Granite

The term "Granite" is derived from latin word "Granum" meaning "grain" because of its granular nature. Rajasthan is well known since time immemorial for its building and dimensional stones like Marble, Sandstone, Limestone, Slate etc. Recently granite has also been added to this list. Granite occupies a prominent place among dimensional stones on account of its hardness, durability, capability to take mirror polish and fascinating colours. As such the use of granite has increased many fold as dimensional and decorative stone all over the world and this has created a good export market for Indian Granite.

Granite has a 95% share in India's dimensional stone export. The export of high value added items like tiles, polished slabs and monument stones has increased by over 50% average growth rate per year.

 

   

Artifacts Geographical Distribution

Rajasthan is richly endowed with large reserves of different varieties of granite spread over in 23 districts of the state. More than 200 localities of granite have been identified so far. The important districtwise locations are given below .

JALORE: Nun, Kalkaji, Raniwara, Khambi, Saphara, Bibalsar, Bruti Kawala, Roja-Bhakar, Keshwana, Kola-Ki-Ghati, Kala-Ghati, Taskhana, Dungari Leta-Dhawala, Kota-Kasta, Tavab, Maylawas, Nabi-Bhetala etc.

SIROHI: Abu, Veerwada-Arasanaji, Mer-Mundwara, Koteshwara, Sanpur-Siyankara, Idarla, Padru Khera, Meerpur, Amlari, Wan, Jeerawal, Dantaria, Shivganj, Anapura, Jhar, Sivera etc.

BHILWARA: Gyangarh-Thana-Phakoliya, Katar, Bor-Ka-Bariya, Janarda, Dhaneri, Naya Talab, Sabadara, Nareli, Charon-Ka-Bariya, Karera, Dhani-Somani, Dhikola, Badnor, Bheru Khera, Kidimal, Udai Ram Ji Ka Guda, Rampuria, Shivpura, etc.

PALI: Bar-Sendara (Jhala-Ki-Chowki), Chittar, Manihari-Bala, Paldi, Sumerpur, Erinpura, Nana-Beda, Sarthur, Rani, Nadol-Narlai-Vinpura, Kot-Samariya, Kharda-Kerala, Dharamdhari, Jawaria, Netra, Jhakhora, Khidara, Kothar, Dani-Dantiwara etc.

    

Bala Flower Jalore  Chima Pink Jalore  Copper Silk Jalore  Golden Pearl Jalore

Makarana Albeta  Makarana Albeta  Makarana Albeta  Makarana Albeta

Imperial Pink Jalore  Rosy Pink Jalore  Royal Touch Jalore  Sunrise Yellow Jalore

Makarana Albeta  Makarana Albeta  Makarana Albeta  Makarana Albeta

Merry Gold Barmer  Rakhee Green Barmer  Royal Cream Barmer  P. White Pali

BARMER: Ludrara, Rakhi, Mokalsar, Viratara, Dhok, Bachbhar, Piplaun, Dhori Manna etc.

JHUNJHUNU: Lal-Pahari (Jhunjhunu), Rizani-Rasoda-Nand, Bakara, Makhar, Kerpura, Hukampura-Bamlwas, Gudha Gorji, Dosi, Khetri, Bagora, Dausi, etc.

TONK: Kadila, Ganwar, Rajpura, Hatgi, Bagri, Rupawali, Dewal, Phulmaliya, Hasimpur etc.

ALWAR: Harsora, Naroli, Davson, Khatoti, Modi-Malwash, Haripur, Gadh Bashi, Dadikar, Tarwala, Kankara etc.

AJMER : Sodpur, Gopalpura, Bhinai,Ramaliya, Kishangarh,

Harmada, Patan, Modi-Samada, Gadwari, Tarwale-Kankara, Khanpura, Daulatpura, Buharu, Bargaon, Kanpura, Jiwana, Pilua, Piplod, Rupnagar, Pisangan, Vijay Nagar, Ramgarh, Bhimpura, Sewaria, Gelpur.

BANSWARA : Mungthali, Sageta, Thikria, Ganoda, Pipalkhunt, Jhupel.

JAIPUR : Dudu (Mal Ki Dhani), Sakhun-Ladera, Hatupura-Bigolav, Mal Ki Dhani, Kila-Danteri, Mehagi (Ramgarh), Bashi (Dagota), Balohi (Kotputli).

JODHPUR : Jasai, Bisala, Taralana, Nangris, Jodha Mali, Ransigaon, Khaniyana, Ramaniyana, Madlia, Pipar, Khejarala, Siyara, Chokri Khurd, Chokri Kalai, Padasla Kalan.

SAWAI MADHOPUR : Baunli, Baragaon, Sarwar, Khajana, Dungar, Nagal, Pahar, Karwaripal.

SIKAR : Ajeetgarh, Mundaru, Jitala, Jetpur, Dabala, Bagora.

UDAIPUR : Gingala, Unthala, Udai Sagar, Dakan-Kotra, Jaisamand, Salumber, Jhalara, Saira, Padrada, Kagwas, Moanda, Modi-Bathera, Kanor.

RAJSAMAND : Lasani, Sanora-Ka-Bariya, Isharmand, Malkot, Kakroda, Kalalon Ki Anti, Bachhariya, Kania Kheda.

CHITTAURGARH : Gangrar, Soniana, Khuntia, Ganeshpura, Nimbahera, Chhoti Sadri.

DUNGARPUR : Ramgarh, Punawali-Bokarsal.