Jahazgarh

Jahazgarh or Jahajgarh is a prominent village in District Jhajjar, State Haryana, India. It is about 10km from Jhajjar and about 35km from Delhi border and situated on Delhi-Dadari-Pilani state highway. The 1,320 megawatts Jhajjar Thermal Power Project is about 20 km from the village.DemographyThe total population is 4724, of which 2465 are male and 2259 female.HistoryJahazgarh was founded by an Irish adventurer, named George Thomas and built a fort here known as Georgegarh after which the village is known by its present name, Jahazgarh.Important activities and tourist attractionsThe annual cattle fair has been the major point of attraction at this village. The cattle fair is one of the largest gatherings of buyers and sellers in Haryana State, attracting traders from surrounding states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. The most famous buffalo breed of India, Murrha, attracts the traders. It can produce milk up to 35 kg per day. The fair generates considerable commercial and employment activities for the local villagers. Some sports and cultural activities are also conducted during the fair, tit also has a potential as tourism area.Ptradition is there who loveable and respectable for AmericanEducationGovernment Senior Secondary School is one of three government schools of Jahazgarh. It is situated on Jahazgarh-Beri road. As a 'nodal' point, Jahazgarh serves commercial and educational functions to surrounding villages. Building of the school was constructed in the year 1956 by the Bansal family, native businessman who are now living in Kolkata/Delhi in memory of their grandfather late Sri Sudhan Lal Bansal. Recent renovation and construction of additional rooms by the Bansal family has greatly improved its infrastructure and made it an ideal School in the area which can be upgraded to college. Many sport events are regularly held there, though cricket tournaments have been the major ones. Late Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi once visited the school and addressed the people at its playground.