Sikar District is one of the 33 districts of Rajasthan in western India. The Sikar town is the district headquarters of the district. Sikar district is a part of the Shekhawati province. It was the biggest Thikana (Estate) of the Jaipur State. The foundation stone of this historic Sikar town was laid down by Maharaja Daulat Singh and later his son Shiv Singh completed the remain work.
Sikar District Location
Sikar district is located in the
north- eastern part of Rajasthan. It is sorrounded by Jhunjhunu district in the
north, churu district in the north-west, Nagaur districtin the south-west and
Jaipur district on the south-east. It also touches Mahendranagar district of
Harayana on its north east corner.
Sikar District Climate
The climate of Sikar varies to an
great extent. The district has a hot summer and cold winter. The maximum and
minimum temperatures are 47 to 48 and 1 to 0 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Sikar District Details
District
|
Sikar
|
Headquater
|
Sikar Town
|
Area (km2)
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7,732
|
Population(2011)
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2,677,737
|
Division
|
Jaipur
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Official Website
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http://www.sikar.nic.in
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Transportation In Sikar
District
Sikar is well connected by road and
railways. Regular government and private buses are available to other major
cities. The nearest airport is at Jaipur, at a distance of 116 kilometers
Important Places In Sikar
District
§ Ganeshware
§ Harshnath
§ Jeenmata
§ Khatu Shyamji
§ Mata Mansa Devi
Temple
§ Raghunath Temple
Important Contacts
District Magistrate: Shri SalvinderSingh Sohta (IAS)
Phone: +91-1572-200005(O)
+91-1572-200007(R)
Email- dm-sik-rj@nic.in
Phone: +91-1572-200005(O)
+91-1572-200007(R)
Email- dm-sik-rj@nic.in
Superintendent of
Police: Shri Haider Ali Zaidi (IPS)
Phone: +91-1572-270025(O) (Office)
+91-1572-270027(Res)
Fax- +91-1572-270026
Phone: +91-1572-270025(O) (Office)
+91-1572-270027(Res)
Fax- +91-1572-270026
Official Website : www.sikar.nic.in
