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Location    History    Human Resources    Administrative setup    Infrastructure    Educational Services    Information Technology    Health Services    Media    Social Organisations    Industries and Arts    Personalities    Places to Visit    Major Festivals and Events    Heritage Lost    Ancient Idols unearthed    References    Ratangarh Map       Location   Ratangarh (रतनगढ़)  town of Churu District (चूरू जिला) in Rajasthan, is situated midway between Jaipur and Bikaner on National Highway-11. Ratangarh is located at 28.08° N 74.6° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 312 metres (1023 feet). Ratangarh is a major Railway junction in NE railway  in northern Rajasthan. It is connected to Bikaner, Churu, Jaipur, Sardarshahar, Degana and Jodhpur  via Railways and via roads.      History    According to historical documents Ratangarh was founded by Surat Singh, the maharaja of Bikaner in the year 1798 (Samvat 1855) while he was returning from Churu with his son Ratan Singh. He selected the place Kolasar and Rajia ki dani for a new town and named it Ratangarh on his son's name. He handed over the responsibility to Purohit Hulashchand, Deepchand and Charan Siddai Shankar to build Ratangarh as a modern 1812 (Samvat 1869) during the layout of Ratangarh. According to some old people present Ratangarh was build at Kolasar  village, and Asha Charni (Lado Bhuwa) constructed Raghunathji temple.      A historical Devali  was found in village Hudera just three kilometers from Ratangarh. In Hudera, a Devali of Samvat 1309 was found in an old Sidhan Jogioan Nath math. According to historians this Devali is nearly 750 old.  As per a text written on Devali, This Devali is the wife of  Rathoor Nahardass when she became satti on Baishak sudi 1, Samvat 1309.     A similar Devali was also found in Rajaldeshar near Ratangarh. This Devali called Rajasi ki Devali is also 475 years old.  Samvat 1581, Ashad Sudi 10 is written on the Devali. An artistic  slab stone of 11th Centaury engraved with dancing figures  was found in Ratangarh which is now placed in Government Museum, Bikaner.

Seth Hardevdas Jalan Gatika Stup          Raghunathji temple in 1812        Devali of Samvat 1309 found

In the year 1812 (Samvat 1869) Ratangarh fort was also completed.  It is said that Ratangarh fort was attacked two times by Thakur Prithvi Singh the son of Churu with the support of Maharaval Laxman Singh of Sikar in the year 1815 and 1816 (Samvat 1872and 1873). In both attacks caretakers of fort Lalshah Syed and Purohit Jethmal were killed.  According to famous historian Gourishankar Hirachand Ojha, Maharaja Ratan Singh held a meeting with Cornel Velsin  in 1834 to organize Sekhawati Brigade of English army.      Ratangarh was was planned before construction and its bazaar is laid out in the design of a cross with shops painted like the town. The massive fort (garh) was constructed in the middle of the town with a boundary wall around the city with four gates. A second small fort was built in the city. But now the original fort and also the second fort has nothing left except for a few ruined monuments and now  used as offices of civil courts. A  Clock Tower is at the main crossing of the bazaar called Ghantagar.    Ratangarh is a place of well known businessmen, learned people, great saints, literary person, poets, vaidyas, artists and great patriots. Ratangarh was also called second Kashi due to its centre of learning. Shri Hanuman Prasadji Poddar founder 'Kalyan'  is an international figure.        Ratangarh region also remain the part of ancient culture. A 10th century stone silalekh engraved with folk dance  was found from an old temple now placed in Bikaner museum. Ratangarh Mathadish Sivalaya was supposed to be built  200 years  before the foundation of Ratangarh. Bikaner maharaja Sujan Singh (Year 100- 1735) gifted Kolasar village (present Ratangarh) to Charan Mala of Nath sect for his Rajasthani literature  ' Gari bat doye' . Charan Mala built 'Karniji temple' in  Kolasar which now at the heart of the town. Sidhan Math of Nath sect in Hudera village is said to be built in early 10th century.     With the efforts of Maharaja Ganga Singh  railway station built in 1910 and  electricity was availed in 1930. Water to houses  was introduced in 1945 by Thard's family. Seth Surajmal Jalan and Seth Nagarmal Bajoria was the main contributors to develop the town in the present form. They laid network of roads( in 1945),  opened hospital (1939), schools and colleges, public library, parks  and several charitable societies.     Human Resources   Population:  As of 2001 India census, Ratangarh municipality had a population of 63,486. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ratangarh has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 53%. In Ratangarh, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.  Dialect:  The main language of the people of town is Rajasthani and Hindi.  Agriculture: Bajra, Gwar, Moth, Moong, gram  and now wheat.       Administrative setup Member of Legislative Assembly: The present MLA of Ratangarh constituency is Shree RajKumar Rinwa from BJP Ratangarh Municipality: The Chairman of municipality is Shri Shiv Bagwan Kamma of BJP, who  won the post in an election held on August 18, 2010. Panchayat Samity: The Pradhan of Ratangarh Panchayat Samity (in 2010 elction) is Santosh Talania. from Congress. SDM:  Shri K.K.Goel Tehsil:  Ratanagarh is one the tehsil headquarter of churu district. List of Villages in Ratangarh tehsil are: Abadsar, Alsar, Alsar Bas, Bachharara Bara, Bachharara Chhota, Badhan ki Dhani, Balrampura, Bandwa, Barjangsar, Biramsar, Bhanuda Bidawatan, Bhanuda Charan, Bharpalsar, Bidawatan, Bharpalsar Charan, Bharpalsar, Ladkhaniyan, Bhawandesar, Bhinchari, Bhojasar, Bhukhredi, Binadesar Bidawatan, Binadesar, Siddhan, Budhwali, Chainpura, Chak Jaleu, Chak Ratangarh, Champawa, Charanwasi, Chhabri, Khari, Chhabri Meethi, Chhajusar, Chhotriya, Dassusar, Daudsar, Dipsar, Derajsar, Devipura, Fransa, Ghumana, Gogasar, Golsar, Gopalpuriya, Gorisar, Gusainsar, Hamusar, Hansasar, Hanumanpura, Hardesar, Haripura, Hudera Agoona, Hudera Athoona, Hudera Siddhan, Jaitsar, Jaleu Bari, Jaleu Chhoti, Jandwa, Jegniya Bidawatan, Jegniya Bikan, Jorawarpura, Kadiya, Kangar, Kanwari, Khariya, Kothdi, Khudera Beekan, Khudera Bidawatan, Khudera Charan, Kusumdesar, Lachhasar, Ladhasar, Loha, Lunsar, Lunch, Malasar, Malpur, Melusar, Manasar, Molisar Chhota, Nausariya, Nunwa, Pabusar, Parihara, Parihari, Parsneu, Payli, Prem Nagar, Raghunathpura, Rajaldesar, Ratangarh, Ratansara, Ratnadesar, Rukhasar, Sangasar, Sanwatiya, Sathro, Sitsar, Sehla, Sikrali, Simsiya, Bidawatan, Simsiya Purohitan, Sulkhaniya, Thathawata, Tidiyasar.

