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About Bikaner

Bikaner is located at . It has an average elevation of 293 metres (964 feet). Bikaner city lies in the Thar Desert. The region is prone to severe dust storms and droughts. Summers are extremely hot, with temperatures reaching 49°C (120°F) on several occasions, while winters are mild with temperatures rarely dropping below 15°C (59°F). Rainfall is low; the annual rainfall averages 135 mm(5¼ inches), mostly falling from July to September. India census, Bikaner had a population of 552,769 comprising 280 males for every 100 females and a literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average which was 59%. In 2011 Males constitute 53% of total population and females 47%. Average Sex Ratio 930 against state average 928. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Bikaner city is around 885 compared to Rajasthan state average 918 .