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| governing_body = Sikar Municipal Council<ref>{{cite web |title= Sikar Municipal Council |url=https://npsikar.in/#/ |date=26 June 2024}}</ref><br><ref>{{cite web |title= Sikar Municipal Council |url=https://lsg.rajasthan.gov.in/ulbsikar/|date= 26 June 2024}}</ref> |
| governing_body = Sikar Municipal Council<ref>{{cite web |title= Sikar Municipal Council |url=https://npsikar.in/#/ |date=26 June 2024}}</ref><br><ref>{{cite web |title= Sikar Municipal Council |url=https://lsg.rajasthan.gov.in/ulbsikar/|date= 26 June 2024}}</ref> |
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| leader_party = [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] |
| leader_party = [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] |
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[[Indian National Congress]] |
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| leader_title = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] |
| leader_title = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] |
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[[Member of Legislative Assembly, Vidhansabha, Rajasthan]] |
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| leader_name = [[Amra Ram]] |
| leader_name = [[Amra Ram]] |
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[[Rajendra Pareek]] |
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Sikar City had a population of about 237,579<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/78-sikar.html |title=Census 2011 data – Sikar city |publisher=census2011.co.in |access-date=2011-12-29}}</ref> people according to the census of 2011. As per provisional reports of [[Census of India|Census India]], the population of Sikar in 2011 is 237,579; of which there are approximately 123,156 males and 114,423 females. The sex ratio of Sikar City is 929 females per 1000 males. Regarding education, total literates in Sikar city are 158,413 of which 91,403 are males while 67,010 are females. The average literacy rate of Sikar City is 77.13, male and female literacy status is 86.29 and 67.37, respectively. The total population of children (0–6) in Sikar City is about 32,189, consisting of 17,236 boys and 14,953 girls. The child sex ratio of girls is 868 per 1000 boys. |
Sikar City had a population of about 237,579<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/78-sikar.html |title=Census 2011 data – Sikar city |publisher=census2011.co.in |access-date=2011-12-29}}</ref> people according to the census of 2011. As per provisional reports of [[Census of India|Census India]], the population of Sikar in 2011 is 237,579; of which there are approximately 123,156 males and 114,423 females. The sex ratio of Sikar City is 929 females per 1000 males. Regarding education, total literates in Sikar city are 158,413 of which 91,403 are males while 67,010 are females. The average literacy rate of Sikar City is 77.13, male and female literacy status is 86.29 and 67.37, respectively. The total population of children (0–6) in Sikar City is about 32,189, consisting of 17,236 boys and 14,953 girls. The child sex ratio of girls is 868 per 1000 boys. |
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==Popular places== |
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Sikar, a city rich in cultural heritage, offers several fascinating places to visit: |
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Being a City in Rajasthan with rich cultural backdrop, Sikar has many [[haveli]]s, some of which are centuries old. Other than its havelis, Sikar is also famous for its ancient [[Forts in India|forts]] made before and during the [[British Raj|British rule]] in India. It also contains the village of Charanwas.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2022-06-27 |title=Rajasthan's Sikar highest performing district in school education across India |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthans-sikar-highest-performing-district-in-school-education-across-india/article65573881.ece |access-date=2022-10-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":0" />[[File:Bawdi.jpg|thumb|Bawdi at Fatehpur]] |
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* [[Khatu Shyam Temple|'''Khatu Shyam Temple''']]: A renowned pilgrimage site, this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna’s incarnation, Khatu Shyam Ji. It attracts devotees from all parts of the country. |
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* '''[[Harshnath Temple]]''': Located about 11 kilo-meters from Sikar, this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva dates back to 973 CE. It offers a hilly area scene with historical significance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=सीकर:मुगल बादशाह औरंगजेब ने तोड़ा था हर्षनाथ शिवजी का मंदिर, 1046 वर्ष प्राचीन मंदिर की प्रतिमाएं रखी हैं संग्रहालय में |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/sikar/news/mughal-emperor-aurangzeb-had-demolished-the-temple-of-harsh-nath-shivji-sikar-rajasthan-latest-news-update-127664761.html |website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref> |
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* '''Lachhmangarh Fort''': built by Rao Raja Laxman Singh in 1805.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://laxmangarh.in/history |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Laxmangarh Fort |language=en-gb}}</ref> |
