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Municipal Council Balotra

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Balotra is a city in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India. It is about 100 km from Jodhpur. The town is famous 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 km) there is India's Third Brahma Temple in the village ofAsotra. From Balotra towards Barmer (11 km) there is Ancient Temple of Lord Shri Vishnu named as Shri Ranchore Ray, Khed Mandir in the village of Khed. 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. Famous Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol 4 km from Balotra. About 13 km away from Balotra is located the famous 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.

Textile industries in Balotra

Balotra City is also well-known for the textile industry. From more than 50 years, Balotra has been known as an important centre in India for processing and trading of different types of fabrics. Balotra is also well-known for printing and dyeing of cotton and polyester clothes. A number of textile units are situated in the town which provides employment to a large amount of people.

Municipal Council Balotra

History

Balotra is a small town which is situated in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India. It is about 110 kms from city of Jodhpur. Balotra is famous for textile industry, hand block printing and for an annual desert and ethnic fair at Tilwara

On the way between Balotra and Jalore which is about 15 kms far away, Third Brahma Temple of India is situated in the village of Asotra. Very Popular Shrine of Rani Bhatiyaniji is also situated nearby Balotra in the village of Jasol which is only 5 kms far away from Balotra. Well-known Jain Temple Nakoda is situated about 12 km from Balotra. On the way between Balotra and Barmer which are at a distance of about 10 kms from each other there is a very old shrine of Lord Shri Vishnu which is known as Shri Ranchore Ray, Khed Mandir situated in the village of Khed. In the earlier times Khed was the capital of the Rathores of western Rajasthan, whose control extended over the whole area. At the commencement of the 13th century the Rathore king Rao Sihaji the founder of the Rathore clan together with his son (Asthanji) taken over Khed from the Guhil Rajputs. Devotees from all over India, come to Balotra to visit the sacred places near Balotra.

Balotra is home a large number of textile units and is situated along the coast of the Luni River. Balotra is located at 25.83°N 72.23°E. It has an average altitude of 347 feet metres. Balotra is home to a large number textile units and is situated on the shore of the Luni River.

BALOTRA

History and Culture

Balotra is a city in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India. It is about 100 km from Jodhpur. The town is famous for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara.

Area: 43.05 km²

Elevation: 106 m

Weather: 41°C, Wind SW at 34 km/h, 29% Humidity

Population: 74,496 (2011)

Local time: Thursday 4:24 PM