Kaithal

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kaithal | type = city | latd = 29.8 | longd = 76.38
locator_position = right | state_name = Haryana
district = Kaithal
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altitude = 220
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 117,226| population_density =
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area_telephone = 01746
postal_code = 136027
vehicle_code_range = HR-08
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website = kaithal.nic.in/
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Kaithal (Hindi: कैथल) (Punjabi: ਅੰਬਾਲਾ) is a city and a municipal council in Kaithal district in the Indian state of Haryana. Kaithal was previously a part of the Karnal District & later, Kurukshetra District until 1st November, 1989, when it became the headquarters of the Kaithal District of Haryana. Historically, it was known as "Kapisthal" & It is said to have been founded by the mythical hero Yudhisthira of Mahabharata, and is connected by tradition with the monkey-god Hanuman. In 1767 it fell into the hands of the Sikh chieftain, Bhai Desu Singh, whose descendants, the bhais of Kaithal, ranked among the most powerful Cis-Sutlej states. Their territories lapsed to the British in 1843. There remain the fort of the bhais, and several Muslim tombs of the 13th century and later. Razia Sultana, the first woman ruler of India, died here.This aspect is still not very commonly known to many, but residents of kaithal know about the mazaar of Razia Begum since generations.

Geography

Kaithal is located at coord|29.8|N|76.38|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/10/Kaithal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kaithal] ] . It has an average elevation of 220 metres (721 feet).This city is situated on National Highway No. 65 connecting the state capital Chandigarh to Hissar. Also, its connected through road network to Delhi via Karnal, and Patiala & Sangrur in Punjab.It is connected by Railways to Narwana in west and Kurukshetra in East.Nearest Airports are Chandigarh & Delhi.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kaithal had a population of 117,226. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Kaithal has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 58%. In Kaithal, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. There is a large Sikh population because Kaithal is adjoining [Punjab.

Landmarks

1. Vidkyar Teerth(Vriddh Kedaar)& Anjani Teela: Vaman Purana says : "Kapisthaleti vikhyatam sarvapatakanashanam yasmina sthitaha swayam devovridha kedara samgjijitaha" (2)(The destroyer of all devililsh deeds, famous Kapisthala sanctum is here because Lord Vridhakedara himself resides.) It must be understood that Vridhakedara sanctum has become Vidkyara on the basis of philological principle of "mukhasukha" (easy to speak).

2.Hanumaan Mandir:Situated in Heart of the city at Jattan moh.

3.Topiyon Wala Gurudwara:Situated in the middle of the city, This is only temple/gurudwara where Shri Guru Granth Saheb & Ramaayan are recited together. A unique combination of Hiduism & Sikhism.

4. Dera Baba Shital Puri Ji

5. Geeta Bhawan Mandir

Education

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6. Tomb of Razia Sultan :Situated in the north-western suburbs of the city. Near this place a jail has been erected by the present administration.

7. Kutti Shiv mandir and deva ji ka mandir(guffa walla mandir) at mata gate kaithal.

8. Tomb of Hazrat Shah Kamal Qadri and Hazrat Shah Sikandar Qadri

9. Gurudwara Neemsahb

10. Vill jagdisch Pura : On Natinol haiway no.65 is a modrenvillage in Distt.Kaithal. Sardar Satvinder Jit Singh Ghotra

References

*1911
* Oficial site of the Kaithal District administration : http://kaithal.nic.in/
* http://www.thedelhicity.com/DelhiGuide/Dgu_mem/raziaya_sultans_tomb.htm
* http://kaithal.nic.in/HISTORY.HTM

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