Draft:Chandawal Nagar
Chandawal Nagar
चंडावल नगर | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Pali |
| Tehsil | Sojat |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.9 km2 (14.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,019 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Chandawal Nagar (Hindi: चंडावल नगर) is a village located in Sojat tehsil, Pali district, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is known for its cultural heritage and historical background within the Marwar region.
History
[edit]Local oral traditions suggest the village was founded in the 17th century by Chand Singh Tanwar, a Rajput ruler. Historically, it is believed to have had jurisdiction over 8 nearby villages and served as a local center of trade and agricultural activity.
Geography
[edit]Chandawal Nagar is situated approximately 15 km from Sojat, and 59 km from the Pali district headquarters. The total area of the village is 36.9 square kilometers.
Administration
[edit]The village functions as a self-governed Gram Panchayat and falls under the Sojat Assembly and Pali Lok Sabha constituencies.
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 Census of India:
- Population: 7,019
- Males: 3,442
- Females: 3,577
- SC population: 2,107
- ST population: 31
- Literacy rate: 67.7%
- Children (0–6 years): 932
Economy
[edit]Agriculture is the main source of livelihood in Chandawal Nagar. Crops such as wheat, gram, and barley are widely cultivated.
Education and Health
[edit]The village has government-run primary and secondary schools. Residents depend on nearby towns such as Sojat for higher education. A Primary Health Center (PHC) is available for basic medical services.
Religion
[edit]Temples in the area include Murlidhar Temple, Tejaji Temple, and Thaneshwar Mahadev Temple. Local festivals are celebrated with traditional Marwari customs.
Media Coverage
[edit]In 2024, the village was covered in media for local governance and community issues:
- In a report by *Dainik Bhaskar*, Chandawal Nagar was mentioned in relation to administrative coordination with Sojat police authorities.
- Another incident involving a missing person from the village was covered, reflecting local law enforcement's involvement.
- A video report published by a regional channel highlighted recent public matters concerning development and security in the village.
References
[edit]- "चंडावल गांव में पुलिस चौकी की मांग". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- "Missing man's body found after 4 days in Chandawal Nagar". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- "News Coverage on Chandawal Nagar – YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 26 June 2025.