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* '''Nehru Park''': One of the largest parks in Sikar. |
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* '''Bheruji Temple, Reengus''': A renowned pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord [[Bhairava]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=शेखावाटी का प्राचीन भेरुजी का वार्षिक मेला जहां लाखों की संख्या में आते है श्रद्धालु |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/hundreds-of-years-old-bheruji-temple-of-sikar-is-miraculous-7677229.html |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref> |
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[[File:Bawdi.jpg|thumb|Bawdi at Fatehpur]] |
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[[File:Harshnath Temple Sikar outer view.JPG|thumb|[[Harshnath|Harshnath Temple]], Sikar, made in 973 AD]] |
[[File:Harshnath Temple Sikar outer view.JPG|thumb|[[Harshnath|Harshnath Temple]], Sikar, made in 973 AD]] |
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[[File:Khatu Shyam Temple.jpg|thumb|Khatu Shyam Temple in Khatoo village, Sikar district]] |
[[File:Khatu Shyam Temple.jpg|thumb|Khatu Shyam Temple in Khatoo village, Sikar district]] |
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==Administration== |
==Administration== |
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| ⚫ | Sikar city is governed by a Municipal Council, which comes under the Sikar Urban Agglomeration. The new municipal council building is built in Shekhawati style like a mahal or haveli. Sikar city is divided into 60 wards. Although Sikar city has a population of 237,579 (in 2011), its urban/metropolitan population is 244,563 (in 2011). The Sikar metropolitan area includes Chandrapura (Rural), Radhakrishnpura, Samarthpura, Shivsinghpura and Sikar city. |
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The Collector and District Magistrate (DM) of Sikar is IAS Mukul Sharma and Superintendent of Police (SP) is Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sikar New DM: कौन हैं सीकर के नए जिला कलेक्टर IAS मुकुल शर्मा? जयपुर में निभा चुके हैं बड़ी जिम्मेदारी |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/your-officers/who-is-the-new-district-collector-of-sikar-ias-mukul-sharma-have-played-big-responsibilities-in-jaipur-6502205 |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=rajasthan.ndtv.in |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=सीकर के नए कलेक्टर होंगे मुकुल शर्मा:कमर उल जमान चौधरी को जन स्वास्थ्य अभियांत्रिकी विभाग में लगाया |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/sikar/news/mukul-sharma-will-be-the-new-collector-of-sikar-133599188.html |website=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Sikar city is governed by a Municipal Council, which comes under the Sikar Urban Agglomeration. The new municipal council building is built in Shekhawati style like a mahal or haveli. Sikar city is divided into 60 wards. Although Sikar city has a population of 237,579 (in 2011), its urban/metropolitan population is 244,563 (in 2011). The Sikar metropolitan area includes Chandrapura (Rural), Radhakrishnpura, Samarthpura, Shivsinghpura and Sikar city. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Sikar is quickly gaining recognition as a leading education hub, like [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]]. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Sikar attracts students from rural areas and neighbouring states such as [[Haryana]]. This city is home to several prestigious coaching institutes which provide extensive coaching for competitive exams like [[Joint Entrance Examination|IIT-JEE]] and [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)|NEET]]. Unlike Kota, Sikar’s coaching centers frequently combine study and living facilities, fostering a more controlled and supportive environment for students. This approach has resulted in fewer stress-related issues, making Sikar a preferred choice for students and parents. As Sikar continues to expand, it is set to become a significant contributor to the education sector, enhancing the academic landscape of Rajasthan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murari |first=Krishan |date=2024-07-26 |title=Face of Rajasthan’s coaching hub is changing. Everyone’s rushing to Sikar after NEET success |url=https://theprint.in/ground-reports/face-of-rajasthans-coaching-hub-is-changing-everyones-rushing-to-sikar-after-neet-success/2191843/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-30 |title=Shekhawati region fast emerging as education hub |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/shekhawati-region-fast-emerging-as-edu-hub/articleshow/79481493.cms |access-date=2025-01-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |
