Sikar

{{About|the municipality in Rajasthan, India|its namesake district|Sikar district|the Russian selo|Sikar, Republic of Dagestan}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}  {{Infobox settlement | name = Sikar | nickname = | other_name = Shekhawati Pradesh | settlement_type = City | image_alt = | image_caption = Sky View of Sikar city, Rajasthan | pushpin_map = India Rajasthan#India | pushpin_label_position = Left | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Rajasthan, India | coordinates = {{coord|27.62|N|75.15|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = Rajasthan | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Sikar | established_title = Settled | established_date = {{start date and age|1687}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Sikar |url=https://www.sikaronline.in/city-guide/history-of-sikar}}</ref> | founder = Rao Dowlat Singh | named_for = | government_type = Municipal Council | governing_body = Sikar Municipal Council<ref>{{cite web |title= Sikar Municipal Council |url=https://npsikar.in/#/ |date=26 June 2024}}</ref><br><ref>{{cite web |title= Sikar Municipal Council |url=https://lsg.rajasthan.gov.in/ulbsikar/|date= 26 June 2024}}</ref> | leader_party = Communist Party of India (Marxist) | leader_title = Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | leader_name = Amra Ram | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = 47 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 427 | population_total = 359,293 | population_as_of = 2020 | population_rank = tenth | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Hindi | demographics1_title2 = Regional | demographics1_info2 = | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = PIN | postal_code = 332001 | area_code_type = Telephone code | area_code = +91-1572 / 01572 | registration_plate = RJ-23 | blank1_name_sec1 = Literacy | blank1_info_sec1 = 81.25%(2nd) | blank2_name_sec1 = Distance from New Delhi | blank2_info_sec1 = {{convert|280|km|mi}} (land) | blank3_name_sec1 = Distance from Jaipur | blank3_info_sec1 = {{convert|114|km|mi}} (land) | website = {{URL|https://npsikar.in/#/|Sikar Municipal Council}}<br>{{URL|www.sikar.rajasthan.gov.in|Sikar District}}<br> {{URL|https://shekhawatilive.com/sikar|Shekhawati Live}} | official_name = | image_skyline = }} '''Sikar''' is a city and municipal council in the Sikar district of the state of Rajasthan in India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Sikar district. It is largest city of the Shekhawati region, which consists of Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu. After Kota, Sikar is number one coaching hub in the country for competitive examination preparations and has a number of engineering and medical coaching institutes.It is also known as Rajasthan's 'Mini Kota'.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=Nov 30, 2020 |title=Shekhawati region fast emerging as education hub {{!}} Jaipur News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/shekhawati-region-fast-emerging-as-edu-hub/articleshow/79481493.cms |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=The Times of India |language=en |agency=TNN}}</ref>

Sikar is also a major hub for agricultural trade, given it is surrounded by large plains areas west of the Aravalli range.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sikar {{!}} Rajasthan, Forts, Temples {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Sikar-India |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> It is also a major rail and road junction.

Sikar has historical significance and contains several traditional havelis. It is {{cvt|115|km}} away from Jaipur, {{cvt|320|km}} from Jodhpur, {{cvt|215|km}} from Bikaner, and {{cvt|280|km}} from New Delhi.

Sikar district is also popular for Khatu Shyam Temple, situated in the town of Khatoo, 16 km from Reengus town and 45 km from Sikar city.

Another place for which Sikar is famous is the Harsh Parvat, part of Aravalli Range. Mainly, Harsh Parvat is known for the Harsh Temple, which is historical temple. Moreover, it is a tourist place where people come to enjoy the mansoon season and greenery of mountains.

== History == {{Main|Sikar (estate)}}

Sikar had been the biggest Thikana (Estate) of the Jaipur state.<ref>{{cite book |last= Dangi |first=Advocate Sudhir|title=राजस्थान एक राष्ट्रप्रहरी|url=https://www.google.co.th/books/edition/%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8_%E0%A4%8F%E0%A4%95_%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE/2tJSEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0+%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE+%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8&pg=PA6&printsec=frontcover |publisher=Pen and Paper Academy|year= 2025 |ISBN= 9788198625939 }}</ref> Previously Sikar was known as Shekhawati pradesh. It was the capital of Thikana Sikar. Sikar is surrounded by fortified walls consisting of seven "Pols" (gates). These historic gates are named: Bawari Gate, Fatehpuri Gate, Nani Gate, Surajpole Gate, Dujod Gate Old, Dujod Gate New, and Chandpole Gate.

