Ramgarh Cantonment
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| Coordinates | 23°37′N 85°29′E / 23.62°N 85.48°ECoordinates: 23°37′N 85°29′E / 23.62°N 85.48°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District(s) | Ramgarh |
| Population | 839,482 (2009[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Website | www.myramgarh.com |
Ramgarh Cantonment (Hindi: रामगढ़ छावनी) is a cantonment town in Ramgarh district earlier a part of Hazaribagh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. On 12 September 2007, it became a new district taking the total count of district in state to 24.
Ramagrh Cantonment is surrounded by coal-fields at Rajrappa, Laiyo, Ghato, Sirka, Urrimari, Sayal, Gidi etc. Patratu Thermal Power Station is about 30 km from Ramgarh.
Ramgarh Cantonment is a railway station in the Muri-Barkakana section. It is on the Ranchi-Hazaribagh Road. Another road links it to Bokaro Steel City. Damodar River flows past the town. Although the area was earlier part of the Ramgarh Raj, the latter was spread over a much wider area than the cantonment town. The town now turned into a District Headquarter spreads over a very large area on the both sides of NH 33.
The civil town was the venue of the All-India Congress session in 1940. It has also been the venue of many other important political conferences.Ramgarh Cantonment is a Category-I Cantonment. The emergence of Cantonment Board as a municipal body in Cantonments was basically in response to the need for maintenance of proper sanitation and health and hygiene of these areas. The scope of the Cantonment Board function extends to the entire gamut of Municipal Administration. In addition to providing basic amenities, the Cantonment Board also ensures various social, cultural, educational and medical institutions to the residents of the area. Cantonment Board is a policy making body.
It is a centre for two Indian Army Regiments, Sikh Regiment and Punjab Regiment
Deputy commissioner: Sri Amitabh Kaushal
Superintendent of police : Sri Anish Kumar Gupta
The history of Cantonment started with the land administration for quartering of troops. Housing was the core objective which attracted the civilian population also to reside in the Cantonment. The Bazaar area was recognized and the Cantonment clearly defined in military, bungalow and civil area.
The Cantonment Board consists of 16 members including 8 elected members. But the Board is the varied Board under Section 12 of The Cantonments Act, 2006 consisting of the president, The Chief Executive Officer and one Civil Nominated members. During the year under report the following held office as indicated.
(A) President
- Brig. Rakesh Sharma - 01/04/07 to 31/03/08 (1 April 2007 to 31 October 2008)
(B) Chief Executive Officer
- Sri. K.C. Chawala - 01/04/07 to 31/08/07 (1 April 2007 to 31 October 2008)
- Sri. S.C. Kaushal - 31/08/07 to 31/03/08 (31 August 2007 to 31 March 2008)
(C) Sri. Mulk Raj Chadha Civil Nominated member
The civil area of the town outside the cantonment is called Ramgarh. It lies close by and to the North of the state capital of Ranchi. During World War II, the Chinese X force was trained at Ramgarh by American instructors at British expense.
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[edit] Ramgarh - An Historical Introduction
Ramgarh refers to the broad area under the control of the Ramgarh Raj. The town and railway station in the area is called Ramgarh Cantonment in the Indian State of Jharkhand (earlier a part of Bihar). Ramgarh was earlier a district, with its head quarters at Chatra, before it was shifted to Hazaribagh. Now it is a district with headquarter at Ramgarh. The palace of Ramgarh Raj is located at Padma on the Hazaribagh-Barhi road. Ramgarh Cantonment had a population of 73,455. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%.
Ramgarh Raj
Ramgarh was the seat of a major Zamindari (baronial estate) or in the era of the British Raj the areas that would later comprise the Ramgarh Raj (estate) had initially belonged to the Raja of Chhota Nagpur. Around the year AD 1368, the area witnessed unrest for reasons not now known. The Raja deputed two brothers by name Baghdeo and Singhdeo to restore order. After the job was done, the Raja did not render payment to them of the full promised amount. Baghdeo, who was anyway in control of the area after quelling rebellion, simply stayed on and declared himself Raja of that area, which is said to have been 24 parganas (districts) in extent. Major districts that came under the Ramgarh Raj were Hazaribagh, Koderma, and Bokaro. The entire area is rich in menrals like coal and mica and falls under the Indian State of Jharkhand. Raja Bahadur Kamakshya Narain Singh (b.1916, ruled 1919-47, d.1970) was the last ruling chief of the Ramgarh Raj. In 1945, he ceded control to the Indian government. His son, Raja Bahadur Indra Jitendra Narain Singh (1938- ) is the present head of the family.
