Khandela

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native_name = Khandela | type = city | latd = 27.36 | longd = 75.30
locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Sikar
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altitude = 318
population_as_of = 2001
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Khandela (Hindi:खण्डेला) is a city and municipality located within the Sikar district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known to be the place where the Rajputs converted into a Banya clan by name of Maheshwari. The Maheshwari community finds its inception and starting in the town of Khandela more than 5000 years ago

History

Khandela was the Thikana of Shekhawat Rajas. Khandela was divided into 2 panas (Parts), namely, Bada Pana and Chota Pana.ghateswar is one of the temple area of the town and Sunderlal sharma was the popular personality.

Geography

Khandela is located at coord|27.36|N|75.30|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Khandela.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khandela] ] . It has an average elevation of 318 metres (1043 feet).It is 45 km from Sikar.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Khandela had a population of 22,475. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khandela has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 45%. In Khandela, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Khandelwal Jains, Vaishnavas and Brahmins originated from here. Vijayvargiya (Vijayvergia) and Maheswari communities also trace their origin from this place. Rayasala was the most famous ruler of Khandela.

External links

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

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