Khandar

Khandar
village
Khandar
Khandar

Location in Rajasthan, India

Coordinates: 26°1′24″N 76°36′35″E / 26.02333°N 76.60972°E / 26.02333; 76.60972Coordinates: 26°1′24″N 76°36′35″E / 26.02333°N 76.60972°E / 26.02333; 76.60972
Country  India
State Rajasthan
District Sawai Madhopur
Government
  Body tehsil
Population
  Total 15,000
Languages
  Official Hindi
  Other Hindi, Harauti, Dundhani
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 322025
Telephone code 07468
Vehicle registration RJ-
Nearest city Sawai Madhopur
Literacy 70%%
Lok Sabha constituency tonk sawaimadhopur
Civic agency tehsil
Climate Normal (Köppen)

Khandar is a tehsil of district Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. The river Banas flows through Khandar.[1]

History

Khandar was famous for the ancient khandar Fort. Earlier it was the part of Ranthambhore. After independence of India it became part of Rajasthan
Rulers of Khandar
1.Mewar Kings
2.Mughal Emperors
3.Maharajas of Jaipur
4.The British Empire

Geography

It is located at 26°00′00″N 76°36′00″E / 26.00000°N 76.60000°E / 26.00000; 76.60000.[2]

Demography

More than 70% of the population is literate. Languages spoken are Hindi, Harauti . In nowadays MATHUR VAISH are in majority. Mathur vaish (BANIYA) seem to be sound in financial context and always are in eyes of another caste that is Brahmin,JAT, Although both live in harmony but when it comes to its own cast, they seem to differentiate from Baniya cast, which I think not good for social health

Economy

The main livelihood is agriculture. The sources of water are open wells and tube wells.

Places of interest

The Rameshwaram Temple is 20 km from Khandar on the confluence of the Banas and Chambal rivers. There is a beautiful temple of lord Chaturbhuj nathji as well as a Shiva temple on the ghat of chambal river. Which is very old monument but due to lack of care, it is collapsing. A famous yearly mela (fair) is organized a fortnight after deepawli on next poornima. Thousands and thousands people gather here in this fair from sawaimadhopur, kota, baaran districts of Rajsthan and from Sheopur dist. of M. P. As there is vast and plenty religious activities in khandar pargana (local territory) like GEETABHAWAN SATSANGMANDALS, Akhand keertan and ramayan paath is continuously in movement since somany years. People got inspiration for these activities from famous divine brahmeen mahatma Shri KRISHNANANDJI.

See also

There also is a fort here named 'Taragrah'.A famous temple "SHRI JI MANDIR" is situated at the heart of Khandar.

Other attractions

Rameshwar Dwar : Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has Huge block on multi-angular pillers. People visit during Deepawali in crowds to see the Annual Fair.
Shivalaya Temple : It is another Lord Shiva temple built in Persian and Nagara style on the banks of River Banas.
Banipura balaji : This is attraction point for all Lord hanuman follower, This place attracts crowd because of its natural and ultimate surrounding of Taragrah fort. Gilai Sagar: This dam is situated near Khandar Kasba. In the rainy season, it is full of water. There are many crocodiles in the Dam which attract the visitors.

References

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