Karnimataji Temple before the layout of Ratangarh. Renovated in 2009 by Dr.B.P.Saraf,  Former Chief Justice, Jammu & Kashmir.         Ratangarh Fort           Shri Hanuman Prasadji Poddar founder 'Kalyan' is an international figure.              Shree RajKumar Rinwa, the present MLA of  Ratangarh  constituency is   elected second time from BJP.

Infrastructure   Ratangarh is a major power-station. Electricity is supplied from  Ratangarh up to jaipur.  Branches of major banks- SBI, PNB, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Baroda Bank  General Post Office,  BSNL Office, LIC Office, PWD Office  Water Works Department  Major Railway Junction,   Major Bus Centre connecting all major towns and cities  All necessary amenities for public   Educational Services   Ratangarh has been a major center for studies in Sanskrit in past more than two hundred years. There are several Sanskrit schools and colleges that added to the aura of the city. The prominent educational institutions are:  Seth Mohanlal Jalan Govt. College  Govt Lohia Girls Collge  Shri Sanchaylal Baid Govt. Industrial Training Institute (ITI)  Rajasthan Rishikul Brahmacharya Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya  India Mahila Teachers Training College ( www.indiapmsociety.com)   Shree Raghunath Higher Secondary School (Rama Gyan Bhavan)   Shri Hanuman Balika Vidyalaya  Seth Bansidhar Jalan Govt. Senior Higher Secondary School  Bhagwan Devi Bhuwalaka Govt. Balika  Vidylaya  Shree Gandhi Bal Niketan ( www.gandhibalniketan.com)  India Public Higher Secondry School   Shee Mahadev Jalan Govt. Balika Vidalaya  Shree Mangaldutt Vidyalaya,  Shree Durgadutt Dhanuka Adarsha Vidhya Mandir  State School,  Prakash Vidlaya,  Gyatri Adarsash Vidhya Mandir  Yogi Makrinath Sikshan Sansthan,  Nirmal Modern Public School  Super System Computer Training Institute  Information Technology  Ganapati Information Technology Services  H.O. Ratangarh:  Branches-  Kolkata, Mumbai  www.gits4u.com   Electrocom Services centre    (Prhalad Singh Kalwania)  Health Services  Jalan Govt. Hospital,  T.B.Sanetorium,  Eye Hospital  Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Hospital,  Marwari Relief Society  J.C. Animal Hospital,  Dinbandhu Aushdalaya,  Shri Goswami Ayurved Bhavan   Media   Dainik Bhashkar Reporter - Shri Pradeep Ladha   Rajasthan Patrika  ""      - Shri Subodh Sarsawat   Rastradoot            ""      - Shri Litu Kalpnakant   Navjyoti                ""       - Shri Pawan Matolia   Aas-Pas               ""       - Shri Narayan Prasad Matolia   Punjab Kesari       ""       - Shri Narayan Prasad Soni   Samachar Jagat   ""        - Shri Navratan Prajapat   Yugpaksh            ""        - Shri Manoj Parik   E.T.B.                 ""         - Shri Hemant Gaur   Double Jori  Editor           - Shri Tarkeshwar Purohit   Ratangarh Prabhat Editor - Shri Srawan Soni   Ratangarh Parikrama Editor -Shri Omh Sarswat   Ratangarh Samachar  Editor - Shri Sitaram Aah   Anachar ka Bandhaphod Editor - Shri Anandi Lal Pandiya   Varisth Ptrakar - Shri Shiv Datt Pareek

