Khempur is a village in

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, India. It is noted for its Ravla Khempur, an equestrian hotel which was originally the

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of the Cāraṇa chieftain, Khemraj Dadhivadia, after whom the town is thus named. It featured as the hotel in the 2012 film ''

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''. The village also featured in the 2021 film Skater Girl.

History

Originally known as Thikariya, it was granted to Khemraj Dadhivadia by Maharana Jagat Singh I in 1628 (VS 1685

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Vadi 3 Shukravar). It was renamed as Khempur after its cheiftain Khemraj when the Maharana came to visit him in 1645.

References

Villages in Udaipur district Sasan {{Udaipurdivision-geo-stub