What is "sanchore"

Sanchore is a town in the Jalore district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the headquarters of the Sanchore tehsil located on National Highway 15. The historical town is situated from the city of Jalore and was once known as Satyapur. Nearby villages include Pratappura ( away), Chimrawas ( away) and Dhamana ( away).

There is a prominent Jain temple in the town, and it hosts a cattle fair every year in the month of April and May.