Birodi, India

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name= Birodi
type=Village
latd =27.841557 |longd=75.219376
locator_position = right|
state_name =Rajasthan
district =Sikar District
leader_title =Sarpanch|
leader_name =Sh. LaduRam Godara
altitude=
population_as_of= 2001 | population_total = 4411 | area_magnitude = | area_total=
temp_summer = 48
temp_winter = 1
distance_1 = 3
direction_1 = SW
mode_1 = land
destination_1 = Nawalgarh
distance_2 = 18
direction_2 = SE
mode_2 = land
destination_2 = Laxmangarh
distance_3 = 33
direction_3 =
mode_3 = land
destination_3 = Sikar

postal_code_type = Pincode
postal_code = 332316
area_telephone = 01573 | vehicle_code_range = RJ-23
unlocode=|
footnotes = |
Birodi ( _hi. िबड़ोदी) or Bidodi or Beerodi is a village in Laxmangarh tehsil in Sikar district of Rajasthan state in India [ [http://www.ashanet.org/chicago/village/html/index.html?view_type=villages&state_code=8&district_code=13&tehsil_code=0002 List of Villages in Laxmangarh Tehsil] ] . It is situated in the Eastern corner of Sikar district. Old name of the village was Swami ki Birodi. It is 250 years old village.

It is located at a distance of 18 km east of Laxmangarh. It is at a distance of 3 km from Nawalgarh. There are two Bidodi's: Bidodi chhoti (small) and Bidodi badi (large). The neighboring villages of Birodi include Khinwasar, Bidsar, Bidasar, Jhareva, Jogiyon ka bas, and Brahmino ki Dhani (Ramsinghpura). Birodi has recently been connected by asphalt road to Laxmangarh [ [http://pmgsyonline.nic.in/ASPNet/citizens/STL/01SCP/RoadwisePerKMCost.aspx?state=RJ&district=28&districtname=Sikar&Package=RJ2833&year=0 RoadwisePerKMCost ] ] . Asphalt road to Nawalgarh is under construction.

Birodi (both Chhoti and Badi Birodi included) has a population of about 4411 [ [http://ceorajasthan.nic.in/Census2001/DIST_SIKAR_DL006.PDF Delimination Commission Report] ] people out of which 2000 people are Jats. Major Jat gotra of the village is Bhaskar [ [http://www.jatland.com/home/Jat_Gotras Jat Gotras] ] , Sunda, Godara, and Lodha. Other castes include Brahmin, and Harijan (956). Birodi Chhoti has a population of 1430.

Topography and environment

Eastern part of Chhoti Birodi is an unfertile area covered by sand dunes. South and west part of the village are comparatively fertile. Agriculture is dependent on monsoon. Presently, a lot of farms use boring wells for irrigation. The inhabitation's village covers an area of 500 acres.

History

Before Indian Independence

The village as inhabited by Bhaskar Jats. The Sikar Darbar gifted this village to Baba Chetan Das and hence it was called Swami ki Birodi. The village was dominated by Bhaskar Jats and later on a Pilania Jat family migrated to this village.

Post Indian Independence

After Indian independence the village was renamed as Chhoti Birodi because of its small area. Farmers of this village have their farms in other villages as well. The villagers are very progressive and they have instituted various revolutionary social reforms to keep up with times. In particular, they have

(1) Stopped post death ritual expenditure (kharach). Although, there is no basis for post death feast in any Hindu holy book; this superstitious tradition had become prevalent in some parts of India. Under this ceremony the family of the deceased would organize a feast on a certain day after the death to facilitate deceased entry into heaven. However, Brahmins swear for absolute need for the ceremony. Not surprisingly, the greatest beneficiaries were Brahmins who would corner the major portion of the offerings. Villagers have instituted a ban on this today. Instead, those who wish to spend money in remembrance of their family members are encouraged to donate money for common purpose.

(2) Dowry is generally discouraged. Although the practice has not stopped altogether, the villagers are in agreement to stop this tradition.

(3) No liquor shop in the village. This step was taken because a few villagers would spend all their money on liquor, while their families would go hungry. Initially any villager found drunk was fined, however this was not not found to be very successful as there were fights.

Village government

Birodi Chhoti falls under Birodi Badi Panchayat. The current sarpanch is Laduram Ji Godara. The panchayat has 12 ward members chosen by the people through polling.