==Geography and climate== ===Geography=== Sikar city is the district headquarters of Rajasthan's Sikar district, which is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is the sixth most populous city of Rajasthan. It is located at{{Coord|27.62|N|75.15|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Sikar.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc a – Sikar |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=2011-12-29}}</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert|427|m}}.

===Climate=== {{Weather box | location = Sikar (1991–2020, extremes 1946–2009) | metric first = yes | single line = yes | width = auto | Jan record high C = 31.4 | Feb record high C = 37.4 | Mar record high C = 45.0 | Apr record high C = 45.5 | May record high C = 49.0 | Jun record high C = 49.7 | Jul record high C = 44.4 | Aug record high C = 41.1 | Sep record high C = 40.0 | Oct record high C = 41.0 | Nov record high C = 37.8 | Dec record high C = 32.5 | year record high C = | Jan high C = 21.8 | Feb high C = 24.7 | Mar high C = 30.3 | Apr high C = 36.5 | May high C = 39.5 | Jun high C = 39.9 | Jul high C = 35.0 | Aug high C = 33.3 | Sep high C = 33.9 | Oct high C = 32.8 | Nov high C = 27.8 | Dec high C = 22.6 | year high C = 31.5 | Jan low C = 5.9 | Feb low C = 9.1 | Mar low C = 15.2 | Apr low C = 20.3 | May low C = 25.5 | Jun low C = 27.0 | Jul low C = 25.5 | Aug low C = 24.6 | Sep low C = 23.5 | Oct low C = 18.3 | Nov low C = 12.0 | Dec low C = 6.9 | year low C = 17.8 | Jan record low C = -3.0 | Feb record low C = -4.2 | Mar record low C = 1.3 | Apr record low C = 7.0 | May record low C = 10.1 | Jun record low C = 11.9 | Jul record low C = 15.1 | Aug record low C = 16.9 | Sep record low C = 13.1 | Oct record low C = 5.4 | Nov record low C = 0.0 | Dec record low C = -4.9 | year record low C = -4.9 | rain colour = green | Jan rain mm = 3.6 | Feb rain mm = 4.8 | Mar rain mm = 1.7 | Apr rain mm = 4.2 | May rain mm = 10.4 | Jun rain mm = 94.4 | Jul rain mm = 202.8 | Aug rain mm = 165.8 | Sep rain mm = 69.7 | Oct rain mm = 10.7 | Nov rain mm = 2.1 | Dec rain mm = 1.4 | year rain mm = 511.6 | Jan rain days = 0.5 | Feb rain days = 0.4 | Mar rain days = 0.2 | Apr rain days = 0.4 | May rain days = 1.1 | Jun rain days = 2.8 | Jul rain days = 5.8 | Aug rain days = 5.0 | Sep rain days = 2.2 | Oct rain days = 0.3 | Nov rain days = 0.2 | Dec rain days = 0.1 | year rain days = 19.0 |time day = 17:30 IST | Jan humidity = 52 | Feb humidity = 42 | Mar humidity = 37 | Apr humidity = 34 | May humidity = 35 | Jun humidity = 42 | Jul humidity = 56 | Aug humidity = 59 | Sep humidity = 53 | Oct humidity = 39 | Nov humidity = 38 | Dec humidity = 40 |year humidity = 44 |source 1 = India Meteorological Department<ref>{{cite web | url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf | title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020 | publisher = India Meteorological Department | access-date = April 8, 2024 }}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals> {{cite web | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | archive-date = 5 February 2020 | url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf | title = Station: Sikar: Climatological Table 1981–2010 | work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010 | publisher = India Meteorological Department | date = January 2015 | pages = 715–716 | access-date = 29 December 2020}}</ref><ref name=IMDextremes> {{cite web | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205042509/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf | archive-date = 5 February 2020 | url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/EXTREMES%20OF%20TEMPERATURE%20and%20RAINFALL%20upto%202012.pdf | title = Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012) | publisher = India Meteorological Department | date = December 2016 | page = M187 | access-date = 29 December 2020}}</ref> }}

==Demographics== {{bar box |title=Religion in Sikar (2011)<ref name="religion2011">{{cite web |title=Table C-01 Population By Religion - Rajasthan|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11390/download/14503/DDW08C-01%20MDDS.XLS|website=census.gov.in|publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}</ref> |titlebar=#Fcd116 |left1=Religion |right1=Percent |float=left |bars= {{bar percent|Hinduism|darkorange|56.26}} {{bar percent|Islam|green|42.43}} {{bar percent|Jainism|pink|0.80}} {{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.51}} |caption=Distribution of religions }}

Sikar City had a population of about 244,497 people according to the final results of the census of 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=Census 2011 data – Sikar city |url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/78-sikar.html |access-date=2011-12-29 |publisher=census2011.co.in}}</ref> As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of Sikar in 2011 is 237,579; of which there are approximately 123,156 males and 114,423 females. The sex ratio of Sikar City is 929 females per 1000 males. Regarding education, total literates in Sikar city are 158,413 of which 91,403 are males while 67,010 are females. The average literacy rate of Sikar City is 77.13, male and female literacy status is 86.29 and 67.37, respectively. The total population of children (0–6) in Sikar City is about 32,189, consisting of 17,236 boys and 14,953 girls. The child sex ratio of girls is 868 per 1000 boys.

