Khandela
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Khandela (खण्डेला) is a city in Sikar district in Rajasthan. Khandela was founded by Khadgal (खडगल).
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History
Khandel (खंडेल) Khadaul (खडौल) gotra of Jats originated from Khandela, which was founded by Khadgal (खडगल). [1]
The Bajiya Jats of Lampua village had gathered at Khandela and opposed the Jagirdari system due to which The Shekhawat Jagirdar hacked Lala Bajiya by sword. Bhura Bajiya had taken lead of this movement who was also killed. The Jaipur state established a statue and Chhatri of Lala Bajiya at Khandela. The villagers themselves established statue and Chhatri of Bhura Bajiya at Khandela.
Geography
Khandela is located at 27.36 N 75.30 E [2]. It has an average elevation of 318 metres. It is 45 km from Sikar and 19 km from Palsana in east direction.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Khandela had a population of 22,475. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Khandela has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 45%. In Khandela, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Khandelwal Jains, Vaishnavas and Brahmins originated from here. Rayasala was the most famous ruler of Khandela.
Notable Jats from this village
- Lala Bajiya - Hero of farmer movement at Khandela
- Bhura Bajiya - Hero of farmer movement at Khandela
- Gopal Singh Khandela (Bajiya) has been MLA twice from Khandela assembly constituency in Sikar district in Rajasthan during 1961-65 and 1985-88. He was also Minister of Milk and Dairy Department during 1985-88.
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References
- ↑ Dr Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudee, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar: Ādhunik Jat Itihasa (The modern history of Jats), Agra 1998 p. 235
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khandela
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