Jodhpur Division is one of the administrative geographical unit, called a division, of Rajasthan state, India. The division comprises six districts, namely, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi.
Coordinates: 26°17′00″N 73°01′00″E / 26.2833°N 73.0167°E / 26.2833; 73.0167
Jodhpur (/ˈdʒɒdpʊər/ Listen ) 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. It is the hometown of Meghraj Lohiya, a senior BJP Leader and present Chairman (status of Minister of State) of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Ltd. 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 lies near the geographic centre of Rajasthan state, which makes it a convenient base for travel in a region much frequented by tourists.
Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 25 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Rajasthan state in India. It is the hometown of Meghraj Lohiya, Chairman (Minister of State) of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Ltd, who is also a senior BJP Leader of Rajasthan and well knowned industrialist.
Presently, Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency comprises eight Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These are:
Pabba Ram Bishnoi
Babu Singh Rathore
Malkhan Singh Bishnoi
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
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