Churu | |
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![]() Blackbucks at Tal Chhapar sanctuary | |
![]() Location of Churu district in Rajasthan | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Rajasthan |
Division | Sikar |
Headquarters | Churu |
Tehsils | Churu, Sidhmukh, Ratangarh, Taranagar, Rajgarh, Sardarshahar, Sujangarh, Bidasar [1] |
Government | |
• Divisional Commissioner | Mohan Lal Yadav, IAS [2] |
• District Collector & Magistrate | Pushpa Satyani, IAS [3] |
• Superintendent of Police | Jai Yadav, IPS [4] |
Area | |
• Total | 13,858 km2 (5,351 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,039,547 |
• Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
• Urban | 576,235 |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | ![]() |
• Sex ratio | 940 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, English |
• Native | Bagri |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Major highways | NH-52 |
Average annual precipitation | 43cm mm |
Website | Churu District |
Churu is a district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in northern India.
Churu lies in the Bikaner region of northern Rajasthan and shares boundaries with the Hanumangarh District to the north, the Haryana state to the east, the Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts to the southeast, the Nagaur District to the south, and the Bikaner District to the west.
The district has an area of approximately 16,830 km2, with a road length of 1901 km. The 2011 population was approximately 2,039,547. The gender ratio is 938 females per 1,000 males; literacy among residents is 67.46%. There are 8 tehsils in the district: Churu, Sidhmukh, Ratangarh, Taranagar, Rajgarh, Sardarshahar, Sujangarh, Bidasar. The major crops include bajra and guar.
Sujangarh On South Side, Ratangarh On Southwest Side, Sardarshahar On North Side, Tarangar On Northeast Side, Rajgarh On East Side, Ratannagar, Chapper, Bidasar and Rajaldesar are the other major towns in the district. The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, a blackbuck sanctuary, has more than 1,680 black bucks and migratory birds. It is a major attraction for wildlife enthusiasts. Other attractions include the grand palatial Havelies in the towns of Ratannagar, Ratangarh and Sardarshahar, the Hanuman temple at Salasar and the Venkateshwar temple at Sujangarh, the birthplace of local deity, Gogaji, in Dadrewa. The Bhadrakali Temple at Rajaldesar is popular among Shakta Tantra followers from all over India, which was established by Anant Shri Vibhushit Dandi Swami Jogendrashram ji Maharaj. Baba Phool Nath Temple at Nawa, Rajgarh is popular and related to the Nath community.
Famous Village:-
Bhamasi - Bhamasi is a medium size village distance 10 KM from churu tehsil near churu in rajasthan. Bhamasi was founded by Chentanji Bhambu in 1785 AD. Churu is known as Gate of Thar. The gate of thar started from this village. This village are famous for sub caste of Bhambu's. Mostly people belong from this caste and they are famous for brotherhood in this village.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1901 | 234,165 | — |
1911 | 269,411 | +1.41% |
1921 | 269,157 | −0.01% |
1931 | 329,062 | +2.03% |
1941 | 409,890 | +2.22% |
1951 | 471,279 | +1.41% |
1961 | 592,209 | +2.31% |
1971 | 782,149 | +2.82% |
1981 | 1,054,415 | +3.03% |
1991 | 1,373,150 | +2.68% |
2001 | 1,696,039 | +2.13% |
2011 | 2,039,547 | +1.86% |
source: [5] |
According to the 2011 census, Churu district has a population of approximately 2,039,547, [7] roughly equal to the nation of Botswana [8] or the US state of New Mexico. [9] This gives it a ranking of 224th in India (out of a total of 640 districts). [7] The district has a population density of 148 inhabitants per square kilometre (380/sq mi). [7] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-11 was approximately 6.1%. Churu has a sex ratio of 938 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of about 67.46%. [7] 28.25% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 22.15% and 0.55% of the population respectively. [7]
Languages of Churu district (2011) [10]
At the time of the 2011 census, 94.56% of the population spoke Rajasthani, 2.86% Marwari and 1.48% Hindi as their first language. [10]
A majority of the district's power supply is provided by the Bhakra Hydel Complex through 132 kV lines coming via Hissar in Haryana. 902 of the district's 926 villages have access to electricity. Water is available at the depth of 30 to 48 metres, with the exception of places such as Sujangarh and Taranagar Tehsils.
The district has good connections within and outside the state. Mega Highway (Bathinda-Ajmer) National Highway Nos. 11 (Agra-Bikaner), 65 (Ambala-Pali), and 709 Ext. (Rohtak-Rajgarh) pass through the district. The total length of roads in the district is 3,010 km and is 240 km from Delhi via Hisar and 210 km. via Behal. The Churu district is served by broad gauge lines of the Northern-Western Railway. The total length of rail line is 363 km. The broad gauge is operational in the district. The nearest airport is at Jaipur (approximately 245 km outside the district).
Ratangarh is a town and Tehsil of the Churu district in Rajasthan, India. Ratangarh was previously called Kolasar. It is famous for grand havelis (mansions) with frescoes, which is an architectural specialty of the Shekhawati region. Ratangarh is also famous for its handicraft work.
