Sikar सीकर
Sikar
—  city  —
Sikar Location of Sikar in Rajasthan and India
Coordinates	27°37′N 75°09′E / 27.62°N 75.15°E / 27.62; 75.15Coordinates: 27°37′N 75°09′E / 27.62°N 75.15°E / 27.62; 75.15
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
District(s)	Sikar
Population • Density	350,600 • 296 /km2 (767 /sq mi)
Literacy	72.98%%
Official languages	Hindi, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	7,742.44 square kilometres (2,989.37 sq mi) • 427 metres (1,401 ft)
Climate Temperature • Summer • Winter	•      48 °C (118 °F) •      1 °C (34 °F)
Distance(s) • From Delhi • 315 kilometres (196 mi) (land) • From Jaipur • 114 kilometres (71 mi) (land)
Codes • Pincode • 332001 • Telephone • +91-1572 • Vehicle • RJ-23
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Website	www.sikar.nic.in

Sikar (Hindi: सीकर) is a city located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan state in India. It is the administrative headquarter of Sikar District. Sikar is a historical city and contains many old Havelis (big houses with Mughal-era architecture) which are a huge tourist attraction. The best way to reach the city is to use road transport from Jaipur or Delhi. It is 114 km away from Jaipur, 320 km from Jodhpur 215 km from Bikaner and 270 km from Delhi.

Geography

Sikar is located at 27°37′N 75°09′E / 27.62°N 75.15°E / 27.62; 75.15. It has an average elevation of 427 metres (1400 feet).

Demographics

Sikar city has a population of about 300,000 people. However, because it covers a big area and many towns, population of the district was 2,287,229 according to census in 2001. The population density of the district was 296 according to the same census. Males constitute 52% of the population. Sikar has an average literacy rate of 72.98% as per the 2011 census, higher than the state average of 67.05%: male literacy is 86.66%, and female literacy is 58.76%. In Sikar, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The main caste groups are Mahajans, Ahirs/Yadavs, kumawats, Jats, Gujjars/Meenas, and functionary caste as Khati, Lohar , Sunar and Nai are also found in Sikar.

History

Sikar is as much part of Shekhawati as Jhunjhunu. It was the biggest Thikana (Estate) of the Jaipur State ruled by Shekhawats. Sikar was the capital town of the Thikana Sikar. It is surrounded by the high walls consisting of seven “Pols”(gates). The primitive name of Sikar was ‘Beer Bhan Ka Bass’. Raja Bahadur Singh Shekhawat, the Raja of Khandela gifted the village (Beao Nahar Singh & Rao Chand Singh, Rao Devi Singh ascended the throne of Sikar after Chand Singh. He was a great warrior and ruled over Sikar very efficiently.

Devi Singh’s son Rao Raja Laxman Singh was also a great warrior. He built the Laxmangarh Fort erected on the hill and a town which sprang up at the foot hills in called Laxmangarh after his name. Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh Saheb Bahadur (II), the king of Jaipur was much pleased with him, as a result the title of ‘Rao Raja’ was conferred upon him by the king. His period is known for the love of art, learning, religion and culture. He was very philanthropic, the Sikar state was very prosperous in his period. The seth’s & the rich people got the magnificent buildings built & the painting on them are worth seeing.

Rao Raja Ram Pratap Singh who ascended the throne after Laxman Singh got the marble palace made .The golden painting on its walls is very attractive. The successive rulers of Sikar such as Rao Raja Bhairon Singh, Rao Raja Sir Madhav Singh Bahadur (1866/1922), he was granted the title of Bahadur in 1886 and Madhav Singh enjoys the credit of making huge Victoria Diamonds Jublee Hall & Madhav Niwas Kothi which are the excellent examples of his love for architecture and paintings. He was always anxious for the welfare of the public. During the terrible famine in 1899 (Samvat 1956), he started many famine relief works for the poor and hungry people. It is evident from ‘Madhav Sagar Pond’ which was built in the year 1899. This pond was made at the cost of Rs.56000/- it clearly speaks the fame of his ruler. It was in the times of Madhav Singh that Sikar saw the first light of electricity. The roads were also constructed in his time. The old monuments, forts, palaces, boundary walls and temples were repaired in his time. He was very strong and courageous. He had very cordial relations with the British Government. The survey of Railway from Jaipur to Sikar was accomplished in his period. After Madhav Singh the throne of Sikar was ascended by Kalyan Singh.

