GEOGRAPHIC & DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

History

Jhunjhunu district was named on ruler Jhunjhar Singh Gi, who was from shekhawat clan of Rajput. It is a part of Shekhawati Region. Jhunjhunu was ruled by the Kaimkhani Nawabs till 1730. Rohilla Khan was the last Nawab of Jhunjhunu. The Nawabs ruled over Jhunjhunu for 280 years. Rohilla Khan had imposed great faith in Shardul Singh and he acted as his Diwan. Shardul Singh was a bold and efficient administrator. He occupied Jhunjhunu after the death of Rohilla Khan in 1730 A.D.

It was by dint of his subtle political demeanour that Maharao Shardul Singh occupied Jhunjhunu & ruled over it for 12 years. After his death the estate was divided equally among his five sons. Their descendants continued to rule over it till Indian Independence in 1947. Shardul Singh's religious beliif was instrumental in him having built many temples such as Kalyan Ji Mandir & Gopinath Ji Ka mandir at Jhunjhunu. To commemorate Maharao Shardul Singh, his sons made a monumental dome at Parasrampura ordorned with fresco paintings.

District Location

The district falls within Shekhawati region, and is bounded on the northeast and east by Haryana state, on the southeast, south, and southwest by Sikar District, and on the northwest and north by Churu District.

Geography

Jhunjhunu town is located at 28.13°N 75.4°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 323 metres. (1059 feet).

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Jhunjhunu district has a population of 2,139,658,[3] roughly equal to the nation of Namibia[4] or the US state of New Mexico.[5] This gives it a ranking of 214th in India (out of a total of 640).[3] The district has a population density of 361 inhabitants per square kilometre (930 /sq mi).[3] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.81%.[3] Jhunjhunun has a sex ratio of 950 females for every 1000 males,[3] and a literacy rate of 74.72%.[3]

Place of Interest

Rani Shakti TempleBadalgarh Fort, used as a Risala and was built by the Kayamkhani Nawabs.Jorawargarh Fort, built by Thakur Jorawar Singh son of Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat.Akhegarh Fort, built by Thakur Akhe Singh son of Thakur Shardul Singh Shekhawat.Khetri Mahal, built by Thakur Bhopal Singh of Khetri.Gilo sati dadi temple in mandrella. 20 km from jhunjhunu.Ramakrishna Mission, Khetri Center lies in the Khetri town of the district.Dhosi HillSeth Ishwardas Mohan Das Modi HaveliSix Havelies of TibrewalaMakbara of Nawab SamaskhanNar Singh Das Tibrewala HaveliJorawar GarhBihari Ji TempleShri Ram Jait Ram Tibrewal haveliKamruddin Shah Ki DurgahCaptain Henry Forester’s son’s MajaarMertani Ji Ki Bawari (Stepwell)Mansha Mata & Badru Ki Johari. A Salubrious trackingLaxmi Nath TempleKhetan HaveliKhetan Bawari (Stepwell)Birdi Chand’s WellAjeet SagarBala Bux Tulshan HaveliCaptain Henry Forester’s GateCaptain Henry Forester’s Radhakrishana TempleCaptain Henry Forester’s Jama MasjidCenotaphs of Shekhawat RulersTie & Die, Lacwork, Leather work and Scissors Market (Phootla Market)Moda Hill Resort – Sunrise PointSamas TalabMakbara of Nawab Rohilla Khan