Neem Ka Thana
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Neem Ka Thana | |
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 Neem Ka Thana | |
  Neem Ka Thana Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°44′06″N 75°46′47″E / 27.735018°N 75.779730°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Neem Ka Thana |
| Government | |
| • M.L.A. | Suresh Modi |
| Elevation | 446 m (1,463 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 36,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Dhundhari, Hindi, Rajasthani |
| • Spoken | Shekhawati & Torawati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 332713 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Website | sikar.nic.in |
Neem Ka Thana is a district located 73 km from Sikar City in the Dhundhar region in the Rajasthan state of India.[1] Sikar, Khandela, Sri Madhopur, Kotputli, Khetri, and Narnaul are some major cities and towns near Neem Ka Thana. It is located at a distance of 119 kilometers from Jaipur and 241 kilometers from Delhi. Neem Ka Thana is well connected with others cities in the region with roads and Indian Railways.
The city's economy is largely based on agriculture, with the cultivation of crops such as mustard, wheat, and bajra being the primary source of income. Additionally, the city has several small-scale industries, including cotton ginning, textile weaving, and soap making. Neem Ka Thana is also home to several educational institutions and healthcare facilities, making it an important hub for education and healthcare services in the region.
Neem Ka Thana has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its historical landmarks, including ancient temples, forts, and palaces. The city celebrates several festivals throughout the year, including Holi, Diwali, and Teej. The city's annual Teej fair is a major attraction for tourists and visitors from all over the region. Neem Ka Thana is well known for Ganeshwar dham, 453 years old shri Dhawooji dham temple also known as Prayagraaj of Shekhawati and Mansa temple in Toda.
In recent years, Neem Ka Thana has emerged as a major growth center and is attracting investment from various sectors. With its growing economy and cultural heritage, the city is poised to become an even more important center of commerce and industry in the years to come. Ashok Gehlot announced that the city had become a district of Rajasthan on March 17 2023.[2]
According to historical records, the first demand for Neem Ka Thana district was raised in 1952.
Neem Ka Thana was well known for the total solar eclipse that occurred there in 1995.[3] World astronomers had recorded the event in the town, which earned it the nickname "Din mai Raat ka shahr" (city of sudden night in a day) due to the sudden darkness that enveloped the area during the eclipse.[citation needed]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] Indian census,[4] Neem-Ka-Thana had a population 36,000 males constituting 53% of the population and females 47%.16% of the population is under 6 years of age. It has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 56%. Neem ka thana is an important commercial center of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. The total area of the current Neem Ka Thana station district in 1016 hectares (as of 2015, when it was a municipality).
Notable people
- Kapil Kumar Modi - Businessman and Philanthropist
- Kishan Modi - Businessman and Politician (Ex-MP)
- Vishnu Kumar Modi - Businessman and Politician (Ex-MLA of Pushkar and Srimadhopur)
- Mohan Modi - Businessman and Politician (Ex-MLA of Neem-Ka-Thana)
- Suresh Modi - Businessman and Politician
- Vishnu Chetani - Businessman and Politician (Former District President- BJP Sikar)
- Dr. Jitendra Singh Gurjar - Politician and State Minister (MLA of Khetri)
- Mr. Rahul Singh Shekhawat- Businessman (Director of Digital Halt)
References
- ^ "सीकर अब जिला नहीं संभाग हुआ:नीमकाथाना अब अलग जिला,बजट पास में CM की सीकर के लिए 2 बड़ी घोषणा". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "Ashok Gehlot's pre-poll ace — after no new district in 15 yrs, Rajasthan gets 19 in 1 day". The Indian Express. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Results of 1995 eclipse observation program for 1998 and 1999 eclipses". adsabs.harvard.edu. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
2. https://www.bhaskar.com/amp/news/vishnu-chetani-becomes-bjp-district-president-0868534.html