GEOGRAPHIC & DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

ABOUT SUJANGARH

Sujangarh is a city in the Churu district located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Sujangarh is situated on the Ambala- Pali Highway (NH 65) and Hanumangarh-Kishangarh Mega Highway. It is 200 km away from Jaipur, 150 km from Bikaner and 360 km from Delhi.

Sujangarh is connected via railway too. Sujangarh railway station exist on Jodhpur-Delhi [Via Ratangarh] BG Line.

It is known for its temples, Havelis and 18th century Forts. Chhapar, near Sujangarh, is famous for blackbucks and its Tal Chhapar sanctuary The Salasar Balaji Temple is 25 km away from Sujangarh

History

Sujhangarh is established on a village that was earlier known as Kharbooja Kot, deriving the name from the large tracts of land cultivating kharboojas (Watermelons). It also had a Cemetery before it was set up. So, we can say that Sujangarh is situated partially on a Cemetery.

Geography

Sujangarh is located at 27.7°N 74.47°E. It has an average elevation of 312 metres (1023 ft).

Sujangarh is located on the border of Churu and Nagaur districts. Pre-independence, Sujangarh held a strategic position on the border of Bikaner province, then a separate kingdom, which resulted in the permanent stationing of a Resident Commissioner in Sujangarh.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Sujangarh had a population of 385069, and the rest data is from 2001 census, 51% men and 49% women. The average literacy rate is 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 55%. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Sujangarh has been basically center of trade since beginning. Sujangarh is a center of gold & silver jewelry manufacturing. Significant amount of manpower is employed in this sector. Apart from that there are some cement mills also present. Most of them are defunct now. Most of the wealthy families have migrated to bigger cities like Jaipur & Jodhpur in the search of better lifestyle. These families still own significant real estate properties here. Most of them do come in vacations to spend some quality life and reconnect to their roots.

URL Link for Map of Sujangarh

http://www.maplandia.com/india/rajasthan/churu/sujangarh/

Sujangarh(सुजानगढ़)
Coordinates 27.7°N 74.47°E
Country India State Rajasthan District Churu Pin Code 331507
Elevation 312 m (1,024 ft) Population (2008) Total 183,808 Time Zone IST (UTC+5:30) Official Language Hindi
STD Code 01581 Vehicle registration RJ44