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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kherwara Chhaoni
| native_name =
| native_name_lang| pushpin_map = India Rajasthan
| pushpin_label_position =
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Rajasthan, India
| coordinates = {{coord|23.9833|N|73.5833|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Rajasthan]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Udaipur district|Udaipur]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for = Kher (Khair) tree [[Senegalia catechu]]
| government_type =
| governing_body =
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 10
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 326
| population_total = 6649
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| demographics1_title2 = Local
| demographics1_info2 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Wagdi language|Wagdi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| MLA = Nanalal Ahari(BJP)
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 313803
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 02907
| registration_plate = RJ 27
| website =
| iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|RJ-IN]]
| footnotes =

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'''Kherwara Chhaoni''' is a [[census town]] in the [[Udaipur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/08/0832_PART_A_DCHB_UDAIPUR.pdf|title=District Census Handbook Udaipur, Village and Town Directory|publisher=Directorate of Census Operations Rajasthan|year=2011}}</ref> It is part of the [[Vagad]] region, which includes the districts of [[Dungarpur]], [[Banswara]] and parts of [[Udaipur]] district. It is in close proximity to two major highways, [[National Highway 8 (India)|National Highway 8]] and [[National Highway 76 (India, old numbering)|Rajasthan State Highway 76]] and [[National Highway 927A (India)|National Highway 927A]] passes through it. Its name derives from the large number of [[Senegalia catechu|Kher (Khair)]] trees in the region in the past.

Prominent institutions in the area are [[Mewar Bhil Corps]] and Police Training School (PTS).

==Geography==
Kherwara Chhaoni is a sub-division in the [[Udaipur]] district located just 80 km (50 mi) from the [[Rajasthan]]-[[Gujarat]] border. [[Ahemdabad]], the capital of [[Gujarat]] state is {{cvt|170|km}} away. The topography of the area consists of medium to high rocky hills, contours, plains and is surrounded by [[Aravalli Range]] from north to south. The hill have forests that are an essential source of income and help sustain the economy of the local tribal inhabitants. There are many well-developed villages, such as Jawas, Chhani, Bawalwada, and Karawara among others.

The area is semi-arid with an average annual rainfall of about {{cvt|650|mm}}. Most rain falls during the monsoon season from July to September. Winter temperatures range from a low of {{cvt|2|°C}} to a high of {{cvt|25|°C}}. Summer temperatures range from a low of {{cvt|20|°C}} to a high of {{cvt|42|°C}}. Relative humidity is above 70% during the monsoon months but below 20% during the months of March through May.

The area is particularly rich in mineral resources, such as [[Serpentinite|Green Marble (Serpentinite)]], [[Soapstone]] and [[Asbestos]]. Private companies use semi-mechanized and manual methods for mining operations.

==Connectivity==
It is located on [[National Highway 8 (India)|National Highway 8]] which connects it to Mumbai (distance: {{cvt|700|km}}) and Delhi (distance: {{cvt|750|km}}). [[Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation]] services also provide road connectivity via public transport. The nearby railway stations are [[Dungarpur]] (distance: {{cvt|23|km}}) and [[Udaipur]] (distance: {{cvt|80|km}}) with trains available for major routes. The nearest airports are Dabok (distance: {{cvt|100|km}}) and [[Ahmedabad]] (distance: {{cvt|160|km}}).

==Demographics==
As per the 2001 Indian [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> the population of Kherwara Chhaoni was 6,649 individuals living in 1,323 households. Out of this, 52% (3,457) were male and 48% (3,192) were female. Out of the total population, 14% were under 6 years of age and 72% were literate (a rate higher than the national average of 59.5%). The break-up of literate residents was 79% male and 64% female.

==History==
The name of Kherwara Chani derives from the large number of [[Senegalia catechu|Kher (Khair)]] trees in the region once upon a time. The main rulers of the area in the past were [http://www.indianrajputs.com/view/jawas Jawas Thikana]

Prominent institutions in the area are [[Mewar Bhil Corps]] and Police Training School (PTS). The [[Mewar Bhil Corps]] paramilitary training station also served as headquarters for the Assistant Political Agent and had the whole [[Bhomat]] area under its direct political supervision. Civil control over the [[Bhomat]] area remained with [[Maharana]].

==Culture==
Kherwara is part of the [[Vagad]] region, which includes the districts of [[Dungarpur]], [[Banswara]] and parts of [[Udaipur]] district. The area is predominantly inhabited by [[Meena]], [[Bhil people|Bheel (Bhil)]], [[Islam|Muslim]], [[Brahmin]], [[Panchal]], [[Kalwar (caste)|Kalal]], [[Jainism|Jain]], [[Prajapat]] and [[Patel]] communities. The main dialect of the area is [[Wagdi language|Wagdi (Vagdi)]].

The main occupation of the residents of this area is agriculture. Its Proximity to [[National Highway 8 (India)|National Highway 8]] also helps business ventures.

Jama Masjid ( Sunni ) is located in the middle of the town near Main old market. The Temple of Mataji (Kilewali) and [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] is located at [[Godaveri|Godavari River]] (distance: {{cvt|3|km}}). Khadkwa Mata temple and Jain temple are located at Chhaoni-Chhitora (Badla) (distance: {{cvt|10.5|km}}) on Rani-Chhaoni road. The state government has contributed to the development of Khadkwa Mata temple.

==Education==
The Industrial Training Institute for vocational training is located at Badeshwar (distance from [[Tehsil]] headquarters: {{cvt|2|km}}). There is a nursing college and two other colleges offering [[Bachelor of Education]] degree. [[Udaipur]] and [[Ahmedabad]] are preferred locations for higher education.

There are many schools in the region with medium of instruction in both Hindi and English. Major schools are Vidyaniketan Upper Primary School, Rajkiya Uccha Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Eden International School, Vikas Public School, and The Nobles School. The Government School Chhani is well known with many notable alumni, such as former education minister Dr. Dayaram Parmar. Villages in the region also have smaller schools providing good education.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/View_Village_Population.aspx?pcaid=638&category=C.T.

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