Mukandgarh

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district = Jhunjhunun
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Mukandgarh is a city and a municipality in Jhunjhunun district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.It is part of Shekhawati region. It lies a few km from Nawalgarh.

History

Mukangarh founded by Thakur Mukand Singh Ji Saheb.It was the Thikana of Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Mukandgarh had a population of 17,790. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mukandgarh has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68%, and female literacy is 43%. In Mukandgarh, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Places to visit

Mukungarh has a magnificent fort, which is now converted into a resort hotel, with all modern amenities. There are havelis of Kanoria,Ganeriwal and Saraf, which are a fine example of fresco paintings.

ee also

*Shekhawati

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