Khairthal

Khairthal is a city in Khairthal–Tijara district of Indian state of Rajasthan. Previously it was part of the Alwar district. The city is at the northern end of the Aravalli Range. It has a major industrial importance in Rajasthan because of its connections with Delhi and Jaipur. Khairthal also has one of the biggest grain markets in Rajasthan. In 2000, the APMC Mandi was opened in Khairthal. Khairthal was founded by a community of Brahmin, who were later joined by Sindhi, Pushkarnas and then Vyasya communities. It is well known for milkcake, mustard oil and red onion.

Khairthal-Tijara
District
Khairthal-Tijara is located in Rajasthan
Khairthal-Tijara
Khairthal-Tijara
Location in Rajasthan, India
Khairthal-Tijara is located in India
Khairthal-Tijara
Khairthal-Tijara
Khairthal-Tijara (India)
Coordinates: 27.8346°N 76.6388°E / 27.8346; 76.6388
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictKhairthal–Tijara
Government
 • TypeNagar Parishad
Population
 (2011)
 • Total38,298
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • SpokenAhirwati - Mewati Sindhi-Puskarni
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeRJ-IN
Vehicle registrationRJ-02

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[1] Khairthal had a population of 38,298, including 20,115 men and 18,183 women. Khairthal has an average literacy rate of 82.56%, higher than the state average of 66.11%: male literacy is 89.96%, and female literacy is 74.47%. 13.6% of the population is under the age of six.

Market

Khairthal has the APMC Mandi, which was established in 1965, and moved to a new location in 2000. The main produce includes wheat, pulses, mustard and cotton. Khairthal also has various oil mills.

Transport

Khairthal is well connected by both rail and road. It lies on the Delhi-Jaipur Railway, 130 km from Delhi. Most trains on this route stop at Khairthal, including the Ashram Express, Malani Express, Pooja Express, Kathgodam Express, Katra Express, and Yoga Express.

The town is connected by road to National Highway 8, the Jaipur Delhi Expressway. Connecting points on the NH8 from Khairthal are Kotputli (via Bansoor) on the Jaipur side, and Dharuheda via Kishangarh Bas on the Delhi side. A New expressway (highway) project under construction from Paniyala to barodameo , which is a part of Jammu to Mumbai expressway is under construction and its going to connect Khairthal directly with Mumbai and Jammu corridor. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. Jaipur International Airport is also close.

References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.


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