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Churu- A Tour

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Churu is located in
Rajasthan state, in northwestern India. Founded in 1620 A.D. by Churu,
a chieftain of the Jats (an agricultural people of northern India),
the town has a hospital and a college affiliated with the University
of Rajasthan. Churu district (16,829 sq. km) comprises a semi-arid
sandy plain, watered only by the Katli River in the northeast.
Languages :
Rajasthani, Hindi, English
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Sights to
see
Salasar
Balaji:A
famous temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is located here. Salasar is
in district Churu. Situated at Jaipur-Bikaner Highway, it is one of
the well-known pilgrimages of India. It is said that Lord Balaji
fulfills all desires of devotees. Lakhs of devotees visit this
temple every year.
Ratangarh:
The
mammoth fort, built in 1820 AD by the Raja of Bikaner- Ratan Singh,
is situated on the Agra-Bikaner Highway. The market place is in the
shape of a cross suggesting that the city was planned before
construction. An array of stately havelis can be seen around the
clock tower at the main crossing.Surana haveli:The six-storeyed,
enormous building has artistic windows and elegant doors that are
more than 1,100 in number.Pilani: Also known as the 'home of the
Birlas', the BITS campus is worth a visit. Churu is also famous for
the Kothar Haveli (1915 AD) and Kanhaiya Lal Bagla Haveli (1870).
Shri Mansa Mata
Mandir :In
and amongst innumerable Divine manifestations, there was one
Temple as old as 400-450 years which stood upon a sand top
called a TIBA at Lambore Dham in Churu District of Rajasthan,
India.Lambore Dham (Lambore Bari) is accessible from Delhi/Jaipur
by Road or by Rail, the distance in each case being approx. 240
Kms. Nearest Railway Station is SADULPUR (Rajgarh),on N.R.(Meter
Gauge). Lambore Bari is situated 8 Kms south of Rajgarh on
Rajgarh-Malsisar-Jhunjhunu road, a 15 minute journey by car,
jeep and bus available almost round the clock.
Sardar
Shahar (46km): This
enchanting desert town has exquisitely beautiful havelis adorned
with colourful wall paintings and carved woodwork.
Dudhwa
Khara (36 km): A
sprawling historical village lying in the Thar Desert. Besides
enchanting topography, the village has huge, exquisitely designed
havelis. One can enjoy the rural life and camel safaris in the
village.
Tal
Chhapar Sanctuary: -Location
: Churu District, 220 km from Jaipur, 80 km from Mandawa Tal
Chhapar Sanctuary in Churu district is famous for black-bucks. It
is a flat saline depression, has a unique ecosystem. It is
situated in North-Western Rajasthan and thus lies on the way of
the migratory passage of many birds. The most spectacular
migration seen from here is that of harries. These birds pass
through this area during the month of September.Montagur’s and
marsh harrier are more common, while pale harrier and ben harrier
are found in lesser numbers. Besides these imperial eagle, tawny
eagle, short toed eagle, sparrow hawk are common here. The other
birds commonly seen here are skylark, crested lark, ring drove,
brown dove, blue jay, green bee eaters, black ibis and demoiselle
cranes which stay there till March.
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ECONOMY
Major Crops and their
Production:Production: 1999-00,
(Tonnes), Bajra 27,680, Wheat 60,654, Rapeseed and Mustard 24,705,
Pulses 9,594, Gram 316
Infrastructure:
Electricity: Power
supply to the district is from Bhakra hydel Complex through 132 KV
lines coming via Hissar in Haryana. of the total 926 vilalges in the
district, 902 villages have been electrified.
Water: Water
is available at the depth of 30 to 48 metres except in some places
viz. Sujangarh and Tonaragarh tehsils.
Educational Facilities/Institutions:(Nos.),
Primary and middle schools 1470, Secondary and higher secondary
schools 207, ITIs 3, Post graduate and under graduate 11 .
Industrial Scenario:No. of Large and Medium Scale Units: 2,
No. of Small Scale Units: 3,963, No. of Industrial Areas: 6,Churu,
Ratnagarh, Sadulpur, Sardarsahar, Sri Dungargarh, Sujangarh
Main Industries: Aluminium
utensils, Blanket Weaving, Cement, Churan and Chatni, Guargum,
Handicraft items on Sandal Wood, Handloom Cloth, Iron and Steel
Fabrication, Oil Mills, Papad and Mangori, Polythene Films and Bags,
Salt, Sand Lime bricks, Steel Furniture, Toilet and Washing Soap,
Woollen yarn.
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Transportation
and Communication
Road Transport: The
district has good conections within and ouotside the State. National
Highway No.11 (Agra-Bikaner) passes through the district. The total
length of roads in the district is 3,010 km.
Rail Transport: Churu
district is served by meter gauge lines of Northern and Western
Railways. Total length of rail line is 363 km.
Air Transport: Nearest
airport is at Jaipur (189 km.)
Communication
Facilities: (Nos.),
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CLIMATE
Climate
and Rainfall:The
district has dry climate with large variation in temperature., The
minimum and maximum temperature varies from 0.5 to 48.2 degree celsius,
The normal rainfall is only 32.8 cm.
Climate
:Mean Max. Mean Min.
Summer :40.5° C 26.8° C
Winter :30.0° C 10.0° C
Rainfall :45 to 60 cms.
Summer :Light Tropical
Winter :Woolen
Best Season : September-March
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Land
Area:16,830
square kilometres (4.92 per cent of the State) .
Location:The
district is located in the North-Eastern Rajasthan. It is bounded by
Sri Ganganagar district in the North, by Sikar and Jhunjhunu and
Hissar district of Haryana in the East, by Nagaur in the South and in
the West by Bikaner.
Distance from
Major Cities:Jaipur -189 kms., Delhi -282 kms., Ahmedabad-814 kms.,
Mumbai-1365 kms.
Altitude : 237
Meter
Latitude : 28.19 N
Longitude : 75.01 E
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History
Renowned for the
grand Kothar Haveli and Kanhaiya Haveli, with marvellous life size
paintings of Dhola Maru, Sassi Punu etc., Churu is located in
Rajasthan state, in northwestern India. Founded in 1620 A.D. by
Churu, a chieftain of the Jats (an agricultural people of northern
India), the town has a hospital and a college affiliated with the
University of Rajasthan. Churu district (16,829 sq. km) comprises a
semi-arid sandy plain, watered only by the Katli River in the
northeast. The rolling sand hills of the district's southwest
portion form part of the Bagar tract, where the breeding of sheep,
cattle, and camels is extensive. Bajra (pearl millet), gram, and
pulses are the chief crops; gypsum deposits are worked.Famous for
the Kothar Haveli (1915 AD) Kanhayya Lal Bagla Haveli (1870 AD)
having immense paintings of Dhola Maru,Sassi-Punnu, etc. and the six
storeyed Surana Haveli. The distinctive features of the latter one
are its beautiful windows,elegant doors-more than 1,100 in number.
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