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This article is about the municipality in Rajasthan, India. For its namesake district, see Jaipur district. For other uses, see Jaipur (disambiguation).
Jaipur
जयपुर
ਜੈਪੁਰ
Clockwise from top: Jal Mahal, Lakshmi-Narayan Temple, Albert Hall Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar
Nickname(s): The Pink City
Jaipur is located in Rajasthan
Jaipur
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Country India India
State Rajasthan
District Jaipur
Settled 18 November 1727
Founded by Jai Singh II
Named for Jai Singh II
Government
 • Type Democratic
 • Mayor Nirmal Nahta
 • Police commissioner Janga Srinivas Rao
Area
 • Metropolis 645 km2 (249.2 sq mi)
Elevation 431 m (1,414 ft)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Metropolis 3,073,350(11th India)
 • Metro 3,073,350
 • Metro rank 11th IN
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Pincode(s) 302 0xx
Area code(s) +91-141-XXX-XXXX
Vehicle registration RJ-14 (Jaipur South), RJ-45 (Jaipur North), RJ-52 (Shahpura), RJ-41 (Chomu), RJ-47 (Dudu), RJ-32 (Kotputli)
Website www.jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in

Jaipur Listeni/ˈdʒaɪpʊər/[2][3] is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh, the ruler of Amer after whom the city is named.[4] As of 2011, the city has a population of 6.66 million, making it the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India.[5]

Located at a distance of 260 km from the Indian capital New Delhi, it forms a part of the Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Agra (240 km).[6] Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations in Rajasthan such as Jodhpur (348 km), Jaisalmer (571 km) and Udaipur (421 km).

History

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Main article: History of Jaipur
Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur

The city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amer who ruled from 1688 to 1743. He planned to shift his capital from Dausa, 51 km from Jaipur to accommodate the growing population and increasing scarcity of water.[4] Jai Singh consulted several books on architecture and architects while planning the layout of Jaipur. Under the architectural guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur was planned based on the principles of Vastu shastra and Shilpa Shastra.[7] The construction of the city began in 1727 and took four years to complete the major roads, offices and palaces. The city was divided into nine blocks, two of which contained the state buildings and palaces, with the remaining seven allotted to the public. Huge ramparts were built, pierced by seven fortified gates.[4]

During the rule of Sawai Ram Singh, the city was painted pink to welcome prince Edward VII and Queen Victoria.[5] Many of the avenues remained painted in pink, giving Jaipur a distinctive appearance and the epithet Pink city.[8] In the 19th century, the city grew rapidly and by 1900 it had a population of 160,000. The wide boulevards were paved and its chief industries were the working of metals and marble, fostered by a school of art founded in 1868. The city had three colleges, including a Sanskrit college (1865) and a girls' school (1867) opened during the reign of the Maharaja Ram Singh II.[9][10]

In May 2008, a series of bomb blasts by Indian Mujahideen killed 63 people and injured 216.[11][12]

Climate

Jaipur has a semiarid climate under the Köppen climate classification, receiving over 650 millimetres (26 in) of rainfall annually but most rains occur in the monsoon months between June and September. Temperatures remain relatively high throughout the year, with the summer months of April to early July having average daily temperatures of around 30 °C (86 °F). During the monsoon there are frequent, heavy rains and thunderstorms, but flooding is not common. The winter months of November to February are mild and pleasant, with average temperatures ranging from 15–18 °C (59–64 °F) and with little or no humidity though occasional cold waves lead to temperatures near freezing.[13]

Climate data for Jaipur (Jaipur Airport)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 31.7
(89.1)		 36.7
(98.1)		 42.8
(109)		 44.9
(112.8)		 48.5
(119.3)		 47.2
(117)		 46.7
(116.1)		 41.7
(107.1)		 41.7
(107.1)		 40.0
(104)		 36.1
(97)		 31.3
(88.3)		 48.5
(119.3)
Average high °C (°F) 22.4
(72.3)		 25.0
(77)		 31.0
(87.8)		 37.1
(98.8)		 40.3
(104.5)		 39.3
(102.7)		 34.1
(93.4)		 32.4
(90.3)		 33.8
(92.8)		 33.6
(92.5)		 29.2
(84.6)		 24.4
(75.9)		 31.9
(89.4)
Average low °C (°F) 8.4
(47.1)		 10.8
(51.4)		 16.0
(60.8)		 21.8
(71.2)		 25.9
(78.6)		 27.4
(81.3)		 25.8
(78.4)		 24.7
(76.5)		 23.2
(73.8)		 19.4
(66.9)		 13.8
(56.8)		 9.2
(48.6)		 18.8
(65.8)
Record low °C (°F) −2.2
(28)		 −2.2
(28)		 3.3
(37.9)		 9.4
(48.9)		 15.6
(60.1)		 19.1
(66.4)		 20.6
(69.1)		 18.9
(66)		 15.0
(59)		 11.1
(52)		 3.3
(37.9)		 0.0
(32)		 −2.2
(28)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 7.0
(0.276)		 10.6
(0.417)		 3.1
(0.122)		 4.9
(0.193)		 17.9
(0.705)		 63.4
(2.496)		 223.3
(8.791)		 205.9
(8.106)		 66.3
(2.61)		 25.0
(0.984)		 3.9
(0.154)		 4.2
(0.165)		 635.4
(25.016)
Average rainy days 0.6 1.0 0.4 0.7 1.4 3.9 11.2 10.0 3.8 1.3 0.4 0.4 35.2
Source: India Meteorological Department (record high and low up to 2010)[14][15]

