Kuchaman City

According to legend, in the mountain range in which Kuchaman is situated, earlier there was a settlement of Kuchbandhis, probably this town is named after them. Gaur Kshatriyas dominated Kuchaman and the surrounding area for a long time, which is confirmed by the inscriptions of Gaur rulers at Hirani, Mithadi, Lichana and other places near Kuchaman.Their capital was Maroth which is an ancient city. Kuchaman Fort was established by Nagabhata I of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty as one of the seven cantonments built in western Rajasthan in the 8th century AD to repel attacks from Arab invaders. After the Pratiharas, the control of the Kuchaman fort was with the Chauhan dynasty and during the Sultanate period the control of the fort was with the Sultans of Delhi. Mandore was one of the seven cantonments built by Nagabhatta I. In the 13th century the Kingdom of Marwar (Jodhpur State) was established by the rulers of Mandore and Mandore gained control of the Kuchaman fort in the early 15th century. In the early 18th century, Thakur Zalim Singh of Gaurawati Maroth, Rajasthan established the Kuchaman Jagir under the princely state of Jodhpur and during the same time the city of Kuchaman was also established by Zalim Singh. The Kuchaman Fort was developed by Zalim Singh as the administrative center of the Jagir and the residence. Kuchaman before the independence of India The last ruler of the Jagir was Raja (an honorary title given by the Maharaja of Jodhpur) Hari Singh and the last ruler of Kuchaman in independent India was Raja Pratap Singh who died in 1995. The fort is now converted into a heritage hotel managed by Amrita Anandamayi Trust.

Kuchaman has a dry climate with a hot summer. Sand storms are common in summer. The district's climate is marked by extreme dryness, large variations of temperature & highly irregular rainfall patterns. The maximum temperature recorded in the district is 117F with 32F as the lowest recorded temperature. The average temperature of the district is 74 °F (23 °C). The winter season extends from mid-November until the beginning of March. The rainy season is relatively short, extending from July through mid-September. There are six climatological stations within the district, being within the cities of Kuchaman, Didwana, Parbatsar, Makarana, Nawa & Ladnun. The average rainfall in the district is 36.16 cm & 59% relative humidity.

As of 2011 India census, Kuchaman City had a population of 81969. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. According to the India Census 2011, Kuchaman City had an average literacy rate of 76.53%, significantly higher than the state average of 66.11% and national average of 74.04%; male literacy was 86.82%, and female literacy was 65.65%; 14.46% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Kuchaman City is a well developed city. There are 45 Wards in Kuchaman City. It is situated on the Jaipur Nagaur route. It is 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Jaipur and 101 km (63 mi) from Ajmer. Kuchaman City has its railway station situated at Narayanpura in the outskirts of the city which is about 11 kilometres (7 mi) from the City. The main businesses in the town are salt-processing, vegetable-oil production and local trade. There are many social societies active in the town, such as Kuchaman Vikas Samiti, the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, Narayan Sewa Sansthan, Maulana Azad Educational Society, Madarsa Islamiya Society, and Mahaveer International. Kuchaman City's educational system is fairly developed, and during the last few years, students from other parts of the state have been coming to the city for education. Kuchaman City is one of those towns in District to have CCTV cameras installed for security reason thus making it a safest city in District.

In addition to Kuchaman's role as the educational and administrative center of the region, Kuchaman's economy is driven by tourism, salt processing, cattle feed manufacturing and trade in handloom, handicrafts and paddy procurement. Major trading centers of the city are Krishi Upaj Mandi, Dhaan Mandi, Balaji Bazar, Sikar Roda Bazar, PS Plaza, Sarda Complex.

Kuchaman has established local trade promotion organizations such as Kuchaman Vyapar Mandal,Kuchaman Vyapar Manch etc. and Food Corporation of India (FCI), Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) which has its regional offices here.

Since last few decades, Kuchaman has emerged as the hub of education, due to which the economic development of Kuchaman has gained a lot of momentum. Kuchaman has a large number of world-class educational institutions, due to which students from outside the city come here andsmall businesses like hostels, food mess etc. provide a lot of support to the economy here. The city is one of the top emerging education hubs of Rajasthan along with Sikar, Ajmer and Kota. Reliance world and DMart are examples of an integrated business area in Kuchaman.Offices of all the major government and private banks and financial institutions of the country are located in the city, along with this, the services of chartered accountants are easily available in the context of financial consultancy. Kuchaman has also recognized the producer of the highest number of Charted accountants in the country. Kuchaman is a major center of arts and crafts.It has many traditional shops selling antiques, jewellery, handicrafts, gems, bangles, pottery, carpets, textiles, leather and metal products. Kuchaman is one of the largest manufacturers of handwoven cotton beds, chairs in India. Skilled artisans of marble are prepared here, which is famous for marble Art work and flooring installation in the country and abroad.

Kuchaman, being a culturally diverse and fervent society, celebrates various holidays and festivals. Local religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of Ganagaur festival, Janmasthmi Utsav (Shri Blaji Navyuvak Mandal seva sansthan-New Colony) Ganesh Chaturthi Mela-Ganesh Dungri, Navratri Mahotsav, Holi-Kavi Sammelan, Dussehra-Kuchaman Stadium, Islamic festivals of Eid ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Shab-e-Barat and other events like the Kuchaman Marathon, Mahaveer Jayanti, Shree Devnarayan Chauhan festival, Harayali Amavasya Mela-Bhairav Talaab, Pashu Mela-Bhairav Talaab, Chaitra Navratra Nav Varsha Festival, Ramnavmi, Kuchaman Tade Fair-Station Road are observed throughout the town.

