Malpura

Malpura
Town
Malpura
Location in Rajasthan, India
Malpura
Malpura (India)
Coordinates: 26°17′N 75°23′E / 26.28°N 75.38°E / 26.28; 75.38
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictTonk
Established1216AD 807 years ago
Founded byMaldev
Named afterMaldev
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyMalpura City Municipality
 • ChairmanMrs. Soniya Manish Soni
 • AdministratorMr. Manoj Kumar Verma RAS
Elevation
332 m (1,089 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
36,028
DemonymsMalpurawaale
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • AdditionalEnglish
 • RegionalDhundari
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
304502 304502
ISO 3166 codeRJ-IN
Vehicle registrationRJ-26

Malpura is a town with municipality in Tonk district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Malpura is known for its Dadabadi, built by the Khartargach Sect of Shewtambar Jain in memory of 3rd Dada Gurudev Shri Jinkushalsurishwarji. Also known for its Forts, Malpura is popular visiting palace in Rajasthan.