Jodhpur, one of the largest district of Rajasthan
state is centrally situated in Western region of the
State, having geographical area of 22850 sq. Kms. It
has population of 28.81 lacs as per 2001 census. The
district stretches between 2600’ and 27037’
at north Latitude and between 72 55’ and 73 52’
at East Longitude. This district is situated at the
height between 250-300 meters above sea level.
Jodhpur is bound by Nagaur in East, Jaisalmer in west,
Bikaner in North and Barmer as well as Pali in the South.
The length of the district from North to South and from
East to West is 197 Km.& 208 Km. respectively.
This district comes under Arid zone of the Rajasthan
state. It covers 11.60% of total area of arid zone of
the state. Some of the area of Great Indian Desert THAR
also comes with in the district. General slope of the
terrain is towards west. Despite its arid climate, Jodhpur
is blessed with a variety of flora and fauna. A survey
conducted by district administration with the help of
forest officials shows 162 flora and 144 fauna at Machia
Safari situated only 10 kms from Jodhpur.
Extreme of heat in summer and cold in winter is the
characteristic of the desert. Jodhpur is no exception.
The temperature varies from 49 degree in summer to1
degree in winter. The Sandstorm (andhi) spectacle for
people from other region of India. The rainy days are
limited to maximum 15 in a year. The average rainfall
is 302 mm.
Soil of the district is classified mainly as sandy
and loamy. Bajra ( pearl millet) is the major crop in
Kharif. Jodhpur has excellent ground water taste in
many part of district. In Rabi Wheat, Pulse and a variety
of masala like Jeera, Dhania and Red chilly are also
grown. Jodhpur has a name for its red chilly, onion
and garlic. It is one of the major production centre
for Guar.
There is no perennial river in the district. However,
there are important rivers in the district viz. Luni
and Mithri rivers but their basis saline water. Main
sources of irrigation besides rainwater are dug-wells
tube-wells. The heighest-irrigated area in district
is in Bilara Tehsil followed by Bhoplgarh and Osian
tehsil.
The major and important minerals of the district are
sand stones and Lime stones. Fawn & Red colours
sandston of the district is very popular and found in
abundance. Besides this Buliding stones, stone slabs
and flagstones are mined in the district on regular
basis. Minerals like quartz & clays of various colours
& dolomite are also available in the district. |
