Chirawa

Chirawa
—  city  —
Chirawa Location of Chirawa in Rajasthan and India
Coordinates	28°15′N 75°38′E / 28.25°N 75.63°E / 28.25; 75.63Coordinates: 28°15′N 75°38′E / 28.25°N 75.63°E / 28.25; 75.63
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
District(s)	Jhunjhunun
Population	37,210 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 294 metres (965 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 333026 • Telephone • +91-1596

Chirawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. It is known for fresco-painted havelis.

Geography

Chirawa is located at 28°15′N 75°38′E / 28.25°N 75.63°E / 28.25; 75.63. It has an average elevation of 294 metres (965 ft). Chirawa is one of the oldest towns of Shekhawati region, and was a hub for this region since it was a junction for Jhunjhunu, Khetri, Sultana, Mandrela, Pilani, Loharu, and Surajgarh. It is well connected with Pilani, the education hub of Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Legislature approved Way to Transform Shridhar University Pilani is just on the outskirts of Chirawa.

Description

Chirawa has many old havelis (private mansions) such as Dalmias, Sakserias, Somanis, Suraj Mal Shiv Prashad, Jasrapuria Ki Haveli, and Shrimalon Ka Mahal, and Pasari. These dwellings are no longer well maintained. There is a Jain temple situated in Shrimalon Ka Mahal that is about 150 year old.

Schools in Chitawa include Chirawa College, Dalmia School, and Dalmia Girls School.

Chirawa is known for its market, and is a regional hub for the majoriy of the economic, commercial, and political activities as it is connected with the railroad lines. Its annual Gugoji Maharaj mela (festival) draws visitors from all over the Shekhawati region. The real estate market in Chirawa is thriving and provides a good investment opportunity.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Chirawa had a population of 37,210. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%.

People

Chirawa is the birth place of wrestling coach Shri Guru Hanuman, and is the home town of the Dalmias, one of the top five industrial families in India. The first well-known politician and the first man with post-graduate qualifications from Chirawa was Shri Hajari Lal Arrawatia, also known as Master Hajari Lal or Masterji. He was a professor of economics in Chirawa college before Dr Rajendra Prasad motivated him to join politics. he was a elected M.L.A from the constituency for 3 times and his wife was the chairperson of the municipal corporation for more than 20 years.It was during his political career that great personalities like Lal Bahadur Shashtri and Indira Gandhi visited Chirawa.Arrawatia family has been one of the most prominent families of the town. Starting from the stem of tree Late Shri Prahlad Rai Arrawatia,to the branches Late Shri Beni Prasad Arrawatia, Late Shri Madan Lal Arrawatia, Late Shri Bhagirath Mal Arrawatia, Late Shri Hazari Lal Arrawatia and Late Shri Radheyshyam Arrawatia. The whole colony where Arrawatias' reside is known as Arrawatia Colony, now with the time many of them have migrated to different parts of country and abroad. Now the road from chungi chowki to the main market is named after Late Shri Hazari Lal Arrawatia as "Master Hazari Lal Sharma Marg" with his statue on the circle. Another son of chirawa Shri Sunder lal ji sharma retd. R.P.S was one of the few public servant to receive the prestigious presidential medal for excellence for his glorified service in the rajasthan police department. He has made a mark in the peoples heart with his uncanny and unbiased service. He has been honoured with several other medals and awards. Pandit ganesh narayan ji (gugoji,handi wale baba) has been one of the most noticeable and magical person from this princely town. Every year a big fair is held in his name with people coming from different parts. Usually the people from this area are considered very lout with their language with a mixture of shekhavati and haryanvi.

References

1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.