Khandar | |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | India Rajasthan#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Rajasthan, India |
Coordinates: | 26.0233°N 76.6097°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Rajasthan |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Sawai Madhopur |
Governing Body: | Tehsil |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Total: | 15000 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Hindi |
Demographics1 Title2: | Other |
Demographics1 Info2: | Hindi, Harauti, Dundhani |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 322025 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 07468 |
Registration Plate: | RJ- |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Nearest city |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Sawai Madhopur |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Literacy |
Blank2 Info Sec1: | 70%% |
Blank3 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
Blank3 Info Sec1: | tonk sawaimadhopur |
Blank4 Name Sec1: | Civic agency |
Blank4 Info Sec1: | tehsil |
Blank1 Name Sec2: | Climate |
Blank1 Info Sec2: | Normal (Köppen) |
Khandar is a town and tehsil in district Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. The river Banas flows through Khandar.[1]
Khandar was famous for the ancient Khandar Fort. Earlier it was the part of Ranthambhore. Following the Independence of India it became part of Rajasthan
It is located at 26°N 76.6°W.[2]
More than 70% of the population is literate. Hindi is the official language.
The main livelihood is agriculture. The sources of water are open wells and tube wells.
The Rameshwaram Temple is 20 km from Khandar on the confluence of the Banas, Seep and Chambal rivers. There is a beautiful temple to Lord Chaturbhuj Nathji. There is also a Shiva temple on the ghat of Chambal river, which is a very old monument, but it is collapsing due to lack of care.
A famous yearly mela (fair) is organized a fortnight after Deepawli on next Poornima. Many thousands of people gather here in this fair from the Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Baaran districts of Rajasthan and from Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. As there a very large number of religious activities in Khandar pargana (local territory), such as Geetabhawan Satsangmandals, Akhand Keertan and Ramayan Paath, Khandar there has been continuous activity in Khandar for many years. People got their inspiration for these activities from the famous divine Brahmeen Mahatma Shri Krishnanandji.
There also is a fort here named 'Taragrah'. A famous temple "Shri Ji Mandir" is situated at the heart of Khandar.
Rameshwar Dwar: A temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has huge block on multi-angular pillars. People visit in crowds during Deepawali to see the annual fair.
Shivalaya Temple: Another temple to Lord Shiva, built in Persian and Nagara style on the banks of the river Banas.
Banipura Balaji: This is an attraction point for all followers of Lord Hanuman. This place attracts a crowd because of its natural surroundings.
Gilai Sagar: This dam is situated near the town. In the rainy season, it is full of water. There are many gharial crocodiles in the dam, which attracts visitors.