Barmer, Rajasthan


Barmer is the district headquarters of the Barmer district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is a Group 'C' city for living standards, and the headquarters of the Barmer Taluka.

Demographics

As of the 2011 Census, Barmer had a population of 100,051. The population of the 0-6 year age range was 22% of the total population. Barmer had an average literacy rate of 56.53%; gender-wise, 70% of males and 30% of females are literate.

Transportation

Barmer has two national highways crossing it — NH 15 and NH 112. It has direct trains to Jodhpur, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Haridwar, and Guwahati among others.

Geography