Chirawa
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Chirawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district
of Rajasthan
in India
. It is part of Shekhawati
region. It is known for fresco
-painted haveli
s.
region, and was a hub for this region since it was a junction for Jhunjhunu, Khetri
, Sultana, Mandrela, Pilani
, Loharu, and Surajgarh
. It is well connected with Pilani, the education hub of Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Legislature approved Way to Transform Shridhar University Pilani is just on the outskirts of Chirawa.
s (private mansions) such as Dalmias, Sakserias, Somanis, Suraj Mal Shiv Prashad, Jasrapuria Ki Haveli, and Shrimalon Ka Mahal, and Pasari. These dwellings are no longer well maintained. There is a Jain temple situated in Shrimalon Ka Mahal that is about 150 year old.
Schools in Chitawa include Chirawa College, Dalmia School, and Dalmia Girls School.
Chirawa is known for its market, and is a regional hub for the majoriy of the economic, commercial, and political activities as it is connected with the railroad lines. Its annual Gugoji Maharaj mela
(festival) draws visitors from all over the Shekhawati region. The real estate market in Chirawa is thriving and provides a good investment opportunity.
, Chirawa had a population of 37,210. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%.
s, one of the top five industrial families in India. The first well-known politician and the first man with post-graduate qualifications from Chirawa was Shri Hajari Lal Arrawatia, also known as Master Hajari Lal or Masterji. He was a professor of economics in Chirawa college before Dr Rajendra Prasad
motivated him to join politics. he was a elected M.L.A from the constituency for 3 times and his wife was the chairperson of the municipal corporation for more than 20 years.It was during his political career that great personalities like Lal Bahadur Shashtri and Indira Gandhi
visited Chirawa.Arrawatia family has been one of the most prominent families of the town. Starting from the stem of tree Late Shri Prahlad Rai Arrawatia,to the branches Late Shri Beni Prasad Arrawatia, Late Shri Madan Lal Arrawatia, Late Shri Bhagirath Mal Arrawatia, Late Shri Hazari Lal Arrawatia and Late Shri Radheyshyam Arrawatia. The whole colony where Arrawatias' reside is known as Arrawatia Colony, now with the time many of them have migrated to different parts of country and abroad. Now the road from chungi chowki to the main market is named after Late Shri Hazari Lal Arrawatia as "Master Hazari Lal Sharma Marg" with his statue on the circle.
Another son of chirawa Shri Sunder lal ji sharma retd. R.P.S was one of the few public servant to receive the prestigious presidential medal for excellence for his glorified service in the rajasthan police department. He has made a mark in the peoples heart with his uncanny and unbiased service. He has been honoured with several other medals and awards.
Pandit ganesh narayan ji (gugoji,handi wale baba) has been one of the most noticeable and magical person from this princely town. Every year a big fair is held in his name with people coming from different parts.
Usually the people from this area are considered very lout with their language with a mixture of shekhavati and haryanvi.
and the most surprised thing is chirawa approx same distance of two capital delhi and jaipur.(200 kilomiter).
Jhunjhunu District
Jhunjhunu district or Jhunjhunun district is a district of the state of Rajasthan in western India. The town of Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters....
of Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is part of Shekhawati
Shekhawati
Shekhawati is a semi-arid historical region located in the northeast part of Rajasthan, India got its name from Shekhawat Rajputs....
region. It is known for fresco
Fresco
Fresco is any of several related mural painting types, executed on plaster on walls or ceilings. The word fresco comes from the Greek word affresca which derives from the Latin word for "fresh". Frescoes first developed in the ancient world and continued to be popular through the Renaissance...
-painted haveli
Haveli
Haveli is the term used for a private mansion in India and Pakistan. The word haveli is derived from the Persian word hawli, meaning "an enclosed place"...
s.
Geography
Chirawa is located at 28.25°N 75.63°E. It has an average elevation of 294 metres (964.6 ft). Chirawa is one of the oldest towns of ShekhawatiShekhawati
Shekhawati is a semi-arid historical region located in the northeast part of Rajasthan, India got its name from Shekhawat Rajputs....
region, and was a hub for this region since it was a junction for Jhunjhunu, Khetri
Khetri
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Khetri is actually two towns, the first "Khetri Town" was founded by Raja Khet Singhji Nirwan. The other is the town of "Khetri Nagar", which is about 10 km away from Khetri. It is known for...
