Retgarh
Retgarh (ਰੇਟਗੜ੍ਹ) is a village in Bhawanigarh tahsil of Sangrur district in Punjab.
Location
It is located 20 KM towards East from District headquarters Sangrur, 5 KM from Bhawanigarh and 107 KM from State capital (Chandigarh).
Jat gotras
History
It is known for Haveli of Retgarh Royal Family. This haveli Built by Raja Gurdit Singh Ghuman in early 20th century.
Estate:- Retgarh
Dynasty:- Ghuman Jats.
Credit:- Sardar Bahadur Sikander Singh Phoolkia of Pakhoke.
Source - Jat Kshatriya Culture
From left to Right
Standing: Raja Gen. Gurdit Singh of Retgarh, Patiala and Gen. Heera Singh.
Sitting:Col.Chanda Singh Dhillon & Col.Jeewan Singh(Diwan) .Year 1893.
Dynasty:- Ghuman Jat.
Estate:- Retgarh.
Credit:- Raja Jogeshwar preet Singh Of Retgarh
Source - Jat Kshatriya Culture
Population
At the time of Census-2011, the total population of Retgarh village stood at 1706, with 309 households.
Notable persons
External links
- Information about Retgarh village - villageinfo.in website
- http://www.onefivenine.com/india/villages/Sangrur/Bhawani-Garh/Retgarh
Gallery
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Rajkumar Rupinder Singh of Retgarh, Estate:- Retgarh, Dynasty:- Ghuman, Source - Jat Kshatriya Culture
References
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