Ramgarh Shekhawati
City in Rajasthan, India
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Ramgarh Shekhawati' is a city and a municipality in Ramgarh tehsil of Sikar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known for more than 125 historic havelis and attracts many tourists.
Ramgarh Shekhawati
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  Ramgarh Shekhawati Location in Rajasthan, India  Ramgarh Shekhawati Ramgarh Shekhawati (India) | |
| Coordinates: 28°10′15″N 74°58′40″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Sikar |
| Established | 1791 |
| Founded by | Poddar family & Ruia Family |
| Elevation | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 33,024 |
| • Density | 2.74/km2 (7.1/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 331024 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ- |
History
During the second half of the nineteenth century, the prosperous merchant families of the Ruias and the Poddars jointly developed the city of Ramgarh Shekhawati.
The Poddars, a family of wool traders from Churu, were the first to establish a settlement there. They had been subjected to heavy taxes by the thakurs of Churu and, in protest, sought to build a more affluent city. The king of Sikar allotted them land for this purpose. The Poddars then built numerous havelis, covered them with imported German paint that have retained their luster for over 230 years.
Later, the Ruias, another wealthy merchant family, arrived[1]. They had been forced from their hometown of Fatehpur after a dispute with the Nawab over trade levies. They joined the Poddars in developing the city.
Geography
Ramgarh Shekhawati is located in Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The surrounding area is semi-arid. The town sits at the trijunction of Churu district in north, Jhunjhunu district in East and Sikar district in south.[2] Churu is about 17 km from the town. The Nimakidhani, famous as Shri Shivraj Kavia's village, is 3 km from Ramgarh Shekhawati.
Demographics
According to the 2001 Indian census,[3] Ramgarh had a population of 90,124. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ramgarh has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 48%. In Ramgarh, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
The city is known for tourism. Mainly for its beautiful havelis. They serve as hotels.
Transport
Ramgarh is connected by road and rail. National Highway 52 passes on western outskirt of town. Ramgarh Shekhawati railway station is located on the eastern part of the town.[4]