![]() Location of Pali District Pali district extends its boundaries in the south-west from the Ajmer district to the Sirohi district. In the north-east it is bounded by the Nagaur district. The district is located between the north latitudes of 24.45 degrees and 26.75 degrees, and between the east longitudes of 72.48 degrees to 74.20 degrees. The entire district stands surrounded by Jalore district, Sirohi district, Udaipur district, Rajasamand district, Ajmer district and Nagour district. Pali district covers a total area of 12,387 Sq. kms. National Highway No. 14 links Pali from Delhi in North to Ahmedabad in South. History of Pali district ![]() Geography of Pali District The plains of the district are located 180 to 500 meters above sea level, whereas Pali city the district headquarters is situated at 212 meters above sea level. The Great Aravali hills link Pali district with Ajmer, Rajsamand, Udaipur and Sirohi Districts. The highest point of the Aravalli hills in the district measures 1099 metres. Among the important rivers flowing in the district are the Luni River, and its tributaries, the Jawai, Mithadi, Sukadi, Bandi and Guhiabala. The Largest dams of this area Jawai Dam and Sardar Samand Dam are also located in Pali district. The climatic conditions in the district are different from western Rajasthan. During summer time, the highest temperature rises upto 46-47 degree Celsius during peak time in May-June. ![]() Education in Pali District According to census report 2001, Pali district records the literacy rate of 54.92 percent of the total population. While male literacy percentage is 73.06, the female literacy is fast gaining success over its earlier figures. Census 2001 reports 36.70 percent literacy in female population. Pali district is fast approaching its goal of 'Complete Literacy' through its various literacy programmes viz complete literacy campaign 1994, Post literacy campaign 1996, Continuing education programme of National Literacy Mission etc. Pali district has also been awarded 'Satyen Matriya' award for its achievement during complete literacy campaign 1994. Besides this programmes, formal education is imparted through the institutions of Primary, Upper primary, Secondary and Higher education level. Economy of Pali District Agricultural activities of Pali district are mostly dependent on monsoon. Although the district has a lot of irrigation dams, ponds etc., yet more then 50 percent of the farmers are dependent on monsoon. Most of the farmers obtain two crops i.e. Kharif and Rabi. Rabi crops are usually sown in November whereas Kharif crops are sown with the beginning of the first rains in July. Kharif crops include bajra, jowar, moong, rice, groundnut, red chillies etc. Pali is famous for its textile industries. Cottonand synthetic clothes and yarn were exported to other states of India at a very cheap rate. ![]() Tourism in Pali District Pali district has a lot to offer the tourists. Located here are a number of beautiful temples, such as the Parshuram Mahadev Temple, Ranakpur Jain Temples etc.Apart from the many places of pilgrimage tourism located here, there are also a number of places where one can go for leisure, such as gardens and beautiful dams. Prime among the various places of leisure tourism is the Sri Bangur museum here, which has many historically significant exhibits on display. (Last Updated on : 22-02-2014) |
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Pali District, Rajasthan