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.
State : Rajasthan
City : Jodhpur
Location : The city is located in Western Rajasthan and is located at a comfortable distance of 300 Kms. from Jaisalmer and 330 Kms. from Bikaner. There is a convenient highway connecting these three cities.
Climate : Summer : Min 20 °C to Max of 45 °C - 49 °C , Winter : 5°C Min - 20°C Max
Average annual rainfall : 10 inches
Best time to visit : October to March.
Population : 850,000
Languages spoken: Marwari, Hindi, English
Latitude : 260 and 27037’ North
Longitude
: 72055’ and 73052’ East
Altitude
: 250-300 meters
Area
: 22850 sq. Kms.
Temperature
: Max. (Summer): 49 0C; Min. (Winter): 1 0C
Average Rainfall
: 30.2 cms.
Arable Land
: 131752 Hectares
Pasture Land
: 125701 Hectares
Population
: 2886505 (2001 census)
Population Density
: 126 per sq. kilometer
Sex Ratio
: 907
Literacy
57.38%
Subdivision
: 5
Tehsil
7
Panchayat Samiti
9
Villages
1157
STD Code
: 0291 | 
