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Location of Birodi in Sikar district 3 km west of Nawalgarh

Bidodi (बिड़ोदी) or Birodi or Beerodi is a village in Laxmangarh tehsil in Sikar district of Rajasthan state in India [1]. It is situated in the Eastern corner of Sikar district. Old name of the village was Swami ki Birodi. It is 250 years old village.

Location

It is located at a distance of 18 km east of Laxmangarh. It is at a distance of 3 km from Nawalgarh. There are two Bidodi's: Bidodi chhoti (small) and Bidodi badi (large). The neighboring villages of Birodi include Khinwasar, Bidsar, Bidasar, Jhareva, Jogiyon Ka Bas, and Brahmino ki Dhani (Ramsinghpura). Birodi has recently been connected by asphalt road to Laxmangarh [2]. Ashphalt road to Nawalgarh is under consideration.

Jat gotras in Birodi

Population

As per Census-2011 statistics, The Beerodi Bari village has the total population of 1079 (of which 564 are males while 515 are females).[3]

According to 2001 census, Birodi (both Chhoti and Badi Birodi included) had a population of about 4411 [4]people out of which 2000 people are Jats.

Major Jat gotra of the village is Bhaskar[5], Other Jat gotras are:

Other castes include Brahmin, and Harijan (956). Birodi Chhoti has a population of 1430.

History

Before Indian Independence

The village as inhabited by Bhaskar Jats. The Sikar Darbar gifted this village to Baba Chetan Das and hence it was called Swami ki Birodi. The village was dominated by Bhaskar Jats and later on a Pilania Jat family migrated to this village.

Post Indian Independence

After Indian independence the village was renamed as Chhoti Birodi because of its small area. Farmers of this village have their farms in other villages as well. The villagers are very progressive and they have instituted various revolutionary social reforms to keep up with times. In particular, they have

(1) Stopped post death ritual expenditure (kharach). Although, there is no basis for post death feast in any Hindu holy book; this superstitious tradition had become prevalent in some parts of India. Under this ceremony the family of the deceased would organize a feast on a certain day after the death to facilitate deceased entry into heaven. However, Brahmins swear for absolute need for the ceremony. Not surprisingly, the greatest beneficiaries were Brahmins who would corner the major portion of the offerings. Villagers have instituted a ban on this today. Instead, those who wish to spend money in remembrance of their family members are encouraged to donate money for common purpose.

(2) Dowry is generally discouraged. Although the practice has not stopped altogether, the villagers are in agreement to stop this tradition.

(3) No liquor shop in the village. This step was taken because a few villagers would spend all their money on liquor, while their families would go hungry. Initially any villager found drunk was fined, however this was not not found to be very successful as there were fights.

Topography and environment

Eastern part of Chhoti Birodi is an unfertile area covered by sand dunes. South and west part of the village are comparatively fertile. Agriculture is dependent on monsoon. Presently, a lot of farms use boring wells for irrigation. The inhabitation's village covers an area of 500 acres.

Village government

Birodi Chhoti falls under Birodi Badi Panchayat. The panchayat has 11 ward members chosen by the people through polling. Now Mrs Niramala Devi Godara is sarpanch.

Village economy

70 percent (1000) of the village population is engaged in farming. There are 10 male government teachers, 5 female government teachers, 2 physical education (PTI) teachers, 2 nurses, 6 in armed forces, 2 in Delhi Police, 3 in RAC, 7 in state police, 4 in electricity department, 3 are retired (Subedar Major),5 are retired Havildars, 20 are working in Arabian countries, and 1 person works as a postman. In other words, only 70 villagers are gainfully employed in occupation other than agriculture.

Religion

All villagers are Hindus. Jats, Harijans and Brahmins live in the village. Among Jats Bhaskar, Mahann, Pilania, Meel are the subcastes. Among Harijans Kanwalia, Denwal are the subcastes. There is a single family of Chotiya Gotra Brahmins.

