Bhilwara

Bhilwara (/blˈvɑːrə/ ) is a city and administrative headquarters in Bhilwara district of the Mewar region of Rajasthan, India. It has been termed as 'Textile city'.

Bhilwara
Textile city
Metropolitan City
Bhilwara tehsil in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, India
Nickname(s): 
Textile City of Rajasthan, Manchester of Rajasthan
Bhilwara
Location in Rajasthan, India
Bhilwara
Bhilwara (India)
Coordinates: 25.35°N 74.63°E / 25.35; 74.63
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictBhilwara
Government
  TypeMayor
  BodyBhilwara Municipal Corporation
  MayorShri Rakesh Pathak BJP
Area
  Total69 km2 (27 sq mi)
  Rank7
Elevation
421 m (1,381 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total509,483
  Density7,400/km2 (19,000/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialHindi, Rajasthani
  RegionalMewari
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
311001
ISO 3166 codeRJ-IN
Vehicle registrationRJ-06
Sex ratio1000/973 ♂/
Websitebhilwara.rajasthan.gov.in
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