Demographics

Religion
Religion Percent(%)
Hindu
  
 77.9%
Muslim
  
 18.6%
Jains
  
 2.3%
Other
  
 1.2%

As of 2011, Jaipur had a population of 3,073,350[18] According to census of 2011, The population of the Jaipur Metropolitan area is 3,646,590 making it the 10th largest city of India. The Hindu population accounts for 78%, Muslim 18.6%, Jains 2.3% and others 1.0%.[19] While 47.49% people lived in rural areas, 52.51% lived in urban areas. The overall literacy rate for the district was 76.44%. 87.27% males and 64.63% females were literate. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males.[18]

Architecture

Vidhan Sabha in Jaipur

The city was planned according to Indian Vastu shastra by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya in 1727.[20] There are three gates facing east, west, and north. The eastern gate is called Suraj pol (sun gate), the western gate is called Chand pol (moon gate) and the northern gate faces the ancestral capital of Amer.[7][21]

The city is unusual among pre-modern Indian cities in the regularity of its streets, and the division of the city into six sectors by broad streets 34 m (111 ft) wide. The urban quarters are further divided by networks of gridded streets. Five quarters wrap around the east, south, and west sides of a central palace quarter, with a sixth quarter immediately to the east. The Palace quarter encloses the Hawa Mahal palace complex, formal gardens, and a small lake. Nahargarh Fort, which was the residence of the King Sawai Jai Singh II, crowns the hill in the northwest corner of the old city.[22]

Administration and politics

Jaipur Municipal Corporation is responsible for the maintaining city's civic infrastructure and carrying out associated administrative duties. The Municipal Corporation is headed by a mayor.[23] There are 91 wards and each ward is represented by an elected member. Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) is the nodal government agency responsible for the planning and development of Jaipur.[24] Jaipur consists of two parliamentary constituencies Jaipur and Jaipur Rural.[25]

Economy

World Trade Park, Jaipur

In addition to its role as the provincial capital, educational, and administrative center, the economy of Jaipur is fueled by tourism, gemstone cutting, the manufacture of jewelry and luxury textiles, and information technology. In 2008, Jaipur was ranked 31 among the 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing cities.[26] Jaipur Stock Exchange is one of the regional stock exchanges in India and was founded in 1989.[27] Jaipur is a major hub for arts and crafts. It has many traditional shops selling antiques, jewelry, handicrafts, gems, bangles, pottery, carpets, textiles, leather and metal products. Jaipur is one of India's largest manufacturers of hand knotted rugs.[28][29] Jaipur leg, a rubber-based prosthetic leg for people with below-knee amputations was designed and is produced in Jaipur.[30][31]

Culture

Downtown Jaipur
Hawa Mahal

Jaipur has many cultural sites like Jawahar Kala Kendra and Ravindra Manch. Government Central Museum hosts several arts and antiquities. There is a government museum at Hawa Mahal and an art gallery at Viratnagar. There are statues depicting Rajasthani culture around the city.[32][33] Jaipur has many traditional shops selling antiques and handicrafts. The prior rulers of Jaipur patronized a number of arts and crafts. They invited skilled artisans, artists and craftsmen from India and abroad who settled in the city. Some of the crafts include bandhani, block printing, stone carving and sculpture, tarkashi, zari, gota, kinari and zardozi, silver jewelry, gems, kundan, meenakari and jewelry, Lakh ki Chudiya, miniature paintings, blue pottery, ivory carving, shellac work and leather ware.[5][22]

Jaipur has its own performing arts. The Jaipur Gharana for Kathak and Ghoomar are popular folk dance styles.[34][35][36] Tamasha is an art form where Kathputli puppet dance is shown in play form.[37] Jaipur has four majors fairs and festivals namely Elephant Festival, Gangaur, Kite Festival Jaipur and Teej. Jaipur is also famous for its Jaipur Literature Festival in which country-wide authors, writer and literature lovers participate in it.[38]

Cuisine

Typical dishes include Dal Baati Churma, Missi Roti, Gatte ki Sabzi, Ker Sangri, Bajre ki Roti.[39] Sweet dishes include Ghevar, Feeni, Mawa Kachori, Gajak, Chauguni ke laddu, Moong Thal.[40][41]

Languages

The main language of Jaipur is Rajasthani. Marwari, Hindi and English are also spoken in the city.[37]

Places of interest

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See also: List of attractions in Jaipur

Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle. In the 2008, Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Survey, Jaipur was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia.[42] According to TripAdvisor's 2015 Traveller's Choice Awards for Destination, Jaipur ranked 1st among the Indian destination for the year.[43] The Presidential Suite at the Raj Palace Hotel, billed at US$45,000 per night, was listed in second place on CNN's World's 15 most expensive hotel suites in 2012.[44]

