Aklera
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Aklera is a city and a municipality
in Jhalawar district
in the state of Rajasthan
, India
. It has a rock-strewn, scrub-covered terrain, occasionally bright with fields of poppies and citrus-green groves of oranges. Lying in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa plateau, Aklera area has rocky but water-laden verdant landscape, unlike much of Rajasthan.
In the 12th century A.D., Hada Rao Deva conquered this territory and founded Bundi state and Hadauti. Later in the early 17th century A. D. during the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, the Ruler of Bundi, Rao Ratan Singh gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh, but when Sahajahan became the emperor, he issued a Farmaan in the name of Madho Singh, recognizing as him the King of Kota. The domain of the Hadas of Bundi and Kota extended from the hills of Bundi in the west to the Malwa plateau in the east, with a similar expense from north to south.
The State of Jhalawar was founded on 8 April 1838, out of the Kota territory. Jhalawar state got rise as a result of a treaty between English rulers, Kota state, and Malwa state.
Aklera is located at 24.42°N 76.57°E. It has an average elevation of 1013 feet (308.8 m).
Aklera area is an expanse of fertile plain having rich black-cotton soil. It is watered by several rivers, giving it a verdant look. Parvan, Chapi etc.
, Aklera had a population of 18,172. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Aklera has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
On the banks of Parwan river are ruins of an old township with a huge idol of Lord Ganesh and an 8th century Shivlinga. The temple ruins are worth a visit. This place can be approached from Khanpur by a road running from it to Aklera. Midway at a distance of 20 km, tourists find a well-furnished Dak-Bunglow at Taraj village which was a noted game-preserve of former Kota rulers. At a distance of 10 km from here stands the famous ruins of old temples dedicated to various deities of Hindu and Jain people. Officially Kakuni is in Baran district whereas Bhimgarh is in Jhalawar district.
A place of antiquity streamed with beautifully carved pillars, torans and some erotic figures in the ruins of temples scattered over an area of 2 km. It stands on the bank of river Chhapi where an irrigation dam is under construction. Dense green forests with lush foliage add to the natural beauty of the spot.
Situated near the town Khanpur, this 17th century Jain Temple is known for its architectural splendor and religious value. It has a 6 feet tall Lord Adinath statue in the sitting position. Accommodation and meals are available in the temple area at a reasonable price 45 km from aklera.
On the southern fringe of Jhalawar and Rajasthan lies an ancient Jain Temple of Lord Parshwanath. Marble temple is constructed out of the religious endowments by the pious Jain Community of Malwa (M.P.), Maharashtra, Gujrat. An important Jain pilgrimage spot with a 1000-year old Parshwanath statue. Excellent accommodation and meals at dharamshala.
Furthermore, the following schools of varying educational levels are located in Aklera:
The oldest rock inscription of the area was found here. The fort and some marvelously built temples are worth a visit.
Hotel & Restaurent
AASHIRWAD LODGE, New Bus Stand Aklera
SUKHBIHAR GUEST HOUSE Aklera
Pooja Lodge,New Bus Stand,Aklera
Chaurasia Sweet Centre,New Bus Stand,Aklera
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Jhalawar district
Jhalawar district
Jhalawar district is one of the 33 districts of Rajasthan state in western India. The district is bounded on the northwest by Kota district, on the northeast by Baran district, on the east by Guna district of Madhya Pradesh state, on the south by Rajgarh and Shajapur districts of Madhya Pradesh...
in the state of Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It has a rock-strewn, scrub-covered terrain, occasionally bright with fields of poppies and citrus-green groves of oranges. Lying in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa plateau, Aklera area has rocky but water-laden verdant landscape, unlike much of Rajasthan.
History
The city of Aklera is situated in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan, a region widely known as Hadoti (Hadavati), the land of Hadas. The Hadas are a major branch of the great Chauhan clan of Agnikula Rajputs.In the 12th century A.D., Hada Rao Deva conquered this territory and founded Bundi state and Hadauti. Later in the early 17th century A. D. during the reign of Mughal emperor Jahangir, the Ruler of Bundi, Rao Ratan Singh gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh, but when Sahajahan became the emperor, he issued a Farmaan in the name of Madho Singh, recognizing as him the King of Kota. The domain of the Hadas of Bundi and Kota extended from the hills of Bundi in the west to the Malwa plateau in the east, with a similar expense from north to south.
The State of Jhalawar was founded on 8 April 1838, out of the Kota territory. Jhalawar state got rise as a result of a treaty between English rulers, Kota state, and Malwa state.
Geography
At the border of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, nudging its fat belly into neighboring MP is this fascinating place - Aklera.Aklera is located at 24.42°N 76.57°E. It has an average elevation of 1013 feet (308.8 m).
- Nearby Airports (200 miles): Bhopal(BHO, 92.6476 miles), Indore(IDR, 123.35 miles), Gwalior(GWL, 151.108 miles), Jaipur(JAI, 177.505 miles), Khajuraho(HJR, 180.542 miles)
Aklera area is an expanse of fertile plain having rich black-cotton soil. It is watered by several rivers, giving it a verdant look. Parvan, Chapi etc.
