Baldara
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  Baldara Location in Rajasthan, India  Baldara Baldara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°14′39″N 76°17′12″E / 25.244217°N 76.286789°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Baran |
| Government | |
| • Sarpanch | Mr. Mohd Sharif Khan [1] |
| • Up-Sarpanch | Mr. Jamna Lal Meena |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Hadoti, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 325206 |
| Telephone code | 07457 |
Baldara is a town in western India, situated in Antah Tehsil in the state of Rajasthan.[2] It serves as the administrative headquarters of the local Gram Panchayat. As of the 2011 census, Baldara had a population of 3,198, with a literacy rate of 76.98%.[3] The town's residents are primarily engaged in mining operations, farming, and general labour.[citation needed]
Geography
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Baldara is located 310 kilometers (192.6 miles) southeast of the state capital, Jaipur, and 32 kilometers (19.8 miles) northwest of Baran, at coordinates 25°14'39.18"N 76°17'12.44"E.[4] The town is bordered by the Baran district to the east, north, and south, and by the Kota district to the west.
Notable landmarks and individuals associated with Baldara include:
- Kali Sindh River: The river flows through the town.
- Majare Sharif of Hajrat Dadaji Moulvi Sb: Located in the Kabristan area of Baldara.
- Dargāh Sharīf of Hazrat Sufi Sayyed Mehmood Ali Shah Kanpuri Summa Baldari: Situated between Jagapura and Basheerpura.
- Haji Nihal Ahmed: A prominent social and political figure, Haji Nihal Ahmed served as the Sarpanch of Baldara for 35 years. He was known for his social reforms and is referred to as "Sarpanch sab."
- Haji Abdul Razzaq: A well-regarded figure for his charitable work, Haji Abdul Razzaq contributed significantly to education and agriculture in Baldara. He was affectionately called the "Messiah of the poor" and "Bhaiya Ji."
- Molana Namdar Ahmed: A respected religious and community leader, Molana Namdar Ahmed was known as 'Molana' and 'Qazi e Baldara.' He was the first Khalifa of Sayyed Mehmood Ali Shah Sb and was known for his simplicity and dedication to social reform.
- Er. Rukhsar Ahamed Mahmoodi: A highly regarded and well-educated individual, Rukhsar Ahamed Mahmoodi is remembered for his contributions to social welfare. In his honor, the 'Rukhsar Ahmed Memorial and Charitable Trust' was established, supporting education, and welfare programs for the poor, needy, and orphans in the region.
Climate
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Baldara experiences a tropical climate due to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, characterized by extremely hot summers.
The summer season in Baldara extends from April to late October or early November, with daytime temperatures averaging around 43°C (~109°F). Winters are relatively mild, with average temperatures ranging from a maximum of 26.7°C (~80°F) to a minimum of 7°C (~44.6°F).
The average annual rainfall in Baldara is 885.6 mm (~35.9 in.) Most rainfall comes from the southwest monsoon beginning around the last week of June and lasting until 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.
Transportation
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Transportation in Baldara is provided mostly by unmetered taxis and bus services on main roads from Kota Airport to Baran. The town is located about 12 kilometers from National Highway 27, halfway between Kota and Baran. Antah Station is the nearest railway station, located 12 kilometers from the town. It is a direct link of Kota-Beena railway line.[5]
Divisions
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There are 5 sub-divisions and a village: Baldara, Roop-pura (Nayagaon), Sindhpuri, Sindhpuri-Fectory, Tikhod, Ganeshpura. Baldara is the center for FPS shops, banking, education, and a market for basic requirements. Baldara is also the Panchayat headquarters for all these villages.
Economy
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There are many sandstone, sand, and gravel mines in the Baldara. The town is the biggest producer of sandstone & fish in the district. Garlic, mustard, and wheat are the main crops grown here.[by whom?]
Other
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Railway stations near Baldara:
- Antah (12 km)
- Kota (60 km)
- Baran (22 km)
Schools Near Baldara
- Govt. Sec. School Baldara
- Govt. Sr. Sec. School Ratadiya
- Govt. Sr. Sec. School Anta
- Kendriya Vidhyalaya NTPC Anta
- Vivek Vardhini Sr. Sec. School Baran Road Anta
- Genius Public Sr. Sec. School Baran Road Anta
Colleges Near Baldara
- Mahatma Gopal Ram Mahavidhyalya Siswali Road Anta
- Vivek Vardhini College Baran Road Anta
- Govt. ITI NTPC Road Anta
- G.N. ITI Opp. Grain Mandi Anta
- Hadoti ITI Siswali Road Anta
- Aryabhatt ITI Siswali Road Anta
References
[edit]- ^ "Gram Panchayat Sarpanch 2015". Raj Panchayat. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Baldara Village Population - Antah, Baran, Rajasthan". censusindia2011.com. CensusIndia2011. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Baldara Village Population - Antah - Baran, Rajasthan". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Unknown (15 August 2016). "बालदडा शरीफ बाराँ राजस्थान: ग्राम बालदडा की भोगोलिक स्थिति". बालदडा शरीफ बाराँ राजस्थान. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "RSRTC". transport.rajasthan.gov.in. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2025.