{{Pie chart |caption = Languages of Sikar (2011)<ref name="language"/> |label1 = Rajasthani |value1 = 67.96 |color1 = firebrick |label2 = Urdu |value2 = 14.76 |color2 = green |label3 = Hindi |value3 = 9.54 |color3 = orange |label4 = Marwari |value4 = 7.11 |color4 = maroon |label5 = Others |value5 = 0.63 |color5 = grey |thumb=left }}

At the time of the 2011 census, 67.96% of the population recorded their language as Rajasthani, 14.76% Urdu, 9.54% Hindi and 7.11% Marwari as their first language.<ref name="language">{{Cite web |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10234/download/13346/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-0800.XLSX |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue (Urban): Rajasthan |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India}}</ref>

==Popular places== Sikar, a city rich in cultural heritage, offers several fascinating places to visit:

* '''Khatu Shyam Temple''': A renowned pilgrimage site, this temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna’s incarnation, Khatu Shyam Ji. It attracts devotees from all parts of the country. * '''Harshnath Temple''': Located about 11 kilo-meters from Sikar, this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva dates back to 973 CE. It offers a hilly area scene with historical significance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=सीकर:मुगल बादशाह औरंगजेब ने तोड़ा था हर्षनाथ शिवजी का मंदिर, 1046 वर्ष प्राचीन मंदिर की प्रतिमाएं रखी हैं संग्रहालय में |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/sikar/news/mughal-emperor-aurangzeb-had-demolished-the-temple-of-harsh-nath-shivji-sikar-rajasthan-latest-news-update-127664761.html |website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref> * '''Lachhmangarh Fort''': built by Rao Raja Laxman Singh in 1805.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://laxmangarh.in/history |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Laxmangarh Fort |language=en-gb}}</ref> * '''Nehru Park''': One of the largest parks in Sikar. * '''Smriti van:''' one of the biggest park * '''Bheruji Temple, Reengus''': A renowned pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Bhairava.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-26 |title=शेखावाटी का प्राचीन भेरुजी का वार्षिक मेला जहां लाखों की संख्या में आते है श्रद्धालु |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/rajasthan/hundreds-of-years-old-bheruji-temple-of-sikar-is-miraculous-7677229.html |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref>

==Administration== Sikar city is governed by a Municipal Council, which comes under the Sikar Urban Agglomeration. The new municipal council building is built in Shekhawati style like a mahal or haveli. Sikar city is divided into 60 wards. Although Sikar city has a population of 237,579 (in 2011), its urban/metropolitan population is 244,563 (in 2011). The Sikar metropolitan area includes Chandrapura (Rural), Radhakrishnpura, Samarthpura, Shivsinghpura and Sikar city.

