Birkali

Birkali
Village
Birkali village water well, 1977
Birkali village water well, 1977
Birkali is located in Rajasthan
Birkali
Birkali
Location in Rajasthan, India
Birkali is located in India
Birkali
Birkali
Birkali (India)
Coordinates: 29°09′00″N 74°35′00″E / 29.1500°N 74.5833°E / 29.1500; 74.5833
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictHanumangarh
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total5,100
Languages
 • OfficialHindi Bagri
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Birkali is a village in the state of Rajasthan, India.

Birkali was established by Sultan Singh Ji of Bhukarka in 1758 as a "Ek lari jageer". It is inhabited by over 5,000 residents with many from the Bika Rajput clan.[citation needed] Birkali is approximately 14 miles west of Nohar and 50 miles south of Hanumangarh. Birkali is an agricultural community with no industry to speak of. The main crops in the summer months are Bajari, Moath, and Guar. The main crops in the winter months are Sarson (Mustard oil, Mustard seed), and Channe.