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Bagar

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Bagar
Bagar is a small town situated in the Shekhawati region of Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan. It was founded in the middle of 15th century by the Nagar Pathans. Bagar is 14 km north of Jhunjhunu.

Major point of attraction is the Piramal Haveli, now converted into a heritage hotel. Bagar is the only painted town of Shekhawati region where one can stay in a Marwari style. A large white gate (built in 1928 in honour Maharaja of Jaipur"s visit), Fatehsagar water tank (a large reservoir built by the Ojha family), Rungta Haveli, Rungta Dharmashala and Miya Saheb ki Durgah are worth visiting.

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view of paintings on the wall
view of paintings on the wall
a garden in haveli top view
a garden in haveli top view
close view of haveli
close view of haveli
piramal gate front view
piramal gate front view
piramal haveli top side view
piramal haveli top side view
hall way of haveli
hall way of haveli

History

This was the home of Seth Piramal Chaturbhuj Makharia (1892-1958) whose fortune was made in Bombay, trading in cotton, opium, silver and other commodities.Built in the Rajasthani-colonial style of the 1920's, The Piramal Haveli is an 8-room 'non-hotel.' It is 250 kms.from Delhi and 100 kms. from Neemrana and is run by the same management. Here, the famed traditional vegetarian cuisine of the Marwaris is served in thalis. The Haveli has traditional courtyards enclosed by colonial pillared corridors. Frescoes of flying angels and gods in motor cars adorn the walls.


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Geography and Climate

Summer temperature: 40.5°C (average) Winter: 30°C (average),Monsoon : July to September Max. 35oC, Min 22 oC.


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Economy

As of 2001 India census, Baggar had a population of 14,648. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Baggar has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.


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Flora and Fauna

The Flora and Fauna in Rajasthan is sparse as expected in the desert land. Most of the forest is of dry deciduous type. It has a small range of slow-growing thorny trees, shrubs and grasses that has adapted itself to the harsh conditions.Chinkaras are slimmer than the blackbuck and can survive without water for very long periods. They live in smaller herds and thrive mainly on wild grasses and various types of shrubs.


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Must see at Bagar.

Chhatri of Hammir Singh    Haveli of Gordarilal Sigtia    Motiram Jasraj Sigtia Haveli    The Piramal Haveli   


Bagar Weather


Cities Near Bagar

Within Kms.
Agra    Katra    Garhmukteshwar    Panchkula    Ranthambhore    Shivpuri    Amritsar    Kumbhalgarh    Khajjiar    Neemrana    Jaipur    Ludhiana    Aligarh    Rishikesh    Jhunjhunu    Parwanoo    Moradabad    Kesroli    Nathdwara    Bareilly    Dharamsala    Jodhpur    Dundlod    Dausa    Alwar    Ajmer    Churu    Devprayag    Pokaran    Haridwar    Almora    Hissar    Barmer    Luni    Bundi    Palampur    Sariska    Mathura    Nainital    Delhi   

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Hotels in Bagar.

Neemrana The Piramal Haveli Bagar- Shekhavati   

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Cities of Rajasthan

Ajmer    Alwar    Bagar    Barmer    Bundi    Churu    Dausa    Dundlod    Jaipur    Jhunjhunu    Jodhpur    Kesroli    Kumbhalgarh    Luni    Nathdwara    Neemrana    Pokaran    Ranthambhore    Sariska   

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