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Sikar and Jhunjhunu, collectively known as the twin cities, now account for 15% of the educational institutions in the state, signifying the Shekhawati region's rise as a prominent education hub in Rajasthan. Despite a history of poor educational performance, the scenario changed in 2001 when the government relaxed regulations, allowing private entities to establish institutes in these cities. As the influx of private institutes increased, the educational performance of Sikar has improved, as per the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) by the Union Ministry of Education. Following closely are Jhunjhunu and Jaipur, all securing a place in the 'Utkarsh' category, achieving scores ranging from 81 to 90 percent on a scale of 100. Notably, Jhunjhunu excelled with the highest score (236 out of 290) in learning outcomes. |
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=== Schools === |
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* Prince Academy (CBSE School) |
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* Navjeevan Science School, Sikar (RBSE & CBSE School) |
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* Prince School, Sikar |
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* Dev Vidyalaya, RTO Road, Sikar (CBSE School) |
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* [[Bharat Bharati Vidyashram School, Sikar|Bharat Bharati Vidyashram School]] (RBSE & CBSE School) |
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* Bhartiya Public School, Sikar<ref>https://bpssikar.org</ref> (RBSE & CBSE School) |
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* Tagore Public School, Sikar<ref>https://tagoreedu.in</ref> |
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* GPS Sewad Bari<ref>https://gpssewad.ac.in</ref> |
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* GPS Bawadi-Reengus<ref>https://gpsreengus.ac.in</ref> |
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* [[Nav Prerna School, Sikar]] |
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== Notable persons == |
== Notable persons == |
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=== Politicians === |
=== Politicians === |
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* [[Narayan Singh Burdak]] - RPCC Chief and former minister in Government of Rajasthan |
* [[Narayan Singh Burdak]] - RPCC Chief and former minister in [[Government of Rajasthan]] |
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* [[Virendra Singh (Danta Ramgarh)|Virendra Singh Burdak]] - MLA from Danta Ramgarh |
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* [[Mahadeo Singh Khandela]] - former union minister in [[Government of India]] |
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* [[Gopal Singh Khandela]] - former minister in [[Government of Rajasthan]] |
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* [[Banshidhar Bajiya]] - former minister in [[Government of Rajasthan]] |
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* [[Bhairon Singh Shekhawat]] - 11th vice president of India |
* [[Bhairon Singh Shekhawat]] - 11th vice president of India |
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* [[Ramdev Singh Maharia]] - former minister in Government of Rajasthan |
* [[Ramdev Singh Maharia]] - former minister in [[Government of Rajasthan]] |
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* [[Subhash Maharia]] - former |
* [[Subhash Maharia]] - former union minister in [[Government of India]] |
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* [[Subhash Meel]] - MLA from Khandela |
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* [[Amra Ram]] - MP from Sikar |
* [[Amra Ram]] - MP from Sikar |
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* [[Rajendra Pareek]] - MLA from Sikar |
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* [[Jhabar Singh Kharra|Jhabhar Singh Kharra]] - minister in [[Government of Rajasthan]] |
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* [[Deependra Singh Shekhawat]] - former MLA from Sri Madhopur |
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* [[Ratan Lal Jaldhari]] - former MLA from Sikar |
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* [[Sumedhanand Saraswati]] - former MP from Sikar |
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* Sharwan Choudhary - Member of BJP |
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=== Businessmans === |
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* [[Jamnalal Bajaj]] - founder of the [[Bajaj Group]] |
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* Shrawan Choudhary - Founder of CLC |
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* Suresh Mandia - Chairman Aayaam Career Academy |
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* Jogendra Sunda - Founder of Prince Eduhub |
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* Dr. Piyush Sunda - Chairman of PCP Sikar |
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* Pradeep Budania - Founder of Gurukripa Career Institute and Chemistry Teacher |
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* Rajesh Kulhari - Founder of Gurukripa Career Institute and Biology Teacher |
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* Yogendra Sharma - Biology Teacher |
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* Narendra Kok - Founder of Matrix JEE Academy |
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=== Sport persons === |
=== Sport persons === |
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=== Others === |
=== Others === |
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* [[Digendra Kumar]] - [[Maha Vir Chakra|Mahavir Chakra]] recipient for bravery in [[Kargil War]] |
