Tonk
District at a Glance
General
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District: Tonk
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Headquarters:
Tonk
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State:
Rajasthan
Area
in Sq Km (Census 2011)
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Total: 7194
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Rural: 6952
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Urban: 242
Population
(Census 2011)
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Population: 1,421,326
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Rural: 1,103,603
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Urban: 317,723
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Male: 728,136
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Female: 693,190
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Sex
Ratio (Females per 1000 males): 952
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Density
(Total, Persons per sq km) : 198
Constituencies
(ECI)
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Assembly: 4
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Lok
Sabha: 1
Tonk District is a district of the state of
Rajasthan in western India. The city of Tonk is the administrative headquarters
of the district. The district is bounded on the north by Jaipur district, on
the east by Sawai Madhopur district, on the southeast by Kota district, on the
south by Bundi district, on the southwest by Bhilwara district, and on the west
by Ajmer district.
Tonk
is located 96 Km. away from Jaipur. This is a quiet town which was ruled by
'Pathans' from Afghanistan. The focal point of Tonk is the Suneri Kothi, the
Golden Bungalow. A fairly ordinary looking monument from outside, it has
stunningly rich ornamental interiors. There are some interesting buildings that
accommodated the British office. Tonk is also famous for its leather and felt
industry and one can pick up a good bargain from the markets. The Nawab of Tonk
was an avid book lover and built a sizable library of Arabic and Persian
manuscripts. The Arabic and Persian Research Institute is also located here.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Arabic & Persian Research Institute
Arabic
Persian Research Institute in Tonk is the premier Indian Institute engaged in
promotion and furtherance of Arabic and Persian studies. This institute was
established by the Government of Rajasthan in 1978 with the objective of
preserving and conserving the sources of Persian and Arabic Manuscripts
available in Rajasthan.
Some
of the important and historical manuscripts are displayed in a separate hall
with the name of “Display Hall”. Namda Calligraphy, the art of charming
photography, collection of postage stamps etc. are displayed in and art Gallery
started in 2002. Calligraphy on human hair, pulse, rice and sesame along with
the lines written inside the transparent glass bottles are main attractions for
many visitors.
SUNHERI KOTHI, TONK
Sunheri
Kothi (Mansion of Gold) is a magnificent hall in the city of Tonk in the Indian
state of Rajasthan.
The
hall in within the old palace complex, white walls and ceilings are one
sumptuous expanse of enamel mirror-work, gilt and painted glass illuminated
through stained-glass windows. The entire effect is that of an exquisite piece
of enamel jewellery blown up to the size of a hall.
It
is said that, it was built by Nawab Mohammed Ibrahim Ali Khan (1867-1930), the
Nawab of Tonk, for poetry recitals, dance, and music.
HATHI BHATA
Situated
30 kilometers from Tonk- Sawai Madhopur Highway, the Hathi Bhata Tonk Rajasthan
is one of the beautiful monuments in Rajasthan India. Carved out from a single
stone this is a stone elephant which attracts tourists from all over to this
place. Indianholiday.com offers online information on Hathi Bhata, Tonk
Rajasthan and other tourist attractions of Rajasthan and other parts of India.
Located
in the dry and arid zones of Rajasthan, Tonk is a little district in Rajasthan.
The Tonk is the administrative headquarters of the state. Bounded by Jaipur and
Sawai Madhopur Tonk is one of the biggest producers of sandstone.
Bisalpur or Vigrahapura was founded by the Chahamana ruler Vigraharaja IV in the twelfth century A.D. Bisalpur was preceded by a still older city called Vanapura, which seems to have been ruled by the Takshakas (Nagas) of Todarai Singh. The importance of Bisalpur is due to its temple of Gokarnesvara, also known as Bisal Deoji’s temple, constructed by Vigraharaja IV or Visala, who was a devotee of Gokarna. The temple (22.20 m x 15.30 m) has a pancharatha sanctum, antarala, square mandapa and portico with sikhara. The sanctum enshrines a linga. The temple surmounted by a hemispherical dome, is supported on eight tall pillars carved on the lower section with floral festoons, chain-and-bell, and circular medallions. There are several short inscriptions which record the visit of pilgrims from time to time. The earliest of these is dated A.D. 1154-65 and the inscription is important for mentioning the Chahamana chief Prithviraja III.
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Temple of Bisaldeo |
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