Newai, Tonk

                                                                  Newai



Newai :-


 Niwai (निवाई) is a city, municipality and tehsil in Tonk district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The Tonk district is bounded in the north by Jaipur district, in the east by Sawai Madhopur district, in the southeast by Kota district, in the south by Bundi district, in the southwest by Bhilwara district, and in the west by Ajmer district. Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan is the closest major city to Newai.



How to reach:-

Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport (JAI) (55 km).
Rail: "Banasthali Niwai (BNLW)" which is the most connected railway station in the district is located in town. Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur and Kota are other major railway stations to access the town indirectly.
Road: National Highway No. 12 (Jaipur-Jabalpur) passes through Niwai, Tonk and Deoli in the district for a distance of 111 km. There are good many number of buses running to/from the town and district.

Demographics


As of 2011 India census Niwai had a population of 2,45,787. Males constitute 50.30% of the population and females 49.70%.

Attractions:-

The town is bordered by scenic Raktanchal Parvat on one side. There are sand dunes and plain desert on opposite side of this hill which attracts people during rainy season. On 29 July 2015, an idol (dating 1316 Samvat) of Lord Mahavira, 24th Jain Tirthankara has been found while digging the sand there. Newai is known as "Dharma Nagri" and is very peaceful. Devnarayan Bhagawan temple Jodhpuriya is located here. Bhagawan Devnarayan was son of king Sri Sawai Bhoj Gurjar (one of the 24 brave Gurjar brothers known as Bagaravat) and Saadu Maata Gurjari. Town's peaceful environment attracts many old sadhus who are living here at various temples and ashrams. Newai has many temples and worship places of Hindu and Jain religion. There are various holy places which have unique importance for an individual clan. Among many such places, holy "Sati Mata place" is situated in foothills of "Ractanchal". This is also known as "Lada Chatri" among the local people. Devotees and followers from around the country visit this place to present offerings after their wishes get fulfilled or after any auspicious ceremony in the family e.g. marriage or child birth. Shivaji Park, hot and cold water springs, and Mashi Dam are some of other attractions in the town. Annual Dussehra festival is organised which is attended by people from the town and surrounding villages. Banasthali Vidyapith, a popular girls' university and Dr. K.N.Modi University are located here. Newai is a commercial and industrial town housing various small and medium scale industries and factories specifically in the domain of edible vegetable oils which is transported all over the country. A popular comedian of the 18th century named DevRaj Singh Tanwar was born here.
Hospitals
  • Shree Vardhman Dental Clinic
  • Ojha Hospital




visit by map
 Happy to journey

write  by Ajay Gouttam

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