churu

Churu is a city and municipal council in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the administrative headquarters of Churu district and is located in the northwestern part of the state in the Thar Desert. The town sits at the edge of the desert ecosystem and is part of the broader cultural belt associated with the Shekhawati region.

The climate is arid; summers are long and hot, winters are relatively cool, and rainfall is scarce. The landscape consists of desert plains, with pockets of scrub vegetation and occasional dunes in the surrounding countryside.

Economy and infrastructure: The economy is predominantly agricultural, with livestock rearing and crop cultivation adapted to arid conditions. Trade, small-scale manufacturing, and services support the city. Churu serves as a local market town for nearby rural communities.

Culture and society: The population speaks Rajasthani and Hindi, with Marwari influences in local customs, music, and cuisine. The city and district participate in regional traditions, fairs, and religious observances characteristic of the Shekhawati area.

Transport and administration: Churu is connected by road networks to major towns in Rajasthan and is served by a railway station on the regional rail network. As district headquarters, it houses administrative offices, courts, and educational institutions serving the district.