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2020.

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