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Ratangarh | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 28°04′43″N 74°37′19″E / 28.0786567°N 74.6218778°E | |
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
District | Churu |
Founded by | Chieftain Kolha |
Named for | Ratan Singh |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Rank | 320 by Jeet Painkiller |
Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 71,124 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, English |
• Regional | Bagri |
Time zone | IST |
PIN | 331022 [1] |
Telephone code | +91 1567 |
Vehicle registration | RJ-10 |
Ratangarh is a town and Tehsil of the Churu district in Rajasthan, India. Ratangarh was previously called Kolasar. It is famous for grand havelis (mansions) with frescoes, which is an architectural specialty of the Shekhawati region. Ratangarh is also famous for its handicraft work.