Gharsana tehsil

Gharsana Tehsil (In Hindi and Rajasthani घङसाना, तहसील in Punjabi ਘੜਸਾਨਾ ਤਹਿਸੀਲ) is the one of 9 tehsils of Shrigangagnagar district of Rajasthan, India. Gharsana tehsil is the southernmost tehsil of District Shri Ganganagar. It is bordered by Anupgarh tehsil in the north, by Chhatargarh, Pugal and Khajuwala, tehsils of Bikaner district in the southeast. The western border touches Fort Abbas Tehsil of Bahawalnagar district of Pakistani Punjab.

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Map of Gharsana tehsil and its Grampanchayats source:http://ceorajasthan.nic.in/map/ac_maps//AM006.pdf

History

Anupgarh branch of Ignp canal near village 6 DD.

Gurdwara at New Mandi Gharsana is the largest Gurdwaras in Gharsana tehsil.

The original residents of this area were Hindu Bagris and Seraiki dialect speaking Muslims. The arrival of water from the Indira Gandhi Canal, via the Anoopgarh branch, had an important role to play in the growth of flora and fauna in the area.

Anupgarh branch of IGNP canal at Rawla Mandi.

People from other tehsils of Shriganganagar district, from Bikaner and from Punjab and Haryana came here to create a composite culture.

Old villages and towns

Rojri, Dhandhu, Sataiyan, Khobar, Khanuwali, Kodiband, 10 DOL, Shekhra, 6 DD, Dabbar, 465 Head, Lunia, Dhabban, Satrana, Jalwali are old towns of this tehsil.

Gharsana tehsil lies in the Thar desert.

Geography

This tehsil is a part of Thar desert. Sandy dunes and horny shrubs, trees are a basic characteristics of the area. Irrigation by Anoopgarh branch canal has encouraged agriculture activities in the area. Currently, sandy dunes and green fields can be seen.

Economy

Mustard fields in a village near Rawla Mandi.

Central Gypsum grinding unit at Rawla Mandi.

A view of grain market at Gharsana.

a view of Gypsum rock,Gypsum is the only mineral,which is mined at large scale.

Agriculture is the main occupation for the population, with wheat, jawar, guar and mustard being the main crops. Gypsum is an important mineral found in the area and many people earn their living by working in gypsum mines and factories.

Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF)[1] has established a Seed Multiplication farm at Rojhri. It develops seeds for fodder.

Religions of Gharsana tehsil

Rural kutcha homes with art can se seen it some villages,but this art is losing its ground.

Hinduism and Sikhism are the predominant religions in the area.

Languages

Hindi is the official language but the Bagri language, a dialect of Rajasthani, is spoken by the majority of people. Punjabi is the second most important language. Saraiki, which some consider to be a dialect of the Punjabi language, is also spoken by a few people. Odh and Bawri people speak their own unique language.

Culture

Bagri and Punjabi cultures dominate the tehsil.

Such scenes are common in villages.

Clothing

The embroidered odhni (usually of a red colour) is a symbol of Bagri women. Long shirt and ghaghro (long frock type clothes) and Borlo (a head ornament) are worn as the traditional dress of Bagri women. Punjabi women wear the kurta and salwar with a chunni, a cloth worn over the head. This dress has also become popular with women of other communities. Some women of Hindu and Muslim Seraiki people still wear the ghagra (long frock). The purdah (veil) custom has been in vogue among Bagri women.

Men have worn mainly pant-shirt, kurta-payjama or dhoti (which the Punjabi call chadara) and kurta.

Tourist attractions

In the Guruduara, on the Anupgarh-Gharsana Road, Gharsana town, are paintings related to Sikh history and saints.

In the south-western part of Gharsana tehsil, on the Gharsana-Bikaner Road, at Rojari village, is the temple complex of Rojhri dham. This place is associated with the Hindu god Hanuman.

The shrine of Peer Gullu is located near Sakhi village. It is a small building surrounded by large sandy dunes. At the time of the fair, this sandy area fills up with a large gathering of devotees of the Peer and visitors. It is one of the largest fairs of the tehsil, with wrestling (Indian style) in the evenings.

Fauna (Animals)

A Rojh (Neelgai) near Rawla Mandi.by Shivender

The waters of canals has changed both flora and faunas of this area.Apart from domestic and common animals Gharsana area has also some wild animals.Rojh,fox,jackal,rabbit,deer or Neelgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) are common mammals found in farms and sandy dunes.Farmers have to care about their crops from these animals.Sometimes Neelgai comes on roads and becomes reason of accidents. The snakes.Goh,Sanha(Sanda),Wild rats etc. are other wild animals of this area.

Transport

Mdr103, a major district road, passes through a village.

Almost all the large villages are connected by roads. Old Mandi Gharsana, Jalwali and Rojri are located on the Gharsana-Bikaner road. Mdr 103 is the main road which connects Gharasana with Rawla Mandi and then with Khajuwala (a town in District Bikaner). The road westward from Rawla leads to 7 KND, Khanuwali and then 365 Head. There is no rail service in this tehsil.

Major villages

The major villages include: New Mandi Gharsana, Rawla Mandi, Rojri, 365 Head, Khanuwali, Old Mandi Gharsana, Sakhi, Jalwali, 32 Wali Puli, 5 Mld, 12 Mld, 10 GlD 17 Md, 22 RJD. {22 MD}

Gallery

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  Natural vegetation of tehsil; photo near village 3KHM.
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  An inside view of Rojhri temple.
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  Darghah (shrine) of Gullu Peer attracts devotees and fair lovers
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  Gathering at the fair at Darghah (shrine) of Gullu Peer.

External links

• More information about the villages and irrigation of Gharsana tehsil district.[2]
• Information about schools, teachers and education.[3]
• Bikaner University [4]