subject: Jodhpur-fast Facts [print this page] Jodhpur is the welcome gate to the golden desert of Thar. This is also known by its name ''Sun City'', as the city is brightened by the sun almost every day throughout the year. Jodhpur is located in the heart of the grandeur state of Rajasthan, situated 335 kilometers in the west of Jaipur city. It was founded in 1459 by the Rajput ruler Rao Jodha, who was the chief of Rathore clan. During that reign it was his capital kingdom and then it was known as Marwar. Jodhpur now is the second largest city of Rajasthan state and one of the best tourists spots of the state as well. Jodhpur is enriched with a number of forts, palaces, temples and historical structures.
Let's know some important facts about this amazing city:
Area of the city: 95.50 square kilometers
Elevation: 232 meters (761 feet) above the sea level
Population: approximately 1,00,66,52 (as on Nov. 2010)
Density: Approximately 11,210/km square
Geographic Location: Jodhpur is located at 26.29 degree North and 73.03 degree East
Time Zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Climate: Primarily in Jaipur you will find three main seasons:
Summers (March to June)
Monsoon (July to September)
Winters (November to February)
Maximum Temperature: 48 degree Celsius
Minimum Temperature: 5 degree Celsius
Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is approximately 32 cm.
Languages Spoken: Rajasthani, Marwari, Hindi & English
Literacy Rate: 67%
Best Time to Visit: Between October to March
STD Code: 0291
Monuments in Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan, Veer Durgadas Smarak, Masooria Hills, Jaswant Thada, Mandore.
Temples: Ganesha Temple, Mahamandir Temple, Baba Ramdev Temple, Pal Balaji Temple, Santoshi Mata Temple.
Lakes: Balsamand Lake, Kailana Lake, Gulab Sagar Lake.