==Education== Sikar has emerged as a significant educational hub, particularly for competitive exam preparation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murari |first=Krishan |date=2024-07-26 |title=Face of Rajasthan's coaching hub is changing. Everyone's rushing to Sikar after NEET success |url=https://theprint.in/ground-reports/face-of-rajasthans-coaching-hub-is-changing-everyones-rushing-to-sikar-after-neet-success/2191843/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=27 June 2022 |title=Rajasthan's Sikar highest performing district in school education across India |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthans-sikar-highest-performing-district-in-school-education-across-india/article65573881.ece |access-date=14 June 2025 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-04 |title=Education Hub: एजुकेशन सिटी के रूप में विकसित हो रहा सीकर |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/education/new-education-city-of-rajasthan-know-the-routine-of-students-preparing-for-competitive-exams-8210702.html |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref> The city of Sikar hosts numerous coaching institutes that offer specialized training for medical and engineering entrance exams such as NEET and IIT-JEE, attracting students from rural areas and neighbouring states, including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Is Sikar Better Than Kota for JEE and NEET: Preparation Facilities and Results |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/is-sikar-better-than-kota-for-jee-and-neet-preparation-facilities-and-results20241127123950/ |access-date=14 June 2025 |website=ANI}}</ref> This approach has been associated with lower stress levels compared to other coaching hubs like Kota.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-22 |title=Rajasthan's Sikar surpasses Kota in NEET-UG 2023 amidst shadow of paper leaks |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/sizzling-sikars-moment-under-the-sun-but-rajasthan-coaching-hub-cold-to-neet-fame/articleshow/111912557.cms |access-date=2025-06-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-11-30 |title=Shekhawati region fast emerging as education hub |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/shekhawati-region-fast-emerging-as-edu-hub/articleshow/79481493.cms |access-date=2025-06-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Sikar is home to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, which offers higher education programs in various fields. Additionally, government colleges in Sikar provide undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, sciences, and commerce, while private institutions contribute significantly to the educational landscape. Notable private institutes include Mody University of Science and Technology in Laxmangarh, which focuses on women’s education, and Bhartiya and Sobhasaria Engineering Colleges.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best B.Tech College Sikar Rajasthan {{!}} Best Engineering College Sikar {{!}} Sobhasaria Group of Institutions, Sikar, Sobhsaria College, Best MBA College in Sikar |url=https://www.secs.ac.in/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.secs.ac.in}}</ref> A Government Polytechnic College also operates in the district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Government Polytechnic College, Sikar |url=https://hte.rajasthan.gov.in/college/gpcsikar |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=hte.rajasthan.gov.in}}</ref>

Sikar is also home to Shri Kalyan Government Medical College, a tertiary medical institution offering Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and postgraduate courses.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rajasthan: First-year MBBS student found dead at hostel campus in Sikar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/jaipur-news/rajasthan-first-year-mbbs-student-found-dead-at-hostel-campus-in-sikar-101687347944350.html |access-date=14 June 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

Sikar has gained recognition for its success in medical entrance exams, with several students achieving high ranks in NEET, including All India Rank 1 in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=AIR 1: हेलीकॉप्टर से कार्यक्रम में पहुंचा NEET 2024 Topper, पुरस्कार में मिले 31 लाख रुपए, कई टॉपर्स को मिली बाइक {{!}} 720 Out Of 720 NEET 2024 AIR 1 Topper Devesh Joshi Reached By Helicopter In Program And Got Rs 31 Lakh Rupee As First Prize |url=https://www.patrika.com/sikar-news/720-out-of-720-neet-2024-air-1-topper-devesh-joshi-reached-by-helicopter-in-program-and-got-rs-31-lakh-rupee-as-first-prize-19273853 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=सीकर के देवेश जोशी की नीट में फर्स्ट रैंक:कहा- सफलता के लिए कंसिस्टेंसी आवश्यक, गुरुकृपा के सौरभ व श्याम की भी ऑल इंडिया फर्स्ट रैंक |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/sikar/news/sikars-devesh-joshi-got-first-rank-in-neet-133121341.html |access-date=14 June 2025 |website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref> In the field of engineering, Sikar achieved its highest rank to date in the IIT-JEE (Advanced) examination, securing All India Rank 11 in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-06-13 |title=Rajasthan coaching institute gifts BMW to JEE 11th rank holder |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/jee-topper-gets-a-bmw-to-cruise-the-long-road-to-success/story-poOAsavGJfVUg0vxms4sbJ.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302221138/https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/jee-topper-gets-a-bmw-to-cruise-the-long-road-to-success/story-poOAsavGJfVUg0vxms4sbJ.html |archive-date=2024-03-02 |access-date=2025-06-14 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Some Reward This. JEE Topper Gifted BMW by Rajasthan Coaching Institute |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/some-reward-this-jee-topper-gifted-bmw-by-rajasthan-coaching-institute-1418994 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref>

In NEET UG 2025, Mahesh Kumar of Hanumangarh got All India Rank 1 with 686 marks out of 720, and topped the exam while studying at a private coaching institute in Sikar.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 June 2025 |title="Wanted to study Arts and pursue UPSC": Rajasthan's Mahesh Kumar tops in NEET 2025 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/exam-results/wanted-to-study-arts-and-pursue-upsc-rajasthans-mahesh-kumar-tops-in-neet-2025-101749954906441.html |work=Hindustan Times |quote=Mahesh, who had been studying in a reputed coaching centre in Sikar, secured 99.99% in the exam on Saturday.}}</ref><ref name="l841">{{cite web |last=Naaz |first=Fareha |date=15 June 2025 |title='Continuous padhna padega': NEET UG 2025 topper Mahesh Kumar reveals strategy to score 99.99%; here's what he said |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/continuous-padhna-padega-neet-ug-2025-topper-mahesh-kumar-reveals-strategy-to-score-99-99-heres-what-he-said-11749953010372.html |access-date=15 June 2025 |website=mint}}</ref>