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* [[Jamnalal Bajaj]]- He was an industrialist and freedom fighter |
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* [[Lothoo Nitharwal]] - freedom fighter |
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# Dinesh Kumar - Professor and dean at [[Central University of Gujarat]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prof. Dinesh Kumar |url=https://cug.irins.org/profile/86657 |website=Cug.irins.org}}</ref> |
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* [[Anjana Devi Chaudhary]] - first woman from Rajasthan state to be arrested during freedom struggle and wife of [[Ram Narayan Chaudhary]] |
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* [[Roop Kanwar]] - victim of [[Sati (practice)|sati practice]] |
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*[[Sobhagya Singh Shekhawat]] - Rajasthani language writer |
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# Prerna Koushik<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prerna Koushik |url=https://instagram.com/pk_original1}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Prerna |url=https://www.facebook.com/pk_original1 |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> - News Reporter 89.6 FM Sikar |
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==Modes of transportation== |
==Modes of transportation== |
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The nearest airport to Sikar City is [[Jaipur International Airport]], which operates daily flights to [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Pune]], [[Indore]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Guwahati]], [[Kolkata]], [[Udaipur]], [[Dubai]], [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], and [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]]. A new airport is proposed at [[Shahpura, Jaipur District|Shahpura]] (a town in [[Jaipur district]]) that is very close to Sikar. A small air strip at [[Tarpura]] village is also available for the landing of small private planes against payment. |
The nearest airport to Sikar City is [[Jaipur International Airport]], which operates daily flights to [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Pune]], [[Indore]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Chennai]], [[Guwahati]], [[Kolkata]], [[Udaipur]], [[Dubai]], [[Sharjah (city)|Sharjah]], and [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]]. A new airport is proposed at [[Shahpura, Jaipur District|Shahpura]] (a town in [[Jaipur district]]) that is very close to Sikar. A small air strip at [[Tarpura]] village is also available for the landing of small private planes against payment. |
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==Education for Competition Exams== |
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Sikar has emerged as a growing center for education in Rajasthan. It is also known as Rajasthan's 'Mini Kota'.One of the famous boarding schools in Sikar is the Kothyari. In its early days, the school was known for its discipline. Most of the big names of Sikar studied in the Kothyari School. Apart from that, Sikar has many institutes for [[Joint Entrance Examination|JEE]] (Joint Entrance Examination), [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)|NEET]] (National Eligibility Entrance Test), UPSC NDA, RAS, Banking Jobs, SSC, etc. Some of the institutes in Sikar are |
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# CLC Sikar |
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# Aayaam Career Academy |
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# Prince Eduhub |
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# Gurukripa Coaching |
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# Matrix Institute |
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# Banco |
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# Kalam Academy |
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# Kautliya IIT Academy |
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# Navjeevan Science School |
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# Prince Academy, etc. |
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Sikar has been colloquially referred to as the "Education City of Rajasthan."<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 November 2020 |title=Shekhawati region fast emerging as education hub | Jaipur News - Times of India |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthans-sikar-highest-performing-district-in-school-education-across-india/article65573881.ece |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> However, in 2024, some examination centers in Sikar for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) were subject to allegations of malpractice, including cheating and question leaks prior to the examination.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 July 2020 |title=Sikar Centers' Extraordinary Results Raise Red Flags |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/neet-row-rajkot-sikar-centers-extraordinary-results-raise-red-flags-3884131.html |website=[[OneIndia]]}}</ref> According to data released by the [[National Testing Agency]] (NTA), irregularities were observed at several centers in the city, leading to increased scrutiny. Nevertheless, NTA released the final result of NEET UG 2024 after the [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-expands-remit-of-centre-appointed-panel-to-review-ntas-functioning-and-recommend-exam-reforms/article68476310.ece verdict of Supreme Court], in which no institute of Sikar was involved in the irregularity of NEET exam. |
