Jaipur, The Pink And Largest City Of India Is Capital Of Rajasthan. It Was Said Founded In 1726 By Maharaja Jai Singh II, The Ruler Of Amer. As Of 2011, The City Is The Tenth Most Populous City In The Country. The City Is Planned According To Indian Vastu Shastra By Vidyadhar Bhattacharya In 1727. There Are Three Gates Facing East, West, And North. The Eastern Gate Is Called Suraj Pol (Sun Gate), The Western Gate Is Called Chand Pol (Moon Gate) And The Northern Gate Faces The Ancestral Capital Of Amer.
Jaipur Is Ranked 31 Among The 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing Cities. Jaipur Stock Exchange Is One Of The Regional Stock Exchanges In India And Was Founded In 1989. The City Is A Major Hub For Arts And Crafts. Jaipur Also Has Various Old Temples Making It The ‘City Of Temple’.
State | Rajasthan | |
District | Jaipur | |
Postal Code | 3020 Xxx | |
STD Area Code | +91-141 | |
Neighboring Cities | Tamil Nadu, Mysore, Pondicherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Etc. | |
Population | 22.323 millions as per 2011 census. | |
Major Religions | Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Etc. | |
Languages Spoken | Rajasthani, Dhundhari, Marwari, Hindi and English. | |
Major Cuisine | Dal Baati Churma, Missi Roti, Gatte Ki Sabzi, Ker Sangri, And Bajre Ki Roti, Etc. Sweet Dishes Include Ghevar, Feeni, Mawa Kachori, Gajak, Chauguni Ke Laddu, And Moong Thal. | |
Public Holidays | Ugadi, Christmas, Diwali, Dussehra, Ayudha Puja, Eid, New Year, Raksha Bandhan, Kannada Rajyothsava, Kanakadasa Jayanthi, Sankranti, Maha Shivratri, Maha Shivratri, Etc. | |
Important Events | Jaipur Vintage Car Rally, Gangaur Festival, Sitla Mata Fair, Jaipur Jewellery Show, Jaipur Literature Event, Etc. | |
Economy | US $18 Billion Total GDP Contribution | |
Major Tourist Attractions | Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Galtaji, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple, Sri Kali Temple, Birla Mandir, Sanganeri Gate, Etc. | |
Transport Connectivity | Rail, Road, Air |