Country India Headquarters Jhunjhunu Website Official website Tehsil 1. | State Rajasthan Major highways State Highway 8 Area 5,926 km² Administrative division Jaipur division | |
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Tehsils 1. Jhunjhunu, 2. Chirawa, 3. Buhana, 4. Khetri, 5. Nawalgarh, 6. Udaipurwati 7.Malsisar 8. Surajgarh Points of interest Bagar, Jhunjhunu, Rani Sati Temple Destinations Mandawa, Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Pilani, Chirawa Colleges and Universities Birla Institute of Technolo, Singhania University, Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarm, Seth Gyaniram Bansidha, BK Birla Institute of Engineeri | ||
Jhunjhunu district (Hindi: झुन्झुनू जिला) is a district of the Indian state Rajasthan in western India. The town Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters. Jhunjhunu is the only district in India which has contributed maximum number of soldiers in Indian Army. As an average every house has one or more soldier serving in Indian Army.
Contents
- Map of Jhunjhunu Rajasthan
- History
- District Location
- Demographics
- Notable people
- Place of interest
- Industries
- Education
- References
Map of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
History
Jhunjhunu district is part of Shekhawati Region. Jhunjhunu was founded and 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 belief 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.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census Jhunjhunu district has a population of 2,139,658, roughly equal to the nation of Namibia or the US state of New Mexico. This gives it a ranking of 214th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 361 inhabitants per square kilometre (930/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.81%. Jhunjhunun has a sex ratio of 950 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 74.72%.
Notable people
The Pasaris, Piramals, Chandaks and The Birla family, four families of prominent Indian industrialists, hail from the district. Former Central Minister Late Sis Ram Ola was also from the district.
Place of interest
Industries
Famous copper mines are situated in the Khetri tehsil of the district. The Khetri Copper Complex of Hindustan Copper Limited is situated at distance of 10 km from the Khetri town. It is the largest Copper mines in India. It also has by-products i.e. Sulphuric Acid, Fertilizer etc.