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Churu is a town in the desert region of Rajasthan state of India. Churu, the headquarters of the largest desert district, is a part of the frescoland of Shekhawati. A major center for trade and commerce, Churu has marked its position among the towns of the Shekhawati region. Churu, who was a Jat Chief, founded the town of Churu in 1620 AD. This town then became a part of the Kingdom of Bikaner. Widely known for the grand Kothar Haveli and Kanhaiya Haveli that have big paintings of lovers who made history like Dhola Maru and Sassi Punnu, Churu is made up of semi arid sandy plains and is only watered by Katli river in the north east. The majority practices Hinduism yet Muslims and Jains are also in good number.    Churu has many local shops that sell regional handicrafts, tie and dye fabrics and furniture. There is a thriving industry in antique-looking souvenirs. The town is also a local market for wool, millet, gram, cattle, and salt and its cottage industries include handloom weaving, pottery and leather manufacture. A major centre for trade and commerce, Churu has marked its position among the painted towns of the Shekhawati region. Churu lives up to its portrayal of a desert town with dramatic sand dunes enclosing its western and southern parts. Though a town with no handicrafts to boast of, Churus offers some excellent sandalwood. Churu is also famous for its drummers, especially during the festivals of Holi and Muharram.   
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History of Churu city
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Geography and Climate of Churu city
Churu is located at 26.6° N, 75.45° E.It has an average elevation of 315 metres or 1033 feet.As of 2001 India census,Churu had a population of 97,627. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Churu has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72% and, female literacy is 51%. In Churu, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. The region boasts record temperatures ranging from below freezing point in the winters to over 50 degrees in the summer afternoons.Before dawn in the months of December/ January one may not be surprised to notice ice in small waterpots or frozen water dews on the little vegetation.Yet one may find that summer nights are cooler and winter days are warmer. The variation in the minimum and maximum temperature is greatest for any place in the world. Perhaps it is the only place in the world where temperature dips below sub-zero but does not have snowfall.This City shows maximum range of temperature in any given 12 month and often comes into news for extreme temperatures in winters and summers; with lowest rain. The recorded minimum and maximum temperatures are -6 °C (21 F) and 52 °C (125 F) respectively.   
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Economy of Churu city
The economy of the town and surrounding area is mainly based on agriculture and animal husbandry.The oilseeds, especially mustard seed, is the predominant crop in recently developed small, well-irrigated fields. Wheat, kharif pulses, bajra, and gwar are other produces.Churu is the main market for agricultural produce of the area.The town has a Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti or Agricultural Produce Market Committee.
Churu has many local shops that sell regional handicrafts, tie and dye fabrics and furniture. There is a thriving industry in antique-looking souvenirs. The town is also a local market for wool, millet, gram, cattle, and salt and its cottage industries include handloom weaving, pottery and leather manufacture.. The Food Corporation of India has its warehouses in Churu. The town is the main supply point for surrounding villages.There is no large or medium size industry in the Bhinmal industrial area. The main small-scale industries are granite slabs and tiles, cutting and polishing, and mustard seed crushing.
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Flora and Fauna of Churu city
The forest of this region falls under major group “Tropical Forest” as per classifications of Indian forests.The area is mostly covered by grasses with a very few trees.It lies on the way of the passage of many migratory birds such as harriers. These birds pass through this area during September. Birds commonly seen in the sanctuary are harriers, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Short-toed Eagle, sparrow, and Little Green Bee-eaters, Black Ibis and Demoiselle Cranes, which stay there till March. on the other hand, skylark, crested lark, Ring Dove, brown dove and blue jay are seen throughout the year.
Desert fox and desert cat can also be spotted along with typical avifauna such as partridge and sand grouse. A special type of grass called Mothiya is found.The word "Mothiya" comes come from the word "Moti" or from the English word for Pearl. The shape of the seed of this grass is like very fine round shaped pearls. Mothiya has a very sweet taste. People enjoy eating it, but it is found in very small quantities.Production is only a few kilograms every season. Mothiya is also food for Black bucks and other birds which dig it from earth.
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