Dighal
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Dighal is a village in the Jhajjar district
of Haryana
, India
. The majority of population is Jat community (caste). It now comes under Jhajjar District. The clan in this village is Ahlawat. This village was formed by Chaudhary Deegh Ram. The main occupation of the people here is agriculture while some residents have gone and joined defence forces. It is also famous for wrestlers and judo players. A visionary named Vijay Ahlawat was born in Dighal. A freedom fighter from Dighal, Captain Sheo Singh, took part in the First World War. During his lifetime, he contributed a lot for the upliftment of this village and for the Ahlawat community and remained Pradhan of this community (27 villages of ahlawat khap) for his whole life. Now Pradhan of the village is Deepak (Khallu Palahwan). He is a very noble person, visionary, hardworking, prudent man.
We must feel proud of being Indian as Ahlawat. Other castes inhabiting Dighal are Brahmins, Banias, Khati, Teli, Nai, Panchal, Bairagi, Chhipi, Dhanak, Chure(Bhangi) and Chamar.Among the Brahmins Pt.Har Narain Das Sub. Major has done a lot of social work after his retirement.Other famous person are Naveen Ahlawat practicing advocate in Supreme Court and he is activily involved in protection of human rights.He worked at National Human Rights Commission also.
Dr. Dharmvir singh Ahlawat who is first Ph.D. holder in the village and university's Professor, Educationist and well known researchor in the field of Physics. His great grand father Sri Ram(Sriya) was very famous socialist,vad( Aruvedic Doctor) and holy man.Suresh Ahlawat son of Mr Dharambir Ahlawat represented India in U17 Handball comman wealth games 2010 hold at Cameroon(Africa)and won bronze medal.He was also vice captain of the team. He alaways gives a breath taking performance in handball. Asst Comdt Aman Singh (serving) of Dalyan Panna also won 2 Gold medals and 1 Silver in Judo in All India Police Games in 1982-1983.Brig. Ran Singh -Son of Capt. Kehri Singh from Dighal village. Former Speaker Haryana (1968–1972). Again Speaker and Minister in Janta Dal Govt. Commanded 3 Jat in war with Pakistan in 1948 in Kargil. His son Capt Badan Singh Ahlawat of 3 Para Regt an elite force, died in an avalanche on a hazardous mission in Kashmir in 1963. He won the Gulmarg Skiing Championship two times. The Govt. College Dujana is named after him. Brig. Ran Singh.
Bhim Singh Ahlawat -IAS.Son of Capt. Dalpat Singh of Deeghal village. He was former Member Punjab Public Service Commission and on formation of Haryana became Chairman Haryana Public Service Commission.
Captain Dalpat Singh Ahlawat- Vice Chairman (District Board Rohtak from 1920 to 1952) was a very prominent jat leader widely respected throughout the area. Also Captain Dalpat Singh was a valient solider and was awarded the coveted title of Indian Order Of Merit along with Sardar Bahadur by the British King for his exceptional bravery and courage during the World War I. His son Fateh Singh Ahlawat donated the land for the construction of Deeghal Govt. High School and Deeghal Govt. Hospital which were named after Capt. Dalpat Singh. Grandson of Capt. Dalpat Singh Ahlawat - Ch. Umrao Singh Ahlawat is another prominent personality of Deeghal. He is a Lawyer by profession and has held various offices of repute such as Chairman of Sugar Mills Vice President of Haryana Rural Development Bank and Others. He is presently based in Rohtak and living happily with his family.
The popular goldsmith of Dighal is Sh. Dalip Singh & Sons Jewellers, Mr. Naresh is also a famous DTP operator in Rohtak shop named 'Master Computer' Near Jat college Rohtak.
Other Famous Persons in Dighal:
Mr. Ravinder Ahlawat(DGP of Punjab Police),
Mr. Hariom Ahlawat (ASP-Delhi Police),
Mr. Vinod Kumar (A.S.I Delhi Police ),
Mr. Sandeep Kumar(A.S.I Haryana Police ),
Mr. Devender (Khandri), Lavelesh, Manjeet Dharolia, Sunil Panchal, Jhaggu, Vikas(Best Cricketers in Dighal),
Mr. Dev Kumar, Sunil Panchal,Devender Ahlawat & Deepak Kumar (Struggler in Film line ),
Mr. Jitender Ahlawat & Ram Kumar Panchal (Film Productions),
Mr. Ashok & Naresh Pahlwan,
Mr. Deepak Ahlawat,
Mr. Maghe Ahlawat,
Mr. Mesha Ahlawat,
Miss. Rajni Ahlawat,
Mr. Tasvir Ahlawat,
Jhajjar District
Jhajjar district is one of the 21 districts of Haryana state in northern India.Jhajjar district was carved out of Rohtak district on July 15, 1997. The district headquarters is situated in Jhajjar. Other towns in the district are Bahadurgarh and Beri. Bahadurgarh was founded by Rathi Jats and...
of Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
, 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...
