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| subdivision_name2 = [[Hanumangarh District|Hanumangarh]]
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'''Ajeetpura''' is a [[town]] in the [[Hanumangarh district]], [[Rajasthan]] state in [[India]].

It was a historical town of [[Bikaner]] state. Now it is a [[Panchayat]] and [[Block (country subdivision)|Block]] headquarters. It is situated just 14 km far from [[Tehsil]] headquarters [[Bhadra, Rajasthan|Bhadra]] in east direction (by air) and 24 km far by road via [[Amarpura]]. It is 148 km far from district. headquarters [[Hanumangarh]] in south-east direction.

Before 1994, Ajeetpura was totally a "Barani Bhoomi" area. In 1994, it joined with canal irrigation by Raslana Branch of Rajiv Gandhi Sidhmukh – Nohar Nahar Pariyojana.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://saiindia.gov.in/english/home/Our_Products/Audit_Report/Government_Wise/state_audit/recent_reports/Rajasthan/rep_2004/civil_chapter%203.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425083847/http://saiindia.gov.in/english/home/Our_Products/Audit_Report/Government_Wise/state_audit/recent_reports/Rajasthan/rep_2004/civil_chapter%203.pdf |archive-date=25 April 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Raslana Branch crosses very near of Ajeetpura. It should be called "Lifeline of Ajeetpura". Because of it, Ajeetpura is an emerging market of this area. Last 10 years are so dry in the region, but this canal gave life to the people of the area.

==Name==
The name Ajeetpura ({{Lang-hi|'''अजीतपुरा'''}}) was adopted in the memory of "Ajeet Giriji Maharaj", prior to this, it was known as Lahuwala and it was a residential town of ''The Rangharas''. This village has been inhibited for more than a thousand years now. Historical mentions include this village being a seat for local jamindars before being taken over by the state of Bikaner. {{Citation needed|date=July 2008}}

==Geography==
Ajeetpura is located at {{Coord|29.02|N|75.32|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Ajitpura.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Ajeetpura |publisher=Fallingrain.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-20}}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|191|m|ft|abbr=on}}. It is situated in a semi-desert region in [[Rajasthan]] which is one of the most driest states of the [[country]]. There are a number of huge sand-hills here, called Tibba. About 56% area of total farming land is under [[desert]]. Trees are less here, comparing with the forests of southern [[Rajasthan]].

==History==
Ajeetpura is a historical town of Rathore. first panchyat raj sarpanch of ajeetpura is SHRI KHAMAN CHAND CHHIMPA from 1952-57. It was under the control of [[Bikaner]] state of [[Rajputana]]. There is also a heritage Fort called "GAD". Now Ajeetpura-Fort is under govt. Of rajsthan.

==Heritage==
Shiv Mandir, Ajeetpura is the most valuable [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] site in the town. It is a "Samadhi Sthal" of Baba Jhulewale Maharaj. It is the only tourist spot in the town, well known for its visitors from Kamaliya, who are called Kamaliyans. Other temples in the town include the Baba Ramdev Temple, Hanuman Temple, Shani Dev temple etc. There are two historical ponds in Ajeetpura, called "Dhaab". These are situated at the center of the town. These are known as the prior famous destinations of villagers for discussing any social matter.
[[File:Ajeetpura Bhadra.jpg|thumb|240px|Ajeetpura Fort]]

==Economy==
Only 40% population of the town is dependent on [[farming]] and [[agriculture]]. About 60% population is dependent on secondary, and other occupations{{Citation needed|date=July 2008}}. About 900 – 1000 persons of the town are living in [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Gulf]] countries{{Citation needed|date=July 2008}}. Some of the employees are businessmen in the town and other are working out of [[Rajasthan]], in other states like [[Assam]], [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]], [[Delhi]] etc. In this village many govt employees but mostly belong to late.khaman chand chhimpa's family.
There is a small [[Market (place)|market]] in the town about 200 shops and one bank.

Ajeetpura's agriculture is often depend on rain but about 60% area of total farming area is about irrigated. Raslana Branch is the main canal of the area. It is a part of "'Rajiv Gandhi Sidhmukh – Nohar Nahar Pariyojana"'. Ajeetpura's farming area is divided into these following areas (local names) – Taal, Tibba, Mandpara, Jole, Pole, Dabala, Bharda, Meenawali etc.

In "Rabi" Chana is the most important product. Other cropes of "Rabi" are Mustard, Wheat, Jau etc. And in "Kharif" Bajra is the major product.
[[File:Ajeetpura.JPG|Ajeetpura|thumb|240px]]

==Health and education==
[[Seth Sahadev Lal Bansal Govt. Hospital, Ajeetpura]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Seth-Sahadev-Lal-Bansal-Govt.-Hospital,-Ajeetpura |title=Seth Sahadev Lal Bansal Govt. Hospital, Ajeetpura: Latest News, Videos, Photos | Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-20}}</ref> is the main hospital in the town. It is the hub of about a dozen of sub-health centers. There are 4–5 private clinics are also in action.
There are 2–3 private school & six govt. schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiawater.gov.in/IMISWeb/Reports/rws/rpt_DetailsofSchools_AganwadisBlockWiseList.aspx?BlockId=0000004302&DistrictName=HANUMANGARH&StateName=RAJASTHAN&Category=1&Type=Othr |title=Details of Schools Aganwadis District Wise List |publisher=Indiawater.gov.in |accessdate=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406171158/http://indiawater.gov.in/IMISWeb/Reports/rws/rpt_DetailsofSchools_AganwadisBlockWiseList.aspx?BlockId=0000004302&DistrictName=HANUMANGARH&StateName=RAJASTHAN&Category=1&Type=Othr |archivedate=2012-04-06 }}</ref>

==Sports and recreation==
Cricket is a popular sport with many cricket clubs in the town comprising the young talent; and three cricket grounds. [[Kabaddi]] is also a popular sport.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==

[[Category:Cities and towns in Hanumangarh district]]

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