Khuri Chhoti

Geography and Nomenclature

Laxmangarh, Harsawa, Fatehpur, Sikar are the nearby Cities to Khuri Chhoti. It is situated on the west of NH-11 between Sikar - Laxmangarh and Khuri Bari is on east. Actually it ascends its nomenclature "Chhoti" as in the pre-independence era and for few years then after, it was not under the reign of ruler of Sikar, notably Rao Raja Kalyan Singh. On a contrary Bari Khuri fell under the domain of the erstwhile ruler. Khuri constitutes four villages named: Khuri Chhoti, Khuri Bari, Narayan Ka Bas and Partapura. It is known as Khuri Panchayat. There are around 2000 Voters in four villages.

History & Story

Chhoti Khuri was established by Thakur Govind Singh, whose father Thakur Hameer Singh had ascended from the Dantaramgarh region of Sikar. The other son of Thakur Hameer Singh was instrumental in the establishment of Sawalda, a small village nearby. The village has been traditionally divided into five "Paanas". The descendants of one of the paana shifted to Niradhanu few years ago. There are various castes people residing in Khuri such as Rajputs, Jats, Barbers, Brahmins, Jangids, Dholis, Harijans etc.The Rajputs belongs to the Shekhawat sub-clan of Kachwaha Rajputs and are descendants of Ladaji (and thus are called as Ladkhanis). People have got a good bonding and affection for each other. The village has got different Rawlas such as Pratap Ji ka Rawla, Kheev Ji ka, Bhagirth ji ka etc. Khuri is still crushed with caste system which often lead to small disputes. In 1935 their claims to certain privileges led to a series of clashes between them and the Rajputs, who resisted their attempts to revise accepted signs of status. The clash of 1935 is reminiscent of similar ones in other areas between lower castes on the rise and higher established castes. Bridegroom apart from Rajput caste were not allowed to ride a horse on wedding. Nevertheless, it happened once and lead it to a big disputes among Jat and Rajput. A man known as Ratan Singh Jat was beheaded in this war which made a big issue around state and country. More than thousands people from other areas gathered and a lathi charge was made on them to stop clashes. Around 100 jats were injured and 4 killed.

Education

Khuri has stayed lucky enough compare to near villages in case of education. There are 10 schools in Khuri Panchayat. There are three Senior Secondary schools are located in village and one of them is Government school. A separate girls school is made in time of Britishers in year 1934 which is run by government. Apart from well running government schools in the nearby regions, B R Memorial Public School, UPS Nechhwa, Little Public Nechhwa and G.G.U.P.S, Palari are the private owned schools where appreciable teaching facilities are available. Mody Institute of Technology and Science, Rishikul Vidyapeeth Group of Institution, Shri B.D. Todi PG & B. Ed. College. Bagaria B.Ed College, Raghunath B.Ed College Vinayak College, Trilok Singh College, Goenka College are the other prominent institutes in the vicinity of the village where they can plan for higher education. The literacy rate among youth is higher as compared to many other districts and as a result there are plenty of Doctors, Engineers, MBAs, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, and in other professions. There are some of students who are studying in prestigious institutes of London (United Kingdom), Australia, USA, Singapore and other gulf countries. Apart as professionals, mostly youths are interested in government jobs because of village's culture and ambient. Defense (Indian Army) is one of the most adorable and honored jobs in Khuri. Once the secondary is finished, goals are automatically decided which leads patriotism and love for country. There would be at least one person from each family in defense as an average. Lt. Col. Govind Singh Shekhawat has been awarded with the prestigious Vir chakra previously. In some families, all male persons are serving to Indian Army. Khuri has given martyrs who protected country but still people are in love with Indian Army. Khuri has given civil service personnel such as IAS, RAS, RPS, AO, RTS, etc.

Income Source

People who are not in government jobs, mostly based on agriculture, and some of doing skilled and semi skilled jobs. Small grocery shops, restaurants might be considered sources of income.

Facilities

There are plenty of tube-wells planted for water supply in village. A big water-tank has been build up recently in year 2012 after long disputes and politics. Since the village is situated on a National Highway, there are plenty of modes of transportation for the villagers. Cement road is spread in village. Khuri has got a Railway line and station from Britishers time which connects from Jaipur, Bikaner, Churu and Hanumangarh. The also has a Post Office near the Krishna temple. Khuri got two health centers as sub hospitals, private hospital, while two government health workers are serving all the time.There are around two major temples and around ten minoe temples in the temple for worship. Recently a resort has also been developed entitled Shrawan's Regency Resort on the National Highway.