Sri.Gangasingh ji Maharaja
Sri Gangasingh Maharaja
Thursday, April 12, 2007
It is named after the Maharaja of Bikaner Maharaja Ganga Singh who established it. It is said that the Maharaja wanted a city based on the design of Paris to be established and hence the map of the Old Ganganagar city will give you a glimpse of the map of Paris.
Economy
It's a testimony to land transformation: Desert land was converted to a lush green town credited to the efforts of the Maharaja who bought the Rajasthan canal which carries the excess waters of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the region, making Ganganagar known as "the food basket of Rajasthan
Agriculture
Main crops of this area are cotton,wheat and mustard. One thing this area is very famous for is Kinnu (a citrus fruit / variant of orange). The primary cash crop in the area is Cotton, however the overall production has dropped considerably. This has been due to heliothis (also called the American sundy). A worm that has affected the cotton crops with serious repercussions to the farmers of the region. In addition, price of cotton has been stagnant for nearly a decade leading to economic difficulty in some areas.
People
There is something special about people of this area which you will notice immediately - simplicity. You might come across a big landlord but you will hardly find any attitude or show off tendency. As is the case with this whole region, here too you will find people dressed in white and very often, carrying a gun. Well, nobody knows how it started, but somebody wearing a white kurta-pajama(a long shirt and a trouser made of same cloth) is seen as a rich person. So every tom,dick and harry is dressed in white(too much opulance!). Most of the families in this area are descendents of earstwhile landlords so guns and horses are considered as a sign of power. Although there are so many firearms around, there are hardly any gunfights. That is because most of the people keep these things as a sign of pride rather than a means of muscle-wielding. So on a cold evening,if you see the people in next jeep(a utility vehicle) with guns and pistols, no need to panic. Ask them for the nearest eating outlet and no wonder if they offer you a cup of tee themselves.
Geography
Ganganagar is located at 29.92° N 73.88° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 164 metres (538 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,GRIndia Ganganagar had a population of 210,788. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Ganganagar has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 64%. In Ganganagar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Educational Institutes
The city has been a center of learning since its early ages. Many notable education institutes include:
Schools:
Sri Guru Nanak Khalsa Sen. Sec. School
Bhopal Wala Arya Sen. Sec. School
B.S.F Senior Secondary School
Good Shepherd Public School
Blooming Dales International School
Bihani Children's Academy
Invention Public School
Guru Harkishan Public School
Nosegay Public School
Sacred Heart Convent School
STAR CHILDREN ACADAMY 5 ADARSH COLONY
COLLEGES
Seth G.L.Bihani S.D.(P.G.) College
Surendra Dental College
Sri Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Sri Guru Nanak Khalsa Law College
Govt. Law College
Maharshi Dayanand (PG) College
Attractions
This town is famous for its many farms and fields. Main attractions include Gol Bazaar, Sukharia Circle, and the Hindumal Kot Border(Indo-Pak).
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