Ramgarh Cantonment is a cantonment town in Ramgarh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. On 12 September 2007, it became a new district taking the total count of district in state to 24. The civil area of the town outside the cantonment is called Ramgarh. It lies close by and to the North of the state capital of Ranchi. During World War II, the Chinese X force was trained at Ramgarh by American instructors at British expense. Ramagrh Cantonment is surrounded by coal-fields at Rajrappa, Sayal and Gidi. Patratu Thermal Power Station is about 30 km from Ramgarh. Ramgarh Cantonment is a railway station in the Muri-Barkakhana section. It is on the Ranchi-Hazaribagh Road. Another road links it to Bokaro Steel City. Damodar River flows past the town. Although the area was earlier part of the Ramgarh Raj, the latter was spread over a much wider area than the cantonment town. The civil town was the venue of the All-India Congress session in 1940. It has also been the venue of many other important political conferences.
Deputy commissioner: Praveen Kumar Toppo Superintendent of police : Hemant Toppo CEO : Ms M S Salvi
[edit] Demographics
As of 2002[update] India census[1], Ramgarh Cantonment had a population of 73,455. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Ramgarh Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Ramgarh Cantonment, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Places of interest
Rajrappa Temple: 30 km from Ramgarh Cantonment is a panoramic view of the merging of river Bhairavi and Damodar , near Mata Chhinmastika Temple visited by lakhs of visitors and pilgrims every year.
Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: Situated in the heart of Ramgarh Cantt mata temple established in 1991 by Punjabi Hindu Biradari Ramgarh Cantonment visited by various pilgrims from all over India. Gumbad of the temple is made by gold.
Tooti Jharna Temple Situated about 7 km from Ramgarh cantonment on NH-33 Patna Ranchi highway a famous temple of Lord Shiva where the source of water that falls on Shiv Linga is unknown. The Raghu baba of this temple is belongs from the near by village Digwar and hence most of the Digwar villagers are connected with this temple. To reach this tample is very simple. Just take a route of Ranchi-Patna road and take a right turn from Ranchi Road. It is very near to Ranchi road, just 2–3 km ahead towards the way of Village Digwar simply it is situated in sandi of ramgarh district.
Chutupallu Situated at about 10 km from Ramgarh on the Ramgarh Ranchi NH-33 is a hill top with beautiful scenery. The height is 2,930 ft. over sea level. There are many Dhabas and Motels in the way after crossing Chutupallu that offer great food. The scenic beauty in the ghats is worth seeing getting mesmerized by the scene is very common even if you visit the place daily. Needless to say chuttupalu is like shimla of jharkhand, chuttupalu is so beautiful place to live at " we are fortunate to be Chuttupalu vasi simple because we a re close to nature and giving the message of "save our earth" to world-Vinay Kumar" Binny" Freelance journalist and development practitioner from Chuttuplau. Unfortunately for the past ten years or so Crusher owners have contributed to a great extent for climate change.
Gandhaunia, (Hindi: गंधौनिया (गरम पानी कुंड)) Situated at about 20 kms. near Mandu. It is a hot water spring (pond).
Barso Paani Situated at about 30 kms. from Ramgarh near Charhi towards Hazaribagh. Water falls from the ceiling giving the feeling of rainfall in a cave when someone claps.
Liril Fall Situated 6 kms. from Ramgarh on the NH 33 NH-33 looks like the fall from the old Liril Soap advertisement. It is popularly known as Liril Fall. A great picnic spot.
Fasiyahi Barh (फसियाही बढ़ ) Situated nearly 7 kms from Ramgarh (Ramgarh Chuttupalu Ghati) on NH 33. Shaheed Umraon Singh and Shekh Bhikhari, well known Freedom Fighters of Jharkhand Pradesh were hanged by British Empire in the year 1857 gadar, Barka Gadh(बड़का गढ़) Ramgarh.
