| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan (MP Constituencies) | Tonk-Sawai Madhopur |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan | Bamanwas Gangapur Khandar Sawai Madhopur |
About the State :
| Geographical History | ||
| Geographical Area | Total | 5042.99 Sq.Kms. |
| Rural | 4967.70 Sq. Kms. | |
| Urban | 75.29 Sq.Kms. | |
| Location | North Longitude | Between 25°-45′ to 26°-41′ |
| East Longitude | Between 75°-59′ to 77°-0′ | |
| Temperature | Maximum | 45° C |
| Minimum | 4° C | |
| Average Rainfall | 873.40 mm | |
| Level | 400 – 600 Above Sea level | |
| Sub Division | 8 (Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur, bamanwas, Bonli, Khandar, Chouth Ka bareara, Malarna Dungar, vajeerpur) | |
| Tehsils | 8 (Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur, bamanwas, Bonli, Khandar, Chouth Ka bareara, Malarna Dungar, vajeerpur) | |
| Sub Tehsils | 3 | |
| Panchayat Samitis | 6 (Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur, bamanwas, Bonli, Khandar, Chouth Ka Bareara) | |
| Gram Panchayats | 200 (List of Sarpanch) | |
| Nagar Parishad | 2 (Sawai madhopur, gangapur) | |
| Land Revenue Circle | 67 | |
| Patwar Mandals | 268 | |
| Revenue Villages | Total | 832 (List of Village With Code) |
| Inhabited Villages | 770 | |
| Uninhabited Villages | 62 | |
| Electrified Villages | 767 | |
| Village Having Water Supply | 715 | |
| City | 2 (Sawai Madhopur & Gangapur City) | |
| Parliamentary Constituencies | 1 (Tonk-Sawai Madhopur) | |
| Assembly Constituencies | 4 (Sawai Madhopur, gangapur, Bamanwas, Khandar) | |
| Police Stations | 16 | |
| Police Chowkies | 20 | |
| School | 1440 | |
| Primary School | 461 | |
| Upper Primary School | 305 | |
| Secondary School | 306 | |
| Senior Secondary School | 368 | |
| community health center | 11 | |
| Primary Health Center | 36 | |
| Sub Center | 267 | |
| Ayurved Hospital
(District Level) |
1 | |
POPULATION :
| Population (2016) | |
| Total Population | 1335551 |
| Male | 704031 |
| Female | 631520 |
| Urban Population (2011) | 266467 |
| Rural Population(2011) | 1069084 |
| Schedule Cast (2011) | 278789 |
| Schedule Tribe (2011) | 285848 |
| Density per sq. km. (2011) | 297 |
| Population Growth Rate (2011) | (+) 19.56 % |
| Literate (2011) | |
| Male | 486184 |
| Female | 255564 |
| Literacy Rate (2011) | |
| Literacy Rate Total | 65.39 % |
| Male | 81.51 % |
| Female | 47.51 % |
STATISTICAL HANDBOOK :
| Sl.No. | Name of Panchayat samiti | No. of Gram Panchayat | No. of Villages | Tehsil(s)(No. of Villages) | Census Towns |
| 1. | Gangapur | 38 | 129 | Gangapur (85), Vazirpur (44) | Mahu Kalan (CT) |
| 2. | Bamanwas | 36 | 153 | Bamanwas (153) | Kasba Bonli (CT) |
| 3. | Bonli | 41 | 182 | Malarna Doongar (76), Bonli (106) | |
| 4. | Sawai Madhopur | 30 | 155 | Sawai Madhopur (155) | |
| 5. | Khandar | 32 | 134 | Khandar (134) | |
| 6. | Chauth Ka Barwara | 23 | 67 | Chauth Ka Barwara (67) | |
| Total | 200 | 820 | 820 | 2 Census Towns | |
REVENUE SCHEME
| Sawai madhopur District: Revenue Scheme | |||
| Sub division | Land Record Circles (ILRCs) |
Patwar Circles | Villages Total |
| Sawai madhopur | 7 | 48 | 155 |
| Chauth Ka Barwara | 3 | 24 | 67 |
| Khandar | 6 | 37 | 134 |
| Bonli | 4 | 31 | 106 |
| Malarna Dungar | 3 | 24 | 76 |
| Gangapur City | 3 | 24 | 85 |
| Vazirpur | 3 | 24 | 44 |
| Bamanwas | 7 | 55 | 153 |
CENSUS OF INDIA 2011
Provisional Population of Totals
Population and decadal growth rate by residence
| District Name | Rate By | Population
2011 |
Percentage Decadal Growth (Persons)
2011 |
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| Total | Rural | Urban | Total | Rural | Urban | ||
