Country India District Jhunjhunu PIN 333305 Elevation 375 m Local time Saturday 7:31 PM ISO 3166 code ISO 3166-2:IN | State Rajasthan Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 01594 Population 6,583 (2001) Area code 01594 | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind E at 6 km/h, 22% Humidity | ||
Msg ki dhoom jakhal mandi mein
Jakhal is a village in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India. It is located in the district of Jhunjhunu, approximately 20 km east of Nawalgarh and 30 km south of Jhunjhunu. Jakhal was founded by Salehadi Singh Shekhawat on August 9, 1732 (teej of Sravana Shukla 1789). Hundreds of its residents serve in Indian Army. However, the farming is the main occupation for the most of Jakhal residents. The main crops in the monsoon seasons are Bajara (Pearl Millet), Moth, and Guar. The main crops in the winter months are Wheat, Barley, Sarson (Mustard oil, Mustard seed), and Chana (Chickpeas).
Contents
- Msg ki dhoom jakhal mandi mein
- Map of Jakhal Rajasthan 333305
- Hustle everyday jakhal
- 1732 AD Founder Thakur Salehadi Singh
- Jakhal Fort
- Geography
- Climate
- Neighborhoods
- People
- References
Map of Jakhal, Rajasthan 333305
Hustle everyday jakhal
1732 AD Founder: Thakur Salehadi Singh
Jakhal was founded by Thakur Salehadi Singh Shekhawat on August 9, 1732 (Teej of Sravana Shukla 1789). Salehadi Singh was the younger brother of Thakur Shardul Singh (ruler of Jhunjhunu). He was also the commander of his brother's army. He fought several wars on the behalf of his brother. However, he has to stay in Jakhal before attacking Bhorki. He was kind of impressed with the natural beauty of the area and decided to conquer the area from the local warlord. The warlord decided to keep quiet because he knew the stories about Salehadi Singh's bravery.
Jakhal Fort
In 1735, Salehadi Singh built a bastion (burj) in Jakhal. It is believed that Sikar's king Laxaman Singh destroyed parts of this burj in a cannon attack. The remains of this burj is still there (see photo right). Salehadi Singh's four sons – Samarth Singh, Sangraam Singh, Shev Singh, and Gulab Singh – decided to stay in Jakhal and their descendants still live in Jakhal in "Chaar Paana.
Geography
Jakhal is located at 27.91°N 75.44°E / 27.91; 75.44. It has an average elevation of 375 metres (1230 feet).
Climate
Jakhal is located in the semi-desert area of the Thar Desert, the surrounding area is predominantly covered with sand dunes.
Neighborhoods
To the north of Jakhal is Bugala, Ajari, Baragaon, Jhunjhunu, Udawas. To the east of Jakhal is Sonthali, Titanwar, Gudha Gorji ka,. To the south is Bhorki, Inderpura, Udaipur Shekhawati, Dhamora. To the west is Kari, Barwasi, Nawalgarh, Mukundgarh, Sikar, Dundlod.
People
According to 2011 census, Jakhal had a population of 12,586. Major population in the village is of Shekhawat Rajputs about 1245 families followed by Muslims 544 families and Jats 880 families. Other castes in the village with number of families are Balai (123), Meena (47), Maniar (36), Brahman (15), Nai (24), Mahajan (10), Khati (29), Kumhar (69), Daroga (27), Bhangi (17).