Bagar, Rajasthan, India
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Bagar बगड़ |
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Piramal Haveli
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 Bagar
Bagar
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| Coordinates: 28°11′N 75°30′E / 28.18°N 75.50°ECoordinates: 28°11′N 75°30′E / 28.18°N 75.50°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Jhunjhunu |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 14,648 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 333023 |
| Telephone code | 01592 |
| ISO 3166 code | RJ-IN |
| Vehicle registration | RJ- |
| Website | www |
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 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Jhunjhunu city on NH 8 towards Chirawa-Loharu.
Bagar is located at 28°11′N 75°30′E / 28.18°N 75.50°E in the semi-arid, historical Shekhawati region of Rajastan, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Jhunjhunu city on National Highway 8 towards Chirawa-Loharu. It has an average elevation of 315 m (1,033 ft) Bagar is on State Highway 8, which connects the district headquarters of Jhunjhunu to the towns of Pilani and Chirawa.
As 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.
One of the many different important events in Bagar is the festival of Gangaur, arranged by the Rajput families.
Bagar has some beautiful and renowned temples:
Bagar contains many havelis (mansions) with frescoes on the walls.
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