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
Bhesad Mata Mandir, Khejarla
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Khejarla in Bilara
Khejarla is located in Rajasthan
Khejarla
Khejarla
Khejarla is located in India
Khejarla
Khejarla
Khejarla is located in Earth
Khejarla
Khejarla
Coordinates: 26°19′56″N 73°41′6.31″E / 26.33222°N 73.6850861°E / 26.33222; 73.6850861
Gram PanchayatKhejarla
TehsilBilara
DistrictJodhpur Rural
StateRajasthan
Country india
Assembly constituencyBilara Assembly constituency
Lok Sabha constituencyPali parliamentary constituency
Nearby CityBilara, Pipar and Borunda
Government
 • TypeGram Panchayat
 • Sarpanch (Village head)Mahendra
Area
 • Village3,781 ha (9,343 acres)
Dimensions
 • Length5 km (3 mi)
 • Width7 km (4 mi)
Elevation
302 m (991 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Village7,472
 • Rural
7,472
Transport Connectivity
 • Nearby Railway StationBhawi Railway Station
 • Nearest AirportJodhpur Airport
Crops
 • KharifBajra, Maije, Jawar, Groundnut
 • RabiBarley, Wheat, Gram, Pulses, Mustard
Pin Code
342601
Post office
Khejarla
Telephone Code02930
ISO 3166 codeRJ-IN
Vehicle registrationRJ-19 / RJ-54
Vernacular languageMarwadi
Official languageHindi
Assembly MLAHeera Ram Meghwal
Parliament MPP. P. Choudhary

Festivals

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During 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

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The 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

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Colonies of this village include:[4]

  • New Bus Stand
  • Kumharo ka baas
  • Jaato ka baas
  • old bus Stand

Schools and hospitals

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In Khejarla, there are several state owned schools as well as private schools and hospitals.[5]

Schools

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These schools are RBSE affiliated.

  • Government Senior Secondary School, Khejarla
  • Sumer School, Khejarla
  • Tagore School, Khejarla
  • Dayanand saraswati School, Khejarla

Hospitals

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State 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

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Khejarla as a gram panchayat covers the following villages under its administration:

  • Ghanamangra
  • Ghodawat
  • Ransigaon
  • Birawas
  • Hariyada
  • Roonkiya
  • Chirdhani
  • Raniwal
  • Pichiyak
  • Khariya Mithapur
  • Khariya Aanawas
  • Jhurli
  • Ber Kalan
  • Prithvipura
  • Garniya
  • Bhavi

References

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  1. ^ "Bhopalgarh Tehsil Map" (PDF). Rajasthan E-governance.
  2. ^ "Khejarla Fort Jodhpur – Must Visit Heritage Attraction in Jodhpur, Rajasthan". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. ^ "पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार". jodhpur.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  4. ^ "Khejarla Village Population - Bilara - Jodhpur, Rajasthan". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
  5. ^ Indian Journal of Zoology. 1973.