Mahendragarh

Mahendragarh
Mahendragarh
City
	Mahendragarh Location in Haryana, India Mahendragarh Mahendragarh (India)
	Coordinates: 28°17′N 76°09′E / 28.28°N 76.15°E
Country	India
State	Haryana
District	Mahendragarh
Elevation	262 m (860 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	29,128
Languages
• Official	Hindi
• Spoken	Haryanvi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	123029
ISO 3166 code	IN-HR
Vehicle registration	HR-34
Website	www.mahendragarh.gov.in

Mahendragarh is a city and a municipal committee in Mahendragarh district in the Indian state of Haryana.^[1] It is 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Gurgaon and comes under National Capital Region (India).^[2]

Etymology

Earlier earlier was known as Kanaud because its was founded and inhabited by Kanaudia Brahmins.^[3] In 1860s it was renamed after Maharaja Mahendra Singh (r. 1721-1748 CE) of Patiala State who was gifted this area by the British East India Company rule for his help in crushing the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in this area.^[4]

Geography

Mahendragarh is located at 28°17′N 76°09′E / 28.28°N 76.15°E / 28.28; 76.15.^[5] It has an average elevation of 262 metres (859 feet). Mahendragarh district is bounded on the north by Charkhi DadriBhiwani and jhajjar districts, on the east by Rewari district and Alwar district of Rajasthan, on the south by Alwar, Jaipur and Sikar districts of Rajasthan, and on the west by Sikar and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan. It has five tehsils of Kanina, Narnaul, Ateli, Nangal Choudhary And Mahendergarh.

It is situated at the bank of Dohan River (which was a seasonal river), which is at the verge of extinction.

History

Fort of Kanod was built by Maratha ruler Tatya Tope in 1755 CE. In 1860, it came under the Patiala State during the British raj. ruler of Patiala, Narendra Singh, changed the name of Kanod Fort to Mahandragarh after his son Mahendra. Because of the name of the fort, this town came to be known as Mahendragarh and the name of Narnaul Nizam was changed to Mahendragarh Nizam.^[6]

It is said that Malik Mahadud Khan, a servant of Babar had settled a habitation here.

In 1948, with the formation of PEPSU, Mahendragarh territory from Patiala State, Dadri territory (Now Charkhi Dadri) from Jind and Bawal territory from Nabha State were constituted into Mahendragarh district with the headquarters at Narnaul. At that time, there were three tehsils, namely; Narnaul, Charkhi Dadri and Bawal and Mahendragarh was a sub-tehsil.

In 1949, Mahendragarh sub-tehsil was made a tehsil. In 1950, Bawal tehsil was broken up and 78 villages were transferred to Gurgaon district forming Bawal as a sub-tehsil and remaining villages were added to Narnaul and Mahendragarh. In 1956 the Rewari tehsil (except 61 villages ) was excluded from Gurgaon district and included in Mahendragarh district. The Charkhi-Dadri sub-division was excluded from Mahendragarh district and included in the newly constituted district of Bhiwani. In 1977, 81 villages of Rewari tehsil was constituted into Bawal tehsil. In 1978 the district comprised 4 tehsils (Mahendragarh, Rewari, Narnaul and Bawal). On 1 November 1989, Rewari and Bawal tehsils (taken from Mahendragarh district) and Kosli tehsil except 10 villages (taken from Rohtak district) were constituted into a new district of Rewari. Presently Mahendragarh district has 3 sub-divisions (Kanina, Narnaul and Mahendergarh), 5 tehsils (Kanina, Mahendragarh, Nangal Chaudhary, Ateli, Narnaul) and 1 sub-tehsil (Satnali).

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,^[7] Mahendragarh had a population of 23,977. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mahendragarh has an average literacy rate of 76, higher than the national average of 75%: male literacy is 89%, and female literacy is 67%. In Mahendragarh, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Hindus constitute 98% of the population, in which Yaduvanshi Ahirs are in majority. This area produce good and strong built soldiers. Maximum house found with participation in WW-1 & WW-2.

In spite of being a district headquarters, there is no administrative office. All the relevant work is done in Narnaul. The very first guggul (Commiphora wightii) vatika (place where medicinal plants are planted) was established here.

Now many government offices have opened in Mahendragarh near Government Boys college in new Court.

Education

Bharatiya Senior Secondary School

Social groups

According to Haryana District Gazetteers: Mahendragarh Yadavs form the agricultural backbone of the district. However Yadavs are in majority in the district.^[8]^[9]

Notable personalities

Swami Ramdev - Yoga Guru and Co founder of Patanjali Ayurveda.
Rao Tula Ram - 1857 Freedom fighter.
Gujarmal Modi - founder of Modi Industries and Modi Nagar.
Satish Kaushik - Indian film director, producer and actor.
Subedar Mahavir Singh Yadav ,1st Parachute Regiment.

