30-555: Taranagar is a city and a municipality in Churu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan , situated at 28° 41'N 75° 3'E, about 28 miles south of Churu City . Taranagar was earlier known as Reni , named for the lady Rinkali who came here to live from Vishalnagar Koyalapatan, currently Foga in Sardarshar (Rajasthan). Reni was the headquarters of the nizamat and the tehsil of the same name in
60-435: A festival when a procession of Gaurajja is taken out with a lot of fanfare. Taranagar is located at 28°41′N 75°02′E / 28.68°N 75.03°E / 28.68; 75.03 . It has an average elevation of 232 meters (761 feet). A part of Thar desert, it experiences extremities of climate both in summer and in the winter, that are however considered good for build-up of immunities, for general health. Town
90-503: A ranking of 224th in India (out of a total of 640 districts ). The district has a population density of 148 inhabitants per square kilometre (380/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-11 was approximately 6.1%. Churu has a sex ratio of 938 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of about 67.46%. 28.25% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 22.15% and 0.55% of
120-482: A referral hospital set up by late Onkar Mal Mintri and run by the state government where health care facilities are available for the general public and for the people from nearby villages. There is another hospital building that has been converted into a veterinary hospital catering to cattle. Though the town does not have a railway station, it is well connected by road. It is served by roadway organization of many states, private buses, and taxi operators. Gandhi Upwan, in
150-523: A road length of 1901 km. The 2011 population was approximately 2,039,547. The gender ratio is 938 females per 1,000 males; literacy among residents is 67.46%. There are 8 tehsils in the district: Churu , Sidhmukh , Ratangarh , Taranagar , Rajgarh , Sardarshahar , Sujangarh , Bidasar . The major crops include bajra and guar . Sujangarh On South Side, Ratangarh On Southwest Side, Sardarshahar On North Side, Tarangar On Northeast Side, Rajgarh On East Side, Ratannagar , Chapper, Bidasar and Rajaldesar are
180-518: A sovereign state such as the Principality of Monaco , to a small village such as West Hampton Dunes, New York . The territory over which a municipality has jurisdiction may encompass: Powers of municipalities range from virtual autonomy to complete subordination to the state . Municipalities may have the right to tax individuals and corporations with income tax , property tax , and corporate income tax , but may also receive substantial funding from
210-805: Is a district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in northern India. Churu lies in the Bikaner region of northern Rajasthan and shares boundaries with the Hanumangarh District to the north, the Haryana state to the east, the Jhunjhunu and Sikar districts to the southeast, the Nagaur District to the south, and the Bikaner District to the west. The district has an area of approximately 16,830 km , with
240-473: Is available at the depth of 30 to 48 metres, with the exception of places such as Sujangarh and Taranagar Tehsils. The district has good connections within and outside the state. Mega Highway (Bathinda-Ajmer) National Highway Nos. 11 (Agra-Bikaner), 65 (Ambala-Pali), and 709 Ext. (Rohtak-Rajgarh) pass through the district. The total length of roads in the district is 3,010 km and is 240 km from Delhi via Hisar and 210 km. via Behal. The Churu district
270-645: Is derived from French municipalité , which in turn derives from the Latin municipalis , based on the word for social contract ( municipium ), referring originally to the Latin communities that supplied Rome with troops in exchange for their own incorporation into the Roman state (granting Roman citizenship to the inhabitants) while permitting the communities to retain their own local governments (a limited autonomy). A municipality can be any political jurisdiction , from
300-478: Is located in the tehsil by the same name, under the Rajgarh subdivision of the Churu district . Historically, even the city of Churu used to be a part of Taranagar Tehsil. The town grew with its Mohallas (or localities) earmarked for different castes (that is to say known by caste names) that are even today referred to for the ease of practical identification but is officially now divided into different numerical wards for
330-511: Is popular among Shakta Tantra followers from all over India, which was established by Anant Shri Vibhushit Dandi Swami Jogendrashram ji Maharaj. Baba Phool Nath Temple at Nawa, Rajgarh is popular and related to the Nath community. According to the 2011 census , Churu district has a population of approximately 2,039,547, roughly equal to the nation of Botswana or the US state of New Mexico . This gives it
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#1733085067691360-438: Is used by them as a Mandi for selling their agricultural product as also a center for education, health services and connectivity. The nearby villages include Dhani- kumharan, Satyu, Rajpura, Lunas, Gajuwas, Chalkoi, Kharatwas, Nethawa, Togawas, Bhaleri, Bhanin, Kalwas, Dabri Chhoti, Dheerwas Bara, Sahwa, Bain, Buchawas, Dadrewa, Jigsana, Nyangli, Hadiyal, Dudhwa Khara, Bhamara etc. Brahmanwasi is an agricultural locality situated on
390-404: Is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term municipality may also mean the governing body of a given municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district . The English word
420-523: The Main Bazar that is in the center of town, there are a number of shop-clusters or markets specializing in merchandise like footwear, vegetables and fruits, medicines etc. There are some trading firms, bank branches, organizations, government offices. Almost a dozen institutions impart graduate courses including an upcoming veterinary medical college providing the feel of a self-sufficient town. Taranagar boasts an industrial estate promoted by RIICO primarily for
450-504: The Spanish term ayuntamiento , referring to a municipality's administration building, is extended via synecdoche to denote the municipality itself. In Moldova and Romania , both municipalities ( municipiu ; urban administrative units) and communes ( comună ; rural units) exist, and a commune may be part of a municipality. In many countries, comparable entities may exist with various names. Churu district Churu
