Ajeetpura

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
type = town
native_name = Ajeetpura
state_name = Rajasthan
district = Hanumangarh
locator_position = right
latd = 29.02
longd = 75.32
area_total = 16
area_magnitude =
altitude = 191
population_total = 15,726
population_as_of = 2008
population_density = 983
sex_ratio = 918
leader_title_1 = Sarpanch
leader_name_1 = Smt. Sulochana Kanwar
leader_title_2 =
leader_name_2 =
area_telephone = 01504
postal_code = 335501
vehicle_code_range = RJ 31
footnotes =

Ajeetpura ( _hi. अजीतपुरा) is a town in the Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan.

It was a historical town of Bikaner state. Now it is a Panchayat and Block headquarter. It is situated just 14 km far from Tehsil headquarter Bhadra in East direction (by air) and 24 km far by road via Amarpura. It is 148 km far from distt. headquarter Hanumangarh in South-East direction.

Before 1994, Ajeetpura is totally a "Barani Bhoomi" area. In 1994, it joined with canal irrigation by Raslana Branch of Rajiv Gandhi Sidhmukh - Nohar Nahar Pariyojana. Raslana Branch crosses very near of Ajeetpura. It should be called "Lifeline of Ajeetpura". Because of it, Ajeetpura is an emerging market of this area. Last 10 years are so dry in the region, but this canal gave life to the people of the area.

Name

The name Ajeetpura ( _hi. अजीतपुरा)was given to the town by Ajeet Singh Rathore, prior to this, it was known as Lahuwala. Ajeetpura was established in late 1604 AD by Ajeet Singh. Before 1604 AD it was a residential town of "The Rangharas".Fact|date=July 2008

History

Ajeetpura is a historical town from late Mughal era. It was under the control of Bikaner state of Rajputana. It was one of the districts during rule of Puniyas here prior to Annexation of it by Rathores.

Heritage

Shiv Mandir, Ajeetpura is the most valuable heritage site in the town. It is a "Samadhi Sthal" of Baba Jhulewale Maharaj. It is the only tourist spot in the town, well known for its visitors from Kamaliya, who are called Kamaliyans. Other temples in the town include the Baba Ramdev Temple, Hanuman Temple etc.

The Dhaabs

There are two historical ponds in Ajeetpura, called "Dhaab". These are situated at the center of the town. These are known as the prior famous destinations of villagers for discussing any social matter.

Famous Mohallas in the town

* Hithai Baas,
* Phalsa,
* Mori Baas,
* Keeta Baas,
* Indira Colony,
* Dhaab Ki Tali,
* Jaaton Ka Baas,
* Baarala Baas,
* Musalmanon Ka Baas,
* Chaakki,
* Ramdevara,
* School Mod.

Culture and society

Both Hindus and Muslims live in the town secularly. They help each other in difficulties and social problems. Out of 2200 houses of the town about 450 houses belong to Muslims. Almost every caste is represented in the town.

Geography

Ajeetpura is located at coord|29.02|N|75.32|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Ajitpura.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ajeetpura] ] . It has an average elevation of m to ft|191|m|abbr=on. It is situated is a semi-desert region in Rajasthan which is one of the most driest states of the country. There are a number of huge soil-hills here, called Tibba. About 56% area of total farming land is under desert. Trees are equlas to none here, comparing with the forests of southern Rajasthan.

Rain

Ajeetpura sees two seasons of the rain in a year, one in summer and one in winter. The summer rain is called Monsoony rain and the winter rainfall called Mavath in local language. But most of rain or say about 90% of rainfall of the year is happened in summer season. And takes place by both Arabian and Bay of Bengal Monsoon. It is about 38 cm rainfall every year.

Temperature

Ajeetpura is a town of distt. Hanumangarh which touches the border of distt. Churu which is most hot and most cold region of not only Rajasthan but also of whole country.

Climate

Ajeetpura is tropically situated at 30N and 75E. These areas are about semi temperatures. But the temperature of Ajeetpura is not always equal.

