Jhunjhunu district

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Jhunjhunu district
District of Rajasthan
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Shiv Kund at Dhosi Hill
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Temple in Nawalgarh
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Clock tower at BITS Pilani
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Location of Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan
Coordinates(Jhunjhunu): 75°01′N76°04′E / 75.02°N 76.06°E / 75.02; 76.06 - 27°23′N28°19′E / 27.38°N 28.31°E / 27.38; 28.31
CountryIndia
State Rajasthan
DivisionSikar
Headquarters Jhunjhunu
Tehsils
Government
 •  District Collector & Magistrate Chinmayee Gopal, IAS [1]
 •  Superintendent of Police Rajarshi Raj Verma, IPS [1]
Area
 • Total
5,928 km2 (2,289 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
2,137,045
 • Density360/km2 (930/sq mi)
 •  Urban
22.89 percent
Demographics
 •  Literacy 74.72
 • Sex ratio950
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
Major Highways National Highway 11
State Highway 8
Website Jhunjhunu District

Jhunjhunu district is a district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in northern India. The city of Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters. Jhunjhunu is an old and historical town having its own district headquarters. It is said that it was ruled over by Chouhan dynasty in the Vikram era 1045. The district is famous for the frescos on its grand Havelis. It is also famous for providing considerable representation to Indian defense forces. Jhunjhunu district was named in the memory of a Jat named "Jhunjha" or "Jujhar Singh Nehra". The district has a population of 2,139,658 (2011 census), an area of 5926 km2, and a population density of 361 persons per km. The district falls within Shekhawati region, and is bounded on the North-East and East by Haryana state, on the South-East, South & South-West by Sikar District & on the North-West and North by Churu District. [2]

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Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901341,572—    
1911369,081+0.78%
1921353,140−0.44%
1931405,519+1.39%
1941491,003+1.93%
1951588,736+1.83%
1961719,650+2.03%
1971929,230+2.59%
19811,211,583+2.69%
19911,582,421+2.71%
20011,913,689+1.92%
20112,137,045+1.11%
source: [3]

According to the 2011 census Jhunjhunu district has a population of 2,139,658, [4] roughly equal to the nation of Namibia [5] or the US state of New Mexico. [6] This gives it a ranking of 214th in India (out of a total of 640). [4] The district has a population density of 361 inhabitants per square kilometre (930/sq mi). [4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.81%. [4] Jhunjhunu has a sex ratio of 950 females for every 1000 males, [4] It also has a literacy rate of 74.72% which is considered excellent. 22.89% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.88% and 1.95% of the population respectively. [4]

Religions in Jhunjhunu district (2011) [7]
ReligionPercent
Hindus
 
89.17%
Muslims
 
10.68%
Other or not stated
 
0.15%

Languages

Shekhawati a dialect of Rajasthani, and Hindi are mainly spoken languages. The language blends into Haryanvi along the Haryana border.

Places of interest

There are various places of interests in and around Jhunjhunu.

Museums

Fairs

Film location

The Mandawa area of Jhunjhunu district has been used as a film location for several Bollywood films, including the dance sequences of "Cutie Pie" in the movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil , and the portrayal of Mandawa as Lucknow in the same film, and as Pakistan in Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan .

Other notable films shot in the district include Half Girlfriend , Mirziya , PK , Jab We Met , Paheli , Shudh Desi Romance , Dolly Ki Doli , Manorama Six Feet Under and Kachche Dhaage . [8]

Education

Universities and colleges

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BITS, Pilani

Universities in the district include Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) and Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), in Pilani, Jhunjhunu.

Plans are underway for the establishment of a new sports university in the Jakhron Ka Bas, Deorasar, [9] supported by the Government of Rajasthan.

Schools

Notable people

Mohd. Ayub Khan was an Indian soldier, politician, and statesman who earned distinction as a recipient of the Vir Chakra for his valor during the Indo-Pak War of 1965. Serving in the Sialkot sector, Khan displayed extraordinary courage and leadership, earning one of India's highest gallantry awards. After retiring from military service, he transitioned into a political career, becoming a Member of Parliament twice. His dedication to public service culminated in his appointment as the Union Minister of Agriculture in the government of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao in 1996. Khan's dual legacy as a war hero and a reform-oriented politician continues to be remembered in Indian history.

See also

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