Karauli district

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{{About|the district|its eponymous headquarters|Karauli}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name Đk Karauli district
| settlement_type = [[Districts of Rajasthan|District of Rajasthan]]
| total_type = Total
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| image_map = Rajastan Karauli district.png
| map_caption = Location of Karauli district in Rajasthan
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| coor_pinpoint = Karauli
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Rajasthan]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of India|Division]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Bharatpur Division]]
| established_title = Established
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| seat_type = Headquarters
| seat = [[Karauli]]
| parts_type = [[Tehsils of India|Tehsils]]
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| area_total_km2 = 5043
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| population_as_of = 2011
| population_total = 1,458,248<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/Raj/7-popu-10-19.pdf | title = Name Census 2011, Rajasthan data | access-date = 28 Feb 2012 | year = 2012 | publisher = censusindia.gov.in}}</ref>
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| population_density_km2 = auto
| demographics_type1 = Demographics
| demographics1_title1 = [[Literacy in India|Literacy]]
| demographics1_info1 = 66.22
| demographics1_title2 = Sex ratio
| demographics1_info2 = 861
| leader_title = [[District collector]]
| leader_name = Sh. Siddharth Sihag, I.A.S.
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| website = {{URL|http://www.karauli.rajasthan.gov.in/}}
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'''Karauli District''' is a district of [[Rajasthan]] [[States and territories of India|state]] in western [[India]]. The town of [[Karauli]] is the district headquarters. Karauli District comes under [[Bharatpur division|Bharatpur]] Divisional Commissionerate. Karauli is famous for popular red-stone.

The population of the district is 1,458,248 (2011 census), indicating a population density is 264 persons per km<sup>2</sup>.

==Geography and location==
The district of Karauli encompasses an area of 5043 km<sup>2</sup>. It is bordered by [[Dholpur District]] to the east; by [[Bharatpur District]] to the north-east; by [[Dausa District]] to the north; and by [[Sawai Madhopur District]] to the west.


The [[Chambal River]] forms the south-eastern boundary of the district, 5 km from [[Mandrayal]] across which lies the state of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. While almost the entire district is covered by hills and ravines, there are no lofty peaks, the highest having an elevation of less than 1400 feet above sea level.

Good grade stone and some [[iron ore]] comprise the mineral resources of the area.

==Topography==
Karauli's natural environment includes the Vindhyanchal and Aravali mountains. The district has plain, high and low and hilly parts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/2016-17/DIPR_Karauli.pdf|title=Brief Industrial Profile of Karauli District|date=2017|access-date=5 February 2018}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} The plains are fertile and clay is lightweight and sandy. There are many rivers in the district. Annual rainfall is 668.86 mm, about 35 days in a year. Maximum temperature is 49 °C in May and 2 °C in January.

==History==
{{Main|Karauli State|Jadaun Rajputs}}
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=2,98,215|13=1911|14=2,95,899|15=1921|16=2,66,079|17=1931|18=2,92,829|19=1941|20=3,30,914|21=1951|22=3,70,984|23=1961|24=4,43,169|25=1971|26=5,57,132|27=1981|28=7,18,715|29=1991|30=9,24,715|31=2001|32=12,05,888|33=2011|34=14,58,248|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}}

==Availability of minerals==
Sandstone, Masonry Stone, Silica sand, Soapstone, White clay are the major Minerals found in this district. About 200 small units are using sandstone for cutting & polishing of stones to be used in building making.

==How to reach Karauli==
Karauli Location- Karauli city is located in the Karauli district in the east of Rajasthan state in western India. Karauli is situated at 169 Kilometres from Gwalior, 114 kilometres west from Agra and 158 kilometres from the city of Jaipur. It has an average elevation of 275 metres (902 ft).

==Tourist places==

*[[Kaila Devi Temple]] is a Hindu temple situated 23 km from Karauli and 37 km from Gangapur. It is located on the banks of the Kalisil river, a tributary of the Banas River in the hills of [[Trikut]], 2 km to the north-west of Kaila village. The temple is dedicated to the tutelary deity, goddess Kaila Devi, of the erstwhile princely Jadaun Rajput rulers of the Karauli state. It is a marble structure with a large courtyard of a checkered floor. In one place are a number of red flags planted by devotees.
*[[Madan Mohan Temple]] is a form of the Hindu god [[Krishna]]. Krishna is celebrated as Madan Mohan, who mesmerises everyone. His consort, [[Radha]] is glorified as Madan Mohan's Mohini, the mesmeriser of the mesmeriser for spiritual aspirants. Radha is known as the mediator without whom access to Krishna is not possible.
*[[Mehandipur Balaji Temple]] is a mandir in the Indian state of Rajasthan dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The name Balaji is applied to Sri Hanuman in several parts of India because the childhood (Bala in Hindi or Sanskrit) form of the Lord is especially celebrated there. It is important to note that the temple is not dedicated to Balaji another name for Krishna. Unlike similar religious sites it is located in a town rather than the countryside. Its reputation for ritualistic healing and exorcism of evil spirits attracts many pilgrims from Rajasthan and elsewhere.
*[[Shri Mahavirji|Shri Mahavir Ji Temple]] is in Hindaun City. Earlier known as Chandanpur, this small village became famous as a Jain religious site after an ancient idol of Mahaveer was excavated from its soil several hundred years ago. It was then renamed as Shri Mahaveer Ji This idol was excavated over 200 years ago from the same spot, after which the temple was constructed. Thousands of worshipers flock from across India to catch a glimpse of this statue.
*[[Nakkash Ki Devi - Gomti Dham]] Temple is in [[Hindaun City]]. It is a Hindu Devi Temple of Durga Mata and Gomti Dham is a Temple and Vatika(ashram) of Gomti Dass Ji Maharaj.
*[[Mandrayal]], 40 km from the district headquarters is Mndrayl Durg. The year 1327 was dominated by Arjun Dev about the ruler of Karauli. The Trinity Baradari temple, located in the middle of the court, and is worth a visit Bala Durg. Rhugat in Chambal River flows nearby waterfall.

