Population
Sawaimadhopur district has a population of around 1116031 (2001 census).
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sawaimadhopur is between the months of October and March.
How to Reach
Getting to Sawaimadhopur is easy and convenient. The nearest airport is located in Jaipur, at a distance of 165 kilometers. Situated on the Delhi-Mumbai main railway line, Sawaimadhopur is well-connected by rail with all the major cities and towns.
Apart from air and rail access, travelers in Sawaimadhopur will get frequent bus services as well.
Where to Stay
Tourists coming to spend vacation in Sawaimadhopur will find multiple options for accommodation. Hotels in Sawaimadhopur offer all types of accommodation as per one's budget and mood..
Cuisine
The western part of India has a diverse food culture of its own and the district of Sawaimadhopur is also no exception. After coming to Sawaimadhopur, the travelers can try the popular delicacies like kebabs, kachori, laddoo, lachha parantha, safed maas and laal maas.
Places to Visit
Some of the popular attractions in Sawaimadhopur include:
- Amareshwar Mahadeo Temple
- ChouthMata Temple
- Mahadeo Chhatri
- Ranthambore National Park
- Ranthambor Fort
- Ranthambhor Ganesh Temple
- Rameshwaram Dham
- Sameton Ki Haveli
- Toran Dwar
Apart from sightseeing, travelers can also take part in the fairs and festivals of the district. Some of them include Chauth Mata Fair, Ganesh Chaturthi Fair, KalyanJi Fair and Shiv Ratri Fair.
Shopping
Shopping in Sawaimadhopur is also a major pastime for travelers. Items found in Sawaimadhopur include colorful jewelry, antiques, textiles, carpets and handicrafts.
Facts of Sawai Madhopur District | |
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State | Rajasthan |
District | Sawai Madhopur |
District HQ | Sawai Madhopur |
Population (2011) | 1,335,551 |
Growth | 19.56% |
Sex Ratio | 897 |
Literacy | 65.39 |
Area (km2) | 4500 |
Density (/km2) | 257 |
Tehsils | Bamanwas, Bonli, Chauth Ka Barwara, Gangapur, Khandar, Malarna Doongar, Sawai Madhopur |
Lok Sabha Constituencies | Tonk-Sawai Madhopur |
Assembly Constituencies | Bamanwas, Gangapur, Khandar, Sawai Madhopur |
Languages | Hindi, Rajasthani including Dhundhari |
Rivers | Banas, Chambal, Morel |
Lat-Long | 26.239229,76.36282 |
Travel Destinations | Ranthambor National Park, Ranthambor Fort, Ganesh Temple, Kala-Gaura Bhairwa Temple, ChamatkarJi Jain Maindar, Man Sarowar Dam, Chouth Mata Temple, Shiwad Temple, Bhagwatghar Kunda, Ambreshwar Temple, Rameshwaram, Khandar Fort etc. |
Government Colleges/Universities | Government College (Gangapur City), Government Girls College (S.Madhopur), Government P.G. College (S.Madhopur), Govt. College (Bamanwas) etc. |
Last Updated on : December 13, 2014