Phulera | |
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city | |
Location in Rajasthan, India | |
Coordinates: 26°52′N 75°14′E / 26.87°N 75.23°ECoordinates: 26°52′N 75°14′E / 26.87°N 75.23°E | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
District | Jaipur |
Elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 21,639 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
Phulera is a city and a municipality in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor) project which is undertaken by Indian government runs through Phulera.
Phulera is located at 26°52′N 75°14′E / 26.87°N 75.23°E. It has an average elevation of 387 metres (1269 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Phulera had a population of 6,53,639. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Phulera has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 62%. In Phulera, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Landmarks near the town include the Hirnoda Balaji temple, Sambhar salt lakes and the Shakhambari Devi temple. Devotees and tourists flock to these places to see the amazing structures and fulfill their wishes.
Phulera Junction railway station is on the Jaipur-Ahmedabad line. It has five platforms, platform no#4 & no#5 use for Jaipur - Ajmer - Ahmedabad route.
There is no official bus-stand so the townspeople seek to build a bus stop.
Since the 201? Municipal election in Phulera, BJP is ruling party because of Narendra Modi Wave. Narsing Narnoliya is Chairman of Phulera Municipal Council.