Jahazgarh
| Jahazgarh जहाजगढ़ | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Jahazgarh Location in Haryana, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°38′N 76°34′E / 28.64°N 76.56°ECoordinates: 28°38′N 76°34′E / 28.64°N 76.56°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Jhajjar |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,724 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 124131 |
Jahazgarh or Jahajgarh is a prominent village in District Jhajjar, State Haryana, India. It is about 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Jhajjar and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Delhi border and situated on Delhi-Dadari-Pilani state highway. The 1,320 megawatts Jhajjar Thermal Power Project is about 20 km from the village.[2]
Demography
The total population is 4724, of which 2465 are male and 2259 female.[1]
History
Jahazgarh was founded by an Irish adventurer, named George Thomas and built a fort here known as Georgegarh after which the village is known by its present name, Jahazgarh.
Important activities and tourist attractions
The annual cattle fair has been the major point of attraction at this village. The cattle fair is one of the largest gatherings of buyers and sellers in Haryana State, attracting traders from surrounding states like Uttar Prades, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. The most famous buffalo breed of India, Murrha, attracts the traders. It can produce milk up to 35 kg per day.
The fair generates considerable commercial and employment activities for the local villagers. Some sports and cultural activities are also conducted during the fair, tit also has a potential as tourism area.
Education
Government Senior Secondary School (from 6th standard to 12th standard) is one of three government schools of Jahazgarh. It is situated on Jahazgarh-Beri road. As a 'nodal' point, Jahazgarh serves commercial and educational functions to surrounding villages. Building of the school was constructed in the year 1956 by the Bansal family, native businessman who are now living in Kolkata/Delhi in memory of their grandfather late Sri Sudhan Lal Bansal. Recent renovation and construction of additional rooms by the Bansal family has greatly improved its infrastructure and made it an ideal School in the area which can be upgraded to college. Many sport events are regularly held there, though cricket tournaments have been the major ones. Late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi once visited the school and addressed the people at its playground.
Government Girl Higher Secondary School (from 1st standard to 10th standard) is considered as one of the best government school in whole Haryana for its infrastructure. It was also constructed by a village businessman in the memory of his father Pandit Shiv Chand Rai, a famous businessman and industrialist who also resides in Kolkata. The building was constructed in 1974–1975. Its prime object was to enhance the standard of education among girls. It is situated along Delhi-Dadari state highway.
The third government school in the village is Primary School (1st standard to 5th standard) is situated at the center of the village Harsh Badgujer.
Public health center
A local government public health center provides basic health facilities to local and surrounding villagers.
Veterinary hospital
A veterinary hospital is situated at the cattle fair ground.
Drinking water
A dinking water supply system was set up by villagers through individual and community efforts. It is maintained and managed by a village committee. Water connection is provided to each house.
Communication
The village has one small telephone exchange, established by BSNL, which provides land line telephones facility. Though, two mobile telephone towers of private companies facilitate excellent mobile phone connectivity.
Recreation
At the Government S.S. School's playground main sport events are held. This also happens at the southern part of the village, in the place known as Bara has Haryanvi 'akhara' where 'kusti' (wrestling)were practices and tournaments are conducted.
A privately run cable network provides cable TV service to the villagers.
A small public Library in main Chhopal building has good a collection of books and subscription to many daily newspapers. Library has become a source of intellectual and educational growth for the villagers.
Other infrastructure
The electric Distribution Station, Power House, of the village distributes electricity to Jahazgarh and the surrounding villages. One Branch of a Bank and one branch of Co-Operative Society is also provide the facility of Bank to the villagers and the surrounding villagers
Active NGOs
New Age India: human rights, public awareness and education. Shri Shani Dev Welfare Society Jahazgarh Reg. no 00042
Prominent Persons
Ch Sheobaksh Singh Jakhar of Jahazgarh village was Zaildar and Rao Ramkaran was Nambardar during British reign .