Jakhal
Jakhal | |
|---|---|
village | |
 Jakhal Burj (Fort) | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Jhunjhunu |
| Elevation | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,583 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 333305 |
| Telephone code | 01594 |
Jakhal is a village in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India. It is located in the district of Jhunjhunu, approximately 20 km east of Nawalgarh and 30 km south of Jhunjhunu. Jakhal was founded by Salehadi Singh Shekhawat on August 9, 1732 (teej of Sravana Shukla 1789). Hundreds of its residents serve in Indian Army. However, the farming is the main occupation for the most of Jakhal residents. The main crops in the monsoon seasons are Bajara (Pearl Millet), Moth, and Guar. The main crops in the winter months are Wheat, Barley, Sarson (Mustard oil, Mustard seed), and Chana (Chickpeas).
History
1732 AD Founder: Thakur Salehadi Singh
Jakhal was founded by Thakur Salehadi Singh Shekhawat on August 9, 1732 (Teej of Sravana Shukla 1789). Salehadi Singh was the younger brother of Thakur Shardul Singh (ruler of Jhunjhunu). He was also the commander of his brother's army. He fought several wars on the behalf of his brother. However, he has to stay in Jakhal before attacking Bhorki. He was kind of impressed with the natural beauty of the area and decided to conquer the area from the local warlord. The warlord decided to keep quiet because he knew the stories about Salehadi Singh's bravery. Somebody wrote a verse in Rajasthani in the memory of Salehadi Singh's victory over the warlord:
Sataraaso Niwasiya, Saavan maas udaar| Sallye (Salehadi) leenee jakhalan, teejaa ke tyunwaar||
Jakhal Fort
In 1735, Salehadi Singh built a bastion (burj) in Jakhal. It is believed that Sikar's king Laxaman Singh destroyed parts of this burj in a cannon attack. The remains of this burj is still there (see photo right). Salehadi Singh's four sons - Samarth Singh, Sangraam Singh, Shev Singh, and Gulab Singh - decided to stay in Jakhal and their descendants still live in Jakhal in "Chaar Paana.
Geography
Jakhal is located at 27°55′N 75°26′E / 27.91°N 75.44°E. It has an average elevation of 375 metres (1230 feet).
Climate
Jakhal is located in the semi-desert area of the Thar Desert, the surrounding area is predominantly covered with sand dunes.This area has extreme climate.
Neighborhoods
To the north of Jakhal is Bugala, Ajari, Baragaon, Jhunjhunu, Udawas. To the east of Jakhal is Sonthali, Titanwar, Gudha Gorji ka,. To the south is Bhorki, Inderpura, Udaipur Shekhawati, Dhamora. To the west is Kari, Barwasi, Nawalgarh, Mukundgarh, Sikar, Dundlod.
People
According to 2001 census, Jakhal had a population of 7,463. Major population in the village is of Shekhawat Rajputs about 1000 families followed by Muslims 300 families and Jats 1100 families. Other castes in the village with number of families are Balai (100), Meena (30), Maniar (30), Brahman (30), Nai (20), Mahajan (10), Khati (30), Kumhar (50), Daroga (20), Bhangi (10) Banwari(2)Gadiya Lohar(3)
Notable people (past) from the village are MR.Shrawan singh shekhawat(ASI ACB JJN) mr.Bajrang singh shekhawat(Adl.SP ACB.Jaipur) Dilip Singh Shekhawat(BDO),Ladu Singh sub.keshar singh,sub.mahaveer singh,pratap singh dara matadeen singh khariwale maj.bajrang singh shimbu singh tibawale hav.jitendar singh sub.inspectore narendra singh Shekhawat, mahendra singh dara madan singh kila banwar singh kila Sujan Singh Shekhawat, Swami Sundar Das, Mahatma Jairam Das, Man Nath Nehara, Bheru Rana, etc. Jakhal's Sarpanch (village chief) is Smt.Nirmla kanwar . Former Sarpanchs are Sugan Singh Shekhawat, Bharat Singh Shekhawat, Jai Singh Shekhawat, Seth Rampratap, Sumer Singh Shekhawat, Icharaj Kanwar Shekhawat, Ajad Singh Shekhawat and Prithviraj Singh Shekhawat Niranjan Singh Shekhawat,Ashok Singh Shekhawat,Manoj Moond. Other notable people are Ashok Soni, Veerpal Singh Shekhawat, Satyendra Singh Shekhawat,Jogender Singh Shekhawat, Sampat Singh Shekhawat, Dushyant Singh Shekhawat Trilok singh shekhawat and Vikram Singh Poddar. Shyam Sundar Saunthalia is a businessman from Jakhal, based in Mumbai Delhi, who has constructed Secondary School, Hospital, Community hall in the village. Jakhal village has a Gopinathji temple close to the bus stop which was managed by Late Panditji Maharaj Murlidharji Surajmalji Chotia. It also has a Temple on the sand dunes(locally called Tibda)temple is named after Late Shri Sunder das ji maharaj.