Kotputli-Behror[1]
| |
|---|---|
    Clockwise from top-left: Bairat Temple, Neemrana Fort, Neemrana Baori Buchara Dam | |
| Nickname(s): Sabi Kantha , Rath,[3] Kotbehror, Kot, Bairath | |
![Location of Kotputli-Behror[1]](view_image.php?q=Kotputli-Behror_district&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Kotputli-Behror_in_Rajasthan_(India).svg) | |
| Coordinates (Kotputli-Behror district): 27°53′12″N 76°17′00″E / 27.8867°N 76.2834°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Jaipur |
| Headquarters | Kotputli, Behror[1] |
| Tehsils | Kotputli, Behror, Bansur, Neemrana, Paota, Viratnagar, Mandhan, Narayanpur |
| Government | |
| • District Magistrate | Shubham Chaudhary IAS |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 30310X , 30170X |
| Vehicle registration | RJ32 |
| Major highways | National Highway 48 (NH-48), National Highway 148B (NH-148B) |
| Website | Official website |
Kotputli-Behror is a district in the state of Rajasthan.[4] This district was carved out from erstwhile Jaipur district and Alwar district and was formally established on 7 August 2023.[5] It is located in north-eastern part of Rajasthan. The districts is surrounded on three sides with Aravali Ranges with Sabi river flowing through it. It comprises Tehsils of Kotpulti, Behror, Neemrana, Bansur, Mandhan, Paota, Viratnagar and Narayanpur. District headquarters are jointly located at Behror and Kotputli. Piyadasi as name of Emperor Ashoka was found out form the Bhabru rock edicts found in the district. A major part of the district comprising Tehsils of Behror, Neemrana, Bansur, Mandhan and is referred to as Rath Region though Mundawar tehsil of Rath region was made part of separate district of Khairthal.[3]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
:0was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "राजस्थान के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के भौगोलिक नाम -RajasthanGyan". www.rajasthangyan.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ a b c "राजस्थान का रण : अलवर जिले के इस क्षेत्र से तय होगी राजनीति की दिशा, इस क्षेत्र पर प्रदेश में सभी की रहती है नजर | Rajasthan Ka Ram : Rath Area Will Play A Vital Role In 2018 elections". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "In poll year, Ashok Gehlot announces 19 new districts, 3 divisions". The Indian Express. 2023-03-18. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ "कोटपूतली-बहरोड़ जिले का स्थापना दिवस: मुख्यमंत्री गहलोत ने किया वर्चुअल उद्घाटन, हवन और सर्वधर्म प्रार्थना की". Dainik Bhaskar. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.