Phalodi District
फलोदी जिला
Phalodi District in Rajasthan
Phalodi District in Rajasthan
Coordinates: 27°08′30″N 72°26′10″E / 27.14167°N 72.43611°E / 27.14167; 72.43611
CountryIndia
StateRajasthan
DivisionJodhpur Division
Established7 August 2023
HeadquartersPhalodi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

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,[1] and it is one of the hottest places in India.[2] The city of Phalodi is the administrative headquarters of the district.

History

Phalodi District was established on 7 August 2023.[3] The area was formerly part of Jodhpur District.

Notes and references

  1. "Salt town 'Phalodi' losing sheen, workers in trouble". Business Standard. 2 December 2018. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018.
  2. "In May 2016 the district of Phalodi in the west of the state set a new record for India's highest ever recorded temperature, over 51°C." Berlitz Pocket Guide Rajasthan. Insight Guides. Apa Publications (UK) Limited. 2019. p. 183. ISBN 978-1-78573-199-0.
  3. "About District: District Phalodi". Government of Rajasthan.
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