Shri Dungargarh is a city and tehsil (sub-district) in Bikaner district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is situated approximately 70 km from Bikaner city and is located on National Highway 11 (India), which connects Jaisalmer in Rajasthan with Rewari in Haryana.
History Shri Dungargarh was established by Maharaja Dungar Singh of Bikaner in the 20th century. According to local historical accounts, two villages, Sarsuwa and Depalsar, were brought under his administration and the settlement was named Dungargarh. The word "Shri" was later added to the name, giving the town its present name, Shri Dungargarh.
Geography Shri Dungargarh is situated in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan. The town is described as having elevated land surrounding it, giving the area a basin-like appearance.
According to local accounts and research, the Saraswati River is believed to have once flowed through this region. This has contributed to local interest in the area's geological and historical past.
Administrative divisions Traditionally, Shri Dungargarh is divided into four main areas known as Bass:
Aadsar Bass Bigga Bass Kalu Bass Momasar Bass
These names are associated with nearby villages in the respective directions. Aadsar Bass is associated with Aadsar village, Bigga Bass with Bigga village, Kalu Bass with Kalu village, and Momasar Bass with Momasar village. This traditional division reflects the historical and geographical relationship between Shri Dungargarh and the surrounding settlements.
Transportation
Road Shri Dungargarh is connected by National Highway 11, providing road connections towards Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Ratangarh and other towns and cities in Rajasthan and neighbouring states.
Railway Shri Dungargarh railway station (station code: SDGH) is the main railway station serving the town. It is situated on the Bikaner–Ratangarh railway line and is operated by North Western Railway under the Bikaner railway division.
The station provides rail connections towards Bikaner, Ratangarh, Delhi, Haridwar, Jaisalmer and other destinations through various passenger and express services. Ratangarh railway station provides connections to additional railway routes.
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