Ganganagar, also called Sri Ganganagar, is a city in Rajasthan state of western India. It is the administrative headquarters of Ganganagar District.It is named after the Maharaja of Bikaner Maharaja Ganga Singh who established it.It is said that the Maharaja wanted a city based on the design of Paris to be established and hence the map of the Old Ganganagar city will give you a glimpse of the map of Paris. Its a testimony to land tranformation: Desert land was converted to a lush green town credited to the efforts of the Maharaja who bought the Rajasthan canal which carries the excess waters of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the region, making Ganganagar known as "the food basket of Rajasthan".

Educational Institutes

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The city has been a center of learning since its early ages. Many notable education institutes include:

1. Sri Guru Nanak Khalsa College
2. Sri Guru Nanak Khalsa Law College
3. Govt. Law College
4. Bhopal Wala Arya Higher Sen. Sec. School
5. Maharshi Dayanand (PG) College
6. B.S.F senior secondary school
7. Good Shepherd Public School
8. Blooming Dales International School
9. Bihani Childrens Academy
10. Invention Public School

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Attractions

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This town is famous for its many farms and fields. Attraction places include Gol Bazaar, Sukharia Circle, and the Hindumal Kot Border(Indo-Pak). Well known hotels include Pagoda hotel and hotel Sahil. This city is famous for the Maheshwary family (family of Sri Balkishan Maheshwary).