Ajeetpura

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 headquarters. It is situated just 14 km far from Tehsil headquarters Bhadra in east direction (by air) and 24 km far by road via Amarpura. It is 148 km far from distt. 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. 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.NameThe name Ajeetpurawas adopted in the memory of "Ajeet Giriji Maharaj", prior to this, it was known as Lahuwala. Ajeetpura was established in late 1604 AD by Ajeet Singh Rathore. Before 1604 AD it was a residential town of The Rangharas.GeographyAjeetpura is located at. It has an average elevation of 191m. 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.