Moondwara
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Moondwara is a village in tehsil sikar of Sikar district in Rajasthan, India
.
It is situated at a distance of 18 kilometres from Sikar in the south-west direction on Sikar-Naguor-Jodhpur road. This is an old historical village founded 600 years ago. This is a well-connected village.
There are 500 families residing in the village. It is a well-designed village. There is one road-crossed the village. There is one bazar in the center of the village.
South and west part of the village are comparatively fertile.
Agriculture is dependent on monsoon and electricity.
Currently, a lot of farms use boring wells for irrigation.
The inhabitation's village covers an area of 500 acres (2 km²).
The village as inhabited by Shekhawat
s. The Sikar
Darbar
gifted jagidari of this village to some of
rajput families. The village was dominated by Shekhawat
s.
Post Indian Independence
After Indian independence, there was an attempt to rename the village to 'Ram Nagar', but still the name is Moondawra.
Farmers of this village have their farms. The villagers are very progressive and they have instituted
various revolutionary social reforms to keep up with times. In particular, they have
is MOTI Golya.
The panchayat has 12 ward members chosen by the people through polling.
5 female government teachers,2 lecturer in Govt college, 2 physical education (PTI) teachers, 2 nurses, 15 in armed forces, 3 in RAC, Mukesh Muwal in management, Vijaypal Muwal in Medical Rab.2 doctor, more than 5 engineer
7 in state police, 4 in electricity department, 3 are retired (Subedar Major),5 are retired Havildar
s,
30 are working in Arabian countries, and 1 person works as a postman.
In other words, only 70 villagers are gainfully employed in occupation other than agriculture.
s, Rajput
s, Pareek
,(Kumawat) angid), Gurjars, Muslim
s Harijan
s and Brahmin
s live in the village. Among Jats Muwal, Parswal, Dhaka
, Takhar and Moond
are the subcastes.
However, many women are illiterate to this day. Many students aspire to get into management, engineering and medical schools besides other professions such as teaching, nursing, and defense forces.
Ladu Ram Joshi was the pioneer of education in the village. He is the first post graduate in Hindi from village.
( traditional Holi
songs although youngsters like Hindi & English music. Many villagers own Computer, Laptop, TVs and Radios. One can hear sounds of popular Hindi music emanating from stereos and other devices during evenings and afternoons from different houses.
(village common area).
, Deepawali, Eid, Makar Shakranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan
, Teez, Gauga Peer, Gangaur
etc.
leads to the Government Secondary School.
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 situated at a distance of 18 kilometres from Sikar in the south-west direction on Sikar-Naguor-Jodhpur road. This is an old historical village founded 600 years ago. This is a well-connected village.
There are 500 families residing in the village. It is a well-designed village. There is one road-crossed the village. There is one bazar in the center of the village.
Topography and environment
Eastern part of Moondwara is a less-fertile area covered by sand dunes.South and west part of the village are comparatively fertile.
Agriculture is dependent on monsoon and electricity.
Currently, a lot of farms use boring wells for irrigation.
The inhabitation's village covers an area of 500 acres (2 km²).
History
Before Indian IndependenceThe village as inhabited by Shekhawat
Shekhawat
Shekhawat is a sub-clan of Kachwaha Rajputs found mainly in Rajasthan, India. The Shekhawat clan claims descent from the great rajput warrior Maharao Shekha Ji. The Shekhawats were the most prominent among all sub clans of Kachwahas of Jaipur. Shekhawats were the rulers of Shekhawati.-History:The...
s. The Sikar
Sikar
Sikar is a city located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan state in India. It is the administrative headquarter of Sikar District. Sikar is a historical city and contains many old Havelis which are a huge tourist attraction. The best way to reach the city is to use road transport from Jaipur...
Darbar
Darbar
Darbar may refer to:* A term for a court in Urdu from the Persian - Durbar * A surname used in the Indian Subcontinent, it originated during Mughal rule...
gifted jagidari of this village to some of
rajput families. The village was dominated by Shekhawat
Shekhawat
Shekhawat is a sub-clan of Kachwaha Rajputs found mainly in Rajasthan, India. The Shekhawat clan claims descent from the great rajput warrior Maharao Shekha Ji. The Shekhawats were the most prominent among all sub clans of Kachwahas of Jaipur. Shekhawats were the rulers of Shekhawati.-History:The...
s.
Post Indian Independence
After Indian independence, there was an attempt to rename the village to 'Ram Nagar', but still the name is Moondawra.
Farmers of this village have their farms. The villagers are very progressive and they have instituted
various revolutionary social reforms to keep up with times. In particular, they have
(1) Stopped post death ritual expenditure (kharach). Although, there is no basis for post death feast in any Hindu holy book;
this superstitious tradition had become prevalent in some parts of India. Under this ceremony the family of the deceased would organize a feast
on a certain day after the death to facilitate deceased entry into heaven.
However, BrahminBrahminBrahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
s swear for absolute need for the ceremony.
Not surprisingly, the greatest beneficiaries were BrahminBrahminBrahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
s who would corner the major portion of the offerings.
to donate money for common purpose.
(2) Dowry is generally discouraged. Although the practice has not stopped altogether, the villagers are in agreement to stop this tradition.
(3) No liquor shop in the village. This step was taken because a few villagers would spend all their money on liquor, while their families would go hungry.