References

^ "Gurgaon per capita income 10 times that of Mahendragarh". Indian Express. 19 January 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
^ "Mahendragarh, Bhiwani included in NCR". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
^ Publication, Mocktime. Haryana General Knowledge - A Comprehensive Coverage. by Mocktime Publication.
^ Magnificent havelis of Nangal-Sirohi, The Tribune, 22 June 2002.
^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mahendragarh
^ Sohan Singh Khattar and Reena Kar, 2021, Know Your State Haryana, Arihant Publications, pp 308.
^ "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.
^ Haryana (India) (1988). Haryana District Gazetteers: Mahendragarh. Haryana Gazetteers Organization.
^ Haryana District Gazetteers: Mahendragarh-page-67

[1] "Gurgaon per capita income 10 times that of Mahendragarh". Indian Express. 19 January 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2014.

[2] "Mahendragarh, Bhiwani included in NCR". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2014.

[3] Publication, Mocktime. Haryana General Knowledge - A Comprehensive Coverage. by Mocktime Publication.

[tribh1-4] Magnificent havelis of Nangal-Sirohi, The Tribune, 22 June 2002.

[5] Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Mahendragarh

[ta2-6] Sohan Singh Khattar and Reena Kar, 2021, Know Your State Haryana, Arihant Publications, pp 308.

[7] "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.

[8] Haryana (India) (1988). Haryana District Gazetteers: Mahendragarh. Haryana Gazetteers Organization.

[9] Haryana District Gazetteers: Mahendragarh-page-67

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v t e Mahendragarh district topics
History	Patiala and East Punjab States Union
Cities and towns	Ateli Kanina Mahendragarh Nangal Chaudhry Nangal Sirohi Narnaul
Education	Central University of Haryana
Lok Sabha constituencies	Bhiwani-Mahendragarh

