Malpura Explained

Malpura
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Rajasthan#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates:26.28°N 75.38°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Rajasthan
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Tonk
Established Date:1216AD 807 years ago
Founder:Maldev
Named For:Maldev
Government Type:Municipality
Governing Body:Malpura City Municipality
Leader Title1:Chairman
Leader Name1:Mrs. Asha Mahaveer Nama
Leader Title2:Administrator
Leader Name2:Mr. Manoj Kumar Verma RAS
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:332
Population Total:36028
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonyms:Malpurawaale
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Demographics1 Title2:Additional
Demographics1 Info2:English
Demographics1 Title3:Regional
Demographics1 Info3:Dhundari
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:304502304502
Registration Plate:RJ-26
Iso Code:RJ-IN

Malpura is a town with municipality in Tonk district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Malpura is known for its Dadabadi, built by the Khartargach Sect of Shewtambar Jain in memory of 3rd Dada Gurudev Shri Jinkushalsurishwarji.Also known for its Forts,Malpura is popular visiting palace in Rajasthan.

Geography

Malpura is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 132 metres (401 feet).Distance from Jaipur 90 km, Malpura is also Known for Avikanagar – 4 km from Malpura. It is famous for the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI).

Transport

Malpura is situated on by a two-lane state Highway (SH-12) Jaipur-Malpura - Kekri - Bhilwara. Also on State Highway (37A) Dudu- Malpura- Todaraisingh- Chhan. Malpura is well connected by Road Transport. State Roadways buses run regularly here. Buses to Jaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Tonk, Kekri, Shahpura are available from here. The erstwhile Metre Gauge railway line from Jaipur to Todaraisingh via Renwal-Phagi-Diggi-Malpura was functional. The line used to had regular train service from 1892 to 1992. In 1992 the Metre Gauge railway tracks was uprooted for gauge conversion to Broad Gauge. The Railway had not handled the track for the future Broad Gauge train services. Hence currently Malpura is not connected by Rail network since 1992 and thus the nearest Railway Station is Sanganer, 7.29km (04.53miles) from Jaipur, in Jaipur District And Kishangarh, 25.92km (16.11miles) from Ajmer in Ajmer District. Jaipur international Airport is 80 km from Malpura.

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Notable sights

Villages in Malpura Mandal

Atoli, Awada, Barol, Chabrana, Chainpura, Chandsen, Chanvanndia, Desma, Devel, Dhola Ka Kheda, Dholi, Diggi, Dungri Kala, Ganwer, Hathgi, Indoli, Jhadali, Kacholia, Kadila, Kalmanda, Kantoli, Kirawal, Kurad, Lambaharising, Lawa, Malikpur, Morla, Bagri, Nagar, Pachewar, Parli, Rajpura, Rendiliya, Sindoliya, Sitarampura, Soda, Bambori, Pratppura, Ajmeri, Bawari, Sitarampura, Sodabawari, Tilanjoo, Tordi, Shree Gopalpura, Kalmanda, Malooni

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Malpura.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Malpura
  2. Web site: Who Is The Chairperson Of The Municipal Corporation Of Malpura?. 2020-10-08. Questionpages. en-US.
  3. Web site: जीण माता मन्दिर · 6FHF+742, Doongri Khurd, Rajasthan 304501, India . 2023-03-29 . जीण माता मन्दिर · 6FHF+742, Doongri Khurd, Rajasthan 304501, India . en.
  4. Web site: Beriya Balaji Mandir Malpura. 2020-10-25. Questionpages. en-US.