Visitor attractions include the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Galtaji, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple, Sri Kali Temple, Birla Mandir, Sanganeri Gate and the Jaipur Zoo.[45] The observatory, Jantar Mantar, is one of the World Heritage Sites.[46] Hawa Mahal is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument that rises 15 metres (50 ft) from its high base. Sisodiya Rani Bagh and Kanak Vrindavan are the major parks in Jaipur.[22]

Sports

The main cricket stadium in the city, Sawai Mansingh Stadium has a seating capacity of 23,185 and has hosted national and international cricket matches.[47] Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Chaugan Stadium and Railway Cricket Ground are the other sporting arenas in the city. The city is represented in the IPL by Rajasthan Royals[48] and Pro Kabaddi League by Jaipur Pink Panthers.[49]

Education

Malaviya National Institute of Technology

Public and private schools in Jaipur are governed by the Central Board of Secondary Education or Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education and follow a "10+2" plan. Languages of instruction include English and Hindi. Admission to graduation colleges in Jaipur, many of which are affiliated to Rajasthan Technological University is through the RPET. Major institutions include National Institute of Agricultural Management, University of Rajasthan,[50] Indian Institute of Health Management Research, Malviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur,[51][52] Jaipur National University[53][54][55][56][57][58]MG English International School Bagru, and Subodh College.

Media

Major daily newspapers in Jaipur include Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Navajyoti and The Times of India.[59][60] The state-owned All India Radio is broadcast both on the medium wave and FM band in the city. Private FM stations include Radio Mirchi (98.3 MHz), Radio City (91.1 MHz), My FM (94.3 MHz), FM Tadka 95 FM (95.0 MHz), Red FM 93.5 (93.5 MHz) and Gyan Vani (105.6 MHz). The city has a community FM channel in FM Radio 7 (90.4 MHz) by India International School Institutional Network. The public broadcaster Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) provides a regional channel in addition to the private broadcasters.

Transport

Jaipur BRTS
Jaipur Metro
Jaipur International Airport

Road

Jaipur is located on National Highway No.8 connecting Delhi and Mumbai. National Highway 12 links Jaipur with Kota and National Highway 11 links Bikaner with Agra passing through Jaipur. RSRTC operates bus service to major cities in Rajasthan, New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab and Gujarat. City buses are operated by Jaipur City Transport Services Limited (JCTSL).[61] of RSRTC.[62] The service operates more than 400 regular and low-floor buses. Major bus depots are located at Vaishali Nagar, Vidyadhar Nagar and Sanganer.

Jaipur BRTS was approved by the government in August 2006. Jaipur BRTS is managed by JCSTL, a special purpose vehicle formed by Jaipur Development Authority and Jaipur Nagar Nigam. In Phase I, two corridors have been proposed: a "North-South Corridor" from Sikar Road to Tonk Road and an "East-West Corridor" from Ajmer Road to Delhi Road. A section of the North-South Corridor from bypass near Harmada to Pani Pech became operational in 2010.[63][63][64]

Rail

Jaipur is the headquarters of North Western Zone of Indian Railways.[65] Jaipur Railway Station is well connected to all major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, etc. Other stations include Gandhinagar, Durgapura, Jagatpura, Ninad Benad and Sanganer.

Jaipur Metro commenced commercial operation on 3 June 2015.[66] Phase-1A is operational between Mansarovar and Chandpole consisting of 9 stations namely Mansarovar, New Aatish Market, Vivek Vihar, Shayam Nagar, Ram Nagar, Civil Line, Railway Station, Sindhi Camp and Chandpole.[67] Phase-1B is under construction. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 550 crore [68] and is expected to be completed by 2018.

Air

Jaipur International Airport is in Sanganer, 10 km from the center. The airport handled 255,704 international and 1,267,876 passengers in 2009–2010.[69] Jaipur Airport also provides air cargo services. During winter, flights towards Indira Gandhi International Airport are diverted to Jaipur Airport due to heavy fog in Delhi.[70] The airport operates regular domestic services to major Indian cities including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Udaipur. International destinations served include Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat and Sharjah.

Gallery

See also

Jaipur – Wikipedia book

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Further reading

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  • Bhatt, Kavi Shiromani; Shastry, Mathuranath (1948). Jaipur Vaibhawam (History of Jaipur written in Sanskrit). Re-published in 2002 by Kalanath Shastry, Manjunath Smriti Sansthan, Jaipur.
  • Khangarot, R.S., Nathawat, P.S. (1990) Jaigarh- The Invincible Fort of Amer. RBSA Publishers, Jaipur.
  • Sachdev, Vibhuti; Tillotson, Giles Henry Rupert (2002). Building Jaipur: The Making of an Indian City. Reaktion Books, London. ISBN 1-86189-137-7.
  • Sarkar, Jadunath (1984). A History of Jaipur. Orient Longman Limited, New Delhi. ISBN 81-250-0333-9.
  • Volwahsen, Andreas (2001). Cosmic Architecture in India: The Astronomical Monuments of Maharaja Jai Singh II, Prestel Mapin, Munich.
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