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The district headquarters of [[Tonk, India|Tonk]] is 36 km away. | The district headquarters of [[Tonk, India|Tonk]] is 36 km away. | ||
Uniara is near [[Ranthambhore National Park]]. | Uniara is near [[Ranthambhore National Park]]. | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
Tourist attractions include Kheda village, near Kakod. Kheda hosts a life-sized elephant carved of stone. In addition to the Heritage Palace at Uniara, the city has large historical [[Hindu]] and [[Jain]] temples. Uniara Fort is noted for its architecture.<ref> | Tourist attractions include Kheda village, near Kakod. Kheda hosts a life-sized elephant carved of stone. In addition to the Heritage Palace at Uniara, the city has large historical [[Hindu]] and [[Jain]] temples. Uniara Fort is noted for its architecture.<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/08/0822_PART_A_DCHB_TONK.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
Uniara is located on [[National Highway 552 (India)|National Highway No. 552]]. | Uniara is located on [[National Highway 552 (India)|National Highway No. 552]]. | ||
The nearest railway station is [[Sawai Madhopur Junction railway station|Sawai Madhopur]], 39 km away, and the nearest airport is [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], 136 km away. | The nearest railway station is [[Sawai Madhopur Junction railway station|Sawai Madhopur]], 39 km away, and the nearest airport is [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], 136 km away. | ||
Uniara is connected to [[Jaipur]], [[Kota, | Uniara is connected to [[Jaipur]], [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]], [[Bundi]] and [[Ajmer]] by road. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Uniara had a population of around 15,827, 51 percent male and 49 percent female. The average literacy rate is 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is higher at 70 percent, compared to female literacy at 42 percent. 16 percent of the population is under six years of age. | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Uniara had a population of around 15,827, 51 percent male and 49 percent female. The average literacy rate is 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is higher at 70 percent, compared to female literacy at 42 percent. 16 percent of the population is under six years of age. [[Meenas]], [[Gurjar]], [[Mali caste|Mali]], [[Rajput]]s, and Jains are the major castes.<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/08/0822_PART_A_DCHB_TONK.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
== Rajasthan School of Painting== | == Rajasthan School of Painting== | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Uniara's economy is based on agriculture. Galwa Dam is a major source of irrigation and provides water for most of the area of the tehsil. Mustard, [[ | Uniara's economy is based on agriculture. Galwa Dam is a major source of irrigation and provides water for most of the area of the tehsil. Mustard, [[Vigna mungo|urad beans]] and [[mung beans|moongs]] are major crops cultivated in tehsil. The mining of sands and stone also contributes to the local economy. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Tonk district}} | {{Tonk district}} | ||
[[Category: Cities and towns in Tonk district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Tonk district]] | ||