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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                  = Keshoraipatan
| name                  = Keshoraipatan
| official_name          = K.Patan
| official_name          = K.Patan Bundi
| settlement_type        = City
| settlement_type        = City
| image_skyline          = Ground view , kaishawray patan.jpg
| image_skyline          = Ground view , kaishawray patan.jpg
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| subdivision_name1      = [[Rajasthan]]
| subdivision_name1      = [[Rajasthan]]
| subdivision_type2      = [[Administrative divisions of India|Division]]
| subdivision_type2      = [[Administrative divisions of India|Division]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[Bundi, Rajasthan|Bundi]]
| subdivision_type3      = [[List of districts in India|District]] (zilla)
| subdivision_type3      = [[List of districts in India|District]] (zilla)
| subdivision_name3      = [[Bundi]]
| subdivision_name3      = [[Bundi]]
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'''Keshoraipatan''' is a city located in the state of [[Rajasthan]], [[India]]. The town is famous for [[Keshav Rai Temple|the temple of Keshav Rai Ji Maharaj]] or Lord [[Vishnu]] which lies on banks of the [[Chambal River]].
'''Keshoraipatan''' is a city located in the state of [[Rajasthan]], [[India]]. The town is famous for [[Keshav Rai Temple|the temple of Keshav Rai Ji Maharaj]] or Lord [[Vishnu]] which lies on banks of the [[Chambal River]].
The town is 20 km from the well known education hub of India, Kota.
The town is 20 km from the well known education hub of India, Kota.
Mratunjaya Mahadev temple is another important shrine of the town. The temple is one of the oldest temples of Rajasthan. There is an very old [[Jain]] temple of lord [[munisuvrat]] in the city . Kalyanrai temple is old temple of Keshavraiji. Here is a [[Hillock|Teela]] (''Knoll in English'') where coins and many ancient things are found. There is "pandav shala" also located here. It is said that in exile period Pandavs came here.
Mratunjaya Mahadev temple is another important shrine of the town. The temple is one of the oldest temples of Rajasthan. There is a very old [[Jain]] temple of lord [[munisuvrat]] in the city. Kalyanrai temple is old temple of Keshavraiji. Here is a [[Hillock|Teela]] (''Knoll in English'') where coins and many ancient things are found. Many devotees take a bath in the Chambal River during Kartik poornima.
Kartik Poornima, Bundi Utsav, Taijaji Ki Ghodi and Dhol Gyaras are some famous festivals in Keshoraipatan. Many devotees take a bath in the Chambal River during Kartik poornima.


==Demographics ==
==Demographics ==
[[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]] and [[Hindi]] [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] are the local languages here.
[[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]] and [[Hindi]] are the local languages here.
According to the census of 2011,the population of the town is 24,627.
According to the census of 2011, the population of the town was 24,627.
There are 25 wards in the town, majority holders are from Indian National Congress (INC).
There are 25 wards in the town, majority holders are from Indian National Congress (INC).
Municipality Elections were held and current Chairman is Kanhaiya Lal Karad from Congress (2021-2025).
Municipality Elections were held and current chairman is Kanhaiya Lal Karad from Congress (2021–2025).


==Religious Places ==
== Notable sites  ==
* Gurudwara
[[File:Keshoraipatan Jain temple - Munisuvratnatha.jpg|thumb|Munisuvrata statue at Keshoraipatan Jain temple]]
* Shri Keshav Rai ji Temple
 
**This temple was built in 1641 by [[Rao Raja Chattar Sal]] of [[Bundi State|Bundi]]. The architecture and sculptures of the temple are unique. It is located at the bank of the Chambal River where the river touches the temple in a half-moon shape. The main Pujari (Mathaadheesh) takes care of the management and spiritual activities of the entire series of temples as per the legacy and the culture. This also gets the support from Devsthan department, Govt of Rajasthan.
* '''Keshoraipatan Jain temple''' is a famous Jain temple dedicated to [[Munisuvrata]], twentieth [[Tirthankara]] of [[Jainism]].{{sfn|Ahuja|2022|p=49}} The temple considered a fine example of architecture and detailed sculptures.{{sfn|Chouhan|2020|p=689}} [[Nemichandra]], a 10th-century [[Jain]] [[Acharya (Jainism)|Acharya]], composed ''Laghudravya Saṁgraha'' here.{{sfn|Jain|1972|p=402}}
*Shri munisuvrat digambar jain
* '''Shri Keshav Rai ji Temple''' was built in 1641 by [[Rao Raja Chattar Sal]] of [[Bundi State|Bundi]]. The architecture and sculptures of the temple are unique. It is located at the bank of the Chambal River where the river touches the temple in a half-moon shape. The main Pujari (Mathaadheesh) takes care of the management and spiritual activities of the entire series of temples as per the legacy and the culture.
  atishay kshetra temple
* Shri Rajrajeshwar Mahadev
* Matra Hanuman ji Temple
* Madan Mohan Temple
* Kalyan Rai ji Temple
* Shri Digambar Jain Temple
* Hazrat Makke Shah Vali Dargah & Masjid
* Dhakar Cast temple
* Mata Kankali ji Ka Mandir
* Idgah & Masjid Muslimin