Where temperature once touch at about 50 c., once it got down to about 00 c. This is because of the deserty situation, so the difference of temperature is so high whenever it is yearly, monthly, weekly or daily temperature report.

Economy

Only 40% population of the town is dependent on farming and agriculture. About 60% population is dependent on secondary, and other occupationsFact|date=July 2008. About 560 persons of the town are living in Gulf countriesFact|date=July 2008. Some of the employees are businessmen in the town and other are working out of Rajasthan, in other states like Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujrat, Punjab, Delhi etc.There is a small market in the town about 200 shops and one bank.

Ajeetpura's agriculture is often depend o rain but about 60% area of total farming area is about irrigated. Raslana Branch is the main canal of the area. It is a part of Rajiv Gandhi Sidhmukh - Nohar Nahar Pariyojana. Ajeetpura's farming area is divided into these following areas (local names) - Taal, Tibba, Mandpara, Jole, Pole, Dabala, Bharda etc.

In "Rabi" Chana is the most important product. Other cropes of "Rabi" are Mustard, Wheat, Jau etc. And in "Kharif" Bajra is the major product following by Guar, Juar, Moong, Moth etc. Cotton is the only Trading Crop of the area.

Education

The literacy rate is 60.09%.Fact|date=July 2008 Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Ajeetpura is the main centre for education in the town, with Science and Arts faculties. There are about a dozen schools in the town including one English medium school.

chools

* Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Ajeetpura,
* Govt. Girls Sec. School, Ajeetpura,
* Swami Vivekanand Adarsh Sec. School, Ajeetpura,
* Gramin Bal Vikas Middle School, Ajeetpura,
* Bal Bharati Public School, Ajeetpura,
* St. Kabir's Paradise Society, Ajeetpura (An English medium school),
* Govt. Middle School, Ajeetpura,
* Govt. Sanskrit Middle School, Ajeetpura,
* Govt. Primary School, Ajeetpura, No. 1,
* Govt. Primary School, Ajeetpura, No. 2,
* Govt. Primary School, Ajeetpura, No. 3.

Health facilities

Seth Sahadev Lal Bansal Govt. Hospital, Ajeetpura is the major health care centre in the town. It is the hub of about a dozen of sub-health centres of the adjoining area. Besides it there are about 5-6 private clinics in the town. There are two check-up laboratries in the twon.

Medical stores

There are a number of Medical stores in the town but some main of them are as follow -
* Karani Medical Store, Ajeetpura,
* Ambika Medical Agency, Ajeetpura,
* Girija Medical Store, Ajeetpura,
* Deepak Medicos, Ajeetpura,
* Balaji Medical Store, Ajeetpura.

Communication

Ajeetpura is well connected by Phones, Mobiles, India Post, and Internet. There are about 400 besic phones in the Ajeetpura Teliphone Exchange and about 5,000 Mobile Phone users in the town. Companies like Reliance, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea etc. are providing their service in Ajeetpura with their Cell Sites.

Mobile phone service providers

* Reliance,
* Vodafone,
* Airtel,
* Idea,
* BSNL,
* Tata Indicom.

Transport

Ajeetpura is well connected by roads to major nearby towns like Hisar, Sadulpur, Hanumangarh, Bhadra, Siwani and Bhiwani. Bus and taxi services are available from these neighbouring towns.

Sports

Cricket is the major sports in the town. There are about a dozen of cricket clubs in the town. Gogameri Cricket Club, Ajeetpura and Ajeetpura (A) Cricket Club are the main cricket clubs of the town.

Main Cricket Clubs in Ajeetpura

* Gogameri Cricket Club,
* Ajeetpura (A) Cricket Club,
* Mohemddan Club,
* Jaat Club,
* Valmiki Cricket Club.

Sister towns

* Sidhmukh, Churu
* Chhani Bari, Hanumangarh
* Fefana, Hanumangarh
* Changoi, Churu.

References

* [http://jsk.gov.in/rajasthan/rajasthan_hanumangarh.pdf]
* [http://www.ideacellular.com/IDEA.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=IDEA_Page_RegionalRoaming&roamRegionCode=RJ/Regional%20Roaming/content_regionalRoaming.html]

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