Climate
The climate of the area is very much similar to that of the Indo-Gangatic plain, with hot dry summer and delightfully cold winters. The monsoon is, however, quite unlike and very distinct from the oppressive humid climate of the North India plains. Aklera's district (Jhalawar district) is known for the highest rainfall in the Rajasthan state. An average of 35 inches of rainfall keeps it cool, and gentle breezes ward off the stifling humidity.- Summer : 47.0 °C (Max), 32.5 °C (Min)
- Winter : 32.5 °C (Max), 9.5 °C (Min)
- Average Rainfall : 943 mm (Per Year)
- Best Season to travel : September - March
Demographics
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, Aklera had a population of 18,172. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Aklera has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 62% of the males and 38% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Culture
On national highway A big temple RAM Mandir is situated. Annakut Ceremony celebrated every year in this temple.On the banks of Parwan river are ruins of an old township with a huge idol of Lord Ganesh and an 8th century Shivlinga. The temple ruins are worth a visit. This place can be approached from Khanpur by a road running from it to Aklera. Midway at a distance of 20 km, tourists find a well-furnished Dak-Bunglow at Taraj village which was a noted game-preserve of former Kota rulers. At a distance of 10 km from here stands the famous ruins of old temples dedicated to various deities of Hindu and Jain people. Officially Kakuni is in Baran district whereas Bhimgarh is in Jhalawar district.
A place of antiquity streamed with beautifully carved pillars, torans and some erotic figures in the ruins of temples scattered over an area of 2 km. It stands on the bank of river Chhapi where an irrigation dam is under construction. Dense green forests with lush foliage add to the natural beauty of the spot.
Situated near the town Khanpur, this 17th century Jain Temple is known for its architectural splendor and religious value. It has a 6 feet tall Lord Adinath statue in the sitting position. Accommodation and meals are available in the temple area at a reasonable price 45 km from aklera.
On the southern fringe of Jhalawar and Rajasthan lies an ancient Jain Temple of Lord Parshwanath. Marble temple is constructed out of the religious endowments by the pious Jain Community of Malwa (M.P.), Maharashtra, Gujrat. An important Jain pilgrimage spot with a 1000-year old Parshwanath statue. Excellent accommodation and meals at dharamshala.
Economy
- B. Vishal & Co. - CA. Piyush Garg, Near Tehsil, Aklera
- P.M.B. New Bus Stand Aklera
- B.M.B. Teen batti Aklera
- Shree zerox & computer jobwork & Internet
- Shree krishna offset, aklera
Education
The following colleges are located in Aklera:- Tagore College, Aklara
- Millennium TT College, Aklera
- Vijayaraje Mahila TT College, Aklera
- Nirogdham School of Nursing
Furthermore, the following schools of varying educational levels are located in Aklera:
- Government Higher Secondary School, near SDM office.
- Govt Girls Higher Secondary School
- Govt Middle School
- Govt Girls Middle School
- Adrash Bal Vidya Mandir
- Tilak public school
- Seedling School
- Royal Secondary School,Aklera
- Modern School
- Mother Teresa
- New Nalanda Sr.Sec.School
- Tagore Public School,Bhopal Road
- Meera Children School
- NAV-PALLAVAN School.
- Shiv Jyoti middle school, Salpura Road, Aklera
Military
Manohar Thana is as good as its name which means "Beautiful Outpost". It is a well-walled town with a strong fort. The fort commands the meeting place of two rivers Parvan and Kaalikhad. Fort has double fatification outer wall and battlements, inside which runs another circle of walls and battlements. A good Dak-Bunglow is lately constructed here in the fort with goodplantation around. Manohar Thana was a principal seat of Bhil kings who were supplanted by Hada Rajputs of Bundi. This fort in the tribal area of Manohar Thana once occupied an important strategic position.The oldest rock inscription of the area was found here. The fort and some marvelously built temples are worth a visit.
Healthcare
The following is a list of hopistals and other medical facilities located in Aklera:- Gaurav Medicos, Teen Batti Circle.
- Gaurav pharma, prem vihar colony.
- Life Line Hospital - Inside city area, Main road aklera.
- Govt Hospital - On Bhopal Road
- Dispensary - Opposite tahsil
- Dr.S.K.PARIK,prem vihar colony, aklera.
- Dr. Nitendra Sharma (M.B.B.S), Adarsh Nagar, Aklera
- Dr. Manjri Sharma (M.B.B.S), Adarsh Nagar, Aklera
- Nirogdham Hospital & Research Centre, Near Bus Stand, Aklera.
- Sshafin Hospital & Research Center, N.H-12 AKLERA.
- Parashar Medicals, Bus Stand
- Sanjeevani Medicos, Bus Stand
- Nagar Medicals, Near Tahsil
- Kanchan Medical Store,Ramdwara
- Vishnu Medicals,Near Old Bus-Stand
- DD Diagnosis,Ramdwara
- Parashar Diagnosis,Near Tahsil
- Hari Vasant Medical, Bhopal Road
Hotel & Restaurent
AASHIRWAD LODGE, New Bus Stand Aklera
SUKHBIHAR GUEST HOUSE Aklera
Pooja Lodge,New Bus Stand,Aklera
Chaurasia Sweet Centre,New Bus Stand,Aklera