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Changoi — village — View of Changoi, IndiaCoordinates 28°41′N 75°17′E / 28.68°N 75.28°ECoordinates: 28°41′N 75°17′E / 28.68°N 75.28°E Country India State Rajasthan District(s) Churu Sarpanch Mrs. Bharpai Devi altitude = 223
Population 4,749 (2010[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Changoi is a famous village in distt. Churu, Rajasthan. It is a Panchayat Headquarters and the current Sarpanch is Mrs. Bharpai Devi. It is a historical village which was the under control of the Bikaner State of Rajputana.
History
Changoi is a village which was controlled by Rathore Sardars called Rajvi. Rajaji Brijlal Singhji was the last jagirdar, who had an honour of 'TAJEEM' from Bikaner State. In his jagir he had 12 villges which were given to his ancestor Raja Bhawani Singhji (nephew of Maharaja Gaj Singh, then ruler of Bikaner State) by then ruler of Bikaner State Maharaja Surat Singhji in 1804 . It is a twin village join along with Mikhala which the Panchayat Headquarter of the Panchayat. This Village is Famous for A Temple of God Babhuta Sidh Maharaj near matani bass, who known for get the people out from the danger of any kind Snake bite. A huge religious fair of 'Bhabhuta Siddh Maharaj' is arranged every year at 'Bhadva sudi Saptmi' (a date of Vikram Samvat). There is a little Fort also, called 'Changoi Garh'. There is an anicient 'CHHATRI' (a Hindu tomb) in memory of Banmali Das, stepbrother of Maharaja Anoopsingh, ruler of Bikaner State in 18th century.
Transport
Transport facility in Changoi is not so good. It is mostly dependent on taxi services by private Jeep holders. No rail or state roadways service is available. Mainly Jeep services are available to the Tehsil headquarters Taranagar. Now private Bus Services started in this Village from (1) Taranagr to Rajgarh via Changoi (2) Bhanbhada to Taranagar via Changoi (3) Bhadara to Taranagar via Changoi and Bayan (4) Bhadara to Churu via Changoi and Taranagar.
Sister Towns
Categories:- Villages in Churu district
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