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Beawar (pronounced [bəˈjaːʋər]) is a city in Beawar District of Rajasthan, India. Beawar was the financial capital of Ajmer-Merwara state of Rajputana. As of 2011, the population of Beawar city is 151152 (1 lakh fifty one thousand one hundred fifty two). It is located 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Ajmer and 184 kilometres (114 mi) southwest of the state capital Jaipur, amidst the Aravali hills. The city used to be a major center for trade, especially in raw cotton, and used to have cotton presses and the Krishna cotton mills. Currently, major industries include mineral-based units, machine-based units, machine tools and accessories, pre-stressed concrete pipes, plastic products, textiles, wooden furniture and asbestos cement pipes. Beawar is the largest producer of cement in northern India and home to Shree Cement.[1]
Key Information
It is situated in a mineral-rich region having reserves of feldspar, quartz, asbestos, soapstone, magnesite, calcite, limestone, mica, emerald, granite, and masonry stone. Reserves of barytes, fluorite, wollastonite and vermiculite have also been found.[citation needed] Nearest airports are Jodhpur (145 km), Kishangarh and Jaipur (190 km). It is also connected by RSRTC operated buses to all parts of Rajasthan, and neighboring Delhi NCR, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh). It also has railway connectivity with Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Bangalore (bi-weekly), Haridwar, Dehradun (weekly), Bareilly and Muzaffarpur.
History
[edit]
In the early 19th century, Beawar was a village. By 1825, the British acquired control of the Ajmer-Merwara region, and established a cantonment around 4 miles from the existing village. In 1836, they attracted merchants and constructed a bazaar (market), which became the core of a site called "Naya Shahar" or "Naya Nagar" ("New Town").[2] Colonel George Dickson (1795-1857) established this new town on the waste land adjacent to the cantonment and the original Beawar village. The area eventually evolved into the present-day town of Beawar.[3]
The population of the town rose substantially over the next decade, as it became the centre of cotton trade. In 1871, the battalion was moved from the local cantonment to Ajmer, but the town continued remained an important trading centre.[2]
A municipality was established at Beawar in 1866.[4] In 1880, railway reached the town, and in 1881, Krishna Cotton Mill was established there. By 1901, the town had a population of 21,928, with 48.6 of the work force employed in the manufacturing sector (38% in cotton textiles industry). Metalwork, calico printing, and grain trade were the other important industries of the town.[2]
Beawar is the birthplace of classical mathematician Duncan Sommerville.[5]
Beawar city
[edit]
Inner city
[edit]The inner city of Beawar is the old historical city, also known as the "Walled City" (Parkota). There are five famous gates of the city known as Ajmeri Gate, Mewari Gate, Chang Gate, Nehru Gate and Surajpole Gate. The main market of the city lies within these gates .
Outer city
[edit]The outer area of Beawar is a developing area. Residential expansion is taking place on Ajmer road, Sendra Road and Delwara road, specially Raas Babra Road.[when?] An Army Cantonment is being established near Roopnagar which covers a vast area and have future prospects of business trade and development there. New shopping complexes and hotels are also being built.[when?] The outer city is home to all transport hubs such as central bus station, railway station, and private tour operators. The city also has a church, some degree-granting colleges, a shopping complex, and cinema halls (Jaimandir and City Cinema - a newly built multiplex)..
Currently a PVR cinema is being consturucted in Beawar.
Hotels
[edit]Most of the hotels are centered on the bus stand and railway station. It is important to note that as traveling patterns change, new hotels are coming up on the roads leading into town.
Education
[edit]Beawar has numerous schools and colleges spread throughout the city.
Colleges
[edit]- Sanatan Dharm Government College
- Satyam Institute of Technology
- Vardhaman girls college
- D. A. V. Girls college
- S.M.S. B.Sc. Nursing College
- Kanak College of Education
- Roop Rajat Institute of Nursing
RBSE-affiliated schools
[edit]- Adarsh Vidhya Mandir, Beawar
- Aaryabhatta Academy
- Adarsh Vidhya Mandir sec. school
- Deeksha Baal Vidyapeeth Nursery & Secondary School, Balar Road, Beawar
- Giriraj senior secondary school Beawar
- Giriraj Senior Secondary school Ajmer Road beawar
- Godawari Girls senior sec. school
- Govt Girls Senior Secondary School,Chhawni Road,Beawar
- Government Sanatan Dharma senior secondary school, Beawar
- Govt Patel senior secondary school, Beawar
- Govt Gurukul senior secondary school, Beawar
- Jain Gurukul senior sec. school
- Mohammed Ali Memorial senior sec. school
- Noondri Mendratan sec. school
- St. Xavier's secondary school
- Salamat memorial school, Alinagar, Nundri Mendratan.
