Rajiana
| Rajiana ਰਾਜਿਆਣਾ | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Rajiana  Rajiana Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°41′32″N 75°05′25″E / 30.69225°N 75.090179°ECoordinates: 30°41′32″N 75°05′25″E / 30.69225°N 75.090179°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Moga |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 20,345 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 142038 |
| Telephone code | 01636 |
| Vehicle registration | PB29 |
| Sex ratio | 1000:910 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 99% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Faridkot |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Bagha Purana |
Rajiana (ਰਾਜਿਆਣਾ) is a village of Malwa region in District Moga, Punjab. The village is divided into pattis like Wigha patti, Narang ki patti, Haveli patti, Joga Patti, Ghoga Patti, Wazir patti, etc. The people of the village belongs to various religions, most of them are Sikhs of Brar clan. The village has three panchayats; Rajiana, Rajiana Patti Vigha and Rajiana Khurd. There are three water works and 3 water filters in the village supplying pure water to the villagers. Streets of the village are made from concrete. There are one co-operative bank, two petrol pumps, many schools, govt. hospital, govt. veterinary hospital, multiplex, playground, mobile towers and other all facilities.
Location
This village is situated on Moga-Kotkapura highway. It takes about 30 minutes by bus from Moga and Kotkapura to reach the village. Surrounding villages are Rode, G.T.B.Garh, Kotla Mehar Singh Wala, Veroke, Budh Singh Wala, Alamwala and Baghapurana.
History
The background of the village belongs to Brar Jats. Brar originated from the Bhattis of Jaisalmer, colonised this area and subsequently pushed Gills from this site towards Moga. The village is approximately 600 years old and it is named for Saint Baba Rajapir. Although the village was made by Brars, at this time people of most of the religions and clans live in the village.
Population
Population of the village is about 20,345 as of figures available by 'India Census 2011'. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. In Rajiana 10% of the population is under 9 years of age and 15% of the population is over 75 years.
Education
Rajiana has a literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86% and female literacy is 78%. Modern generation is getting higher and professional education from reputed institutes and abroad. The village has many government and private schools which play an important role in improving literacy rates in childhood. Following educational institutes are running in the village:
- Govt. Elementary School 1 (Previously named Govt. Primary School)
- Govt. Elementary School 2
- Govt. Senior Secondary School (Previously named Govt. High School)
- Sant Miha Singh Rajapir Senior Secondary School
- Khalsa Public School, Rajiana
- Guru Nanak Public School, Rajiana
- Guru Hargobind Public School, KMS Road, Rajiana
Economy
Main occupation of the villagers is agriculture, main crops are wheat, rice and chaara. Day-by-day a new generation is adopting new occupations such as, business, going abroad, etc.