About Jodhpur
Jodhpur, formerly known as Marwar, the capital of the Rajput rulers, was founded in 1459 A.D by the Rathore rulers. The City has a rich heritage of traditions and culture followed till date. Located on the western side of the capital city of Jaipur, this city is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Being a place of princely palaces, magnificent forts as well as age old temples, Jodhpur is amongst famous tourist destinations in the state as well as India. Positioned in the Thar Desert's stark landscape, Jodhpur experiences a bright and sunny weather all through the year hence the name "Sun City". The houses near the fort of Mehrangarh are painted in blue color, due to which the city is also known as the "Blue City".

Jodhpur encompasses an area of 22,850 sq.km and houses a population of 3, 685, 681. It is well connected by air, road and rail.  The city has attracted tourists around the world through its vibrant festivals, special delicacies, handicrafts and sports. Major Tourist spots include the Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar and Flying Fox, Kaylana Lake and Garden, Balsamand Lake, Mandaleshwar Mahadev Temple (Mandalnath), Ratanada Ganesh Temple, Sardar Samand Lake and Palace, Masooria Hills, Veer Durgadas Smarak, Bhim Bharak Cave etc. The city Boasts of AIIMS, IIT, NLU, Agriculture University, Medical College, Engineering Colleges, Agriculture University, Polytechnic college and other academic institutes.

Demographics of Jodhpur
As per the report of Census, 2011, following are some of the basic demographic details about this Rajasthan city:
• Total population: 3, 685, 681
• Rate of male population: 52.62 %
• Rate of female population: 47.38 %
• Rate of child (Below the age group of 6 years) population: 12.24 %
• Urban population: 1, 137, 815
• Urban male population: 5, 99, 332
• Urban female population: 5, 38, 483
• Average rate of literacy: 81.56 %
• Rate of male literacy: 88.42 %
• Rate of female literacy: 73.93 %
(Photo Ummed Palace)