, Sultana, Mandrela, Pilani
Pilani
Pilani is a small town situated in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. It is in the Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan, India. It notable for being the home of a large number of education institutes for its size.-Etymology:...
, Loharu, and Surajgarh
Surajgarh
Surajgarh is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.MLA - Sharwan Kumar-Geography:Surajgarh is located at . It has an average elevation of 280 metres . For more information on Surajgarh please visit www.surajgarh.com-Demographics: India census,...
. It is well connected with Pilani, the education hub of Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Legislature approved Way to Transform Shridhar University Pilani is just on the outskirts of Chirawa.
Description
Chirawa has many old haveliHaveli
Haveli is the term used for a private mansion in India and Pakistan. The word haveli is derived from the Persian word hawli, meaning "an enclosed place"...
s (private mansions) such as Dalmias, Sakserias, Somanis, Suraj Mal Shiv Prashad, Jasrapuria Ki Haveli, and Shrimalon Ka Mahal, and Pasari. These dwellings are no longer well maintained. There is a Jain temple situated in Shrimalon Ka Mahal that is about 150 year old.
Schools in Chitawa include Chirawa College, Dalmia School, and Dalmia Girls School.
Chirawa is known for its market, and is a regional hub for the majoriy of the economic, commercial, and political activities as it is connected with the railroad lines. Its annual Gugoji Maharaj mela
Mela
Mela is a Sanskrit word meaning 'gathering' or 'to meet' or a Fair. It is used in the Indian subcontinent for all sizes of gathering and can be religious, commercial, cultural or sports. In rural traditions melas or village fairs were of great importance...
(festival) draws visitors from all over the Shekhawati region. The real estate market in Chirawa is thriving and provides a good investment opportunity.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Chirawa had a population of 37,210. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%.
People
Chirawa is the birth place of wrestling coach Shri Guru Hanuman, and is the home town of the DalmiaDalmia
The Dalmia Group of Companies came into existence in India in the early 1930s as the Dalmia-Jain Group. Founded by the late Ramkrishna Dalmia, with the assistance of his younger brother Jaidayal Dalmia and his son-in-law Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain, the group’s activities included banks and insurance...
s, one of the top five industrial families in India. The first well-known politician and the first man with post-graduate qualifications from Chirawa was Shri Hajari Lal Arrawatia, also known as Master Hajari Lal or Masterji. He was a professor of economics in Chirawa college before Dr Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was an Indian politician and educator. He was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having drafted its first constitution and serving as the first president of independent India...
motivated him to join politics. he was a elected M.L.A from the constituency for 3 times and his wife was the chairperson of the municipal corporation for more than 20 years.It was during his political career that great personalities like Lal Bahadur Shashtri and Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
visited Chirawa.Arrawatia family has been one of the most prominent families of the town. Starting from the stem of tree Late Shri Prahlad Rai Arrawatia,to the branches Late Shri Beni Prasad Arrawatia, Late Shri Madan Lal Arrawatia, Late Shri Bhagirath Mal Arrawatia, Late Shri Hazari Lal Arrawatia and Late Shri Radheyshyam Arrawatia. The whole colony where Arrawatias' reside is known as Arrawatia Colony, now with the time many of them have migrated to different parts of country and abroad. Now the road from chungi chowki to the main market is named after Late Shri Hazari Lal Arrawatia as "Master Hazari Lal Sharma Marg" with his statue on the circle.
Another son of chirawa Shri Sunder lal ji sharma retd. R.P.S was one of the few public servant to receive the prestigious presidential medal for excellence for his glorified service in the rajasthan police department. He has made a mark in the peoples heart with his uncanny and unbiased service. He has been honoured with several other medals and awards.
Pandit ganesh narayan ji (gugoji,handi wale baba) has been one of the most noticeable and magical person from this princely town. Every year a big fair is held in his name with people coming from different parts.
Usually the people from this area are considered very lout with their language with a mixture of shekhavati and haryanvi.
and the most surprised thing is chirawa approx same distance of two capital delhi and jaipur.(200 kilomiter).