Mundri =there is a tejaji tample and balaji tample

==Forest==
The forest covers an area of 172,459 hectares in 2010–11, which is about 30% of total geographical area of the district's 504,301 hectares.
As per the records of 2011–12. total 895.2 mm rainfall was recorded against 565 mm average rainfall.

==Administrative setup==
Karauli City is the district headquarters of Karauli district, which is divided into 8 tehsils, 6 subdivisions, 223 panchayats, 881 villages, 6 panchayat samiti and 2 [[Nagar Parishad]], 1 [[Nagarpalika]].

===Subdivisions in Karauli District===
* [[Hindaun Block|Hindaun Subdivision]]
* [[Karauli]]
* [[Todabhim]]
* [[Nadoti]]
* [[Sapotra]]
* [[mandrail]]
* [[suroth]]
* [[Masalpur]]
* [[Shri Mahaveer ji]]

===Panchayat Samiti in Karauli===
* [[Hindaun Block|Hindaun Panchayat Samiti]]
* [[Karauli]]
* [[Todabhim]]
* [[Nadoti]]
* [[Sapotra]]
* [[mandrayal]]
* [[Masalpur]]
* [[Shri Mahaveer Ji]]

===Nagar- Parishad & Palika===
* [[Hindaun City]]
* [[Karauli]]
* [[Todabhim]]

==Weather==
The climatic condition of Karauli district is throughout the year sunny temperature ranging between high 35 °C and low 23 °C. The humidity of this region ranges from 31 to 35% with a dew point of 11° to 15°. The winds speed is NW 11–15 km/h. The chance of precipitation may be 30% to 40%. During the rainy season the village gets scattered showers. This region is termed to be dry climate area of subtropical region. There is also distinct winter and long summer season. The recorded highest temperature is 49 °C during May–June and lowest temperature is 20 °C during January. The average rainfall recorded in this district is 880 mm. The monsoon season falls in July to September.

== Settlements ==

*'''''[[Hindaun Block|Hindaun]]'''''
*Karoli ke samacharRoli ki vid
*[[Todabhim]]
*[[Nadauti]]
*[[Sapotara]]

==Temples==
There are four major temples in Karauli district, hence they are called ''Char Dham of Karauli'':
*[[Kaila devi|Kaila Devi temple]], [[Kaila devi]], [[Karauli]]
* [[Madan Mohan|Krishna temple]], [[Karauli]] ([[Madan Mohan]])
* [[Mehandipur Balaji Temple]], [[Todabhim]]
*Anjani Mata Temple
* [[Nanded Bhumia Temple]], [[Tulsipura, Karauli]]

===''[[Hindaun Block]]''===
* [[Shri Mahavirji Temple]], [[Hindaun City]]
* [[Narsinghji Temple]], [[Hindaun City]]
* [[Nakkash Ki Devi - Gomti Dham]], [[Hindaun City]]
* [[Kyarda Hanumanji Temple]], [[Hindaun City]]
* Shri Hardev Ji Maharaj Temple


* Shri Raghunath Ji Temple


*Shri Radha Raman Ji Temple


==Economy==
In 2006 the [[Ministry of Panchayati Raj]] named Karauli one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India|most backward districts]] (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the twelve districts in Rajasthan currently receiving funds from the [[Backward Regions Grant Fund]] Programme (BRGF).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |date=8 September 2009 |title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme |publisher=National Institute of Rural Development |url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |access-date=27 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf |archive-date=April 5, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|94.02}}
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According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Karauli district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 1,458,248,<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> roughly equal to the nation of [[Swaziland]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Swaziland 1,370,424
}}</ref> or the US state of [[Hawaii]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php
|title=2010 Resident Population Data
|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau
|access-date=2011-09-30
|quote=Hawaii 1,360,301
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118011236/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php
|archive-date=2011-11-18
}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 340th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/>
The district has a population density of {{convert| 264 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 20.57%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Karauli has a [[sex ratio]] of 858 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 67.34%.<ref name=districtcensus/>

At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 99.44% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]] and 0.53% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>

[[Meena]] and [[Gurjar]] caste dominates in Karauli.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newsbullet.in/india/34-more/48432-rajasthan-goes-to-polls-today- |title=Archived copy |access-date=1 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203021326/http://www.newsbullet.in/india/34-more/48432-rajasthan-goes-to-polls-today- |archive-date=3 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.npsin.in/place/Karauli Karauli founded by Maharaja Arjun Dev Pal]
* {{Official website|http://karauli.rajasthan.gov.in/}}

{{Geographic location
|Centre = Karauli district
|North =
|Northeast = [[Bharatpur district]]
|East = [[Dhaulpur district]]
|Southeast = [[Morena district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]
|South = [[Sheopur district]], [[Madhya Pradesh]]
|Southwest =
|West = [[Sawai Madhopur district]]
|Northwest = [[Dausa district]]
}}

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