Phalodi district
District in the Jodhpur division of the Rajasthan state of India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phalodi District is one of the six districts in the Jodhpur division of the Rajasthan state of India. This district is known for its salt industry,[3] and it is one of the hottest places in India.[4] The city of Phalodi is the administrative headquarters of the district.
Phalodi District | |
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.svg) Phalodi District in Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates: 27°08′30″N 72°26′10″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| Established | 7 August 2023 |
| Headquarters | Phalodi |
| Government | |
| • District Collector & Magistrate | Harji Lal Atal, IAS[1] |
| • Superintendent of Police | Pooja Awana, IPS[2] |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency |
History
Phalodi District was established on 7 August 2023.[5] The area was formerly part of Jodhpur District.
Notes and references
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