Banjari Mandir (बंजारी मंदिर) Situated nearly 2 kms. from Ramgarh on the Ramgarh - Patratu State Highway. An ancient Shakti Pooja place, established by Banjara Samaj.
Birsa Munda Zoological Garden Situated between Ranchi and Ramgarh at about 35 to 40 km. A zoological Garden with a nice environment and Large Area.
Subhash Chowk The Main Cross Road of Ramgarh Cantt, Named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who visited Ramgarh to Address the INA in 1942. Anti Compromise Day with Naram Dal and Garam Dal dated 19th March 1941. It took a historical speech by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Maa Vighneshwari Temple Situated at Madhai Mela Tand (Subash Chowk). A glorious Maa Durga, Das Bhuji temple that is very attractive and ancient holy place.
Rudhni Math Situated in Camp Area (Temple Lane) and also Nag Baba Mandir. The two temples are precious and holy.
Kila Mandir Situated in Shivaji Road, in the heart of the town. The soldiers of Ramgarh Raj had a barricade here, the temple was surrounded and secured by deep canyons filled with water, which was connected to the temple underground now named as Bijulia Talab (lake) which also served as water source for British Camp. The Gadh (Kila) of Ramgarh Raj was situated nearly 3 kms. was on the bank of River Damodar. Famous 'Garh' was signaled from here by the means of Mashal (a source of light). The 'Garh' is still visible from the top of Kila Mandir.
Now Kila Mandir has Famous Radha Krishna Mandir which is a holy pilgrimage donated by Ramgarh Raj. The temple has been maintained and cared by Sri. Heera Ballav Shastri and family.
Sri. Guru Singh Sabha (Gurudwara) Situated in Shivaji Road. The Gurudwara is a glorious and famous pilgrimage worshipped by people of all religions and it is famous for their Seva Bhav.
Kothar Shiv Temple Situated 3 kms. from Ramgarh on NH 23 (Ramgarh - Bokaro Road). It said, that this temple was built in the time of Gautam Buddhah Period by Ramgarh Raj. It has been marked by the Jharkhand Tourism Department and preserved by Archeological Survey of India.
Phansi Ghar Situated in Maran Garah, Giddi. It is the place where the British Empire used to execute people by hanging till death. It is situated in the bank of River Damodar.
Purni Madhai Situated at Golpar in Ramgarh Town near Bhudwa Mahadev Temple and Rameshwar Math, was also built by Ramgarh Raj.
Rajendar Park Situated at Jhanda Chowk in the heart of Ramgarh Town where All India Congress Adhiveshan was organized by Congress Party on 19th March, 1941, where all the top leaders of Congress assembled also Mahatma Gandhi, Abdul Kalam Azad and Rajendra Pasad took part in this session.
Lugu Pahar(Hills) Situated nearly 20 kms. from Ramgarh. Nearest Railway Station is Daniya, besides Gomia (famous Indian Explosive Factory).
Hotel Arihant Palace The Hotel was established in the year 2002. The hotel has 26 spacious airconditioned rooms, a banquet hall, party lawns and a pure veg A/C restaurant. Located on NH-33, near Ranchi Road railway station, its an ideal place to stay for tourists and visitors coming to Ramgarh. Telephone nos : 06553-221148, 224141
[edit] Ramgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Ramgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries was founded in 1989 with the support of founding Members and President Mr. Basant Hetamsaria. The main objective behind establishing the origanisation was to support the Industries and Businesses, in and around Ramgarh Area. Starting only with a few founding members, Ramgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries now has grown leaps and bounds to thousands of members and is still growing. The Organisation is not only limited in helping Commercial establishments, but also helps in solving various Social and Ecological problems.
To Reach Ramgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries you can write at: Ramgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Chamber Bhawan, Bijulia, Ramgarh Cantt., Jharkhand - 829122
Phone - (06553) 224561
Website - http://www.ramgarhchamber.com, http://www.ramgarhchamber.in, http://www.ramgarhchamber.co.in
You can also write in your Complaints and Suggestions at http://ramgarhchamber.com/Complaints.aspx
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