Talwale Balaji       Shri Ganeri- ka - Mandir     Station Road        Panchmuki Balaji  Link Road        Ramchandra Park        Hanuman -dhora

Social Organisations   Ratangarh Charitabul Society   Ratangarh Nagrik Parishad (Kolkata)  ( www.ratangarhnagrikparishad.com)  Loins Club  The Yong's Welfare Society  Lokseva Sansthan  Kobra Welfare Society  Ratangarh Gaur Brahmin Sewa Samity  Prajapat Samaj Sewa Samity  Bhai Hanuman Prasad Poddar Adyatma Kendra  BKD Foundation  Mandelia Foundation ( www.mandeliafoundation.com)  Industries and Arts  Cement Factories  Handicraft Industries  Stone Industries  Bricks and Building Material Industries  Cottage Industries - Soap, Paper, Plastic Bags, Oils, Bricks, Tiles

Goomji Masoon's Temple     Link Road         Kadel's Temple

Personalities   Industrialist:    Seth Surajmal Mohan Lal Jalan , Shri Jeevan Ram Poddar,  Seth Dhansukhdas Bhuwalka, Seth Hanumanbux Ghansyam Das Tapuria, Seth Thakarsidas Chandgotia, Seth Anturam Thard, Seth Shivbuxroyji Khemka, Seth Shnhi Ram Dungarmal Lohia, Seth Nagarmal Chranjilal Bajoria, Shri Nagarmal Ajitsaria, Shri Mohanlal Baid, Shri Labhchand Baid,  Ramlal Hanshraj Golcha, Bilashroy Baijnath Tapuria,  Hemraj Mahvir Prsad Poddar, Navrang Lal Lohia, Badrinarayan Balabux Tapuria, Shivkumar Bhuwalka, Durgadutta Thard, Manmal Thard, Gajanand Gokul Chand Tapuria, Raibhadur Mangturam Motilal Tapuria  etc.    Religious, literature and Cultural field:    Shri  Hanuman Prasadji Poddar ( Editor & Founder Kalyan- Gorakhpur), Pandit Krishna Chandra Acharya,  Pandit Chaturtilal Gour, Umadutta Surajmal, Nouranglal Matolia, Pandit Shriram Ruthla, Swami Chetnananda, Kulanand Sharma, Motaram Swami, Devagya Mahesh Chandra Purohit (Jyotish- Hastrekha-Vastu Tantra: Purohit Astro Research Center) etc.   Politics and Legal field:   Shri Madav Prasdji Solicitor,  Shri Shyamsunar Lal,  Justice Dr. Bagwati Prasad Saraf ( Former Chief Justice, Jammu & Kashmir), Advocate Champalal Upadyay, Pandit Jaydev Prasd Indoria, Freedom fighter Jeevanad Anand..   Ayurveda & Medical field:     Pandit Manishankar Vaidya (Founder Maniram Ayurveda Swans Kendra) , Mahant Thakurdas Maharshi, Shri Gauruidutt Gour,  Vaidya Bagwati Prasad, Vaidya Maghraj, Vaidya Dhanadish Goswmi (Goswmi Aurveda Kendra) , Vaidya Chimanlal, Tulsiram Sarolia, Brijdas maharaj, Vaidya Gahnsyam Chandra Sharma (Dinbandu Rasyansala), Vaidya Balkrishan Gowsami, Baluram, Purnanand, Indrachand Motilal Marshi, Vaidya Damodar,   Vaidya Mahesh Kumar, Vaidya Parmeshwar,  Dr. Shriniwas Gour, Dr. Durga Dutta Gour etc.   Writer & Poet:   Kishore Kalpna Kant (Rajasthani Poet), Gajanand Verma (Rajasthani Poet), Sitaram Maharshi (Hindi & Rajasthani Writer), Shri Surya Shankar Parik (Rajastahni Poet and wrirter), Vasudev Poddar, Ramdutt Sankryat, Adbuta Shatri, Vaidya Balkrishna Goswami, Dr. Mohmad Siddiq Behlam, Fakrudin Gouri, Satyanarayn Indoria etc.   Education:  Guruji Motaram, Sumati Prasad Jain, Satyapraksh Verma, Mahaveer Prasad Gour etc.  Music :   Pandit Chirangi lal Mishra, Pandit Manishankar Vaidya, Master Bholaram, Radhabalabh Panchlangia, Laxman Prasad, Goverdhan Prasad, Biharilal, Murlidhar, Jaikaran, Sohanlal Kathak, Pandit Gajanand Sastri, Anturam Sharma, Madav Manglahara, Prabhu Sharma, Gajanand Verma, Jagdish, Bharav Prasad Katahak..  