Initially any villager found drunk was fined, however this was not found to be very successful as there were fights.
Village government
Moondwara has own 2 M.L.A.{AMRARAM PARSWAL,PEMARAM}& Panchayat. The current sarpanchSarpanch
A sarpanch is a democratically elected head of a village level statutory institution of local self-government called the gram panchayat in India and Pakistan. He, together with other elected Panchas , constitute the Gram Panchayat. The Sarpanch is the focal point of contact between government...
is MOTI Golya.
The panchayat has 12 ward members chosen by the people through polling.
Village economy
70 percent (1000) of the village population is engaged in farming. There are 30 male government teachers,5 female government teachers,2 lecturer in Govt college, 2 physical education (PTI) teachers, 2 nurses, 15 in armed forces, 3 in RAC, Mukesh Muwal in management, Vijaypal Muwal in Medical Rab.2 doctor, more than 5 engineer
7 in state police, 4 in electricity department, 3 are retired (Subedar Major),5 are retired Havildar
Havildar
Havildar ) was the Military 'In Charge' of a Fort during the times of Maratha Empire. In the British Indian Army it was equivalent rank to Sergeant, next above Naik, and is still used in the modern Indian Army and Pakistan Army. The cavalry equivalent is Daffadar...
s,
30 are working in Arabian countries, and 1 person works as a postman.
In other words, only 70 villagers are gainfully employed in occupation other than agriculture.
Religion
All villagers are Hindus. JatJat people
The Jat people are a community of traditionally non-elite tillers and herders in Northern India and Pakistan. Originally pastoralists in the lower Indus river-valley of Sindh, Jats migrated north into the Punjab region in late medieval times, and subsequently into the Delhi Territory,...
s, Rajput
Rajput
A Rajput is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and in some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are descendants of one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, particularly North India...
s, Pareek
Pareek
The Pareek are a Brahmin caste found in the state of Rajasthan in India. They are the descendants of Rishi Parashar-History and origin:Pareeks are descendants of Maharshi Parashar and one of the constituent Chhaenyati Brahim Samaj....
,(Kumawat) angid), Gurjars, Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
s Harijan
Harijan
Harijan was a term used by Gandhi for Dalits. Gandhi said it was wrong to call people 'untouchable', and called them Harijans, which means children of God...
s and Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
s live in the village. Among Jats Muwal, Parswal, Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
, Takhar and Moond
Moond
Moond is a clan of Jats found in the States of Rajasthan and Haryana in India. Ramesh Chandra Gunarthi in his book “Rajasthani Jatiyon ki khoj” has mentioned about the origin of this gotra. One of the sons of Raja Mangal Rao Bhojsi of Bhati clan was Moonda who joined Jats. The descendants of...
are the subcastes.
Education
The villagers claim to be fully literate. It is true that all the children go to school.However, many women are illiterate to this day. Many students aspire to get into management, engineering and medical schools besides other professions such as teaching, nursing, and defense forces.
Ladu Ram Joshi was the pioneer of education in the village. He is the first post graduate in Hindi from village.
Society and culture
Society is solely governed by Hindu rituals. Young generation seems to be effected by western culture. Parda pratha (practice of using veils to cover face and other body parts) is discouraged.Music and Entertainment
Folk songs are sung by women during marriages and other social occasions. Menfolk sing dhamaalDhamaal
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( traditional Holi
Holi
Holi , is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. Holi is also known as festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and countries with large Indic diaspora populations following Hinduism, such as Suriname, Malaysia, Guyana, South Africa, Trinidad, United...
songs although youngsters like Hindi & English music. Many villagers own Computer, Laptop, TVs and Radios. One can hear sounds of popular Hindi music emanating from stereos and other devices during evenings and afternoons from different houses.
Games and sports
Most of the children play cricket. Some villagers also play volleyball and football. Villagers can be seen playing cards in chaupalChaupal
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(village common area).
Festivals
Villagers celebrate all major Hindu and Muslim festivals. Some of the major festivals are HoliHoli
Holi , is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. Holi is also known as festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and countries with large Indic diaspora populations following Hinduism, such as Suriname, Malaysia, Guyana, South Africa, Trinidad, United...
, Deepawali, Eid, Makar Shakranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan
Sawan
Sawan is a fifth month in the traditional Vikrama as well as the Nanakshahi calendar, which governs the activities within Sikhism. This month coincides with July and August in the Gregorian and Julian calendars and is 31 days long, like the Gregorian and Julian calendars.-July:* July 16 - The...
, Teez, Gauga Peer, Gangaur
Gangaur
Gangaur is a festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan.Gangaur is the colourful and the one of the most important festivals of people of Rajasthan and is observed throughout the state with great fervour and devotion by womenfolk who worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva during...
etc.
Important places in Village
As you would enter village by a road coming from Sikar, you will find a shop selling essentials called Jain Kirana Store. As you would travel along the road, you will see the village well supplying water to the village leading by an abandoned well. To the left side of the road is a building of gram panchayat. You will encounter a lot more houses and a few shops if you take right on the same road. To reach the village school though, you need to take a right turn from bus stand. This road to sikarSikar
Sikar is a city located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan state in India. It is the administrative headquarter of Sikar District. Sikar is a historical city and contains many old Havelis which are a huge tourist attraction. The best way to reach the city is to use road transport from Jaipur...
leads to the Government Secondary School.