480-525: The community living in the area and the common interest. These include terms: The same terms "Gemeente" (Dutch) or "Gemeinde" (German) may be used for church congregations or parishes, for example, in the German and Dutch Protestant churches. In Greece, the word Δήμος ( demos ) is used, also meaning 'community'; the word is known in English from the compound democracy (rule of the people). In some countries,
510-463: The east of the town, close to the bus stand and police station, is a moderate garden maintained by the municipality. There is a rest-house used by visiting officials that is run by Rajasthan state PWD. The same locality houses the famous Govt. Higher Secondary School, Taranagar. A public library is almost in the middle of the Taranagar that also houses a free reading room, that over the decades has helped
540-428: The growth of local intellect even if the facilities have been meager and maintenance falls short of needs; nonetheless, it has been providing a space for developing minds. Since last decade or so Taranagar has been emerging as a place counted in its vicinity of its surrounding villages — for providing facilities for children's education, selling their produce, shopping, trade, institutional interaction, etc. Besides
570-599: The manufacture of plaster of Paris. Sadulpur (also known as Rajgarh, its connecting railway station), a junction on the Northern Zone of Indian Railways is on east side at a distance of about 36 km and Churu, the district city is on its south side at a distance of about 60 km while Sardarsahar is on its south-west side. Apart from these cities, the town is surrounded by a large number of villages (124 )on all sides that are populated by mostly by small to medium-sized land holders, farmers and artisans. The town of Taranagar
600-626: The other major towns in the district. The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary , a blackbuck sanctuary, has more than 1,680 black bucks and migratory birds. It is a major attraction for wildlife enthusiasts. Other attractions include the grand palatial Havelies in the towns of Ratannagar, Ratangarh and Sardarshahar, the Hanuman temple at Salasar and the Venkateshwar temple at Sujangarh, the birthplace of local deity, Gogaji , in Dadrewa. The Bhadrakali Temple at Rajaldesar
630-424: The people. While, Hindi and english are official language for government of Rajasthan. Taranagar is known for its plaster of Paris industry, wooden items handicraft, jewelry, and education. Students of the nearby districts and tehsils are coming here to get a better and qualitative education from its educational institutions. https://naksha-wala-taranagar.business.site/ Municipality A municipality
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#1733085067691660-484: The population is under 6 years of age. Despite its moderate size, the town boasts of the cosmopolitan nature of its populace that comprises a diversity of castes, creeds, religions and regional inhabitants as also its diaspora spread over the various nooks and corners of different states of the country as also abroad. The composition of this diaspora is also quite varied and comprises industrialists, traders, businessmen, professionals, social workers and others. One person from
690-523: The population respectively. Languages of Churu district (2011) At the time of the 2011 census, 94.56% of the population spoke Rajasthani , 2.86% Marwari and 1.48% Hindi as their first language. A majority of the district's power supply is provided by the Bhakra Hydel Complex through 132 kV lines coming via Hissar in Haryana. 902 of the district's 926 villages have access to electricity. Water
720-403: The postal, election or voting purposes. As of 2011 India Census , Taranagar had a population of 2,11,831 out of which the urban population is 32,640 while the rural population is 1,79,191. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Taranagar has an average literacy rate of 57.06%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 66.85%, and female literacy is 46.45%. 18% of
750-579: The state of Bikaner in Rajputana . The nizamat consisted of five eastern tehsils of Bhadra , Churu , Nohar , Rajgarh and Reni. In 1948, the town was renamed for King Tara Singh, who ruled it in the mid-18th century. Taranagar is well known for its antiquity. It has a famous Jain temple built-in 942. It has very old statues of Jain Tirthankars . The Chhatri of Anand Singhji and Tara Singhji, or saints' homes, are quite popular. These are 2 km distant from
780-478: The state. In some European countries, such as Germany, municipalities have the constitutional right to supply public services through municipally-owned public utility companies . Terms cognate with "municipality", mostly referring to territory or political structure, are Spanish municipio (Spain) and municipalidad (Chile), Catalan municipi , Portuguese município . In many countries, terms cognate with "commune" are used, referring to
810-405: The town, Late Sri Ram Krishna Sarawagi (son of a reputed disciple of Mahatma Gandhi late Sri Tulsiram Sarawagi) rose to become a minister in the state of West Bengal in the 1970s.Shree Shivraj Singh Kavia's in laws house is located near Shree Karani ji temple in this city. Taranagar tehsil is well known for its Bagri language , a dialect of Rajasthani language which is spoken by the majority of
840-560: The town. A temple, a little away from the town, is known as Shyam Pandia. It is said to be as old as Dvapara Yuga . As the legend goes, it is believed that Bhima of The Mahabharata fame was sent here to call for the services or blessings of the then pujari of the temple, Saint Shyam Pandia, for the Tilak ceremony of Yudhishthira after the Battle of Kurukshetra was won by Pandavas. Apart from private hospitals and practicing doctors, Taranagar has
870-465: The western side of the town. The main crops raised in the area are millets, bajra, guar, gram and lately even mustard. Historically, it was a zamindari that was initially vested in the Vyas family (Pushkarna Brahmins) by the late Raja Shri Joravar Singhji, the then ruler of a princely state of Bikaner. The current scion of the family Mool Raj holds the original handwritten document of transfer of Brahmanwasi. Vyas
900-517: Was further patronized by the vaishya community mainly Swetambar Jains, who held a prominent position in business and commerce. Goga Medi in Degawas Mohalla is also a famous temple built 50 years ago by Pujari Shree Bihari Lal Ji Sankholia, where a fair is held on the occasion of Goga Navmi. More prominent of fairs held in the town include Ramdevji Ka Mela, where cattle are sold and the Gaur Magaria,
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