- Cities and towns in Pali district:
- Bali
- Narlai
- Sojat
- Falna
- Pali
- Varkana
- Ghanerao
- Rohat
- Khimel
- Sadri
Sojat Fort: This fort was constructed in the year 1460. Located in Sojat, this fort is bordered by high wall. Here the travelers will get to see ruins of temple as well as of a mosque.
Parashuram Mahadev Temple: Located in Desuri in Pali District, the Parashuram Mahadev Temple has a religious importance of its own. This pilgrim spot is just 4 kilometers away from the Sadari town. Lord Shiva is the main deity of the place.
Somnath Mandir: This oldest shrine is located in Pali. Somnath Mandir was constructed during the period of Vikram Samvat Era in the historic year of 1209. Maharaja Kumarpal Solanki built this shrine.
Sri Bangur Government Museum: Located in Pali, this museum exhibits extensive collection of artifacts like epigraphics, miniature paintings, coins and wooden handicraft. Various artifacts like stone tool belonging to Paleolithic period are also displayed here.
- Other places of interest in Pali district are:
- Jawai Dam
- Korta Teerth
- Nana Teerth
- Desuri
- Jadan Aashram
- Todgarh-Rawali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Shri Takhatgarh Teerth
- Mahavira Temple
- Velar Teerth
- Jakhoda Teerth
One can travel to Pali district by bus or train. The Pali bus station receives buses from Jodhpur, Delhi ,Ajmer and Nagaur. There are several train stations in Pali district which keeps the district well-connected. Some of the nearest railway stations are Falna railway station, Pali railway station and Sojat Road railway station. Jodhpur airport and the Jaipur airport are the point of contact through air travel.
Facts of Pali District | |
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State | Rajasthan |
District | Pali |
District HQ | Pali |
Population (2011) | 2,037,573 |
Growth | 11.94% |
Sex Ratio | 987 |
Literacy | 62.39 |
Area (km2) | 12387 |
Density (/km2) | 165 |
Tehsils | Bali, Desuri, Jaitaran, Marwar Junction, Pali, Raipur, Rohat, Sojat, Sumerpur |
Lok Sabha Constituencies | Pali, Rajsamand |
Assembly Constituencies | Bali, Jaitaran, Marwar Junciton, Pali, Sojat, Sumerpur |
Languages | Hindi, Rajasthani including Marwari |
Rivers | Jawai, Sukari, Luni |
Lat-Long | 25.750425,73.584823 |
Travel Destinations | Navalakha Temple, Lakhotia Garden, Somnath Mandir, Bangur Museum, Shanidham Aashram, Parshwanath Temple, Peer Dulheshah, Jaanrai Temple and Kubaji Samadhi, Rao Shiho Samadhi, Khutani Khetalaji Bheru Temple, Ranakpur Jain Temples, Nimbo Ka Nath, Parshuram Mahadev Temple, Jawai Dam, Ma Durga Temple etc. |
Government Colleges/Universities | Bangur Government P.G College, Government College (Jaitaran), Government College (Sojat City), Government Law College (Pali), Govt. College (Bali), S.G.P.B. Government Girls College (Pali) etc. |
Last Updated on : December 13, 2014