| Sawai Madhopur | Persons | 1,338,114 | 1,071,780 | 266,334 | 19.79 | 18.51 | 25.25 |
| Males | 706,558 | 566,817 | 139,741 | 19.49 | 18.40 | 24.11 | |
| Females | 631,556 | 504,963 | 126,593 | 20.12 | 18.62 | 26.53 | |
Sex ratio by residence
| District Name | Sex Ratio
(No. of Females per 1000 Males) 2001 |
Sex Ratio
(No. of Females per 1000 Males) 2011 |
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| Total | Rural | Urban | Total | Rural | Urban | |
| Sawai Madhopur | 889 | 889 | 889 | 894 | 891 | 906 |
CENSUS OF INDIA 2011
Provisional Population of Totals
Population and decadal growth rate by residence
| District Name | Percentage share of Total Population
2001 |
Percentage share of Total Population
2011 |
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| Rural | Urban | Rural | Urban | |
| Sawai Madhopur | 80.96 | 19.04 | 80.10 | 19.90 |
FESTIVAL :
GANESH CHATURTHI FAIR (RANTHAMBHOR FORT) |
| Ranthambore is not only popular for Ranthambore National Park, but one oldest temple”Trinetra Ganesha” is equally renowed among Hindu followers in Ranthambore. Thousands of pilgrims every month come to seek blessings from Lord Ganesha here. Trinetra Ganesh Temple is one of the oldest and unique temple as it possesses the whole family of Lord Ganehsa, which is found nowhere in the world. The temple is situated in the fascinating fortrees of Ranthambore, 12Km. away from Sawai Madhopur. When we unfold the history of the temple, it comes out as an interesting story. In the year 1299, a war took place between King Hameer and Ala-ud-din-Khilji. This war pursued for a long time resulting dissipation of sustenance stock of food and essentials. King Hameer was strong believer of Lord Ganesha. He saw a dream in which Lord Ganesha assured him about ending the war and troubles by the next morning. Surprisingly, in next morning a symble of Lord ganesha with three eyes (Trinestra) was found embossed on one wall of the fort. Also, the war was ended.On chaturthi tithi of Hindu month Bhadawa known as Ganesh Chaturthi, a huge fair of Lord Ganesha is organised here where lacs of followers and believers gathered to worship and to enjoy at fair. Every year around 3-4 lacs devotees assemble in the fair which lasts for 3 days. |
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(Shri Ganesh Ji)
CHAUTH MATA FAIR (CHAUTA KA BARWARA TEHSIL) |
| Chauth ka Barwara is a famous religious place, known for its Chauth Mata Fair. This place is situated nearly 22 – 25 km from Sawai Madhopur. Chauth ka Barwara is named after the Idol of Chauth Mata (Goddess of Chauth (Chaturthi) worship by ladies for long life of their husband). Current ruler Shri Bhim singh established the cave temple of goddess after he dreamt about the Goddess where she instructed him to do the same. There is a huge fair organised every year, on Hindu month Magha, Chaturthi tithi (4th day). This fair is auspicious due to strong belief of devotees in Goddess. For a traveller, this fair is a heaven on earth due to its colors and cultural abundance. It depicts the true spirit of Rajasthan. Long queues for auspicious sight (darshan) of Goddess, amusements in fair, shopping spree of women, the gathering of men and women are the main attraction for any tourist to enjoy and capture in pictures. This fair lasts for 15 days. |
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AMRESHWAR MAHADEV (NEAR BY RAMSINGHPUR)
Amareshwar Mahadev Temple is on the way to Ranthambore National Park, nestled amidst the high hills, the sacred Amareshwar Mahadev temple can be found. This is a famous picnic spot in Sawai Madhopur.
