By“Jalori Camel: Jalore-Sirohi’s Desert Specialist Bred by Dewasi Communities”
Jalori Camel Information
| Conservation Status | Not specified (Population: 7,906 heads) |
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| Scientific Classification |
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| Breed Type | Multipurpose (Milk, Transport, Draft) |
| Alternate Names | Jalori, Sanchori |
| Origin | Named after Jalori region/Jalore district (Rajasthan) |
| Breeding Tract |
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| Population | 7,906 heads (current estimate) |
| Physical Characteristics |
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| Udder Characteristics |
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| Temperament | Active |
| Distinctive Features |
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| Traditional Management | Bred and maintained by Dewasi pastoral community |
| The Rajasthan Express: Jalori Camel Breed Details | |
Jalori Camel Geographical Distribution and Breeding Tract
“Jalori Communities of dewasi are the traditional camel keeper is responsible for breeding. The Jalori camel derives its name from the place of rearing. The other name of this camel breed is Jalori, Sanchori. The geographical distribution of the breed encompasses chiefly the Jalore and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan. The overall population of Jalori camels in the breeding tract was estimated to be 7906 heads.”
Jalori Camel Breed Characteristics
Body Colour
- Predominant colour: Brown (varies from light brown to dark brown).
Head Profile
- Medium-sized head, carried on a thin neck.
- Prominent eyes.
- Forehead: Not dome-shaped, lacks a “stop” (depression on the frontal bone).
- Muzzle:
- Narrow and pointed (Jalore district camels).
- Rounded (Sirohi district camels).
- Ears: Upright and set well apart.
- No “Jheepra” (luxuriant hair on eyebrows/ears).
- Lower lip: Not droopy (unlike Kutchi camels).
Body and Stature
- Medium-sized breed.
- Active temperament.
- Neck and legs: Thin.
- Body hair: Coarse, medium length.
- Chest pad: Well-developed.
Udder Characteristics
- Milk vein: Small to medium.
- Udder shape: Mostly round.
- Teats: Small, cone-shaped (each with two canals).
Utility
- Multipurpose breed: Used for milk production, tourism, riding, and safari.
Summary of Key Differences
| Feature | Jalori Camel (Rajasthan) | Kutchi Camel (Gujarat) |
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| Region | Jalore & Sirohi districts | Kutch & Banaskantha districts |
| Environment | Arid desert | Marshy, saline land |
| Body Color | Light to dark brown | Brown to dark brown |
| Head Shape | No “stop,” thin neck | No “stop,” droopy lower lip |
| Adaptation | Active, multipurpose (milk, tourism) | Salt-tolerant, humid-climate fit |
“Discover the Jalori camel: Rajasthan’s agile desert breed bred by Dewasi communities. Unique features: dual-canal teats, no ‘stop’ forehead, district-specific muzzles. Population: 7,900.”
THE RAJASTHAN EXPRESS
