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'''Jhunjhunu''' is a city and capital of [[Jhunjhunu district]] in the state of [[Rajasthan]].  This city is in the northern state of [[Rajasthan]], [[India]] and the administrative headquarters of [[Jhunjhunu District]].
'''Jhunjhunu''' is a city having and capital of [[Jhunjhunu district]] in the state of [[Rajasthan]].  This city is in the northern state of [[Rajasthan]], [[India]] and the administrative headquarters of [[Jhunjhunu District]]. Jhunjhunu has given highest number of soldiers to India.
 
==History==
Jhunjhunu is a very old and historical town. .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in/jankalyan-category-and-entry-type/41/2/2 |title=पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार |publisher=Jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2022-08-11}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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In the 2011 India [[census]], the town of Jhunjhunu had a population of 118,473 and a literacy rate of 73.58%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jhunjhunun City Census 2011|website=census2011.co.in}}{{dead link|date=June 2022}}</ref>
In the 2011 India [[census]], the town of Jhunjhunu had a population of 118,473 and a literacy rate of 73.58%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jhunjhunun City Census 2011|website=census2011.co.in}}{{dead link|date=June 2022}}</ref>


==History==
==Transport==
Jhunjhunu is a very old and historical district, no authentic proof as yet when the city was founded and by whom. It was ruled by Chauhan Rajputs till 15th century. Mohammed Khan defeated Chauhans and conquered Jhunjhunu. It was taken back by the great Shardul Singh Ji Shekhawat (descendant of Maharao Shekhaji) in 1730. After his death it was divided among his sons.<ref>https://jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in/jankalyan-category-and-entry-type/41/2/2</ref>
 
== Transport ==
 
===Rail===
===Rail===
{{rws|Jhunjhunu}} comes within the territory of the [[North Western Railway Zone (India)|North Western Railway]]. Jhunjhunu city is connected through a broadgauge line to Sikar, Rewari, and Delhi. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off two trains to mark the completion of Rs. 260 crore gauge conversion of the 122&nbsp;km Loharu-Sikar railway line in Rajasthan.  Both trains were flagged off by Prabhu through remote control by organising video conferencing between Rail Bhawan, New Delhi and Sikar, Rajasthan. Prabhu pointed out that sufficient funds have been provided in 2015–16 to complete this project, i.e., Jaipur-Ringas-Churu, by March, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.railnews.co.in/railway-minister-flags-off-new-train-on-newly-build-loharu-sikar-broad-gauge-line/ |title="Railway Minister flags off new Train on newly build Loharu-Sikar broad gauge line", ''Rail News'' (Sept. 1 2015) |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-date=19 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119183823/http://www.railnews.co.in/railway-minister-flags-off-new-train-on-newly-build-loharu-sikar-broad-gauge-line/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Rail service between Jhunjhunu and Delhi (14811/14812) Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Sikar Express (bi-weekly) began 2 September 2015.
{{rws|Jhunjhunu}} comes within the territory of the [[North Western Railway Zone (India)|North Western Railway]]. Jhunjhunu city is connected through a broadgauge line to Sikar, Rewari, and Delhi. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off two trains to mark the completion of Rs. 260 crore gauge conversion of the 122&nbsp;km Loharu-Sikar railway line in Rajasthan.  Both trains were flagged off by Prabhu through remote control by organising video conferencing between Rail Bhawan, New Delhi and Sikar, Rajasthan. Prabhu pointed out that sufficient funds have been provided in 2015–16 to complete this project, i.e., Jaipur-Ringas-Churu, by March, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.railnews.co.in/railway-minister-flags-off-new-train-on-newly-build-loharu-sikar-broad-gauge-line/ |title="Railway Minister flags off new Train on newly build Loharu-Sikar broad gauge line", ''Rail News'' (Sept. 1 2015) |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-date=19 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119183823/http://www.railnews.co.in/railway-minister-flags-off-new-train-on-newly-build-loharu-sikar-broad-gauge-line/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Rail service between Jhunjhunu and Delhi (14811/14812) Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Sikar Express (bi-weekly) began 2 September 2015.


===Road===
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===Air===
===Air===
The nearest airport to Jhunjhunu city is [[Jaipur International Airport]].
The nearest airport to Jhunjhunu city is [[Jaipur International Airport]].
===Hospital===
The nearest Hospital to Jhunjhunu city is [http://www.rr-hospital.com/ R&R Multispeciality Hospital].


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}{{Jhunjhunu district}}


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Latest revision as of 06:22, 22 July 2023

This article is about the municipality in Rajasthan, India. For its namesake district, see Jhunjhunu district.
Jhunjhunu
City
Rani Sati Temple
Rani Sati Temple
Jhunjhunu is located in Rajasthan
Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu
Location in Rajasthan, India
Jhunjhunu is located in India
Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu (India)
Coordinates: 28°08′N 75°24′E / 28.13°N 75.4°E / 28.13; 75.4
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictJhunjhunu
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
 • Jhunjhunu (Lok Sabha constituency)Narendra Kumar (BJP)
 • MLABrijendra Ola (INC)
Elevation
323 m (1,060 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total118,473
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • SpokenShekhawati, Marwari & Haryanvi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
333001
Telephone code+91-1592 / 01592
Vehicle registrationRJ-18
Literacy73.58%
Websitejhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in

Jhunjhunu is a city having and capital of Jhunjhunu district in the state of Rajasthan. This city is in the northern state of Rajasthan, India and the administrative headquarters of Jhunjhunu District. Jhunjhunu has given highest number of soldiers to India.

History[edit]

Jhunjhunu is a very old and historical town. .[1]

Demographics[edit]

Religions in Jhunjhunu City
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 55.21%
Muslims
 
 44.46%
Christianity
 
 0.15%
Jainism
 
 0.14%
Sikhism
 
 0.01%
Buddhism
 
 0.01%
Others
 
 0.02%

In the 2011 India census, the town of Jhunjhunu had a population of 118,473 and a literacy rate of 73.58%.[2]

Transport[edit]

Rail[edit]

Jhunjhunu comes within the territory of the North Western Railway. Jhunjhunu city is connected through a broadgauge line to Sikar, Rewari, and Delhi. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off two trains to mark the completion of Rs. 260 crore gauge conversion of the 122 km Loharu-Sikar railway line in Rajasthan. Both trains were flagged off by Prabhu through remote control by organising video conferencing between Rail Bhawan, New Delhi and Sikar, Rajasthan. Prabhu pointed out that sufficient funds have been provided in 2015–16 to complete this project, i.e., Jaipur-Ringas-Churu, by March, 2017.[3] Rail service between Jhunjhunu and Delhi (14811/14812) Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Sikar Express (bi-weekly) began 2 September 2015.

Road[edit]

SH 8 proceeds from Jhunjhunu town to Sikar and connects to NH 52 in Sikar (Gokulpura) but direct way from Jhunjhunu town to Jaipur is via Udaipurwati, Sri Madhopur, Reengus this Super State Highway proceeds from Pilani to Reengus(Sri Madhopur tehsil) via Chirawa, Jhunjhunu, Udaipurwati and Sri Madhopur main city.

Air[edit]

The nearest airport to Jhunjhunu city is Jaipur International Airport.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "पोर्टल, राजस्थान सरकार". Jhunjhunu.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  2. ↑ "Jhunjhunun City Census 2011". census2011.co.in. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)[dead link]
  3. ↑ ""Railway Minister flags off new Train on newly build Loharu-Sikar broad gauge line", Rail News (Sept. 1 2015)". Archived from the original on 19 November 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2015.

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