Sardarshahar
Sardarshahar is a city located in the Churu district of Rajasthan, India. It is also the seat of the Rajasthan legislative assembly Sardarshahar Assembly constituency. Sardarshahar is the tehsil headquarter. and part of the Churu Lok Sabha constituency. Sardarshahar was established in 1838 at the place of "Alwana" village in Bikaner state. The city is named after Sardar Singh, The son of Bikaner Maharaja(Raja Ratan Singh). It is known for its grand Havelis (mansions) with frescoes, The only Clock Tower (GhantaGhar) in Asia which streets running under it in all four directions, Shri Ichha Puran Balaji Mandir, Acharya Shri Mahapragya Samadhi Sthal(ShantiPeeth), Gandhi Vidya Mandir and many more. It is famous for its Food (especially sweets), handicraft work, silver work, and woodwork. It is the birthplace of the Eleventh Acharya (Religious head)-Acharyashri Mahashramanji of the Shri Jain Terapanthi Sect.
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{Sardarshahar} Location in North Rajasthan, India {Sardarshahar} {Sardarshahar} (India) | |
| Coordinates: 28.440053°N 74.490818°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Churu |
| Founded by | Ratan Singh (King Of Bikaner State) |
| Named for | Sardar Singh (Son Of Ratan Singh) |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Council |
| • City Council President | Rajkaran Choudary |
| • Member of Parliament | Rahul Kaswan |
| • Member of legislative assembly | Anil Kumar Sharma |
| Area | |
| • City | 36.00 km2 (13.90 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 3,796 km2 (1,466 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Biggest Tehsil in Churu |
| Elevation | 248.108 m (814.003 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 95,911 |
| • Density | 235/km2 (610/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| • Native | Bagri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 331403 |
| Telephone code | 01564 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ10 |
| Sex ratio | 1020/1000 ♂/♀ |
| Website | https://sardarshaharblog.com/ |