Shaitan Singh Nagar

Shaitan Singh Nagar is a village in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India. The village was renamed in honor of Major Shaitan Singh, a recipient of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra, awarded posthumously for his valor during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Population Census, Shaitan Singh Nagar has a total population of 3947 residents, with 2087 males and 1860 females living in 650 families.

Namesake

Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC was an Indian Army officer and recipient of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra. Singh was born in Rajasthan. On completing his graduation, Singh joined the Jodhpur State Forces.