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel senior sec. school
- Shree Chimman Singh Lodha senior sec. school
- Shri Shanti Jain senior sec. school (Closed)
- Smt. Kanchan Devi Jain senior sec. school
- Jai Goldy English upper primary school
- Galaxy English senior sec. school
CBSE-affiliated schools
[edit]- Mangal Newton School, Beawar
- Army Public School Beawar (project to be sanction by station headquarter Ajmer)
- Bhanwarlal Gothi Public Sr. Sec. English Medium School (B.L.Gothi)
- Central Academy Shree Cement
- Guru Siddharth International School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Emmanuel Mission Sr. Sec. School
- St Paul's Sr. Sec. School
- Bangur Public School, Bangur City
- Shree Central Academy Sr. Sec. School, Bangur Nagar
- GDA School
Culture
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Veer Tejaji maharaj Beawar Fair is one of the major fairs of the town. Locals of Beawar gather to celebrate Baadshah, which means "King". The Baadshah travels across the town to reach the Mayor's office, spraying colour all over the town in celebration of Holi, the festival of colours. It is celebrated in memory of the one-day king "Agarwal".[6]
"Baadshah" is decorated in traditional style and travels up to the magistrate office, where it plays and gives its resolutions for the public. In front of it, another person, Birbal, dances in his special style. On the day of "Baadshah", there are performances by local people in "Teliwara" as well as near the Suraj Pol gate.[7]
Annually, the city also celebrates Dushera by burning an effigy of Ravana on the eve of Dushera.[8]
Famous Places
[edit]- Shree Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Dadi Dham
- Ajmeri Gate
- Chang Gate
- Shoolbread Memorial Church (First Church of Rajasthan)
- Subhash Udyan (Also Known as Company Park)
- Neelkhanth Mahadev Temple Near Beawar
- Aashapura Mata Mandir
- Magarmandi mata mandir nimaj
- Baba ramdev mandir birantiya khurd
- Dungri mata mandir
- Bhavan shiv mandir shivpura ghata
- Manjhevala mata mandir kanuja
- Bheru ka naka mandir kanuja
- Bihar mata mandir jawaja
- Kotda mandir jawaja
- Ojhiyana archeological site badnor
- Giri sumel ransthali girinanda dam giri
- jhilmil dam birantiya khurd
- Deepawas luni dam Raipur
- Rock garden sendra
Demographic
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As of the 2011 India census, Beawar had a population of 342,935. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Beawar has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. Around 15% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Economy
[edit]Beawar is a hub of small scale industry (generating revenue in crores).[citation needed] Beawar is larger than many present district headquarters of Rajasthan.[citation needed] There was demand for creating a Beawar district over the last two decades. And the same demand was fulfilled by gehlot regime in 2023.[citation needed] Majority of employment is provided by RIICO.[citation needed]
Geography and climate
[edit]Beawar is located at 26°06′N 74°19′E / 26.1°N 74.32°E. It has an average elevation of 439 metres (1,440 ft).