Village economy

70 percent (1000) of the village population is engaged in farming. There are 10 male government teachers, 5 female government teachers, 2 physical education (PTI) teachers, 2 nurses, 6 in armed forces, 2 in Delhi Police, 3 in RAC, 7 in state police, 4 in electricity department, 3 are retired (Subedar Major),5 are retired Havildars, 20 are working in Arabian countries, and 1 person works as a postman. In other words, only 70 villagers are gainfully employed in occupation other than agriculture.

Notable Villagers

Quite a few of villagers have done well. Ramlal Pilania is chairman of NBC, Jaipur, Chunni Lal Bhaskar is engineer in Water Works in Sikar, Richhpal Bhaskar is Junior Engineer in Housing Board at Sikar, Gangaram is ASI in Rajasthan Police, Nemichand Bhaskar is junior engineer doing private work, Mukhram Bhaskar runs a school in Sikar, Sub. Major Mamraj is engaged in cause of retired army personnel, Rohitash Bhaskar is software engineer in Mumbai working at Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Jagdish Prasad is Principal of Government Upper Middle School at Beri. Also todays youngsters like Sanjay Sharma who is currently working as Manager in Foreign Exchange Deptt with a leading European MNC bank in Delhi-NCR.

Religion

All villagers are Hindus. Jats, Harijans ,Brahmins and Saini's live in the village. Among Jats Bhaskar, Mahann, Pilania, Meel are the subcastes. Among Harijans Kanwalia, Denwal are the subcastes. There is a single family of Chotiya Gotra Brahmins.

Transportation

Camel carts, bullock carts were chief means of transportation a few years back. Presently they are being replaced by cycles and other automobiles as chief means of transport. Quite a few villagers walk to Nawalgarh and other surrounding places. In rainy season, one can see womenfolk bringing grass on their heads for cows and buffaloes.

There is unfinished stone road between Nawalgarh and Birodi Chhoti. It is connected by asphalt road to surrounding villages and to Laxmangarh.

Education

The villager's claim to be fully literate. It is true that all the children go to school. However, many women are illiterate to this day. But condition improving these day's. Many students of village got admission into pioneering Engineering institute's through various competition like IIT's and AIEEE etc, as well as into Medical college's through various competition like AIPMT, RPMT and other competition exams. Some of village student's studying in pioneer institute's like Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, PUNJAB ENGG. COLLEGE (PEC) ,Jaypee University, Noida (JIIT), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee , MNIT. Besides this other professions such as teaching, nursing, and defense forces are also famous.

ociety and culture

Society is solely governed by Hindu rituals. Young generation seems to be effected by western culture. Parda pratha (practice of using veils to cover face and other body parts) is discouraged

Music and Entertainment

Folk songs are sung by women during marriages and other social occasions. Menfolk sing dhamaal ( traditional Holi songs). Many villagers own TV's and Radios and satellite connection. One can hear sounds of popular Hindi music emanating from stereos and other devices during evenings and afternoons from different houses.

Games and sports

Most of the children play cricket. Some villagers also play volleyball and football. Villagers can be seen playing cards in chaupal (village common area).

Festivals

Villagers celebrate all major Hindu festivals. Some of the major festivals are Holi, Deepawali, Makar Shakranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan, Teez, Gauga Peer, Gangaur etc.

Important places in Village

As you would enter village by a road coming from Nawalgarh, you will find a shop selling essentials called Bhaskar Kirana Store. As you would travel along the road, you will see the village well supplying water to the village leading by an abandoned well. To the right side of the road is a common area donated by a Kulda Ram Bhaskar for Holi celebration. You will encounter a lot more houses and a few shops if you take left on the same road. To reach the village school though, you need to take a right from the abandoned well. This road to Laxmangarh leads to the Government Secondary School.

External links

* [http://www.jatland.com/home/Jat_Gotras Jat Gotras]
* [http://pmgsyonline.nic.in/ASPNet/citizens/STL/01SCP/RoadwisePerKMCost.aspx?state=RJ&district=28&districtname=Sikar&Package=RJ2833&year=0]
* [http://secraj.nic.in/Sarpanch2005/Sikar.pdf Details of Sarpanch in Sikar]
* [http://www.rajpanchayat.gov.in/common/sidelinks/panchayat.htm List of all villages of Rajasthan with their Panchayat Samiti]

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