Uniara is a town and a municipality in Tonk district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a tehsil of the Tonk district.[2]
Uniara | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Bada Uniara | |
  Uniara Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°55′N 76°01′E / 25.92°N 76.02°E.[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Tonk |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,827 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-RJ |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-26 |
Geography
editGalwa dam, the eighth largest dam in Rajasthan, is three kilometers from Uniara. Uniara has major forest areas situated along the Aravalli Range passing through the major towns of Banetha and Kakod. The Banas River is a major river passing through the city. Major towns include Banetha, Kakod, Nagarfort, and Aligarh.
The district headquarters of Tonk is 36 km away.
Uniara is near Ranthambhore National Park.
Culture
editTourist attractions include Kheda village, near Kakod. Kheda hosts a life-sized elephant carved of stone. In addition to the Heritage Palace at Uniara, the city has large historical Hindu and Jain temples. Uniara Fort is noted for its architecture.[3]
Transport
editUniara is located on National Highway No. 552.
The nearest railway station is Sawai Madhopur, 39 km away, and the nearest airport is Jaipur, 136 km away.
Uniara is connected to Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Kota, Bundi and Ajmer by road.
Demographics
editAs of 2001[update] India census,[4] Uniara had a population of around 15,827, 51 percent male and 49 percent female. The average literacy rate is 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is higher at 70 percent, compared to female literacy at 42 percent. 16 percent of the population is under six years of age. Meenas, Gurjar, Mali, Rajputs, and Jains are the major castes.[3]
Rajasthan School of Painting
editUniara had an important school of Indian painting in the 18th century that was an offshoot of the Bundi school. Prominent painters, who served under the ruler Sirdar Singh, included Dhano and Mira Bagas (Mir Baksh).
Economy
editUniara's economy is based on agriculture. Galwa Dam is a major source of irrigation and provides water for most of the area of the tehsil. Mustard, urad beans and moongs are major crops cultivated in tehsil. The mining of sands and stone also contributes to the local economy.
References
edit- ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Uniara, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Tonk District". Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Census of India 2011 - RAJASTHAN - District Census Handbook" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.