Tuesday, 5 June 2012

KOTA

Kota formerly known as Kotah, is a city in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located 240 kilometres (149 mi) south of state capital, Jaipur. Situated on the banks of Chambal River, the city is the trade centre for an area in which millet, wheat, rice, pulses, coriander and oilseeds are grown; industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling, dairying, manufacture of metal handcrafts, fertilizers, chemicals and engineering equipment.
The city of Kota is situated at a center of the southeastern region of Rajasthan a very region widely known as Hadoti the land of the Hadas. Kota lies along the banks of the Chambal river. The historical places and temples are getting surrounded with signs of modern development. Kota is on a high sloping tableland forming a part of the Malwa Plateau. The Mokandarra hills run from southeast to northwest axis of the town. It is 36 km from Bundi. The town of Kota was once the part of the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became a separate princely state in the 17th century. Apart from the several monuments that reflect the erstwhile glory of the town, Kota is also known for its palaces and gardens.
It has fertile land and greenery with irrigation facilities through canals. Kota is one of the industrial hubs in northern India, with chemical, engineering and power plants based there. The rail junction, a road hub, lies 4.8 km (3 mi) to the north.
Kota is one of the principal cities of Rajasthan state.
Kota has a distinctive style of painting. The Crosthwaite Institute is located in Kota, as are old and new palaces of the Maharao (the maharajahs).
The mayor of Kota city is Dr. Ratna A. Jain

The now-damaged Jagmandir palace

Kota, Rajasthan is located in Rajasthan
Kota, Rajasthan
Coordinates: 25.18°N 75.83°ECoordinates: 25.18°N 75.83°E
CountryIndia
StateRajasthan
DistrictKota
Government
 • Coaching cityCoaching nagri
Area
 • Total202.5 km2 (78.2 sq mi)
Elevation271 m (889 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total1,001,365
 • Density318/km2 (820/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
PIN324001 to 324022
Telephone code0744
Vehicle registrationRJ 20

Geography

Kota is located along eastern bank of the Chambal River in the southern part of Rajasthan. It is the third largest city of Rajasthan afterJaipur. and Jodhpur. The cartographic coordinates are 25.18°N 75.83°E.[2] It covers an area of 12,436 km2 (3.63 per cent of the Rajasthan State).[3] It has an average elevation of 271 metres (889 ft). The district is bound on the north and north west by Sawai Madhopur, Tonk and Bundi districts. The Chambal River separates these districts from Kota district, forming the natural boundary. Kota is the home of Kota stone, sand stone, Kota Sarees, kachori, and coachings.

[edit]Distance from major cities

[edit]Climate

Kota
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Source: Kota weather
Kota has a semi arid climate with high temperatures throughout the year. Summers are long, hot and dry, starting in late March and lasting till the end of June. The monsoon season follows with comparatively lower temperatures, but higher humidity and frequent, torrential downpours. The monsoons subside in October and temperatures rise again. The brief, mild winter starts in late November and lasts until the last week of February. Temperatures hover between 26.7°C (max) to 12°C (min). This is the best time to visit Kota.
The average annual rainfall in the Kota district is 885.6 mm.[3] Most of the rainfall can be attributed to the southwest monsoon which has its beginning around the last week of June and may last till mid-September. Pre-monsoon showers begin towards the middle of June with post-monsoon rains occasionally occurring in October. The winter is largely dry, although some rainfall does occur as a result of the Western Disturbance passing over the region.

[edit]History

Old painting-Possibly Kota
The history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D. when the Hada, a ChauhanRajput chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti. Later, in the early 17th century AD during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi - Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark of the Rajput gallantry and culture.
The independent state of Kota became a reality in 1631 when Rao Madho Singhal, the second son of Rao Ratan of Bundi was made the ruler, by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Soon Kota outgrew its parent state to become bigger in area, richer in revenue and more powerful. Maharao Bhim Singh played a pivotal role in Kota's history, having held a 'Mansab' of five thousand and being the first in his dynasty to have the title of Maharao. During colonial period firebrand social activist Guru Radha Kishan organised the masses against the policies of the government. He left Kota after local administration came to know about the arrest warrant issued against him for his participation in Indian Independence activities.

[edit]Princely city of Kota

Princely city: Kota (कोटा)
RegionHadoti
Flag of 19th c.Kotah.svg
Independence from:Bundi State
State existed:1579-1949
DynastiesRajput Chauhan Hada
CapitalKota
See also: Hadoti
Kota city became independent in 1579, after Bundi state in Hadoti region had become weak. Then, Kota ruled the territory which now is Kota district and Baran district.

