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Birkali | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 29°09′00″N 74°35′00″E / 29.1500°N 74.5833°E | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
District | Hanumangarh |
Elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,100 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi Bagri |
Time zone | UTC+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.