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This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Jhunjhunu.
Jhunjhunu district is a district of the Indian state of Rajasthan in northern India. The city of Jhunjhunu is the district headquarters. Jhunjhunu is an old and historical town having its own district headquarters. The district is famous for the frescos on its grand Havelis. It is also famous for providing considerable representation to Indian defense forces. Jhunjhunu district was named in the memory of a Jat named "Jhunjha" or "Raja Jujhar Singh Nehra". The district has a population of 2,139,658 (2011 census), an area of 5926 km, and a population density of 361 persons per km. The district falls within Shekhawati region, and is bounded on the North-East and East by Haryana state, on the South-East, South & South-West by Sikar District & on the North-West and North by Churu District.
Demographics
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
1901
341,572
—
1911
369,081
+0.78%
1921
353,140
−0.44%
1931
405,519
+1.39%
1941
491,003
+1.93%
1951
588,736
+1.83%
1961
719,650
+2.03%
1971
929,230
+2.59%
1981
1,211,583
+2.69%
1991
1,582,421
+2.71%
2001
1,913,689
+1.92%
2011
2,137,045
+1.11%
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According to the 2011 census Jhunjhunu district has a population of 2,139,658, roughly equal to the nation of Namibia or the US state of New Mexico. This gives it a ranking of 214th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 361 inhabitants per square kilometre (930/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 11.81%. Jhunjhunu has a sex ratio of 950 females for every 1000 males, It also has a literacy rate of 74.72% which is considered excellent. 22.89% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 16.88% and 1.95% of the population respectively.
The Mandawa area of Jhunjhunu district has been used as a film location for several Bollywood films, including the dance sequences of "Cutie Pie" in the movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and the portrayal of Mandawa as Lucknow in the same film, and as Pakistan in Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
Mohd. Ayub Khan was an Indian soldier, politician, and statesman who earned distinction as a recipient of the Vir Chakra for his valor during the Indo-Pak War of 1965. Serving in the Sialkot sector, Khan displayed extraordinary courage and leadership, earning one of India's highest gallantry awards. After retiring from military service, he transitioned into a political career, becoming a Member of Parliament twice. His dedication to public service culminated in his appointment as the Union Minister of Agriculture in the government of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao in 1996. Khan's dual legacy as a war hero and a reform-oriented politician continues to be remembered in Indian history.
Shiv Kund at Dhosi Hill
Mandawa Fort.jpg)
Rani Sati Temple
Temple in Nawalgarh
Clock tower at BITS Pilani
Khetri Mahal.svg)
Location of Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan
Jhunjhunu district
State of Rajasthan