Kuchaman City
| Kuchaman City | |
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| Educational City | |
| Nickname(s): Shiksha Nagri | |
 Kuchaman City
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| Coordinates: 27°09′06″N 74°51′48″E / 27.151727°N 74.863243°ECoordinates: 27°09′06″N 74°51′48″E / 27.151727°N 74.863243°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Nagaur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 61,969 |
| • Density | 5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi,Marwadi(Rajasthani) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 341508 |
| Telephone code | +91-1586 |
| Website | www |
Kuchaman City {Hindi: कुचामन सिटी} is a second largest city and a municipality in Nagaur district after Nagaur City in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The city includes a few Havelis in the Shekhawati style and a fort overlooking the city. The fort is about 1100 years old and was built in the 9th century, by the [Rathore] ruler, Zalim Singh. One can also find fresco painting there on variable subjects such as flowers, motifs, and Hindu mythology. Kuchaman is also known for its hospitality called 'mehmaan nawazi'.
In 950, the Chauhans of Ajmer drove out the Gurjar Pratihars to open a new chapter in the history of Kuchaman Fort. In the following centuries, the Gaurs won and controlled the fort until they surrendered it to the Rathores. Being Suryavanshi Kshatriyas, who trace their lineage back to Lord Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana, the Rathores brought to the fort their long view. In 470 AD with Nayal Pals conquest of Kanauj, near modern Kanpur in U.P.
The fort is a major tourist attraction and is also part of the route of Palace on Wheels. A few havelis have also opened their doors to the foreign guests, who visit during the winter.
In 2006, part of the Bollywood movie Drona, starring Abhishek Bachchan was shot at Kuchaman Fort.
In 2008, part of the movie Jodha-Akbar starring Hrithik Roshan and Ashwarya Rai was shot at Kuchaman Fort.
As of 2011[update] India census,Kuchaman City had a population of 61969. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. According to the India Census 2011, Kuchaman City had an average literacy rate of 76.53%, significantly higher than the state average of 66.11% and national average of 74.04%; male literacy was 86.82%, and female literacy was 65.65 %; 14.46% of the population was under 6 years of age.
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