Bijrol

Bijrol is a village in the Baghpat District of Uttar Pradesh, India. A village known for its bravery & heroism, giving birth to several freedom fighters. Having a population of more than eleven thousand this village is exactly 6 km from the center of Baraut the sub district of Baghpat. A beautiful place to visit having one of the Ashoka Pillar.

This Big village is mostly inhabited by farmers, most of the population consist of Jats, Brahmans & Muslims being the minority.

Geography

Bijrol is located at 29.7°N 77.18°E / 29.7; 77.18. It has an average elevation of 230 metres (754 ft). It is located 24 km north of district headquarter Baghpat and 512 km from state capital Lucknow. Angadpur (3 km), Asafpur Kharkhari (3 km), Lohadda (3 km), Vazidpur (3 km), Johri (3 km) are the nearby villages to Bijrol. Bijrol is surrounded by Binauli Tehsiltowards East, Chhaprauli Teshsil towards West, Kandhla Tehsil towards North and Pilana Tehsil towards South.Ganaur, Sardhana, Samalkha and Sonipat are the nearby cities to Bijrol.

Culture

Bijrol is a multi-religious place with many Hindu Temples and Mosques around. There are 15 Temples & 9 Mosques around this region. One of the biggest temple in this area is known as Khada (Mandir). It is very famous and holds big importance here. It is worth seeing & cannot be described in words.

Another important place in the village is the Bhumia Dev of this region situated in the center of the village, people visit here before start doing any new /holy works.

Another big Hindu temple in on the edge of the village Devi maa temple & Naag joda on the main road passing through the village.

Education

Bijrol being a big village have an inter college. Shri Shahmal Smarak Inter College, the college is situated on the eastern edge of village, made in the memory of Shaheed Baba Shahmal Jat(Tomar). The village also have several other private schools including two govt primary school & one kanya pathshala. Playing an important role in the literacy rate of the village.

Economy

Bijrol have agriculture as its mainstay. Area is fertile being close to the river Yamuna/Jamuna. Main crops appear to be wheat, sugarcane and mustard. In fruits mangoes and guavas are grown and Grapes too. Watermelons, muskmelons and 'kakri' make their appearance during summers.

References

http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/bagpat-9476767.html http://wikimapia.org/442092/Village-Bijrol http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Baghpat/Baraut/Bijrol http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bijrol/111638822221262 http://www.indiamapia.com/Bagpat/bijrol.html