Map of Beawar's old urban area
| Climate data for Beawar | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 25 (77) |
28 (82) |
34 (93) |
38 (100) |
41 (106) |
40 (104) |
36 (97) |
34 (93) |
36 (97) |
36 (97) |
31 (88) |
27 (81) |
34 (93) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8 (46) |
12 (54) |
18 (64) |
23 (73) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
9 (48) |
20 (68) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 0.35 (0.14) |
0.27 (0.11) |
0.32 (0.13) |
0.35 (0.14) |
0.6 (0.2) |
3.26 (1.28) |
8.89 (3.50) |
6.44 (2.54) |
3.42 (1.35) |
0.45 (0.18) |
0.07 (0.03) |
0.06 (0.02) |
24.48 (9.62) |
| Source: Foreca | |||||||||||||
Surrounding municipalities
[edit]Religious landmarks
[edit]- Shoolbread Memorial C. N. I. Church of Beawar Rajasthan
- Mata ji ki dungri
- Ekta Circle which was later converted into Bharat Mata Circle {between Ajmeri gate to Mewari gate}
- Goverdhan Nath Temple (Shree nath ji Mandir)
- Neelkanth Mahadev
- Ramdev jj ka mandir Lulwa khas
- Oldest Vishnu temple (Shri Rang ji ) Sendra road
- Aashapura Mata ka Mandir
- Shri Sayan Mata ka Mandir (Shyam Garh)
- Ramdev Ji ka Mandir Lulwa Khas
- Sankat Mochan Hanumaan Mandir (Shree Cement)
- Dadi Dham at Ajmer Road (temple of Shri Rani Sati Dadi, a replica of the popular one located in Jhunjhnu, Rajasthan)
- Shri SumatiNath Jain Temple
- Jain Dadawari
- subhash garden (company bag)
- shri Shantinath Jain Mandir, Pali Bazar, Beawar
- Mahadeo ji ki Chatri (Mahadeo Temple) {between Ajmeri gate and Mewari gate}
- Narsing Mandir
- Makardhwaj Balaji Dham, Balad Road, Nath, Nagar, Beawar
- Jama masjid
- Hidayat masjid
- Alinagar masjid
- Mohammad Ali masjid, near bus stand
See Also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Shree Cement Ltd - Company History". Archived from the original on 24 April 2016.
- ^ a b c James Heitzman (2008). The City in South Asia. Routledge. pp. 133–134. doi:10.4324/9780203483282. ISBN 9780203483282.
- ^ V.K. Vashishtha (1985). "Growth of Beawar as an Urban Centre". In V. K. Chavda (ed.). Studies in Trade and Urbanisation in Western India. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. p. 126.
- ^ Rima Hooja (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa. p. 1166. ISBN 9788129108906.
- ^ "Obituary" (PDF). Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Vol. 95, pp. 330–331. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
- ^ "Holi celebrations in Rajasthan". India Today. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Badshah Mela Holi, Beawar, Rajasthan". eSamskriti. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Dussehra Festival in Rajasthan, India". Dreamstime. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
Beawar
View on GrokipediaBeawar is a city in Rajasthan, India, serving as the administrative headquarters of Beawar district, which was established in 2023.[1] Located in the Ajmer division approximately 184 kilometers southwest of Jaipur, it lies in a mineral-rich region of the Aravalli Range and was historically the financial capital of the Merwara state within the Rajputana Agency.[2] As of the 2011 census, the urban agglomeration had a population of 151,152, with the broader district encompassing over 1 million residents based on prior territorial census data.[3][4] The city functions as a major commercial and industrial hub, particularly noted for being northern India's largest cement producer, anchored by companies like Shree Cement, alongside sectors such as textiles, manufacturing, and agriculture.[5][6]
Geography
Location and Topography
Beawar is situated in central Rajasthan, India, at coordinates 26°06′N 74°19′E, serving as the headquarters of Beawar district.[7][8] The city lies approximately 60 kilometers south of Ajmer, within the Ajmer division, and is positioned amid a transitional zone between the arid plains of western Rajasthan and the more elevated terrains to the east.[9] This central location facilitates connectivity via National Highway 48 and rail links, integrating Beawar into regional trade networks.[10] The topography of Beawar features an upland landscape with an average elevation of 439 meters (1,440 feet) above sea level, characteristic of the region's Precambrian geological formations.[11] Adjacent to the ancient Aravalli Range, the area includes eroded hill slopes and ridges that rise to maxima of around 730 meters in proximity, forming a rugged terrain interspersed with valleys suitable for mineral extraction.[12] Local elevations vary from approximately 340 meters to 730 meters, supporting a mix of scrubland and rocky outcrops rather than extensive flatlands, with the Aravalli's influence contributing to a mineral-rich substrate including deposits of quartzite, granite, and felspathic rocks.[7][10] This hilly setting contrasts with the broader Thar Desert to the west, providing a relatively elevated and dissected plateau that influences local drainage patterns toward intermittent streams rather than major perennial rivers.[9]Climate and Environmental Factors