Transportation

Camel carts, bullock carts were chief means of transportation a few years back. Presently they are being replaced by cycles and other automobiles as chief means of transport. Quite a few villagers walk to Nawalgarh and other surrounding places. In rainy season, one can see womenfolk bringing grass on their heads for cows and buffaloes.

There is unfinished stone road between Nawalgarh and Birodi Chhoti. It is connected by asphalt road to surrounding villages and to Laxmangarh.

Education

The villagers claim to be fully literate. It is true that all the children go to school. However, many women are illiterate to this day. Many students aspire to get into engineering and medical schools besides other professions such as teaching, nursing, and defense forces. Jagdish Prasad Bhaskar is the pioneer of education in the village. He is the first post graduate in Hindi from village.

Society and culture

Society is solely governed by Hindu rituals. Young generation seems to be effected by western culture. Parda pratha (practice of using veils to cover face and other body parts) is discouraged.

Music and Entertainment

Folk songs are sung by women during marriages and other social occasions. Menfolk sing dhamaal ( traditional Holi songs). Many villagers own TVs and Radios. One can hear sounds of popular Hindi music emanating from stereos and other devices during evenings and afternoons from different houses.

Games and sports

Most of the children play cricket. Some villagers also play volleyball and football.Every year of Republic day Village's oraganised the Football Tournament, major teams of Shekwati's participated in it. Villagers can be seen playing cards in chaupal (village common area).

Festivals

Villagers celebrate all major Hindu festivals. Some of the major festivals are Holi, Deepawali, Makar Shakranti, Raksha Bandhan, Sawan, Teez, Gauga Peer, Gangaur etc.

Important places in Village

As you would enter village by a road coming from Laxmangarh, you will find a shop selling essentials called Bhaskar Kirana Store. As you would travel along the road, you will see the village well supplying water to the village leading by an abandoned well. To the right side of the road is a common area donated by a Kulda Ram Bhaskar for Holi celebration. You will encounter a lot more houses and a few shops if you take left on the same road. To reach the village school though, you need to take a right from the abandoned well. This road to Laxmangarh leads to the Government Secondary School. The playground of village near the school. 1 Kms in North side The Jakhar's ki Jodi and the school is a famous place in village.

Notable persons

Quite a few of villagers have done notable works who may be mentioned here are:

  • Ratan Singh Jakhar & Brothers is a Textile Business Man at Mumbai.
  • Sukh Ram Jakhar is working in CRPF As a Subedar, He worked with National Security Guards (NSG) as a Black Cat Commando. He is participated in various commando activities, VVIP duties, many trainings at abroad.
  • Pargya Godara is B-Tech from IIT-Ruraki, Now she is working in Banglore.
  • Mahesh Singh Pilania is Asst. Vice President in Religare.
  • Chunni Lal Bhaskar is engineer in Water Works in Sikar,
  • Richhpal Bhaskar is Junior Engineer in Housing Board at Sikar,
  • Nemichand Bhaskar is junior engineer doing private work,
  • Sub. Major Mamrajis engaged in cause of retired army personnel,
  • Rohitash Bhaskar is software engineer in Mumbai working at [[Cognizant Technology Solutions]
  • Jagdish Prasad is Principal of Government Upper Middle School at Beri.
  • Kalesh Bhaskar - is Sub-Inspector in CISF Mumbai.
  • Om prakash Sunda - Conductor in Rajasthan Roadways, and famous football player, now he is 47 years old today he is leading player in the rajasthan, many times played for the state in Santosh trophy.
  • Jitendra Godara - Teacher and leading player in the rajasthan, many times played for the state in Santosh trophy.
  • Ganga Singh Godara - Statistical Officer Agriculture, Date of Birth : 11-February-1953, VPO- Birodi Bari,Via- Bidasar, Distt- Sikar,Phone: 01573-285211, Mob:9414038311

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