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Barmer (बाडमेर) is a district of Rajasthan state, India. Barmer is the district headquarters. Balotra, Guda Malani, Baytoo, Siwana, Jasol and Chohatan are other major towns.Contents * 1 Geography * 2 Demographics * 3 People and Culture * 4 Administration * 5 Oil in थर * 6 2006 फ्लूड्स * 7 Underground ऐर्बसे * 8 रेफेरेंसस * 9 External links Geography Barmer is located in the western part of the state forming a part of the Thar Desert. The district is surrounded by Jaisalmer district in the north, Jalore district in the south, Pali district and Jodhpur district in the east and Pakistan in the west. The total area of the district is 28387 km². The district is located between 24,58’ to 26, 32’N Latitudes and 70, 05’ to 72, 52’ E Longitudes.Demographics According to the Indian census 2001, the Barmer district's population is 1,963,758. The population constitutes 1,035,813 male, while females are 927,945. Hence sex ratio is 896 females per 1000 males, while density of population 69 persons per km². Literacy rate is 59.65%. Urban population is 145,241, while rural population is 1,818,517.People and Culture Barmer district is part of the Great Indian Desert or Thar Desert. Like all other districts in the desert region, Barmer is known for its folk music and dance. The Bhopas (priest singers) are found in Barmer, who compose music in honour of the deities of the region and its war heroes. The other folk musicians come from a community called the Muslim Dholis (drummers) for most of whom this is the only means of livelihood. Langas and Manganiars are the some of these communities. Barmer is famous for its carved wooden furniture and hand block printing industry. This area is best visited to gain an insight into the desert life and admire the decorative skills of the simple village folk. The villagers have some of the most beautiful mud huts that are decorated with delicate folk motifs. Jasol, Juna Burmer, Khed, kiradu, Mallonath Fair (Cattle Fair), Meva Nagar (Nakoda), Kanana (sheetla fair) Neemari are the prime attractions of the district. Tilwara cattle fair is a popular fair visited by thousands of tourists every year. People speak mostly Rajasthani Language, while Hindi is the official language here. English language also run here as an extra language and to help the tourists.