Bishangarh
Bishangarh | |
|---|---|
बिशनगढ़ | |
Kailash Dham, Bishangarh | |
| Nickname: Twin City of Jalore | |
| Coordinates: 25°26′N 72°34′E / 25.44°N 72.56°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Pali |
| District | Jalore |
| Sub-district | Bishangarh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Bishangarh Nagar Palika (Gram Panchayat) |
| • Member of Parliament | Devji Patel (BJP) |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Jogeshwar Garg (BJP) |
| • Collector & DM | Indian Administrative Service |
| Elevation | 148.38 m (486.81 ft) |
| Population (2021 Census) | |
• Total | 10,000+ |
| Demonym | Marwari |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marwari, Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 343042 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-16 |
| Nearest city | Jalore |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Jalore |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Jalore |
Bishangarh is a village in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the twin city of Jalore. It was historically part of the Kingdom of Marwar, which is now part of Rajasthan. Bishangarh is expected to become the administrative headquarters of the Bishangarh Tehsil, including more than 26 villages and towns.