Kuchaman is known as 'Shiksha Nagri' (Education Hub) of Western Rajasthan. There are various Colleges, B.Ed. Colleges, ITI, Schools, Coaching Centers, Hostels and private library facilities and other educational institutions in Kuchaman City where students from all over Rajasthan come to pursue their education. Some of the government educational institutes from above categories are Goverment College, Government Women's College, Kuchaman Mahavidhyalay, Jawahar Navodaya Vidhyalaya, Government Jawahar Sr. Sec. School, Surajmal Bhomrajka Secondary School, Surji Devi kabra Girls school, DIET etc. along with these government educational institutions city have Large number of private colleges and schools. Kuchaman city have almost 150+ private schools and colleges and 100+ coaching institutions.

Kuchaman city is also having large number of Defence academies and Neet-JEE coaching like unacademy.

Kuchaman Education Block was on the top rank in March 2023. The Ranking list is declared by the Education Ministry Of Rajasthan on yearly basis.

Kuchaman City is well connected by rail Kuchaman City railway station and road to other parts of country. Kuchaman enjoys central location in Rajasthan. All major cities in Rajasthan lie within a radius of 500 km (310 mi). Kuchaman can be conveniently reached from any part of India by road. The town is situated between the Jaipur, Ajmer & Nagaur, both the towns are situated within 100 and 140 km (62 and 87 mi) radius with Kuchaman being centrally located. The bypass highway from Jaipur to Nagaur, Kuchaman to Kotputli and Kishangarh to Hanumangarh is going from the Kuchaman city. All of three highways connect the city to the states Haryana and Punjab. Another State highway starts from Kuchaman City and proceeds to Sri Madhopur city of Sikar district via Khatu; Ringus towns. Kuchaman has an international standard central bus terminal that connects to major cities in India along with this, the railway station located here provides Kuchaman residents access to all the major railway routes of India.

The only stadium in the city, Kuchaman Nagar Parishad Kharda Multipurpose Stadium, has a seating capacity of 5,000 and has hosted District level cricket matches and other sporting events. Kalyan chand mantri Indoor Stadium,Kuchaman College athlete track are the other sporting arenas in the city. Common games and sports in Kuchaman include athletics, cricket, basketball, badminton, field hockey, football, tennis, kabaddi, kho-kho and chess. The Kharda Stadium in city is the multipurpose sports venue for sports. The Kuchaman Cricket Club (KCC) is one of several cricket clubs of the District. KCC organises the Kuchaman Premier League, a district level cricket League. Kuchaman has also a basketball courts at the college ground of Kuchaman College. In the State budget passed by the Government of Rajasthan in 2022, the announcement was made for another multi-sports stadium called the Major Dhyan Chand Sports Complex in Kuchaman. This is the second sports ground being built in Kuchaman which is still under construction (as in February 2023). The state-of-the-art facilities are being developed for many indoor and outdoor games in this new ground.

The city of Kuchaman spread out at the foot of the hill crowns the Kuchaman Fort. Kuchaman City is adorned with a plethora of magnificent havelis built in the royal Shekhawati style and the Marwari style. Stepping into this plush city, one cannot help but be mesmerized by looking at these amazing structures adorned with colorful frescoes and artistic murals. Its royal charm is added to the spiritual aura of its holy temples. Located in the Didwana-kuchaman district of Rajasthan, this city has maintained its traditions over the years. From exuberant festive occasions to the daily hustle and bustle of local markets, Kuchaman City offers an experience to remember.The grandeur of the royal heritage of the city of Kuchaman can be experienced with a visit to the 8th-century Kuchaman Fort. Perched atop a rock at an altitude of 1000 feet, the fort is known not only for its historical significance but also for its architectural finesse and aesthetic appeal. is also famous. Its major attractions include Jal Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Sabha Prakash. Shahi Bazaar, Meena Bazaar are famous for shopping for traditional clothes.

Kuchaman Fort

Kuchaman City and Fort, 2006

Perched atop a 1,000-foot-high (300 m) cliff, the Kuchaman Fort is the most important attraction in Kuchaman. It was built by a Gurjara-Pratihara king during 730–760.[2] Currently a heritage hotel, the fort displays a rich collection of original inlay work in semi-precious stones, glass, and gold paint. The Sheesh Mahal (glass palace) is a sight for marvel. A colourful bazaar, located below the fort, is a great place to shop for handicrafts and fabrics.

• Raja Hari Singh - 8th Thakur and First Raja of Kuchaman Jagir
• Mahendra Chaudhary - Politician and State Minister
• Harish Kumawat - Politician and State Minister
• Sarla Birla - Philanthropist and wife of Indian Business man Basant Kumar Birla and Grand Mother of Kumar Mangalam Birla
• Brijlal Biyani - Indian activist & writer and father of Sarla Birla
• Tarachand Barjatya - Indian filmmaker and founder of Rajshri Productions