== Education ==
== Education ==
===Schools ===
===Schools ===
* Keshav Bal Vidya Niketen Sr. Sec. School
* Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Keshorai Patan
* Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Keshorai Patan
* Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Keshorai Patan
* Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Keshorai Patan
* Keshav Bal Vidya Niketen Sr. Sec. School
* Aryan Academy Convent School
* Aryan Academy Convent School
* Global Paramount School
* Global Paramount School
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* Ideal Public School
* Ideal Public School
* Indian Convent School (ICS)
* Indian Convent School (ICS)
*Jatt James bond school
* Punjab Convent School


===Colleges ===
===Colleges ===
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=== Computer Institutes ===
=== Computer Institutes ===
* Jai Sai Nath Computer Coaching Institute
* Jai Sai Nath Computer Coaching Institute
* Shree Radhe Krishna Computer Center


==Transport==
==Transport==
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==References==
==References==
=== Citations ===
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
=== Sources ===
* {{cite book | last=Ahuja | first=Sushma |title=Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Female Figurine in Temple Art | year=2022 | publisher=[[Notion Press]] |url={{Google books|jfh3EAAAQBAJ|pg=PP49|keywords=|text=|plainurl=yes}} | isbn=9798886675054 }}
* {{cite book |last=Chouhan |first=T.S. |title=Geography of Rajasthan |url={{Google books|OGAsEAAAQBAJ|page=689|keywords=|text=|plainurl=yes}} |date=2020 |publisher=Scientific Publishers |isbn=9789389184297 }}
* {{cite book |last=Jain |first=Kailash Chand |title=Malwa Through the Ages |url={{Google books|_3O7q7cU7k0C|page=402|keywords=|text=|plainurl=yes}} |date=1972 |publisher=[[Motilal Banarsidass]] |edition=1st |isbn=978-81-208-0805-8 }}


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Keshoraipatan
City
K.Patan Bundi
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CountryIndia
StateRajasthan
DivisionBundi
District (zilla)Bundi
Population
 (2011)
 • Total24,627
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
323601 323602
Telephone code07438
Vehicle registrationRJ 08(bundi district)

Keshoraipatan is a city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. The town is famous for the temple of Keshav Rai Ji Maharaj or Lord Vishnu which lies on banks of the Chambal River. The town is 20 km from the well known education hub of India, Kota. Mratunjaya Mahadev temple is another important shrine of the town. The temple is one of the oldest temples of Rajasthan. There is a very old Jain temple of lord munisuvrat in the city. Kalyanrai temple is old temple of Keshavraiji. Here is a Teela (Knoll in English) where coins and many ancient things are found. Many devotees take a bath in the Chambal River during Kartik poornima.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Rajasthani and Hindi are the local languages here. According to the census of 2011, the population of the town was 24,627. There are 25 wards in the town, majority holders are from Indian National Congress (INC). Municipality Elections were held and current chairman is Kanhaiya Lal Karad from Congress (2021–2025).

Notable sites[edit | edit source]

Munisuvrata statue at Keshoraipatan Jain temple
  • Keshoraipatan Jain temple is a famous Jain temple dedicated to Munisuvrata, twentieth Tirthankara of Jainism.[1] The temple considered a fine example of architecture and detailed sculptures.[2] Nemichandra, a 10th-century Jain Acharya, composed Laghudravya Saṁgraha here.[3]
  • Shri Keshav Rai ji Temple was built in 1641 by Rao Raja Chattar Sal of Bundi. The architecture and sculptures of the temple are unique. It is located at the bank of the Chambal River where the river touches the temple in a half-moon shape. The main Pujari (Mathaadheesh) takes care of the management and spiritual activities of the entire series of temples as per the legacy and the culture.

Education[edit | edit source]

Schools[edit | edit source]

  • Keshav Bal Vidya Niketen Sr. Sec. School
  • Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Keshorai Patan
  • Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School, Keshorai Patan
  • Aryan Academy Convent School
  • Global Paramount School
  • Modern Public School
  • National Public School
  • Shiv Jyoti Secondary School
  • Saraswati Vidya Mandir
  • Ideal Public School
  • Indian Convent School (ICS)
  • Punjab Convent School

Colleges[edit | edit source]

  • Patan Girls College, Keshoraipatan
  • Aazad B.ed. College, Bundi
  • Government Post Graduate College Of Bundi

Computer Institutes[edit | edit source]

  • Jai Sai Nath Computer Coaching Institute
  • Shree Radhe Krishna Computer Center

Transport[edit | edit source]

Train[edit | edit source]

Keshorai Patan Railway Station, Gurla West Railway Station are the very nearby railway stations to Keshoraipatan. However Kota Jn Rail Way Station is a major railway station 20 km (12 mi) near to Keshoraipatan.

Bus[edit | edit source]

Shri Keshav Bus Stand is the major bus stand in Keshoraipatan.

Boat[edit | edit source]

The Chambal River is the major river here, one can visit via boat.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Citations[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Ahuja 2022, p. 49.
  2. ↑ Chouhan 2020, p. 689.
  3. ↑ Jain 1972, p. 402.

Sources[edit | edit source]

  • Ahuja, Sushma (2022). Satyam Shivam Sundaram: Female Figurine in Temple Art. Notion Press. ISBN 9798886675054.
  • Chouhan, T.S. (2020). Geography of Rajasthan. Scientific Publishers. ISBN 9789389184297.
  • Jain, Kailash Chand (1972). Malwa Through the Ages (1st ed.). Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-0805-8.

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