History Of Bundi

In 1193 A.D. when Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Sultan Mohammed Ghauri, some Chauhan nobles seeked shelter in Mewar and became allies to the Rana while other young warriors move towards the Chambal valley and overpowered the Meena and Bhil tribals-thus establishing their own kingdom of Hadoti. Later, two branches of Hadas formed two separates states of Kota and Bundi, on either side of the river Chambal. Bundi is surrounded by the Aravalli hills on the three sides and is circumscribed by a massive wall with four gateways.


Hot Attraction of Bundi :- 

Kajli Teej

The onset of the monsoon is celebrated in Bundi, where it is observed on the third day of the month of bhadra. Apalanquin bearing the goddess teej is carried through the streets.The celebrations merge with the festival of Janamashtami ,Krishna's birthday.


Climate and Rainfall in Bundi

Weather in Summer: 43 C (Max) - 35 C (Min)
In winter: 37.5 C (Max) - 5 C (Min)
Rainy Season : July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%)
Best time to come: Oct to March


How to Reach Bundi By Air 

Nearest airport is Jaipur.

Area

·         5,550 sq. kms. (1.62 per cent of the State)

Location

The district is situated in the south-eastern part of Rajasthan. It is bound in the north by Tonk, in the west by Bhilwara and on the south-west by Chittorgarh districts. The river Chambal forms the southern and eastern boundaries separating the Bundi and Kota territories. The southern tehsils of Bundi forms a wedge between Bhilwara and Kota and also touches Chittorgarh district.

Distance from major cities

·         Jaipur-202 kms.

·         Delhi-483 kms.

·         Ahmedabad-827 kms.

·         Mumbai-1,378 kms.

Climate and Rainfall

·         The district is generally dry except during the monsoon or winter rains.

• Maximum temperature is 42.6 degrees celsius
• Minimum temperature is 29.7 degrees celsius.
• Normal annual rainfall in the district is 76.41 cms.

Administrative Setup

There are two sub-divisions in the district viz., Bundi and Nainwa. These two sub-divisions are further divided into four tehsils.

Human Resources

Minerals

The major minerals found in the district are limestone and silica sand. The minor minerals quarried are sandstone, marble, bajri, masonary stone, marrum and China clay.

Infrastructure

·         Electricity

In Bundi district, the distribution of power is controlled through 2 big 132 KV sub-centers. These sub-centers are located in Bundi and Lakheri. To strengthen and make regular power supply, a new sub-centre is being constructed at village Namana, panchayat samiti Talera. As of 31 March 2000, 820 villages were electrified.

• Water

There has been a gradual increase in the canal irrigated area over the years. The two tehsils – Bundi and Keshoraipatan are in the Chambal compound area. The major sources of irrigation in Bundi and Keshoraipatan are canals, while in tehsils of Hindoli and Nainwa the major source of irrigation is wells.

• Road Transport

The National Highway No.12 (Jaipur-Jabalpur) passes through Hindoli tehsil in the north and Bundi tehsil in the south. The total road length of this road in the district is 64 kms and total road length in the district is 1,526 kms.

• Rail Transport

The nearest railway station to Bundi city is Bundi road. The two rail routes passing through the district are Delhi-Bombay and Kota-Chittorgarh route on broad gauge. The total railway line in the district is 126 kms.

• Air Transport

The nearest airport is Jaipur (202 kms)

·         Industrial Scenario

o        No. of Large and Medium Scale Units: 5

o        No. of Small Scale Units: 2,211

o        No of Industrial Areas: 5

1.      Bswari-Govindpur

2.      Bundi By-pass

3.      Bundi-Nainwa Road

4.      Bundi Chittorgarh

5.      Indergarh.

• Main Existing Industries

1.      General engineering

2.      Oil mill

3.      Oil refinery

4.      Paper

5.      Poha making

6.      Portland cement

7.      Rice milling

8.      Stone cutting

9.      Polishing

10.  Sugar

• Export Items
1. Cement
2. Rice