Khetri

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locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Jhunjhunun
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altitude = 484
population_as_of = 2001
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area_telephone = 0159
postal_code = 333504/333503
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Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. It is known for its Copper Project. Khetri is a real cool town. Well, actually much of the township is government-owned since there is a public Limited company over there. Khetri is actually two towns, the first "Khetri Town" was founded by Raja Khet Singhji Nirwan. The next is the town of "Khetri Nagar", which is about 10 km away from Khetri.

The nearest railway Station is Chirawa at a distance of 30 km. Khetri is at a distance of 190 km from Delhi and 180 km from Jaipur. Frequent buses are available from Jaipur to reach Khetri. From Delhi, one has to take a bus to Singhana, and can catch a cab from there.

History

Khetri was the second largest Thikana in Jaipur State. The rulers of Khetri belonged to Shekhawat sub-clan (Bhojraj Ji Ka subsub-clan) of Kachawa dynasty of Jaipur. The king of Khetri Rajah Ajit Singh Ji Shekhawat gave name of Swami Vivekananda, to Narendra. The saffron turban and clothes was given to swamiji by RAJA AJIT SINGH. King also helped Swamiji financially for going to Chicago DHARMA SAMELLAN, from where swamiji got publicity worldwide. Khetri nagar has a multicultural ambience due to people from all states coming in and working in the copper project. Singhana is the bus terminal which links all the nearby places.Khetri also has a centre of Ramakrishna Mission, and this centre is active in philanthropic activities in this town and near by villages for long time. (Source http://rkmissionkhetri.org).

Travel

The places of interest include:

Khetri Fort

The fort of khetri was built by king of Khetri Raja Shri Ajit Singh Shekhawat Ji Saheb Bahadur and is an easy trek of 4 km from the base. The splendid view from the fort is a breathtaking experience and it also includes a marvellous but small marble temple. The spiral shaped open-cast copper mine called Chandmari is a treat to eyes, when viewed from the hilltopalong the boundaries of the fort. This mine has been shut down and is abandoned as of now.

Ramakrishna Mission Center

It is situated on the part of once acclaimed palaces for the queen. Swami Vivekananda had stayed there during his visits to Khetri.

Ajit Sagar

A large lake on the outskirts of Khetri, must visit to view the raw nature. Wild boars, barahsinghas and migratory birds can be seen here.

The town of Khetri is also famous for its delicious pickles. A worthy place to visit by one who wants to wander the places still left undiscovered.

Geography

Khetri is located at coord|27.98|N|75.8|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Khetri.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khetri] ] It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1587 feet).The name of the mountain in khetri is Bhopalgarh. There is a small township called Kolihan Nagar which lies on the way between Khetri and Khetri Nagar. Archaically, this place was called Rajah-ka-Bagicha. Currently, it harbours a copper mine (KCM) and a small colony for its employees, which is sandwitched between two hills making it a place worth staying.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Khetri had a population of 17,377. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khetri has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 56%. In Khetri, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Hindustan Copper Limited

The Khetri Copper Complex of [http://www.hindustancopper.com Hindustan Copper Limited] is situated here.

Forts & Palaces

*Bhopalgarh Fort, biult by Thakur Bhopal Singh Ji
*Bagor Fort
*Sukh Mahal
*Ajit Sagar

External links

* [http://www.uq.net.au/~zzhsoszy/ips/k/khetri.html Genealogy of Khetri Rulers]

References

Ramakrishna Mission, Khetri, Rajasthan. rkmissionkhetri.org