Sadulpur ,(previously known as Rajgarh) is a city, municipality, tehsil and Legislative Assembly seat in Churu district of northern part of Rajasthan state in India. It lies in Shekhawati region at an elevation of 239 m (784 ft). To distinguish Rajgarh from several other places with same name, Sadulpur has become a synonym of Rajgarh town's name in recent times.
Taranagar is a city and a municipality in Churu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan, situated at 28° 41'N 75° 3'E, about 28 miles south of Churu City. Taranagar was earlier known as Reni, named for the lady Rinkali who came here to live from Vishalnagar Koyalapatan, currently Foga in Sardarshar (Rajasthan). Reni was the headquarters of the nizamat and the tehsil of the same name in the state of Bikaner in Rajputana. The nizamat consisted of five eastern tehsils of Bhadra, Churu, Nohar, Rajgarh and Reni. In 1948, the town was renamed for King Tara Singh, who ruled it in the mid-18th century.
Sardarshahar is a city located in the Churu district of Rajasthan, India. It is also the seat of the Rajasthan legislative assembly Sardarshahar Assembly constituency. Sardarshahar is the tehsil headquarter. and part of the Churu Lok Sabha constituency. Sardarshahar was established in 1838 at the place of "Alwana" village in Bikaner state. The city is named after Sardar Singh, The son of Bikaner Maharaja(Raja Ratan Singh). It is known for its grand Havelis (mansions) with frescoes, The only Clock Tower (GhantaGhar) in Asia which streets running under it in all four directions, Shri Ichha Puran Balaji Mandir, Acharya Shri Mahapragya Samadhi Sthal(ShantiPeeth), Gandhi Vidya Mandir and many more. It is famous for its Food, handicraft work, silver work, and woodwork. It is the birthplace of the Eleventh Acharya -Acharyashri Mahashramanji of the Shri Jain Terapanthi Sect.
Siwani is a town and a municipality located approx. 58 km from Bhiwani city in Bhiwani district in the north Indian state of Haryana. It is the administrative headquarters of Siwani tehsil.
Rajiasar Meetha is a cluster of three villages located in the Churu district of Rajasthan.
Sandwa is a town in Churu district in the Shekhawati region of Indian state of Rajasthan. Sandwa is situated on Jaipur-Bikaner Highway. It is 245 km away from the Jaipur, 125 km from Bikaner and 405 km from Delhi. Near Sandwa town is Chhapar, a small town that is home of the Tal Chhapar Sanctuary. Great wrestler Nathmal Pahalwan was from Sandwa.
Jai Narayan Poonia was a Cabinet Minister and leader of Rajasthan in India. He served as Minister of Public Works. He was born in village Lakhlan Choti of district Churu in Rajasthan, into the family of Choudhary Jagmal Poonia of the Hindu Jat clan. He married Manbhari Devi.
Dokwa is a village in Rajgarh tehsil of Churu district in Rajasthan.
Taranagar Assembly constituency is one of constituencies of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in the Churu.
Sardarshahar Assembly Constituency is one of constituencies of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in the Churu.
Ratangarh Assembly constituency is one of constituencies of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in the Churu.
Sujangarh is one of constituencies of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in the Churu. It has been reserved for Scheduled Castes.
Bhanai is a village in Bhadra Tehsil in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan State, India. It belongs to Bikaner Division. It is located 137 km to the east of district headquarters Hanumangarh, 18 km from Bhadra, and 280 km from the state capital, Jaipur.
Bhanwar Lal Sharma was an Indian politician. He was a 7th term Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Sardarshahar, Churu, Rajasthan. He emerged as a national figure in the Brahmin Samaj as he was President of All India Brahmin Federation since 2011. He was a Cabinet Minister of Indira Gandhi Neher Pariyojana in Rajasthan Government.
Malwas is a village and post in the Churu district of northern Rajasthan state, India.
Deengli is a village in Rajgarh, Churu, Rajasthan, India. As per 2011 Census of India, the village has population of 2197 of which 1144 are males while 1053 are females. It comes under ‘’’Sulkhnia chhotta’’’ Panchayath. It belongs to Bikaner Division. As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Deengli village is administrated by Sarpanch who is elected representative of village. It is located 65 km towards East from District headquarters Churu. 230 km from State capital Jaipur. The most famous place in Deengli is Net Dada JI temple.
Raiya Tunda is a gram panchayat in Taranagar sub district of Churu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The village has been chosen as Adarash Gram by jaynarayan poonia the member of parliament of Taranagar sub district. Raiya Tunda is 62 km away from its district headquarter Churu.
The Bikaner–Rewari line or Rewari–Bikaner line is a railway route on the North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways. This route plays an important role in rail transportation of Bikaner division and Jaipur division of Rajasthan state and Gurugram division of Haryana state.
Deep Chand Kaswan was a freedom fighter and reformer from Rajasthan. He served as a member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly representing Sadulpur assembly in Churu district. He was born in the family of Kaswan Jats in Kalri village, Rajgarh tehsil, Churu district of Rajasthan. He actively participated in the National movement in Bikaner state. His son Ram Singh Kaswan is a prominent leader of Bharatiya Janata Party, who served as four-term member of Lok Sabha from Churu, Rajasthan.
Botswana 2,065,398
New Mexico - 2,059,179