RAMESHWARAM GHAT (KHANDAR)
Rameshwaram Ghatis one of the lovely ghats in Ranthambore. It is lined with boats offering trips and the temple on the banks is amazing too. Good to sit down in the evenings and see the village life pass by.almost 60kms from ranthambore, u ve to drive towards pali then take right from behraunda. awsome place, peascefull. one side rajasthan n other M.P. Sun rises at this ghat is a great experiancewith my family. One of the old and famous place in rajasthan. Here many people come for taking bath at ghat. But some times due to heavy rush, pollution also there through many wastage. But must be visit at least 1 time.
KALYAN JI FAIR (GANGAPUR CITY)
Every year on Baisakh Shukla Puranmasi, as per Hindu calendar, this fair is organised at Gangapur City. This fair is organised for Seven days. Thousands of people join this fair.
GHUSHMESHWAR FAIR (SHIWAR) |
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| Ghushmeshwar Jyotirlinga is abode of Lord Shankar . Ghushmeshwar is an incarnation of the Mahadev. Her abode is nestled in the picturesque Devgiri hills in Shiwar, District Sawai Madhopur, State of Rajasthan in India, 100 kms from Jaipur-the state capital. It lies 3 km from Isarda railway station by the side of kota-jaipur rail route. The sacred shrine of Ghushmeshwar Jyotirling Mandir is belived to be thousands of years old. Millions of devotees throng the temple round the year. The congregation of devotees assumes a much colourful look during Shivratri and Month of shrawan .Shivratri held a year in the solar calendar months of Chaitra (around February-March).
Regarding the twelfth jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva many sayings are there. Many claims & declaims has been raised during past years for the location of this jyotirling. But it proves from the Shivpuran certifications that the original place is Shiwar (Rajasthan) and its only the twelfth jyotirlinga. . According to The Shivpuran (kotirudra) chapters 32 to 33 Ghushmeshwar Jyotirling must be at Shivalaya. . In older times, this place was named Shivalaya, changed to shival, and then to Shiwar. |
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TOURIST PLACES
KALA GAURA BHAIRWA TEMPLE :-
This temple is about 6 Km. far from district head collectorate. On the right side of the city, two gate touching the heights of the mountains, “Tantrik” of Bhairwa. There are big elephants with raised trunks rest on its gate. Main attraction of the Kala Gaura Bhairwas is as he dressed in “Tamasi” & “Rajsi” style respectively. This temple is famous for the name of “Tantrik Vidya Temple”.
CHAMATKAARJI TEMPLE:-
The chamatkaarji Temple is located at the main road of railway station in sawai madhopur city. This temple is well known for many miracles. The name chamatkaarji means the deity who performs miracles. A fare is held here on”Sharad Poornima” every year.
SHILPGRAM :-
Shipgram is the rural arts & crafts complex. the rural arts & crafts complex is considered as a living ethnographic museum to portray the lifestyle of the folk and tribal people of the West zone. Within the complex, huts of the member state are constructed which incorporates traditional architectural features of different of geographical and ethnic groups residing within the west zone of india comprising five federal states. One of the significant objective of shilpgram is in the sphere of increasing awarness and knowledge of rural life and craft, specifically, for the younger generation. Special emphasis is laid on workshops for children on arts, crafts, theatre and music.
RANTHAMBOR NATIONAL PARK:-
It is one of the largest national parks in India. It is located around 11 km away from the city of Sawai Madhopur. It was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India, and was declared on of the project tiger reserve in 1973. Ranthambore became a national park in 1980. In 1984, the nearby forests were declared the Sawai Mansingh Santuary and kela devi sanctuary. In the year 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to enclude Sawai Mansingh Santuary and Kela Devi Sanctuary.
