Khejarla
Khejadla | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 26°19′56″N 73°41′6.31″E / 26.33222°N 73.6850861°E | |
Gram Panchayat | Khejarla |
Tehsil | Bilara |
District | Jodhpur Rural |
State | Rajasthan |
Country | india |
Assembly constituency | Bilara Assembly constituency |
Lok Sabha constituency | Pali parliamentary constituency |
Nearby City | Bilara, Pipar and Borunda |
Government | |
• Type | Gram Panchayat |
• Sarpanch (Village head) | Mahendra |
Area | |
• Village | 3,781 ha (9,343 acres) |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 5 km (3 mi) |
• Width | 7 km (4 mi) |
Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Village | 7,472 |
• Rural | 7,472 |
Transport Connectivity | |
• Nearby Railway Station | Bhawi Railway Station |
• Nearest Airport | Jodhpur Airport |
Crops | |
• Kharif | Bajra, Maije, Jawar, Groundnut |
• Rabi | Barley, Wheat, Gram, Pulses, Mustard |
Pin Code | 342601 |
Post office | Khejarla |
Telephone Code | 02930 |
ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
Vehicle registration | RJ-19 / RJ-54 |
Vernacular language | Marwadi |
Official language | Hindi |
Assembly MLA | Heera Ram Meghwal |
Parliament MP | P. P. Choudhary |
Khejarla is a village in Bilara Tehsil of Jodhpur District.[1] It has its own gram panchayat, and is a hotspot of tourists and Rajasthani culture.There are is an ancient fort and an old temple which is known as the Bhesad Mata Temple. The fort, currently operated as a hotel, was constructed in 1611 A.D. by Maharaja Gopal Das Ji.[2] Most of the local population of the village is engaged in subsistence farming. The village's terrain is rich in limestone and marble. Major nearby cities include Bilara, Pipar and Borunda.[3]
During Navratri days, a fair is organized in which a huge crowd gathers. This fair has been held for many years. People come to this fair from long distances to have darshan of Bhesad Mata.
The local agriculture largely depends on rain, with few farmers using a tube well due to the low water level. Villagers prefer farming during the months of June and July. Crops used in Khejarla include Millet, Cumin, Mustard, Wheat, and Moong.
Colonies of this village include:[4]
In Khejarla, there are several state owned schools as well as private schools and hospitals.[5]
These schools are RBSE affiliated.
State owned and private hospitals are spread throughout the village, although for major treatment they are depend on nearby major cities like Bilara and Piper.
Khejarla as a gram panchayat covers the following villages under its administration: