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| population_total = | | population_total = 15,784 | ||
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]] | ||
| demographics1_title2 = Other commonly used | | demographics1_title2 = Other commonly used | ||
| demographics1_info2 = [[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Sindhi language|Sindhi | | demographics1_info2 = [[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] | ||
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'''Khajuwala''' is a town in the [[Bikaner district]] of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is located near the [[Indo-Pakistan border]] (23 | '''Khajuwala''' is a town in the [[Bikaner district]] of [[Rajasthan]], India. It is located near the [[Indo-Pakistan border]] ({{convert|23|km}}) and is situated around {{convert|113|km}} from the district headquarters [[Bikaner]]. It is an [[District planning in India|intermediate panchayat]] with several villages under its administration.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V |title=National Panchayat Directory |access-date=22 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820092304/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=6715&parenttype=B&ptype=V |archive-date=20 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It produces a lot of raw cotton and wheat. [[Indira Gandhi Canal]] has brought about development of this area. It is a big agro products market in [[Bikaner]] district. Earlier its name was Beriyawali. It is also seat in Rajasthan legislative assembly. The current elected Member of Legislative assembly (MLA) from Khajuwala is Govind ram meghwal (INC). | ||
Khajuwala has recently been given a status of Panchayat samiti. | Khajuwala has recently been given a status of Panchayat samiti. | ||
Khajuwala also | Khajuwala also has many industries such as mustard oil mills and cotton spinning mills. There are a large number of brick kilns on the outskirts of the town and there are also gypsum mines and plants. | ||
It is the leading wheat, cotton, mustard and guar producing tehsil of Bikaner district. Agriculture is flourishing well here. With canal irrigation you can see vast lush green farmlands. | It is the leading wheat, cotton, mustard and guar producing tehsil of Bikaner district. Agriculture is flourishing well here. With canal irrigation you can see vast lush green farmlands. | ||
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=== Minerals === | === Minerals === | ||
[[Gypsum]] is most common mineral found in the rocks of this area. The gypsum deposits occur in rocks of [[tertiary]] period (roughly from 6.6 crore to 25.8 lakhs years old period), and are considered to have by evaporation process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geologydata.info/non_metallic.htm|title=GeologyData.Info- Info Portal of Geology with special reference to Rajasthan, | [[Gypsum]] is the most common mineral found in the rocks of this area. The gypsum deposits occur in rocks of the [[tertiary]] period (roughly from the 6.6 crore to 25.8 lakhs years old period), and are considered to have been formed by an evaporation process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geologydata.info/non_metallic.htm|title=GeologyData.Info- Info Portal of Geology with special reference to Rajasthan, India|work=geologydata.info}}</ref> | ||
== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
Khajuwala is currently a [[gram panchayat]] local government. Khajuwala is divided into 23 wards. Khajuwala is a Tehsil and panchayat samiti also. | Khajuwala is currently a [[gram panchayat]] local government. Khajuwala is divided into 23 wards. Khajuwala is a Tehsil and panchayat samiti also. | ||
Khajuwala was given municipality status in | Khajuwala was given municipality status in previous years, but returned to the status of village panchayat due to the government's indifference. The main census town is known as Beriawali and Panchayat, and also Beriawali. | ||
== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
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=== Industries === | === Industries === | ||
In terms of industry, gypsum grinding factories occupy the most important place. Raw gypsum material is supplied from villages. The government central processing unit is perhaps the largest such unit in the Asian continent. After grinding, gypsum is transported to other northern Indian cities where gypsum-based large-scale industries use it as a raw material. | |||
There are many oil mills, cotton mills, | |||
There was a time when | There are many oil mills, cotton mills, and brick factories. There was a time when the Khajuwala area was known for its high yield of cotton. A number of factories for processing cotton were shut down in recent decades. Various markets work to fulfil the needs of people of the town and its surrounding villages. | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
[[Bagri language|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] and [[Marwari language|Marwari]] languages are spoken here. People | The [[Bagri language|Bagri]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Hindi]], [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] and [[Marwari language|Marwari]] languages are spoken here. People practise the [[Hinduism|Hindu]], [[Sikhism|Sikh]] and [[Buddhism |Buddhist]] religions, as well as [[Islam]]. The Dera culture is also present here. Many people follow Radha Swami, Sacha Sauda, and Nirankari Mission Deras. | ||
== Transport to other cities and villages == | == Transport to other cities and villages == | ||
There are direct buses to | There are direct buses to [[Jaipur]], [[Jodhpur]], [[Sri Ganganagar]], and [[Bikaner]]. There are [[Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation]] (RSRTC) roadways buses also available for different routes. Railway services are not present here. The central government's [[Bharatmala]] highway will{{when|date= January 2022}} go from here. | ||
== Government buildings and facilities == | == Government buildings and facilities == | ||
The government runs the local schools, a community health care centre, veterinary hospital, excise department office and the Office of Forest Department. A police station | The government runs the local schools, a community health care centre, veterinary hospital, excise department office and the Office of Forest Department. A police station and BSF{{clarify|date= January 2022}} campus are in the town. Branches of the [[State Bank of India]] (SBI), [[Punjab National Bank]] (PNB), [[ICICI Bank]] , [[Bank of Baroda]] (BOB), [[Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank]] (RMGB) and the Central Co-operative Bank also operate here. [[Automated teller machine|ATM]] facilities are available at the SBI, BOB, ICICI and PNB banks. A sub-post office branch is also available here. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||