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Khejarla is a village in Bilara Tehsil of Jodhpur District.[1] It has its own gram panchayat, and is a hotspot of tourists and Rajasthani culture.There are is an ancient fort and an old temple which is known as the Bhesad Mata Temple. The fort, currently operated as a hotel, was constructed in 1611 A.D. by Maharaja Gopal Das Ji.[2] Most of the local population of the village is engaged in subsistence farming. The village's terrain is rich in limestone and marble. Major nearby cities include Bilara, Pipar and Borunda.[3]
Festivals
During Navratri days, a fair is organized in which a huge crowd gathers. This fair has been held for many years. People come to this fair from long distances to have darshan of Bhesad Mata.
Khejarla fort
Template:Infobox historic site Khejarla Fort is an ancient fort and heritage site[4] which is located in Khejarla village of Bilara tehsil of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan.[5] This Fort was constructed in 1611 A.D. by Maharaja Gopal Das Ji. This fort is witness of old cultue of rajasthan and its locality.[6] This fort is attraction for foreigners who visits rajasthan. This fort is made from jodhpuri red sand stone.[7] Currently this fort is maintained by Thakur Dileep Singh.[8][9]
Agriculture
The local agriculture largely depends on rain, with few farmers using a tube well due to the low water level. Villagers prefer farming during the months of June and July. Crops used in Khejarla include Millet, Cumin, Mustard, Wheat, and Moong.
Colony
Colonies of this village include:[10] Template:Plainlist
Schools and hospitals
In Khejarla, there are several state owned schools as well as private schools and hospitals.[11]
Schools
These schools are RBSE affiliated.Template:Plainlist
Hospitals
State owned and private hospitals are spread throughout the village, although for major treatment they are depend on nearby major cities like Bilara and Piper.Template:Plainlist
Nearby villages
Khejarla as a gram panchayat covers the following villages under its administration: Template:Plainlist
References
- ↑ Bhopalgarh Tehsil Map. Rajasthan E-governance.
- ↑ Khejarla Fort Jodhpur – Must Visit Heritage Attraction in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ↑ पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार. jodhpur.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ↑ Tourism Department of Rajasthan Government.
- ↑ Heritage Hotel in Jodhpur, Fort Khejarla Jodhpur. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ↑ Khejarla Fort Jodhpur - Fort Khejarla History Rooms Tariff Images. Rajasthan Direct. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ↑ Khejarla Fort Jodhpur – Must Visit Heritage Attraction in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ↑ Fort Khejarla. The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ↑ Khejarla Fort Jodhpur History In Hindi | खेजड़ला फोर्ट के बारे में जानकारी(2022-09-12). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ↑ Khejarla Village Population - Bilara - Jodhpur, Rajasthan. www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ↑ Indian Journal of Zoology{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(1973)