Bonli
Bonli
बौंली | |
|---|---|
Town & Tehsil | |
Bonli Location in Rajasthan, India Bonli Bonli (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°19′44″N 76°13′12″E / 26.329°N 76.220°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Sawai Madhopur |
| Sub-division | Bonli |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 15,300 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Native | Dhundhari, Meenawati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 322023 |
| Telephone code | 07466 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-25 |
| Website | sawaimadhopur.rajasthan.gov.in |
Bonli is a prominent town and a tehsil headquarters in the Sawai Madhopur district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Located in the eastern part of the state, it serves as a significant administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding rural areas.
Administration and politics
Bonli is a Tehsil and Panchayat Samiti Headquarter. Administratively, it falls under the Sawai Madhopur district.
Politically, the town is part of the Bamanwas Assembly Constituency (Vidhan Sabha) and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Parliamentary Constituency (Lok Sabha). The local governance is managed through a Gram Panchayat system, though it functions with the infrastructure of a growing urban town.
Geography
Bonli is situated at an average elevation of 240 metres (787 feet). It is strategically located on the highway connecting Lalsot and Sawai Madhopur.
Nearby Cities: Lalsot (approx. 30 km), Sawai Madhopur (approx. 40 km), Niwai (approx. 45 km).
Climate: The region experiences a semi-arid climate with extremely hot summers (reaching up to $45^\circ\text{C}$) and cool winters. The monsoon season occurs between July and September.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Bonli had a total population of 15,300.
Gender Ratio: 7,874 males (51.5%) and 7,426 females (48.5%).
Child Population: 2,299 (approx. 15% of the total population) are in the 0–6 age group.
Literacy: The town has a literacy rate of 73.23%, significantly higher than the Rajasthan state average of 66.11%.
- Male literacy: 86.91%
- Female literacy: 58.85%
The primary languages spoken are Hindi and the local Dhundhari dialect.
Religious and cultural significance
Bonli is known for its local temples and traditional Rajasthani culture.
Balaji Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located on the Bonli–Lalsot Highway, attracting devotees from nearby districts.
Festivals: Like most of Rajasthan, festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Makar Sankranti, and Gangaur are celebrated with great fervor.
Infrastructure and healthcare
The town serves as a medical and educational hub for the surrounding villages.
Healthcare:
- Government Hospital, Bonli (Community Health Centre).
- Government Ayurvedic Aushadhalya, Jhanoon.
Education: The town hosts several government and private schools offering primary and secondary education, along with colleges affiliated with the University of Rajasthan.
Economy
The economy is primarily driven by:
Agriculture: Most of the surrounding rural population depends on farming (Mustard, Wheat, and Bajra).
Trade: Bonli market is a central trading point for agricultural produce and daily commodities in the region.
Stone Mining: The district is known for its stone resources, which contribute to local employment.
Transportation
Road: Well-connected by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) buses and private operators to Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, and Lalsot.
Rail: The nearest major railway station is Sawai Madhopur (SWM).
Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, approximately 110 km away.