Pilani is a small town situated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It is in the Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan, India. It is notable for being the home of a large number of education institutes. The name Pilani is derived from a Jat fighter from the Pilania gotra who died protecting a fort in the town. Impressed by his courage, bravery, and sacrifice, the king of the town honored him by giving his name to the town. Pilani is surrounded by small villages like Khedla, 2km away, Jherli 3km away and Dhindhwa Aguna, 6km away on Surajgarh road. As of 2001 India census, Pilani had a population of 26,219. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Pilani has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy, according to the 2001 census, was 79%, and female literacy was 57%. In Pilani, 14% of the population was under 6 years of age, as of 2001. Pilani is known for its extreme climate. Summer temperatures reach up to 52 degree...