Dance & Theatre:    Sri Jaylal, Pandit Sundarlal, Gaurshankar, Ramgopal, Hiralal, Bhimasankar, Ganesh, Babulal Kathak etc.   Suryavijay Natya Parishad and Mitra Mandal Natya Parishad artists - Sri Chothmal Bajoria, Nathmal Sureka, Kanhiyalal Haritwal, Deviprasad Dhanuka, Shivdutta Sharma, Ramkumar Dayma, Udayram Sharma, Baba Baijnath Sharma, Jabharmal Choudhri, Gajanand Verma, Sitaram Mahrsi etc.  Sculpture, Wall Paintings and Rajmistries:   Tekedar Motiram, Baluram, Hanumanprasad, Ishwardutt, Dayalchand, Laxmichand, Bhudarmal, Puranmal, Mohanlal, Ganpatiroy Nokhwal, Hardevdas, Ishwarchand, Rungaram, Ramdev, Nathuram, Kumanaram, Rameshwar, Gigji, Sukhdev, Shivkaran, Navrangray, Motilal Matolia, Chunnilalji, Onkarji, Lachhiram, Puranaji, Chothuji, Dayalchand, Ramchandra, Hariabux, Kundanji, Nihalji, Satuji Sirswa, Kanji, Deepji, Moolji, Bajrang, Kumanji, Badiwal, Bhivaji, Birduji, Surajmal, Ashuji Nirania, Kundanji, Rameshwar Sardiwala, Jalji Simar, Ganeshji, Bhobaria, Bimji Girela etc.  ( They are famous for Wall painting in Temples, Havelis, Kothis etc in Churu District and Sekhwati region. )    Places to Visit   Panchmukhi Balaji Temple, Link Road   Ganerio ka Mandir, Station Road   Hanumanji Mandir (Talwale): Station Road   Hanumanji Mandir (Menhndipurwale): Esat Pole   Raghunathji Mandir (Bara Mandir)   Karnimata Mandir,   Bhani Dhora   Ramchandra Park,   Hanuman Park,   Hanuman Dhora   Major Festivals and Events    Ginnar in Holi festival,  Gangoor,   Gogaji Mela    Ramdevaji Mela,   Ramlila and Deshera,  Salasar Lakhi fair    Heritage Lost   Once the heritage of city, the Chandgotia's Johra, made by Chandgotia's for the public welfare  is lost all of its land and now surrounded by the quarters of State electricity Dept. (See the above picture). No efforts were made ever to revive the glory            Parmanu Johra once a pride of Ratangarh is now municipality's dumping ground. In the past  there were several big Johra's in the city, but all were vanished slowly.          Ratangarh Town Hall more than one crore building is now  a Bhoot Bangla

Seth Mohan Lal Jalan              Kishore Kalpna Kant       (Left-1st)Sitaram Maharshi (3rd)Gajanand Verma   (4th) Late Vaidya Dhanadishji Goswami             Shri Abhimanu Bhuwalka     & Shri Champalal Upadyay

Ancient Idols unearthed                             Ancient art on stones were unearthed in Ladhsar village, Tehsil Ratangarh in September 2009.    Ancient idol of Lord Budha was found in a farm in Birmasr village, Tehsil Ratangarh on November 1, 2009, The idol made of brass weigh 3Kg. is said to be very ancient      References   Churu Mandal ka Sodhpurna Itihas -  Shri Govindji Agarwal, Churu   Bhavanubandh                              -  Shri Gajanand Verma, Ratangarh   Ratangarh Nagrik Parishad Samrika - Ratangarh Nagrik Parishad, Kolkata                                             Dainik Bhaskar - Hindi News Paper     Ratangarh Map

Ancient idol of Lord Budha

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