Bagar, Jhunjhunu

Bagar is a town and municipal council in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, a northwestern state in India. Known for its heritage havelis (mansions with frescoes), it is located from Jhunjhunu city on NH 8 towards Chirawa-Loharu.GeographyBagar is located at in the semi-arid, historical Shekhawati region of Rajastan, from Jhunjhunu city on National Highway 8 towards Chirawa-Loharu. It has an average elevation of 315m Bagar is on State Highway 8, which connects the district headquarters of Jhunjhunu to the towns of Pilani and Chirawa.DemographicsAs of the 2001 Indian census, Bagar has a population of 14,648. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Bagar has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.EventsOne of the many different important events in Bagar is the festival of Gangaur, arranged by the Rajput families.TemplesBagar has some beautiful and renowned temples: