Also
known as the "Pink City", Jaipur is the 11th largest
metropolitan city of India. It is the capital of Rajasthan State and the
largest city of the state.
Demographics
As per 2001 census, the population of the city was 23,24,319.
Climate in Jaipur
Jaipur falls in the semi arid climatic zone with an annual rainfall of
60 cm. Hence, the climate of the district is dry and is subject to
extreme cold and heat during winter and summer, respectively, due to
proximity to the Thar Desert. The minimum and maximum temperatures
recorded in the district varies from 8 to 48 degrees celsius.
How to reach Jaipur?
- Air : Sanganer Airport in Jaipur is well linked
with all major cities in India.
- Rail : Jaipur is very well connected to Delhi
through rail transport. Shatabdi Express, Pink City Express and
other Jaipur-Delhi trains leave from Old Delhi Railway Station in
Delhi. However, the beast option is the Palace-on-Wheels which
starts from Delhi on a round trip of Rajasthan, the first stop being
Jaipur.
- Road : City is connected to most of the tourist
destinations in Rajasthan as well as Agra. Jaipur is part of the
Golden Travel Circuit of India that includes Delhi, Agra, and
Jaipur. Delhi-Jaipur national highway is one of the finest roads in
India. It takes about 5 hours to reach Jaipur from delhi by car or
bus.
Tourist Destinations in Jaipur
| City
Palace |
Jantar
Mantar |
Hawa
Mahal |
| Amer
Fort |
Jaigarh |
Nahargarh |
| Sheesh
Mahal |
Birla Temple |
Education in Jaipur
Jaipur provides a good base for higher education. There are a number of
reputed schools and colleges in city besides having the University of
Rajasthan, Agricultural college, Engineering colleges, Polytechnical
colleges, Medical colleges, Agricultural research centre and
International Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship.
Major Industries in Jaipur
Jaipur district is a centre for both modern and traditional industry.
There are 19 industrial areas in Jaipur producing a wide variety of
goods. Some of the industries are:
- Acetylene Gas
- PVC Cables
- Marble Statues
- Hand Made Paper
- Handicraft Items
- Woollen Carpet
- Hawai Chappals
- Halogen Auto Bulbs
- Granite Slabs and Tiles
- Laminated Springs for Railways
- General Engineering and Manufacturing
- ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) Cable
|
- Ball Bearings
- Bottling of LPG
- Ceramics
- Pottery
- Cold Roll Strips
- Corrugated Boxes
- Durries
- Dyeing and Printing
- Edible Oil
- Electronic Items
- Gems and Jewellery
- Synthetic Leather
|
Export items
- Brass and Lacquer Work
- Enamel Work
- Gems and Jewellery
- Granite Tiles
|
- Handloom
- Textiles
- Readymade Garments
- Woollen and Silk Carpets
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