Beawar experiences a hot semi-arid climate classified under Köppen BSh, characterized by high temperatures, low humidity outside the monsoon, and erratic rainfall concentrated in the summer months. Average annual precipitation measures approximately 477 mm, with the majority falling during July and August; August records the peak at about 120 mm, while the dry season extends from mid-October to mid-May with negligible rain. Temperatures peak in May, with average highs reaching 39°C (102°F) and lows around 28°C (82°F), while winters from December to February remain mild with daytime highs of 23–27°C and occasional dips to 5–10°C at night.[13] Environmental challenges in Beawar stem primarily from its arid setting in Rajasthan, exacerbating water scarcity through overexploitation of groundwater amid limited surface water sources and high evaporation rates. The region depends heavily on aquifers, which face depletion and contamination from natural fluoride and human activities, with Ajmer district blocks often categorized as overexploited or critical by groundwater assessments. Industrial operations, notably limestone mining and cement production by companies like Shree Cement, contribute to air pollution via dust emissions and particulate matter, resulting in frequent moderate air quality indices (AQI 50–100) and occasional unhealthy levels (AQI >100), particularly during dry seasons when PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations rise.[14][15][16]| Month | Avg High (°C) | Avg Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.3 | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| May | 39.0 | 28.0 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 32.0 | 25.0 | 120.0 |
History
Origins and Pre-Colonial Period
The region encompassing modern Beawar formed part of the ancient tract known as Magra-Merwaran, a hilly and semi-arid area in present-day Rajasthan inhabited predominantly by the Mer clans, a martial tribe linked to the broader category of local hill-dwelling groups such as the Meenas and Bhils.[2][18] The Mers, described in historical accounts as an aboriginal people divided between Hindu and Muslim adherents, exercised clan-based dominion over the terrain, engaging in limited agriculture, pastoralism, and frequent raiding due to the lack of any formalized governance structure.[19] This decentralized system persisted amid the broader political flux of Rajasthan, where the Mers maintained autonomy in their strongholds despite overarching influences from regional powers. Before the British acquisition of Ajmer-Merwara in 1818 via treaty with the Maratha ruler Daulat Rao Sindhia, the Merwara sub-region—including the site of future Beawar—operated under nominal Maratha oversight following their expansion into the area in the late 18th century, yet effective control remained fragmented among Mer thikanas (estates).[20] Earlier epochs saw intermittent sway from Mughal emperors, Rathod rulers of Marwar, and Delhi Sultanate forces, but these distant authorities imposed minimal direct administration on the rugged Merwara hills, where local clans prioritized defensive warfare and opportunistic plunder over settled economic pursuits.[20] The pre-colonial economy relied on rain-fed cultivation of millets and livestock rearing, constrained by the arid climate and absence of irrigation infrastructure. A modest village settlement called Beawar Khas existed in the vicinity, representing one of the sparse population centers amid the clan's dispersed hamlets; it lent its name to the later British cantonment established nearby.[6] Archaeological or textual evidence for deeper antiquity is sparse, with the area's historical record emphasizing tribal resilience rather than monumental development, reflecting the causal interplay of geography—steep ravines and sparse water sources—and socio-political isolation that deterred imperial consolidation until external intervention.[21]Colonial Era and Merwara Administration
Beawar was established as a British military cantonment in 1836 by Colonel Charles George Dixon (1795–1857), initially serving as temporary quarters for soldiers at a strategic location approximately 7 kilometers from the older settlement of Beawar Khas.[2][12] The founding aligned with Britain's consolidation of control over the Ajmer-Merwara region, which had been ceded to the East India Company in 1818 by Maratha ruler Daulat Rao Scindia following the Third Anglo-Maratha War, marking the onset of direct British administration in the area.[22] This development transformed the former village into a key outpost amid the Aravalli Hills, facilitating military oversight and trade routes in the province. As part of the Ajmer-Merwara province—a non-regulation territory directly under the Governor-General's agent for Rajputana—Beawar functioned as the administrative headquarters of the Merwara district, encompassing the southern hilly tracts known historically as Magra-Merwara.