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In recent years, a significant number of candidates qualifying for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam have been from Sikar. This trend came to light during a Supreme Court inquiry into a paper leak case, where data from the NTA indicated that a majority of successful candidates were from Sikar over the past three years.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nihalani |first=Srinivasan Ramani & Jasmin |date=2024-07-25 |title=NEET-UG 2024 data reveals top cities for high-scoring candidates, crucial for government medical college admissions |url=https://www.thehindu.com/data/neet-ug-2024-data-reveals-top-cities-for-high-scoring-candidates-crucial-for-government-medical-college-admissions/article68441411.ece |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nihalani |first=Maitri Porecha & Jasmin |date=2024-07-20 |title=NEET-UG 2024 results: 37 of the 50 top-scoring NEET centres are clustered in Rajasthan's Sikar district |url=https://www.thehindu.com/education/37-of-the-50-top-scoring-neet-centres-are-clustered-in-rajasthans-sikar-district/article68426918.ece |access-date=2024-09-07 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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==Radio Station== |
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*89.6 FM Sikar-Shahar Ki Dharkan,<ref>https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/89.6_FM</ref> Sikar, Rajasthan, India |
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*Radio Rajasthan, Sikar, Rajasthan, India |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 2 January 2025
Sikar
Shekhawati Pradesh | |
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City | |
  Sikar Location in Rajasthan, India  Sikar Sikar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°37′N 75°09′E / 27.62°N 75.15°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Sikar |
| Settled | 1687[1] |
| Founded by | Rao Daulat Singh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Sikar Municipal Council[2] [3] |
| • Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | Amra Ram (Communist Party of India (Marxist)) |
| Area | |
• Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 427 m (1,401 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 359,293 |
| • Rank | tenth |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Rajasthani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 332001 |
| Telephone code | +91-1572 / 01572 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-23 |
| Literacy | 81.25%(2nd) |
| Distance from New Delhi | 280 kilometres (170 mi) (land) |
| Distance from Jaipur | 114 kilometres (71 mi) (land) |
| Website | Sikar Municipal Council Sikar District |
Sikar is a city and municipal council in the Sikar district of the state of Rajasthan in India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Sikar district. It is largest city of the Shekhawati region, which consists of Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu. After Kota, Sikar is one of the major hubs for private coaching in the country for competitive public examination preparations and has a number of engineering and medical coaching institutes.It is also known as Rajasthan's 'Mini Kota'.[4]
Sikar is also a major hub for agricultural trade, given it is surrounded by large plains areas west of the Aravalli range.[5] It is also a major rail and road junction.
Sikar is a historical city and contains many old havelis. It is 115 km (71 mi) away from Jaipur, 320 km (200 mi) from Jodhpur, 215 km (134 mi) from Bikaner, and 280 km (170 mi) from New Delhi.
Sikar district is also popular for Khatu Shyam Temple, situated in the town of Khatoo, 16 km from Reengus town and 45 km from Sikar city.
Another place for which Sikar is famous is the Harsh Parvat, part of Aravalli Range. Mainly, Harsh Parvat is known for the Harsh Temple, which is historical temple. Moreover, it is a tourist place where people come to enjoy the mansoon season and greenery of mountains.
History
[edit]Sikar had been the biggest Thikana (Estate) of the Jaipur state. Previously Sikar was known as Shekhawati Pradesh. It was the capital of Thikana Sikar. Sikar is surrounded by fortified walls consisting of seven "Pols" (gates). These historic gates are named: Bawari Gate, Fatehpuri Gate, Nani Gate, Surajpole Gate, Dujod Gate Old, Dujod Gate New, and Chandpole Gate. Previously Gaur dynasty ruled this estate but after defeated by Shekhawat Rajputs, shekhawat rajputs becomes rulers of this region.[citation needed]
Geography and climate
[edit]Geography
[edit]Sikar city is the district headquarters of Rajasthan's Sikar district, which is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is the sixth most populous city of Rajasthan. It is located at27°37′N 75°09′E / 27.62°N 75.15°E.[6] It has an average elevation of 427 metres (1,401 ft).