[edit]Places of interest

[edit]Museums

Kota has two noteworthy museums:
  • Maharao Madho Singh Museum
Situated in the old palace, the museum has a collection of Rajput miniature paintings of the Kota school, sculptures, frescoes and armoury. The museum also houses a repository of artistic items used by the Kota rulers.
  • The Government Museum
Housed in the Brijvilas Palace near the Kishore Sagar, the museum displays a collection of rare coins, manuscripts and a representative selection of Hadoti sculpture. Especially noteworthy is a sculptured statue brought here from Baroli.

[edit]Places of worship


Godavari dham temple, Kota
Kota is home to a large number of Temples and Gurudwaras, some of which date back to the medieval period. Notable places of worship include:
  • Godavari Dham Temple
This Hanuman Temple is located beside the Chambal River. It has two high marble towers and huge marble swan built at the top of the entrance gate. It is visited by a large number of devotees especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays when a midnight Aarti of Lord Hanuman is organised. Around of 800-1000 Peoples are came on every Tuesday midnight for attending Pooja.
  • Agamgarh Saheb Gurudwara
Situated on Kota-Bundi highway 8 km from Kota city, it is the largest Gurudwara of Kota and includes a "Langar" (community kitchen).
  • Adharshila Dargah
  • Badoli Temples
  • Khare Ganesha Temple
  • Tirupati Balaji Temple
  • Karneshwar(Temple)
  • Shivpuri Dham Temple
  • Radha Krishna Temple
  • Rangbari Balaji Temple

[edit]Gardens and picnic spots


Garh Palace, Kota
  • Chambal Garden
  • Traffic Park
  • Chatra Vilas Udyan
  • The Keshar Bagh, garden famous for its royal cenotaphs.
  • Kala Khet (picnic spot)
  • Gapernath (picnic spot)
  • Bheetariya Kund (picnic spot)
  • Darrah National Park(not yet functional)
  • Bhanvarkunj (Chambal waterfall)
  • Adharshila Dargah, situated near Bheetariya kund, is abig rock. Its a big Rock in the water where the whole weight of rock is on one point

[edit]Places of Amusement and Recreation

  • Sawan phuhar Water Park is Kota's first water theme park, located 3 on the Kota-Bundi Highway. Along with the biggest pool in the city, the park has attractions including water slides, water playground, and family slides, as well as the fast food restaurant "Ripples".

[edit]Other places of interest

  • Chambal River Ghariyal (Alligator) reservoir
  • Garh Palace
  • Brijraj Bhavan Palace (residence of Ex-Darbar)
  • Pahadajhar Mahadev waterfall
  • Adhar Shila (slanting rock)
  • Jawahar Sagar Dam
  • Kota Barrage
A part of the irrigation canal system on the Chambal River, this beautiful setting is ideal for outings and evening strolls.
The palace of Jag Mandir stands amidst the artificial lake of Kishore Sagar constructed in 1346 AD by Prince Dher Deh of Bundi. Boat-rides can be enjoyed in the lake.
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Gumanpura and Kotri Road are the largest shopping spots in the city.
City Mall is the first mall of Kota, followed by the Indiabulls Mega Mall at Jhalawar Road, Central Square Mall at Kotri Road[citation needed].
City Mall has Big Bazar, Dominos, McDonalds, four screen Fun Cinemas, Cafe Coffee Day, Food Court, Subway, Crosswords and many apparels showrooms[citation needed].
Kota has the Best Price Store, first in Rajasthan, which is a venture of Retail giant Walmart Company[citation needed].

[edit]News Paper

[edit]Demographics

As of 2011, Kota had a population of 1,001,365.[1] The sex ratio was 809 (F/M) and 11.8% were under six years of age.[1] The effective literacy rate was 83.65%, with male literacy at 90.56% and female literacy at 75.90%.[1]

[edit]Utility services

Electric power is provided to Kota from four sources:
Out of the total 811 villages within the district, 802 have been electrified as of 31 March 2011.
Irrigation water is available from the Chambal canal in the tehsils of Ladpura, Digod and Pipalda besides wells/tube wells. All the five towns of the district have been covered under the drinking water supply scheme.
The city is serviced by two main post offices, 206 sub post offices, and 48 telephone exchanges.

[edit]Government institutions and courts

Governmental institutions in Kota include:
  • Municipal Corporation of Kota
  • Collectorate
  • Office of the Divisional Commissioner
  • Rajasthan Housing Board
  • Chambal Agriculture Department (CAD)
  • Urban Improvement Trust (UIT)
  • Office of the Superintendent of Police, Inspector General of Police and the Income Tax commissioner of Kota range.
  • Office of the Divisional Railway Manager, Kota Division, West Central Railway
Instrumentation Ltd is a Public Sector company based in Kota. Its clientele includes public sector entities such as the Indian Railways,BSNL and VSNL
The District court provides court and notary services.