RANTHAMBHORE FORT: :-
The history of Sawai Madhopur revolves around the Ranthambore fort. The settlement around the fort is the oldest here. Though the origin of the fort is not exactly known it is believed to date back to the 8th century. According to popular belief, it was built by Rajput King Sapaldaksha in the year 944 AD. He belonged to the Chauhan clan. According to another school of thought, the fort was constructed by King Jayant. He too was a Rajput Chauhan in around 1110 AD. However, the most popular belief is that the construction of the fort commenced during the mid-10th century and it continued for the next few centuries. From the day of its conception till prior to independence the fort went from one ruler to another.
The Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History, which had been inaugurated by Finance Minister Mr. Namo Narayan Meena on March 1, 2014 at 3.00 PM in Ramsinghpura, Sawai Madhopur adds yet another feather in the cap of historically rich Rajasthan. The museum is likely to open daily, except on Mondays and the National holidays; between 10 AM and 5 PM. Enriching the Indian history, Rajasthan has many attributes under its dome and the Regional Museum of Natural history is cited as an additional asset to the state. This will be the fourth natural history museum in the country after Bhopal, Bhubhaneshwar and Mysore.
MUSEUM:- :-
Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan was done by S hri.M.Hamid Ansari Hon’ble Vice-President of India on Date:23 December 2007.
The Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History, Sawai Madhopur is conceived to be an informal centre for environmental education and creation of public awareness on conservation of nature and natural resources. The museum proposes to undertake the task of communication and creating public awareness through the potential medium of exhibits and educational activities.It would provide an understanding of the diversity of life on earth, the factors responsible for their well being, man’s dependence upon nature and the necessity to maintain our ecological heritage free from damage and destruction to ensure sustainable development, with special emphasis on the Western Arid region of India.
Sawai Madhopur Railway Station: :-
One of the smallest railway stations in India, Sawai Madhopur is grabbing major attention not only locally but country wide. The reason behind the fame is the unique makeover that the railway station has acquired. With the consent of Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, a team of artists from Ranthambore School of Arts have painted station’s walls with the flora and fauna that the reserve (Ranthambore National Park) hosts. This in turn has resulted in nation-wide acclamation and applauds.
In less than three months, the team of artists lead by two master painters Gajanand Singh and Narayan Singh accomplished the task of painting the walls of the station from one end to the other. The paintings are that of darters, tree-pies, hyenas, bears, leopards, and, of course, tigers. The famed old Banyan Tree of Ranthambore National Park is also depicted in the paintings and in its artistic form; the tree has its roots spread wide over the roof and across walls. Myriad creatures like squirrels, peacocks, woodpeckers, kingfishers and bulbuls painted as if thriving on the branches of trees look extremely lifelike. The paintings also reflect the threats to the wildlife reserve by tree-cutting/tree-felling and other destructive activities by humans.
RAMESHWARAM DHAM:-
Rameshwaram Dham or ghat is sixty kilometers from Sawai Madophur where Ranthombore National Park is located. There is a Shiva temple here. There is an annual fair held here during the festival of Shiv Ratri when thousands of devotess visit this place from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The Banas and Chambal rivers meet here.
OTHER TOURIST PLACES SURROUNDING OLD CITYOTHER TOURIST PLACES:-
There are many other big & small temple or tourist place in Sawai Madhopur. Old City and Surroundings Ares as :- Bhairwa gate, Radha Gopal ji temple, Diwan ji temple, Govind ji temple, Laxminarayan ji temple, Khwas ji ka bagh, Galta ji, Samadhi Chatri, Baidho ki haveli, Narsingh ji ka temple, Murli Manohar ji temple, Keshavrai ji temple, Khasa Kothi, Sharda Sahib Dargah, Meethi & Ghodi Baori, Bohra ji ki baori, Gos Mohammed ji ki dargah, Tejaji ki boari, Digambar jain mandir, Sheikh Sallimuddin dargah, Navgrah mandir, Terapanthi Jain mandir, Mudayami Jain mandir,
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