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| Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30) | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District(s) | Barmer |
| Population | 61,724 (2001[update]) |
| Area • Elevation (AMSL) |
• 106 m (348 ft) |
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Coordinates: Balotra is a town in Barmer District of Rajasthan state in India. It is about 100 km from Jodhpur. The town is famous for hand block printing and textile industry and for an annual desert and tribal fair at Tilwara. The town is well connected with Jodhpur by rail and buses at frequent intervals. Night buses to Ahmedabad are also available .
From Balotra towards Jalore (14 km) there is world's second Brahma Temple in the village of Asotra built by late Brahmarshi Sant Khetaramji Maharaj. Famous Rani Bhatiyaniji temple is also here in village named Jasol 4 km from Balotra. About 13 km away from Balotra is located the famous Jain Temple Nakoda. The place receives religious devotees from across India. temple The town is home to more than 800 textile units and is located on the coast of the river Luni.
Balotra is located at .1 It has an average elevation of 106 metres (347 feet). Development in recent years in Balotra has been amazing . It has got multiple colleges , well connected with multi brand showrooms , latest technologies , well connected with telecom services , Mobile , Broadband ,IPTV etc . Having direct connectivity with Capital , train connectivity also increased a lot .
Balotra is known for its POPLINE 9 (a fabric used in making of chaniya, an outfit wore by the women underneath the sari). The people are entrepreneur to the core, mainly the JAIN, AGARWAL & SUMARO Community. The major players of the Poplin are VIMAL 44, CENTURY FABTEX, ASHIMA FABRICS,etc. And in Synthetic processors are MOHAMMED DYEING COMPANY, MILAN MILLS, MANOJ MILLS, JILANI COTTON TEXTILES, MINAXI INDUSTRIES etc.
As of 2001[update] India census,2 Balotra had a population of 61,724. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Balotra has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 63% of the males and 37% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.