Ratannagar
| Ratannagar Thelasar | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Ratannagar  Ratannagar Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°13′47″N 74°56′29″E / 28.2298°N 74.9414°ECoordinates: 28°13′47″N 74°56′29″E / 28.2298°N 74.9414°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Churu |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,018 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Ratannagar(Heritage city) is a city and a municipality in Churu district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Ratannagar had a population of 11,018. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ratannagar has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 49%. In Ratannagar, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Overview
Ratannagar is a small village in the Churu District in the State of Rajasthan, India. It is situated about 8 kilometers south of Churu and has a population of approximately 14,000 people. It is located on the Jaipur road and is famous for its havelis (private mansions). In 1982, Director J.P. Dutta made a motion picture in the village entitled “Gulami”, starring Dharmendra, Mithun, Nasirudin Shah, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Smita Patil, Anita Raj and Rina Rai. The main reason the small town was used for the month-long shooting was the noted havelis.
Ratannagar was built by Shah Nand Ram Kedia in the style of Jaipur. It is known for its street layout and distinctive scenery.
City's street are strait and every street cross to each other. Ratannagar city is famous for :Ran bankuro"as like carnal Jaisingh ji. The Hero of Longewala post in 1965 war with Pakistan.
Important Buildings
- Police Thana
- Govt. Hospital
- Haveli
- Omkar Ashram
gorakhnath ji ka dhuna
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.