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]
Khejarla
Khejadla | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Bhesad Mata Mandir, Khejarla | |
 Khejarla in Bilara | |
  Khejarla  Khejarla  Khejarla | |
| 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 |
Festivals
editDuring 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.
Agriculture
editThe 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.
Colony
editColonies of this village include:[4]
- New Bus Stand
- Kumharo ka baas
- Jaato ka baas
- old bus Stand
Schools and hospitals
editIn Khejarla, there are several state owned schools as well as private schools and hospitals.[5]
Schools
editThese schools are RBSE affiliated.
- Government Senior Secondary School, Khejarla
- Sumer School, Khejarla
- Tagore School, Khejarla
- Dayanand saraswati School, Khejarla
Hospitals
editState owned and private hospitals are spread throughout the village, although for major treatment they are depend on nearby major cities like Bilara and Piper.
- Government hospital
- Ashok Medical
- Jaato ka baas
- old bus Stand
Nearby villages
editKhejarla as a gram panchayat covers the following villages under its administration:
References
edit- ^ "Bhopalgarh Tehsil Map" (PDF). Rajasthan E-governance.
- ^ "Khejarla Fort Jodhpur – Must Visit Heritage Attraction in Jodhpur, Rajasthan". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार". jodhpur.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ "Khejarla Village Population - Bilara - Jodhpur, Rajasthan". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Indian Journal of Zoology. 1973.
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