Rao Raja Kalyan Singh was the last ruler of Sikar (1922/1967). Kalyan Singh had been famous for their love of magnanimous building, palaces, temples and ponds He had ruled over Sikar for 32 years. He built clock tower, which adds beauty to the town. For the welfare of public he got the Kalyan Hospital & Kalyan College built. He died in the year 1967. To commemorate the sweet memory of his late son Kunwar Hardayal Singh.

Sikar is a very fascinating and charming place for the tourist. The fresco Painting on the ancient havelies, temples and forts captivate the tourist from abroad.

Sikar was the kingdom of royal Shekhawat rajas. Today also many royal Shekhawat family reside in Sikar. One of the great shekhawat is Mr Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, former Vice President of India is also belong to (Khachriyawas) Sikar. Three most prominent business homes of the country viz. the Bajajs, the Birlas and the Goenkas also belong to the district. Most of the Marwari businessmen community residing in Assam, W.Bengal, Surat, Bengaluru and Hyderabad also belong to Sikar.

Area

Geographical Location

Population (2001)

Climate

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Administration

Local bodies

Police

Forts and palaces

• Sikar Fort
• Jeen Mata Mandir
• Khatu Shyamji
• Sai Dham (Mundwara)
• Madho Niwas Kothi
• Rani Mahal
• Devi Pura Balaji
• Santoshi Mata Mandir
• Maroo Park
• Harshnath
• Nehru Park
• Bhagat Singh Market
• Sikar Jumma Masjid
• Kashi Ka Bas
• Ganesh Mandir, Fatehpuri Gate
• Temple of Gopinathji, Subhash Chowk
• Diwan Ji Ki Nashiya, Jatiya Bazar
• Diwan ji ki Haveli
• Tila mandir(balaji temple)
• Shiv Mandir(Baniyo ki dhani-Ranoli)
• Shobhagyavati mandir
• Shakambri mandir
• Tibre wala mandir (NH11 par Ranoli )
• jhalday wallay balaji (Kanwarpura Sikar)
• Shree Raghunathji Mandir,Doulatpura,Katrathal
• Bajarang lal bhaskarji ki kothi
• balaji Mandir Dinarpura,Katrathal, Sikar*
• Shri Jhelde Wale Balaji, Kanwarpura road, Sikar
• Shri Sai Hanuman Mandir, Dhod Road, Sikar
• shri khakhiji maharaj mandir,kolida,sikar
• Gopal Mandir,Palsana(RAJESH)
• Shree jalka balaji Maksudpura(Ranoli)
• Rewasa Dham
• Palsana Nimbark Pith
• jain Mandir,ranoli
• Singhnia Global Academy
• Shid Stambh
• shri Budha Balaji Mandir,katrathal,sikar
• Shri Sivaji Mandir ,rewansi,sikar didwana road

Sikar Municipal Council

Urban Local body is Sikar Municipal Council. There are 45 wards in Sikar M Cl. In municipal elections of 2009, out of these 45 seats, INC got 24 seats BJP got 13 and 8 by others. Banura

Transport

Kilometre sign „Sikar 16 km“

Kilometre sign „Palsana 3 km"

There is start broad gauge railroad in Sikar. It is connected through meter gauge to Delhi, Jaipur, Rewari, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Churu, Jhunjhunu.the western freight corridor will also pass from it. which the main project of central government. It is well connected by roads from all the major cities. One National highway NH-11 crosses through center of city. NH-11 connects Sikar to Jaipur and Bikaner. This highway is going to be four-laned very soon.

Recently ministry of Railway has been surveyed Jaipur-Loharu railway track and it will be expected that this railway track soon be converted in Broad gauge.

Airways

The nearest airport is at Jaipur which operate flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Ahmedabad etc. A new airport is proposed at Shahpura(a town in Jaipur district) that near to sikar.

Climate

Summers are hot, with temperatures reaching nearly 45 degrees Celsius. Winter temperatures can drop below 2 degree Celsius. Fog is common during the winter months and the region receives less rainfall.

Education

Sikar has become a major education hub of Rajasthan. Along with numerous government colleges providing arts, sciences, and commerce education, a number of private educational institutes have also opened up. St. Mary's Sr. Sec. School (affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi) is one of the most reputed school in Sikar located on Jaipur Road. In the last few years many coaching institutes for IIT, PMT, CPMT and other competitive exams have opened which are producing very good results. Student flow for coaching institutes has stopped to other major cities like Kota and Jaipur. Most of the merits in board exams are scored by students from schools of Sikar and India's leading institute in IIT-JEE, AIEEE and AIPMT examination. it is the major hub in edducation in rajasthan.students migrate here from 3-4 districts. like churu,nagore etc.

See also

• Sikar district
• Sikar (Lok Sabha constituency)

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