. The majority of population is Jat community (caste). It now comes under Jhajjar District. The clan in this village is Ahlawat. This village was formed by Chaudhary Deegh Ram. The main occupation of the people here is agriculture while some residents have gone and joined defence forces. It is also famous for wrestlers and judo players. A visionary named Vijay Ahlawat was born in Dighal. A freedom fighter from Dighal, Captain Sheo Singh, took part in the First World War. During his lifetime, he contributed a lot for the upliftment of this village and for the Ahlawat community and remained Pradhan of this community (27 villages of ahlawat khap) for his whole life. Now Pradhan of the village is Deepak (Khallu Palahwan). He is a very noble person, visionary, hardworking, prudent man.
We must feel proud of being Indian as Ahlawat. Other castes inhabiting Dighal are Brahmins, Banias, Khati, Teli, Nai, Panchal, Bairagi, Chhipi, Dhanak, Chure(Bhangi) and Chamar.Among the Brahmins Pt.Har Narain Das Sub. Major has done a lot of social work after his retirement.Other famous person are Naveen Ahlawat practicing advocate in Supreme Court and he is activily involved in protection of human rights.He worked at National Human Rights Commission also.
Dr. Dharmvir singh Ahlawat who is first Ph.D. holder in the village and university's Professor, Educationist and well known researchor in the field of Physics. His great grand father Sri Ram(Sriya) was very famous socialist,vad( Aruvedic Doctor) and holy man.Suresh Ahlawat son of Mr Dharambir Ahlawat represented India in U17 Handball comman wealth games 2010 hold at Cameroon(Africa)and won bronze medal.He was also vice captain of the team. He alaways gives a breath taking performance in handball. Asst Comdt Aman Singh (serving) of Dalyan Panna also won 2 Gold medals and 1 Silver in Judo in All India Police Games in 1982-1983.Brig. Ran Singh -Son of Capt. Kehri Singh from Dighal village. Former Speaker Haryana (1968–1972). Again Speaker and Minister in Janta Dal Govt. Commanded 3 Jat in war with Pakistan in 1948 in Kargil. His son Capt Badan Singh Ahlawat of 3 Para Regt an elite force, died in an avalanche on a hazardous mission in Kashmir in 1963. He won the Gulmarg Skiing Championship two times. The Govt. College Dujana is named after him. Brig. Ran Singh.
Bhim Singh Ahlawat -IAS.Son of Capt. Dalpat Singh of Deeghal village. He was former Member Punjab Public Service Commission and on formation of Haryana became Chairman Haryana Public Service Commission.
Captain Dalpat Singh Ahlawat- Vice Chairman (District Board Rohtak from 1920 to 1952) was a very prominent jat leader widely respected throughout the area. Also Captain Dalpat Singh was a valient solider and was awarded the coveted title of Indian Order Of Merit along with Sardar Bahadur by the British King for his exceptional bravery and courage during the World War I. His son Fateh Singh Ahlawat donated the land for the construction of Deeghal Govt. High School and Deeghal Govt. Hospital which were named after Capt. Dalpat Singh. Grandson of Capt. Dalpat Singh Ahlawat - Ch. Umrao Singh Ahlawat is another prominent personality of Deeghal. He is a Lawyer by profession and has held various offices of repute such as Chairman of Sugar Mills Vice President of Haryana Rural Development Bank and Others. He is presently based in Rohtak and living happily with his family.
The popular goldsmith of Dighal is Sh. Dalip Singh & Sons Jewellers, Mr. Naresh is also a famous DTP operator in Rohtak shop named 'Master Computer' Near Jat college Rohtak.
Other Famous Persons in Dighal:
Mr. Ravinder Ahlawat(DGP of Punjab Police),
Mr. Hariom Ahlawat (ASP-Delhi Police),
Mr. Vinod Kumar (A.S.I Delhi Police ),
Mr. Sandeep Kumar(A.S.I Haryana Police ),
Mr. Devender (Khandri), Lavelesh, Manjeet Dharolia, Sunil Panchal, Jhaggu, Vikas(Best Cricketers in Dighal),
Mr. Dev Kumar, Sunil Panchal,Devender Ahlawat & Deepak Kumar (Struggler in Film line ),
Mr. Jitender Ahlawat & Ram Kumar Panchal (Film Productions),
Mr. Ashok & Naresh Pahlwan,
Mr. Deepak Ahlawat,
Mr. Maghe Ahlawat,
Mr. Mesha Ahlawat,
Miss. Rajni Ahlawat,
Mr. Tasvir Ahlawat,