[2][23] Merwara's governance emphasized revenue collection through assessments on istimrardars (landed proprietors) and direct peasant taxation, with policies aimed at maximizing agricultural yields from crops like cotton and grains while suppressing local tribal resistances, such as those from Meena and Mina communities.[22] The district's tahsil structure included Beawar alongside Todgarh, integrating it into provincial subdivisions for judicial, revenue, and police functions under a commissioner by the late 19th century.[22] During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Beawar witnessed localized uprisings, including actions by Thakur Kesar Singh of Auwa, who mobilized Merwara's Rajput and tribal elements against British forces, though British reinforcements from Ajmer quelled the resistance by mid-1858.[24] Post-rebellion, the province's status was elevated in 1878 to a chief commissioner's province, enhancing Beawar's role as a commercial and financial hub for wool, opium, and cotton trade, supported by railway connections established in the 1870s that linked it to major Indian networks.[12] British infrastructure, including the iconic clock tower constructed during the Raj, underscored Beawar's evolution into a planned urban center, though administrative reports from the era noted persistent challenges like famine relief and irrigation deficits in Merwara's arid terrain.[25]Post-Independence Evolution
Following India's independence on 15 August 1947, Beawar, as part of the Ajmer-Merwara province, was initially administered as a centrally controlled territory under the Union of India, functioning as Ajmer State—a Part C state with limited autonomy.[26] This status preserved much of the pre-independence administrative framework centered in Ajmer, with Beawar serving as a key commercial hub in the Merwara region, facilitating trade in wool, cotton, and grains between northern and southern Rajasthan.[27] On 1 November 1956, under the States Reorganisation Act, Ajmer State was fully integrated into Rajasthan, marking the seventh and final phase of the state's unification and placing Beawar within the newly expanded Ajmer district.[28] This merger enhanced administrative connectivity, aligning Beawar's governance with Rajasthan's broader developmental policies, including land reforms via the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act, 1956, which abolished feudal intermediaries and redistributed land to tillers, spurring agricultural modernization in the surrounding arid tracts. Post-merger, Beawar's economy evolved from its colonial-era role as a transit point to an industrial nucleus, highlighted by the operations of early textile mills such as Krishna Mills, the first cotton mill in the Rajputana region, which bolstered local manufacturing amid national industrialization drives.[29] Administrative evolution continued into the 21st century, with persistent demands for district status to address governance inefficiencies in the expansive Ajmer district. On 7 August 2023, the Rajasthan government, led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, reorganized portions of Ajmer, Pali, Rajsamand, and Bhilwara districts to establish Beawar as a separate district, with its headquarters in the city, aiming to improve service delivery and regional equity.[30] This upgrade was retained by the subsequent BJP-led administration in December 2024, despite the dissolution of nine other newly formed districts, reflecting Beawar's strategic importance as a population and economic center with over 1 million residents in the district.[31] The change facilitated targeted infrastructure investments, though challenges like water scarcity and urban expansion persisted.[32]Demographics
Population Dynamics
The population of Beawar city was enumerated at 151,152 in the 2011 census, consisting of 77,616 males and 73,536 females, with a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males.[33] This figure reflects the urban agglomeration boundaries used in the census, encompassing the core municipal area and adjacent outgrowths. The decadal growth rate from 2001 to 2011 averaged an annual increase of 1.8%, driven primarily by inflows from rural areas in Ajmer district and economic opportunities in trade and small-scale manufacturing.[33] [34] Urban expansion has transformed peripheral agricultural lands into residential and commercial zones, contributing to a population density of 8,544 persons per square kilometer across 17.69 square kilometers in 2011.[33] Migration patterns mirror broader Rajasthan trends, where rural-to-urban shifts account for nearly half of male migrants seeking employment, exacerbating land use changes and straining infrastructure in trade hubs like Beawar.[35] Projections based on post-2011 trends estimate the population at approximately 219,000 by 2025, assuming sustained annual growth amid delayed census updates.[3]| Census Year | Population | Decadal Growth Rate (%) | Density (persons/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 151,152 | ~20 (2001-2011) | 8,544 |