Climate
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 31.4 (88.5) |
37.4 (99.3) |
45.0 (113.0) |
45.5 (113.9) |
49.0 (120.2) |
49.7 (121.5) |
44.4 (111.9) |
41.1 (106.0) |
40.0 (104.0) |
41.0 (105.8) |
37.8 (100.0) |
32.5 (90.5) |
49.7 (121.5) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 27.3 (81.1) |
30.4 (86.7) |
36.2 (97.2) |
41.9 (107.4) |
44.1 (111.4) |
44.7 (112.5) |
40.4 (104.7) |
37.4 (99.3) |
37.7 (99.9) |
37.4 (99.3) |
33.1 (91.6) |
28.6 (83.5) |
44.9 (112.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.2 (72.0) |
25.1 (77.2) |
30.9 (87.6) |
36.8 (98.2) |
39.8 (103.6) |
40.1 (104.2) |
35.4 (95.7) |
33.7 (92.7) |
34.5 (94.1) |
34.0 (93.2) |
28.5 (83.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
32.1 (89.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 4.9 (40.8) |
8.0 (46.4) |
13.9 (57.0) |
19.5 (67.1) |
24.4 (75.9) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.4 (75.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
17.9 (64.2) |
11.0 (51.8) |
6.0 (42.8) |
17.0 (62.6) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 1.1 (34.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
9.3 (48.7) |
13.9 (57.0) |
19.7 (67.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.9 (71.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
13.6 (56.5) |
6.8 (44.2) |
1.8 (35.2) |
1.0 (33.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −3.0 (26.6) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
1.3 (34.3) |
7.0 (44.6) |
10.1 (50.2) |
11.9 (53.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
16.9 (62.4) |
13.1 (55.6) |
5.4 (41.7) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 5.1 (0.20) |
7.7 (0.30) |
2.8 (0.11) |
4.5 (0.18) |
17.0 (0.67) |
80.7 (3.18) |
125.8 (4.95) |
95.5 (3.76) |
56.1 (2.21) |
9.6 (0.38) |
1.9 (0.07) |
1.8 (0.07) |
408.5 (16.08) |
| Average rainy days | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 19.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 50 | 41 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 39 | 58 | 60 | 52 | 38 | 38 | 42 | 44 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[7][8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]Sikar City had a population of about 237,579[9] people according to the census of 2011. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Sikar in 2011 is 237,579; of which there are approximately 123,156 males and 114,423 females. The sex ratio of Sikar City is 929 females per 1000 males. Regarding education, total literates in Sikar city are 158,413 of which 91,403 are males while 67,010 are females. The average literacy rate of Sikar City is 77.13, male and female literacy status is 86.29 and 67.37, respectively. The total population of children (0–6) in Sikar City is about 32,189, consisting of 17,236 boys and 14,953 girls. The child sex ratio of girls is 868 per 1000 boys.
Popular places
[edit]Sikar, a city rich in cultural heritage, offers several fascinating places to visit:
- Khatu Shyam Temple: A renowned pilgrimage site, this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna’s incarnation, Khatu Shyam Ji. It attracts devotees from all parts of the country.
- Harshnath Temple: Located about 11 kilo-meters from Sikar, this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva dates back to 973 CE. It offers a hilly area scene with historical significance.[10]
- Lachhmangarh Fort: built by Rao Raja Laxman Singh in 1805.[11]
- Nehru Park: One of the largest parks in Sikar.
- Bheruji Temple, Reengus: A renowned pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Bhairava.[12]
Administration
[edit]Sikar city is governed by a Municipal Council, which comes under the Sikar Urban Agglomeration. The new municipal council building is built in Shekhawati style like a mahal or haveli. Sikar city is divided into 60 wards. Although Sikar city has a population of 237,579 (in 2011), its urban/metropolitan population is 244,563 (in 2011). The Sikar metropolitan area includes Chandrapura (Rural), Radhakrishnpura, Samarthpura, Shivsinghpura and Sikar city.
