About Barmer

Barmer (Hindi: ) is the headquarters of the Barmer district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is a city and a municipality. The name Barmer is derived from the ruler Bahada Rao Parmar (Panwar) or Bar Rao Parmar (Panwar) who is said to have founded the town in the 13th century, when it was named Bahadamer (The Hill Fort of Bahada). jasol village of barmer tempale of majisa As of 2001 India census, Barmer had a population of 83,517. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Barmer has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Barmer is located at 2545N 7123E / 25.75N 71.38E / 25.75; 71.38. It has an average elevation of 227metres (744feet). The total area of Barmer district is 28387km. The whole district lies between 2458 - 2632 N and 705 7252. On its north is Jaisalmer, to the south is Jalore, and Pali and...