Question

When was Hanumangath district formed from Ganganagar ?
1. 12.07.94
2. 01.08.94
3. 18.04.96
4. 18.04.95

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 12.07.94

The correct answer is 12.07.94.

• Hanumangath district was carved out of Ganganagar on 12 July 1994.
  • Hanumangarh district was formed on 12.7. 1994 from Ganganagar district as 31st district of Rajasthan state.
  • Seven Tehsils of Ganganagar District of Bikaner Division. The newly created district of Hanumangarh included Sangaria, Tibi, Hanumangarh, Pilibanga, Rawatsar, Nohar and Bhadra.
  • The district headquarters Hanumangarh is situated on the banks of the Ghaggar river which is the present form of the last mythical river Saraswati.

• Ghaggar River, which is called Nali in local dialect divides the district headquarters into two parts.
  • In the north of Ghaggar River, Hanumangarh Town, and in the south the habitation of Hanumangarh Junction is situated. 
• Hanumangarh was the kingdom of Bhati Rajputs. It was built by Bhupat son of Bhati King of Jaisalmer in 1295 AD.

• Famous places of Hanmangarh are:
  • Bhatner Fort.
  • Temple of Shri Gogaji.
  • Kalibangan.
  • Temple of Mata Bhadrakali.