Ratannagar
Ratannagar was built by Shah Nand Ram Kedia as they moved from shekhwati after some scuffle between them and the then sekhwati rulers.The maharaja of bikaner sri Ganga singhji agreed to provide the land on request by them but he put a condition that the new town to be developed by the Kedia's should be named after his son Sri Ratan singh ji.Hence Ratannagar was built in the style of Jaipur. It is known for its street layout and distinctive scenery.
An author (MR.Sukhdev Ji Meena), is clearly and deeply described the whole history of this city in their book “Ratannagar Ka Etihasik Vaibhav”. Mr.Sukhdev ji Meena was a well known personality in Ratannagar.
City's street are strait and every street cross to each other. Ratannagar city is famous for "Ran bankuro" as like Colonel Jaisingh ji. The Hero of Longewala post in 1965 war with Pakistan.
The monumental Gaj Kesari Haveli is situated Ratannagar. This Haveli is widely known for its 1500 wall frescoes and corridors, is the residence of Judge Ram Awtar Soni and family. The Haveli was built in 1899 in all its grandeur and beauty with various architectural styles like Rajput, Shekhawati, Persian, and European Neo Classical. Many famous celebrities such as Edwina Mountbatten and H.H. Maharaja Sri Sadul Singh of Bikaner has visited the palace.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Ratannagar had a population of 11,018. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ratannagar has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 49%. In Ratannagar, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.