Lalgarh, Rajasthan
Lalgarh is a small town in Churu district in Rajasthan, India, situated on the border of the Churu and Nagaur districts. Raja Lal Singh named the village after himself. Previously, it was known as Kaniyana.
Lalgarh
Kaniyana | |
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town | |
  Lalgarh Location in Rajasthan, India  Lalgarh Lalgarh (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°31′11″N 73°54′29″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Churu |
| Named for | Raja Lal Singh |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 10,253 |
| • Density | 9.62/km2 (24.9/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 331518 |
| 01569 | 01569 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ- |
| Nearest city | Nagour (42 km approx.) |
| Sex ratio | 100/95 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 72% |
History
Maharaja Ganga Singh developed a bagichi (garden) in Lalgarh, which houses temples dedicated to Shivaji, Balaji, and Santoshi Mata. Kanheyalal Jain constructed a six-bed hospital in the village. Adjacent to the village is a forest spanning 1000 bigha. An annual cattle fair is organized in the village, serving as the primary source of Nagauri variety bulls.
The village is home to approximately 1,500 families, with 300 families belonging to various castes such as Lakhotia, Lohia, Bang, Malani, Jhawar, Bajaj, Toshniwal, Swami, Bagada, Tawaniya, Ojha, Sarswat, and others.
While the village comprises multiple castes, the majority is dominated by the Jat community, some Jat Gotras include Lohmror, Godara, Dhaka, Jakhad, Sangwa, Sirol, Jajra, Sau, Mahiya, Jyani, Kuliya, Dukiya, Potliya, Dhetarwal, Lochab, Saran, and others. The Rajput community also holds a significant presence, with different Gotras identifying themselves as Chandarvasa or Suryavasa. Other Rajput Gotras include Rathore, Shekhawat, Sodha, Bidawat, Sankhla, Jodha, and more.
Maharaja Lal Singh founded the village and later handed it over to the Thakurs. Rajgarana of Bikaner, including Rajkumari Ridhi Kanwar, regularly visit the village. The Rajputs of Lalgarh built Nadnachya Mandir at the village's border, which is shared with 27 villages of Narnoat (Rathore), showcasing the community's unity. In the village centre, there is a significant building called Rajput Shabh Bhawan. Regarding political involvement, the Jat community holds more prominence compared to others. However, Jats are considered a strong community alongside other groups in the village.
Lalgarh is home to several temples. The Baba Ramdev temple is located at the bus stand, while the Shree Ram Mandir is situated in the main market. Another temple dedicated to Baba Ramdev can be found on the way to Boseri Nagaur.
References
In Lalgarh, there is a Balaji temple located near the pond, and a Hariram Baba temple situated at the bus stand. The market area is adorned with temples dedicated to Thakur ji, Krishna Radha, and Lakshmi Narayan. Additionally, there are several other temples present in the village.