v t e Villages of Mahendragarh District
Villages in Satnali Block Mahendragarh	1. Balana 2. Barda 3. Basri 4. Bass 5. Dalanwas 6. Dhadhot 7. Dhana 8. Dhani Kumharan 9. Digrota 10. Gadarwas 11. Jarwa 12. Jawahar Nagar 13. Madhogarh 14. Nangal Mala 15. Nangla 16. Nanwan 17. Patharwa 18. Rajawas 19. Satnali 20. Shyampura 21. Sohla 22. Sohri 23. Surehti Jakhal 24. Surehti Modian 25. Surehti Pilania 26. Rathiwas 27. Birsingwas
Villages in Nizampur Block Mahendragarh	1. Ajmabad Mukhota 2. Bamanwas Nuh 3. Basirpur 4. Bayal 5. Berundla 6. Bigopur 7. Chhilro 8. Dancholi 9. Dhanota 10. Ganwari Jat 11. Ghatasher 12. Golwa 13. Hasanpur 14. Islampura 15. Karoli 16. Maroli 17. Musnota 18. Nangal Dargu 19. Napla 20. Narehri 21. Niyajlipur 22. Nizampur 23. Panchnota 24. Pawera 25. Rambas 26. Ropar Sarai 27. Sareli 28. Talot 30. Gangutana 31. Bakhrija
Villages in Sihma Block Mahendragarh	1. Ajam Nagar 2. Akbarpur Ramu 3. Atali 4. Chhapra Salimpur 5. Deroli Ahir 6. Dongra Ahir 7. Dongra Jat 8. Dublana 9. Duloth Jat 10. Faizabad 11. Guwani 12. Hudina 13. Jat Guwana 14. Kalwari 15. Khampura 16. Khaspur 17. Khatripur 18. Mayee 19. Mittarpura 20. Mundia Khera 21. Meerpur 22. Nuni Kalan 23. Rampura 24. Sagarpur 25. Saharpur 26. Saluni 27. Sihma 28. Silarpur 29. Surana 30. Surani 31. Seoramnathpura
Villages in Mahendragarh Block Mahendragarh	1 Adalpur 2 Balaycha 3 Basai 4 Bawana 5 Bairawas 6 Beri 7 Bhagdana 8 Bhandor Nichi 9 Bhandor Unchi 10 Bhurjat 11 Bucholi 12 Budeen 13 Chamdhera 14 Chhajawas 15 Chitlang 16 Deroli Jat 17 Dewas 18 Dholi 19 Dulana 20 Duloth Ahir 21 Gadania 22 Garhi 24 Janjariawas 25 Jant 26 Jasawas 27 Jatwas 28 Jhook 29 Jonawas 30 Khaira 31 Khairoli 32 Kharkara/Akoda Kharkara/Akoda 33 Khatiwas 34 Khatod 35 Khatodra 36 Kherki 37 Khudana 38 Kothal Kalan 39 Kothal Khurd 40 Kuksi 41 Kurhawata 42 Lawan 43 Majra Kalan 44 Majra Khurd 45 Malra Bass 46 Malra Sarai 47 Mandola 48 Nanagwas 49 Nangal Sirohi 50 Nihalawas 51 Nimbhera 52 Nimbi 53 Paiga 54 Palh 55 Pali 56 Pal 57 Palri Panihar 58 Riwasa 59 Sisoth 60 Ushmapur 61 Zerpur 62 Salimabad 63 Deverali 64 Birchitlang 65 Paharwas 66 Birjatwas 67 Bundebaj Nagar
Villages in Kanina Block Mahendragarh	1 Aghiar 2 Anawas 3 Bachini 4 Baghot 5 Bawania 6 Bewal 7 Bhalkhi 8 Bharaf 9 Bhojawas 10 Buchawas 11 Chelawas 12 Chhithroli 13 Dhana 14 Dhanounda 15 Gahra Gahra 16 Gomla 17 Gudha 18 Ishrana 19 Jhagroli 20 Jharli 21 Jhigawan 22 Kemla 23 Kakrala 24 Kapoori 25 Karira 26 Khairana 27 Kharkara Bass 28 Khera 29 Kheri 30 Koka 31 Kotia 32 Manpura 33 Meghanwas 34 Mohanpur 35 Mori 36 Mundayan 37 Nangal 38 Nangal Harnath 39 Nautana 40 Partal 41 Pathera 42 Pota 43 Rambas 44 Rasulpur 45 Sehlang 46 Syana 47 Sigra 48 Sigri 49 Sihor 50 Sundarh 51 Surjanwas 52 Talwana 53 Uchhat 54 Unhani 55 Gomli 56 Gagarwas
Villages in Ateli Nangal Block Mahendragarh	1 Ateli 2 Bachhod 3 Bajar 4 Begpur 5 Bhilwara 6 Bhori 7 Bihali 8 Bocharia 9 Chandpura 10 Dhanouda 11 Fatehpur 12 Ganiar 13 Ghari Ruthal 14 Gujarwas 15 Hassanpur 16 Kanti 17 Karia 18 Katkai 19 Khairani 20 Khariwara 21 Kheri 22 Khor 23 Kunjpura 24 Mahasar 25 Mirjapur 26 Mohlara 27 Mohmadpur 28 Nangal 29 Nawadi 30 Neerpur 31 Prathvipura 32 Rajpura 33 Rampura 34 Rata Khurd 35 Ratta Kalan 36 Saidpur 37 Salimpur 38 Sarai Bahadur Nagar 39 Sujapur 40 Tajpur 41 Tigra 42 Tobra 43 Uninda 44 Girdharpur 45 Gokalpur 46 Shyampura
Villages in Nangal Chaudhry Block Mahendragarh	1 Akbarpur Sirohi 2 Akoli 3 Amarpura 4 Antri 5 Asrawas 6 Banihari 7 Bhedanti 8 Bhojawas 9 Budhwal 10 Chhapra Bibipur 11 Datal 12 Dholera 13 Dokhera 14 Dongli 15 Dostpur 16 Gadwa 17 Gotheri 18 Iqbalpur Nangli 19 Jainpur 20 Kalba 21 Kamaniya 22 Khatoli Ahir 23 Khatoli Jat 24 Lujota 25 Meghot Binja 26 Meghot Hala 27 Mosampur 28 Morund 29 Mulodi 30 Nangal Kalia 31 Nangal Nunia 32 Nangal Pipa 33 Nangal Soda 34 Nayan 35 Niyamatpur 36 Raimalikpur 37 Saidalipur 38 Shahbajpur 39 Sheoramnathpura 40 Sirohi Bahali 41 Thanwas 42 Totaheri 43 Chakmalikpur 44 Biharipur 45 Simli 46 Khwajpur 47 Bir Simli 48 Bhungarka Ishmilpur
Villages in Narnaul Block Mahendragarh	1 Amarpur Jorasi 2 Badopur 3 Balah Kalan 4 Balah Khurd Bal 5 Baproli 6 Bargaon 7 Barkoda 8 Baskirarod Umrabad 9 Bhankhari 10 Bhushan Kalan 11 Bhushan Khurd 12 Chindalia 13 Dhani Bhatotha 14 Kirorad Afgan Dhani 15 Dharson 16 Dochana 17 Dohar Kalan 18 Dohar Khurd 19 Fazlipur 20 Gehli 21 Goad 22 Hamidpur 23 Hajipur 24 Jadupur 25 Jailaf 26 Jakhni 27 Kanwi 28 Karota 29 Khanpur 30 Khatoti Khurd 31 Khatoti Sultanpur 32 Khorma 33 Kojinda 34 Koriawas 35 Kultajpur 36 Kutbapur 37 Lahroda 38 Mahrampur 39 Mandhana 40 Shahpur 1st 41 Mandlana 42 Mohmadpur Hamidkhan 43 Mukandpura 44 Nangal Katha 45 Nangal Syalu 46 Nangtihari 47 Nasibpur 48 Niwaj Nagar 49 Nuni Aval 50 Patikara 51 Raghunathpura 52 Seka 53 Sekhpura 54 Silarpur Mehta 55 Sobhapur 56 Tajipur 57 Tehla 58 Thana 59 Gulawala 60 Tajpur 61 Sahpur Doyam 62 Rasulpur 63 Luthufpur 64 Muraripur 65 Abdul Nagar 66 Maksuspur 67 Buchakpur

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