Jakhauli, Sonipat

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Jakhauli is a village of in the city of Sonipat in Haryana. [1]

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According to a census in 2011, there were 1,460 families residing in the village. The total population of the village was 8,259, out of which 4,388 were males and 3,871 females. Children within the age range 0–6 years constituted 12.87% (1,063) of the total population.

The average sex ratio of Jakhauli village is 882, which is higher than the Haryana state average of 879. On the other hand, the Child Sex Ratio for Jakhauli per the census is 802, which is lower than the Haryana average of 834. The literacy rate of Jakhauli village is 79.60% compared to 75.55% in Haryana. In Jakhauli, male literacy stands at 89%, while the female literacy rate is 69.9%.

Flocks of cattle egret, known as Bagula in Hindi, visit the village annually around June. These birds builds their nests mostly on Acacia karoo (kikar) tree, so that they can get sufficient sunlight for their eggs. They migrate from the village on start of winter season.

Community

Jakhauli village has a significant presence of the Rajput community. Specifically those of Chauhan clan. Historically, the Chauhan’s have played an important role in the region, with a long-standing dominance and influence in the local administration and social structures. [2]


History

The Chauhan Dynasty of Jakhauli have been known for their military prowess and landholdings. Over the centuries, they have been a prominent community in the region. [3] . They belong to the Rajput community.


The Chauhans of Jakhauli have historically held a prominent position in the Sonipat region. They were known for their role as Zaildars, a title associated with local feudal lords who managed land and maintained law and order in the area. This community's influence extended over a large part of the region, particularly during the feudal era.

The Chauhans of Jakhauli also use the title "Rana" as their surname, a practice rooted in their historical association with the Jundla estate in Karnal, where they served as head villages under the feudal lordship system. This title signifies their noble lineage and their role as leaders within the broader Chauhan Rajput clan.

Chauhan of Jakhauli

The Chauhans of Jakhauli were historically important figures in the Sonipat region. They were known as Zaildar, a title associated with feudal lords who managed land and maintained order in the region. [4]

References

  1. "PM Modi to inaugurate peripheral Delhi expressway on May 27 in UP's Baghpat". Hindustan Times. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  2. Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883. 1883.
  3. Gazetteer of the Gurgaon District: 1883. 1883.
  4. "District Gazetteer: Sonipat" (PDF). Government of Haryana. 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2023.

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