Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. After its population crossed a million, it has been declared as the second "Metropolitan City" of Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the "Blue City" due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. However, the city has expanded greatly outside the wall over the past several decades. Jodhpur topped Lonely Planet's list of most extraordinary places to stay in 2013. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. Jodha succeeded in conquering the surrounding territory and thus founded a state which came to be known as Marwar. In between 1540 to 1556, Afghans were in control of most of North India. Hemu, who took as the military commander of Afghan army in 1553, crushed the first rebellion, killing the Governor of Ajmerprovince Juneid Khan and appointed his own Governor in Rajasthan.
Distance From Jodhpur.
Jaipur :- 337 km
Delhi :- 558 km
Kishangarh :- 186 km
Dholpur :- 578 km
How To Reach Jodhpur.
By Road :- Jodhpur is connected by road to all major cities in Rajasthan and neighbouring states like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Ujjain, Agra etc. Jodhpur is connected to the National Highway network with three National Highways and to the Rajasthan State Highway network with ten state highways. National Highways passing through Jodhpur: NH-62, NH-112, NH-114, etc.
By Rail :- Jodhpur railway station is the divisional headquarters of the North Western Railways (NWR). It is well connected with railways to major Indian cities like Alwar, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc. To decongest the main Jodhpur station (JU), the suburban station Bhagat ki Kothi (BGKT) is being developed as the second main station for passenger trains. Luxury train service- For experiencing the true magnificence and royal opulence of Rajasthan, luxury trains Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels are run jointly by RTDC and Indian railways. Jodhpur is one of the destinations of both of the trains. Recently a plan to start metro train service in jodhpur was proposed to decongest the city traffic.however the proposal is still pending with state government for its approval.
By Air :- Jodhpur Airport is one of the prominent airports of Rajasthan. The airport is due for being transformed into an international airport. The work on which is going to start very soon. At present, there are daily flights from Delhi Mumbai and banglore to the city operated by Air India and Jet Airways.
Education In Jodhpur.
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur
National Law University Jodhpur
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University
National Institute of Fashion Technology Jodhpur
Footwear Design and Development Institute Jodhpur
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology
Agriculture University
Government Polytechnic College
Vyas Institute Of Higher Education
Marwar Engineering College & Research Centre
Jodhpur National University
Real Estate In Jodhpur.
With every passing day, the market of Jodhpur Real Estate is progressing in leaps and bounds. The city has developed into a hot spot to Buy, Sell, and Rent of all kinds of properties right from Residential Property to Commercial Property. Well-organized infrastructure and basic amenities have significantly contributed in the growth of Jodhpur Property Market. Property in Jodhpur is high on demand among the investors with assured high return.
Buying and Rental of all kinds of properties also have been increased in the recent years as the city has emerged as the most preferred market of Residential Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate. The reasons behind the growth of market of Jodhpur Real Estate are well-organized commercial and residential complexes, SEZs, townships, etc. Apart from this, better transportation systems, enhanced infrastructural set up, improved basic amenities, etc. are few other reasons for boosting rates of residential and commercial market in the city. So get set and avail excellent opportunities to invest in properties of Jodhpur.