Education
[edit]Sikar is quickly gaining recognition as a leading education hub, like Kota. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Sikar attracts students from rural areas and neighbouring states such as Haryana. This city is home to several prestigious coaching institutes which provide extensive coaching for competitive exams like IIT-JEE and NEET. Unlike Kota, Sikar’s coaching centers frequently combine study and living facilities, fostering a more controlled and supportive environment for students. This approach has resulted in fewer stress-related issues, making Sikar a preferred choice for students and parents. As Sikar continues to expand, it is set to become a significant contributor to the education sector, enhancing the academic landscape of Rajasthan.[13][14]
Notable persons
[edit]Politicians
[edit]- Narayan Singh Burdak - RPCC Chief and former minister in Government of Rajasthan
- Govind Singh Dotasra - RPCC Chief and former minister in Government of Rajasthan
- Mahadeo Singh Khandela - former union minister in Government of India
- Gopal Singh Khandela - former minister in Government of Rajasthan
- Banshidhar Bajiya - former minister in Government of Rajasthan
- Bhairon Singh Shekhawat - 11th vice president of India
- Ramdev Singh Maharia - former minister in Government of Rajasthan
- Subhash Maharia - former union minister in Government of India
- Amra Ram - MP from Sikar
- Harlal Singh Kharra - former minister in Government of Rajasthan
- Jhabhar Singh Kharra - minister in Government of Rajasthan
Businessmans
[edit]- Jamnalal Bajaj - founder of the Bajaj Group
Sport persons
[edit]- Bajrang Lal Takhar - Indian rower
- Radhey Shyam - Indian basketball player
- Aditya Garhwal - Indian Cricketer
Others
[edit]- Swami Keshwanand - Indian freedom fighter and social reformer
- Digendra Kumar - Mahavir Chakra recipient for bravery in Kargil War
- Himani Shah - Princess of Sikar (now Former Crown Princess of Nepal)
- Priyan Sain - Indian beauty pageant titleholder
- Jamnalal Bajaj- He was an industrialist and freedom fighter
- Lothoo Nitharwal - freedom fighter
- Anjana Devi Chaudhary - first woman from Rajasthan state to be arrested during freedom struggle and wife of Ram Narayan Chaudhary
- Roop Kanwar - victim of sati practice
- Sobhagya Singh Shekhawat - Rajasthani language writer
Modes of transportation
[edit]Rail
[edit]Sikar Junction railway station comes within the territory of the North Western Railway. Sikar City is connected to Jhunjhunu, Rewari, Delhi, Churu, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hisar, Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Abu Road, Indore, Ahmedabad and Mumbai, Mathura, PrayagrajAlwar. New lines proposed since 2010 are Sikar to Nokha via Sujangarh and Sikar to Neem-Ka-Thana via Udaipurwati.
Road
[edit]Sikar is well connected by roads from all the major cities of Rajasthan and nearby states. A four-lane national highway NH-52 passes through the city. NH-52 connects Sikar with Jaipur and Bikaner. The western freight corridor also pass through Ringas of Sikar, as a main project of the central government. Kotputali Kuchaman Mega Highway also passes through Sikar. Jhunjhunu-Jaipur state highway is also passes through Sikar.
Airport
[edit]The nearest airport to Sikar City is Jaipur International Airport, which operates daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Indore, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Udaipur, Dubai, Sharjah, and Muscat. A new airport is proposed at Shahpura (a town in Jaipur district) that is very close to Sikar. A small air strip at Tarpura village is also available for the landing of small private planes against payment.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sikar".
- ^ "Sikar Municipal Council". 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Sikar Municipal Council". 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Shekhawati region fast emerging as education hub | Jaipur News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "Sikar | Rajasthan, Forts, Temples | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc a – Sikar". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
- ^ "Station: Sikar: Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 715–716. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M187. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Census 2011 data – Sikar city". census2011.co.in. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
- ^ "सीकर:मुगल बादशाह औरंगजेब ने तोड़ा था हर्षनाथ शिवजी का मंदिर, 1046 वर्ष प्राचीन मंदिर की प्रतिमाएं रखी हैं संग्रहालय में". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "History". Laxmangarh Fort. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "शेखावाटी का प्राचीन भेरुजी का वार्षिक मेला जहां लाखों की संख्या में आते है श्रद्धालु". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Murari, Krishan (26 July 2024). "Face of Rajasthan's coaching hub is changing. Everyone's rushing to Sikar after NEET success". ThePrint. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Shekhawati region fast emerging as education hub". The Times of India. 30 November 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
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