==Forts in Sikar District== * * Devgarh Fort * * Laxmangarh Fort * * Raghunath Fort * * Danta Fort * * Ramgarh Fort * * Raiwasa Fort * * Badal Mahal Patan * * Roopgarh * * Shyamgarh * * Chota Pana Fort Khandela * * Ajitgarh * * Khachariyawas Fort * * Fatehpur Fort * * Khandela Bada Fort * * Mundru Fort * * Sirohi Sikar Fort * * Dansroli Fort Danta Ramgarh * * Ranoli Gadh * * Gadh Guhala Sikar * * Baral Fort Ranoli Sikar * * Dhod Fort * * Hameergarh (Hameerpura) * * Deeppura Rajaji Fort * * Aloda Fort * * Patoda Fort * * Kasalgarh * * Saladipura Fort * * Losal Citadel * * Sihot Badi Fort * * Bhathot Fort * * Garh Taknet * * Sujawas Fort * * Pachar Fort * * Vijaypura Fort Srimadhopur * * Ringas Fort Srimadhopur * * Thoi Fort * * Choukari Fort * * Garoda Fort * * Jajod Fort * * Surera Fort * * Khoor Fort * * Sami Fort * * Bajyawas Fort * * Singrawat Fort * * Singhasan Fort * *Sarwari Fort

== Notable persons == === Politicians === * Narayan Singh Burdak - RPCC Chief and former minister in Government of Rajasthan * Govind Singh Dotasra - RPCC Chief and former minister in Government of Rajasthan * Mahadeo Singh Khandela - former union minister in Government of India * Gopal Singh Khandela - former minister in Government of Rajasthan * Banshidhar Bajiya - former minister in Government of Rajasthan * Bhairon Singh Shekhawat - 11th vice president of India * Ramdev Singh Maharia - former minister in Government of Rajasthan * Subhash Maharia - former union minister in Government of India * Amra Ram - MP from Sikar * Harlal Singh Kharra - former minister in Government of Rajasthan * Jhabhar Singh Kharra - minister in Government of Rajasthan * Shrawan Choudhary - Fatehpur MLA Candidate

=== Businessmans === * Jamnalal Bajaj - founder of the Bajaj Group

=== Sport persons === * Arjun Lal Jat, Indian rower * Bajrang Lal Takhar, Indian rower * Radhey Shyam, Indian basketball player * Aditya Garhwal, Indian Cricketer

=== Others === * Swami Keshwanand - Indian freedom fighter and social reformer * Digendra Kumar - Mahavir Chakra recipient for bravery in Kargil War * Himani Shah - Princess of Sikar (now Former Crown Princess of Nepal) * Priyan Sain - Indian beauty pageant titleholder * Jamnalal Bajaj- He was an industrialist and freedom fighter * Lothoo Nitharwal - freedom fighter * Anjana Devi Chaudhary - first woman from Rajasthan state to be arrested during freedom struggle and wife of Ram Narayan Chaudhary * Roop Kanwar - victim of sati practice *Sobhagya Singh Shekhawat - Rajasthani language writer *Jogendra Sunda - Educationist & Founder of Prince Eduhub

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===Rail===

Sikar Junction railway station comes within the territory of the North Western Railway. Sikar City is connected to Jhunjhunu, Rewari, Delhi, Churu, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hisar, Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, Abu Road, Indore, Ahmedabad and Mumbai, Mathura, Prayagraj Alwar. New lines proposed since 2010 are Sikar to Nokha via Sujangarh and Sikar to Neem-Ka-Thana via Udaipurwati.

===Road=== Sikar is well connected by roads from all the major cities of Rajasthan and nearby states. A four-lane national highway NH-52 passes through the city. NH-52 connects Sikar with Jaipur and Bikaner. The western freight corridor also pass through Ringas of Sikar, as a main project of the central government. Kotputali Kuchaman Mega Highway also passes through Sikar. Jhunjhunu-Jaipur state highway is also passes through Sikar.

===Airport=== The nearest airport to Sikar City is Jaipur International Airport, which operates daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Indore, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Udaipur, Dubai, Sharjah, and Muscat. A new airport is proposed at Shahpura (a town in Jaipur district) that is very close to Sikar. A small air strip at Tarpura village is also available for the landing of small private planes against payment.

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==External links== *[http://sikar.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/sikar/en/home.html/ Official page:Sikar]

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