Hanumangarh is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, situated on the banks of the river Ghaggar also identified as Ancient Sarasvati river, located about 400 km from Delhi. It is the administrative seat of Hanumangarh District. The city was once called Bhatner (alternatively spelled Bhatnair) because it was founded by king Bhupat in 255 AD.
Indus Valley Civilization sites in the district number over 100 villages along Ghaggar-Hakra River (Palaeochannel of Sarasvati River), such as Karanpura. Remains found at Kalibangan and Pilibanga in 1951 reveal that this area was a part of nearly 5000 years old civilization.
About Hanumangarh
| Country | INDIA |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Hanumangarh |
| Founded by | king Bhupat in 255 AD |
| Area | 12,645 km² |
| Population (2011) | 150,958 |
| Languages | Hindi |
| PIN Code | 335512 |
Location and area:
Hanumangarh is one of the northern most district of Rajasthan, located between 29° 5′ to 30° 6′ North Latitude and 74° 3′ to 75º 3′ east Longitude. The district is surrounded by Churu in south, Sri Ganganagar in west, Punjab and Haryana in north and east respectively.
Hanumangarh Tehsils List:
Hanumangarh District divided into seven tehsils.
| Hanumangarh | Sangaria | Rawatsar |
| Nohar | Bhadra | Tibbi |
| Pilibanga |
Historical Places of Hanumangarh:
| Kalibangan Archaeological Site | Kalibangan is a part of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization that is some 5000 years old. |
| Kalibangan Archaeological Museum | The museum was established in 1983 to store and exhibit the materials that were excavated from the archeological site of Kalibangan between 1961 and 1969. |
| Bhatner Fort | The Bhatner Fort, otherwise known as the Hanumangarh Fort, is located on somewhat elevated land with gigantic barricades along the banks of the River Gaggar in the centre of Hanumangarh. |
| Shri Gorakh Nath Ji Temple | The temple is located at Shri Goraknath Teela, Gorkhana in Nohar tehsil. There have been nine Siddhas in the Nath cult, the foremost of them is Shri Gorakh Nath who was an accomplished yogi. |
| Shri Goga Ji Temple | The 950 year old temple is located at village Gogamedi in Nohar Tehsil. The temple of Gogaji is a combination of Hindu and Muslim style of Architecture |
| Shri Bhadra Kali Ji Temple | , This is an ancient temple situated on the banks of Ancient Sarasvati river(Ghaggar river). It was repaired and renovated by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji of Bikaner. |
| Sila Mata – Sila Peer Temple | The old Sila Mata – Sila Peer Temple is a mark of communal harmony. Located close to the bus stand of Hanumangarh City |
| Shri Kabootar Sahib Gurdwara | Shri Kabootar Sahib Gurdwara is located at a distance of about 80 km in the town of Nohar. |
| Gurdwara of Shri Sukha Singh Mehtab Singh | The historically important Gurdwara of Shaheedan Da is located in the city of Hanumangarh. |
Fairs & Festivals:
| DHUNA Shri Gorakh Nath Ji | Fair takes place for one complete month in Bhadrapada. |
| Shri Bhadra Kali Ji | Fair is organized twice, once during Navaratras in the month of Chaitra and also in the month of Ashwin. |
| Shri Goga Ji | A big fare which runs for one month from the Poornima of Sharvan to the Poornima of Bhadrapad every year. |