Bilara
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| Coordinates | 26°10′45″N 73°42′20″E / 26.1792°N 73.7056°ECoordinates: 26°10′45″N 73°42′20″E / 26.1792°N 73.7056°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District(s) | Jodhpur |
| Population | 38,650 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 269 metres (883 ft) |
Bilara is a city and a municipality in Jodhpur district in the state of Rajasthan, India.
Bilara is a Persian word derived from bilor which is the name of a diamond. It is also used in Urdu and Punjabi languages for 'something which is extremely glittery'.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Bilara had a population of 38,650. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bilara has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 73% and female literacy of 40%. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Bilara, a Kashmir of Jodhpur district which is mainly based on agriculture and related businesses. It has lots of agriculture farms and an historical temple for Goddess AAI MAA (Goddess Durga). This temple has a continuous flame which results into a saffron color based byproduct instead of carbon.
Bilara, Sojat, Pali, Marwar Junction, Merta are the real Marwarn area where one can see typical marwari customs and culture. Bilara is famous for its sweet local language, religious and cultural events.
Bilara name derived from King Bali who was the king of "Asur" and pupil of sukrachary
Bilara is a very good place nearer there many temples also.
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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