Harsolav

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Location of Harsolao to north of Gotan in Nagaur district

Harsolav or Harsolao (हरसोलाव) is a large village in Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan.

Location

This village is situated on Gotan-Jodhpur road. Pincode of the village is 342902. It is located 44km away from Merta town and 75km away from Nagaur city. Gotan railway station is 8 km away from this village. Being a large village, Harsolao has its own gram panchayat. Sangva Ki Dhani, Karwasaron Ki Dhani and Rol Chandawata are some of the neighbouring villages.

History

It is believed that this village is about seven centuries old. It has an old fort, a Ganesha temple, a Jain Mandir & a cenotaph of Ramchandra Gurjar which is worth a visit. There are ruins of ancient buildings. In the building one can seen beautiful stone carvings. Shri Har Chand Karwasra of the village is known for fight against Jagirdars. Pipaliya Bara of Karwasra Jats is a famous place where there are chhatris of their ancestors.

Jat Gotras

Thus, there are 125 families of Jats in all.

The other castes are: Sunar, Khati, Brahman, Jain, Saad, Dholi, Sargara, Meghwal, Raigar, Harijan, Raonayak, Thori, Rawna Rajput, Teli, Muslim, Cheepa, Luhar, Kumhar etc.

Monuments

  • Sitar, Dhadoi, Karanesar are three ponds in village.
  • Temples in village: Ramdevji, Thakurji, Kesharia Kanwarji, Chāmara Mataji, Bhairuji, Pabuji etc. The Karwasra Jats worship Jasnathji Maharaj.

Population

According to Census-2011 information:

With total 1702 families residing, Harsolao village has the population of 9581 (of which 4897 are males while 4684 are females).[1]

Notable persons

  • Shri Har Chand Karwasra - Freedom fighter
  • Bhagirath Chaudhary - He is a martyr of year 2002 who died for the country while serving Indian Army.
  • Phardoda Bhat - Jagdish of Harsolav, Merta tehsil of Nagaur district.

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