16-527: Pilani is a small town located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan , India. The town is best known as the location of BITS Pilani . As of the 2011 census of India , Pilani has a population of 29,741 of which 51% are males and 49% females. The average literacy rate is 72%. Male literacy is 80% and female 63%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Pilani has a semi-arid climate , typical of North Western India. Summers, which last from late March till
32-521: A good bus transport system. Jhunjhunu district Jhunjhunu district is a district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in northern India. The city of Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters. Jhunjhunu is an old and historical town having its own district headquarters. It is said that it was ruled over by Chouhan dynasty in the Vikram era 1045. The district is famous for the frescos on its grand Havelis. It
48-568: A political career, becoming a Member of Parliament twice. His dedication to public service culminated in his appointment as the Union Minister of Agriculture in the government of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao in 1996. Khan's dual legacy as a war hero and a reform-oriented politician continues to be remembered in Indian history. Mandawa Mandawa is a town , just 29 km from Jhunjhunu city in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan , India . It
64-514: A whole. During the 18th century, Mandawa was a key stop for wealthy merchants travelling the Silk Road. The majority of them chose to build their homes in this town, resulting in the creation of a plethora of exquisitely crafted large Havelis that are popular tourist attractions in Mandawa. Many Bollywood films like PK (film) , Bajrangi Bhaijaan , Ae Dil Hai Mushkil among others are shot here. Mandawa
80-526: Is also famous for providing considerable representation to Indian defense forces. Jhunjhunu district was named in the memory of a Jat named "Jhunjha" or "Jujhar Singh Nehra". The district has a population of 2,139,658 (2011 census), an area of 5926 km , and a population density of 361 persons per km. The district falls within Shekhawati region, and is bounded on the North-East and East by Haryana state, on
96-886: Is home to the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani). Apart from BITS, Pilani also has one of the major CSIR labs for advanced research in electronics, the Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI) , which is located next to the BITS campus. Other colleges include the BK Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology (BKBIET), the Indermani Mandelia college for girls, GD Birla Memorial Polytechnic Institute. Schools include Birla Shishu Vihar, Birla High School, Birla Public School and Birla Balika Vidyapeeth. Pilani
112-626: Is not directly accessible by rail; the nearest stations are Chirawa , 16 kilometres (9.9 mi), Sadulpur 40 kilometres (25 mi) away served by the Northern Western Railway on the Sikar-Loharu Broad Gauge section and Loharu , 23.5 kilometres (14.6 mi) away in Haryana, which is served by fully broad gauge sections. Pilani is 208 kilometres (129 mi) from Jaipur and 194.3 kilometres (120.7 mi) from Delhi and has
128-494: Is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is located at 28°03′N 75°09′E / 28.05°N 75.15°E / 28.05; 75.15 . It has an average elevation of 316 metres (1036 ft). The nearest railway station is Jhunjhunu railway station . The town of Mandawa was a thikana of Jaipur State. Mandawa once functioned as a trading outpost for ancient caravan routes in Shekhawati for goods from China and
144-409: Is world-famous for its havelis, wall paintings and frescos. Its historical sites and rich culture entice visitors: As of 2011 India census , Mandawa had a population of 23,335. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mandawa has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 45%. In Mandawa, 18% of the population
160-470: The Haryana border. There are various places of interests in and around Jhunjhunu. The Mandawa area of Jhunjhunu district has been used as a film location for several Bollywood films, including the dance sequences of "Cutie Pie" in the movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil , and the portrayal of Mandawa as Lucknow in the same film, and as Pakistan in Kabir Khan 's Bajrangi Bhaijaan . Other notable films shot in
176-475: The Middle East. Thakur Nawal Singh, then ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa built a fort in to protect this outpost. Over time, a township grew around the fort and soon attracted a large community of traders, who then settled down at Mandawa. The great Ghazal Singer of South Asia Mehdi Hassan was born here and migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India. The town of Mandawa is known as the "Open Art Gallery" as
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#1732855923547192-676: The South-East, South & South-West by Sikar District & on the North-West and North by Churu District. According to the 2011 census Jhunjhunu district has a population of 2,139,658, roughly equal to the nation of Namibia or the US state of New Mexico . This gives it a ranking of 214th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 361 inhabitants per square kilometre (930/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
208-438: The decade 2001-2011 was 11.81%. Jhunjhunu has a sex ratio of 950 females for every 1000 males, It also has a literacy rate of 74.72% which is considered excellent. 22.89% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.88% and 1.95% of the population respectively. Shekhawati a dialect of Rajasthani , and Hindi are mainly spoken languages. The language blends into Haryanvi along
224-456: The district include Half Girlfriend , Mirziya , PK , Jab We Met , Paheli , Shudh Desi Romance , Dolly Ki Doli , Manorama Six Feet Under and Kachche Dhaage . Universities in the district include Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) and Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), in Pilani , Jhunjhunu. Plans are underway for
240-402: The end of June are extremely hot and dry. They are followed by the monsoon months of July, August and early September, where temperatures drop slightly, and the humidity rises sharply. The months from late October to early March see warm days, and cool to chilly nights, with very dry conditions. Pilani encounters regular dust storms during the summer season, often leading to power outages. Pilani
256-751: The establishment of a new sports university in the Jakhron Ka Bas, Deorasar, supported by the Government of Rajasthan . Mohd. Ayub Khan was an Indian soldier, politician, and statesman who earned distinction as a recipient of the Vir Chakra for his valor during the Indo-Pak War of 1965. Serving in the Sialkot sector, Khan displayed extraordinary courage and leadership, earning one of India's highest gallantry awards. After retiring from military service, he transitioned into
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