Ganganagar district General information

Ganganagar District is a northern most district of Rajasthan state in western India. The town of Sri Ganganagar is the district headquarter

History

Named after Maharaja of Bikaner. Sri Ganganagar District was part of ErstWhile Bikaner State. This was mostly uninhabited region. History of this district is testimony of Vision and Efforts of Maharaja Sri Ganga Singh Ji who visualised and build Gang Canal after the great famine of 1899-1900. Waters of Satluj river were brought into the region through 89 Miles Long Gang Canal in 1927 and turned this region into the bread basket[1] of Rajsthan. This is one of the most prosperous District not only of Rajathan but also India

Geography

Sri Ganganagar District is locate Between Latitude 28.4 to 30.6 and Longitude 72.2 to 75.3[2] Total area of Sri Ganganagar is 11154.66 km² or 1093352 hectares. It is surrounded by on the east by Hanumangarh District,(Hanumangarh district was carved out of it on July 12, 1994)on the south by Bikaner District, and on the west by Pakistan and on north by Punjab.

Economy

Econonmy of Sri Ganganagar District is dependent on agriculture. Major Crops of the region are Wheat, Cotton, Mustard, Guar, Grams, and Sugarcane. Horticulture is also becoming popular among farmers, Kinnu(a citrus family fruit)is a popular horticltural produce, Other fruits of citrus family are also grown. Industries in Sri Ganganagar District are based on agriculture. Major industries are Cotton Ginning and pressing factories, Mustard oil mills, Wheat flour mills, Sugar Mill and Cotton Spinning and Textile Factories. Most of the factories are located in and around Sriganganagar City.

Tourist Place

Tourist attractions are abundant in Ganganagar, thereby making the district a popular spot for excursions and tours. Some of the primary places of interest that are worth taking a look are

Gauri Shankar Mandir

Ram Mandir

Samadhi of Dada Pamparam

Hindumalkot

Laila Majnu ki Majhar

Shivpuri ki Kagad

Anupagad ka Qila