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Beawar
Beawar (pronounced [bəˈjaːʋər]) is a city in Beawar district of Rajasthan, India. Beawar was the financial capital of Merwara state of Rajputana. As of 2011, the population of Beawar is 342,935. It is located 70 kilometres from Ajmer and 184 kilometres (114 mi)southwest of the state capital Jaipur, amidst 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] 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 Muzzafarpur. History 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 Inner cityThe 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 area within these gates is the main market of Beawar. Outer cityThe 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. HotelsMost 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
Beawar has numerous schools and colleges spread throughout the city. Colleges
RBSE-affiliated schools
CBSE-affiliated schools
Culture
 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". "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. Annually, the city also celebrates Dushera by burning an effigy of Ravana on the eve of Dushera. Famous Places
Demographics  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. EconomyBeawar 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 has been demand for creating a Beawar district over the last two decades.[citation needed] Majority of employment is provided by RIICO.[citation needed] Geography and climateBeawar 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
Surrounding municipalities
Religious landmarks
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