[edit]Health services

Healthcare is provided by a combination of public and private-sector hospitals.
The main hospitals include:
  • MBS Hospital, Civil Lines
  • Global Modi Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Nagar
  • Medical college Hospital, R.K. Puram
  • Maitri Hospital, Talwandi
  • Sudha Hospital, Talwandi
  • Cancer Hospital, Dadabari
  • Kota Heart institute, Talwandi
  • PMC American Hospital, Indra Vihar
  • Bharat Vikas Parishad Hospital, Pratap Nagar
  • E.S.I. Hospital, Vigyan Nagar
  • Ratna Nursing Home, Nayapura
  • M.J.Hospital, Vasant Vihar
  • JAISWAL HOSPITAL & NEURO INSTITUTE, VIGYAN NAGAR
There are 16 other hospitals within the city limits.

[edit]Economy

The city is the trade centre for an area in which cotton, millet, wheat, coriander and oilseeds are grown; industries include cotton and oilseed milling, textile weaving, distilling, dairying, and the manufacture of metal handcrafts. Kota also has an extensive industry of stone-polishing of a stone called Kota Stone. Kota stone is blue in colour and is used for the floor and walls of residential and business buildings. It is a cheap alternative to marble. Kota's economy today is driven by the all-India fame of its coaching classes, it is regarded as a largest coaching hub in India. The major industries include DCM Sriram Consolidated Limited (DSCL), Instrumentaion Limited,Multimetals Limited, Samtel Glass Limited, Birla Cement, CFCL Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited[disambiguation needed ], Sriram Fertilizers and Metal India (in agricultural sector), shriram rayons(DCM shriram industries limited)

[edit]Education


Bansal Classes
Education has become a major part of the city's economy. It has become a hub for coachingfor Engineering and Medical Entrance examinations, attracting hundreds of thousand students every year. Students from all over India come to study in Kota and prepare particularly for the IIT-JEE and AIPMT[citation needed]. For a list of schools, see schools in Kota.

[edit]Kota doria

Main article: Kota doria
Kota is known for the fine translucent muslins called Masuria Malmal. Originally, such saris were called Masuria because they were woven in Mysore. The weavers were subsequently brought to Kota by Rao Kishore Singh who was a general in the Mughal army. The weavers were brought to Kota in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, and the saris came to be known as 'Kota-Masuria'. Kota saris are popularly known as 'Masuria' in Kota and Kotadoria outside the state. 'Doria' means thread. Bheru-gali in Rampura can still be found lined up with saree shops over half a century old.

[edit]Kota stone

Main article: Kota Stone
The fine-grained variety of limestone is known as Kota stone, with rich greenish-blue and brown colours. Kota stone is preferred for flooring and wall cladding, paving and facades of buildings. They are tough, non water-absorbent, non-slip, non-porous and have excellent stain removability. The varieties include Kota Blue Natural, Kota Blue Honed, Kota Blue Polished, Kota Blue Cobbles, Kota Brown Natural and Kota Brown Polished.

[edit]Industries

Kota produces 8% of the total electricity of India.[citation needed] Kota is the only city in India which have 3 power stations – thermal, hydro and nuclear.[citation needed] The major industries include DCM Sriram Consolidated Limited (DSCL), Instrumentaion Limited, Multimetals Limited, Samtel Glass Limited, Birla Cement, CFCL (Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd), Sriram Fertilizers and Metal India (in the agricultural sector) www.metalindia.co.in, Rajendra Engineering Works (www.rewindia.com), Kota (manufacturer of wide range of technical products for processing plants. Rajendra Engineering Works made India's first machine to produce mustard pungent oil without Kachhi Ghani)[citation needed]. Kota has one of the India's largest cluster industry of welding rods.[citation needed]

[edit]Saris

Kota is known for its fabulous weaves which was started by Maharana Bhimdeo in the 18th century. [1]. Maharaja Bhim Singh of Kota brought some weavers from the Deccan in the early 18th Century and the craft blossomed under the royal patronage. "Kota has 20 per cent silk input. It gives the fabric the sheen and an edge over its cotton counterparts," says Vidhi, known as a crafts exponent in the fashion fraternity. The warp and weft use a combination of threads creating a fine chequered pattern (Khat) where the cotton portion provides firmness while the silk lends a gossamer finish to the fabric.
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