Jhunjhunu (झुंझुनू) is a district in northeastern Rajasthan, India, within the Shekhawati region and bordering Haryana. Its administrative headquarters is Jhunjhunu city. The district is known for painted havelis, merchant heritage, and a strong tradition of service in India’s armed forces.
Hindi and local Rajasthani speech varieties are widely used. Agriculture, trade, services, and income from people working elsewhere support the economy, while Pilani is an important education centre. Khetri is associated with copper mining. Landmarks include the Rani Sati temple in Jhunjhunu city and the historic havelis of towns such as Mandawa and Nawalgarh. Fairs, religious gatherings, and regional food traditions shape community life.
Common civic concerns include reliable drinking water, groundwater depletion, irrigation, and farm livelihoods in a dry climate. Residents also care about roads, sanitation, healthcare access, school quality, and employment opportunities. Protecting historic buildings while improving visitor facilities is another important issue for the district’s heritage towns.