Mukandgarh
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| ?Mukandgarh Rajasthan • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| District(s) | Jhunjhunun |
| Population | 17,790 (2001) |
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.
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[edit] History
Mukangarh founded by Thakur Mukand Singh Ji Saheb.It was the Thikana of Bhojraj Ji Ka Shekhawats.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[1], 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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