Bapora is a village in the

Bhiwani district Bhiwani district is one of the 22 Districts of Haryana, districts of the northern Indian state of Haryana. Created on 22 December 1972, it was the largest district of the state by area, before the creation of Charkhi Dadri district, Charkhi Dadr ...

of the Indian state of Haryana. It lies approximately west of the district headquarters town of

Bhiwani Bhiwani is a city and a municipal council in Bhiwani district in the state of Haryana. Besides being a seat of spiritual learning, the city is at the centre of regional politics and hometown of three former Haryana chief ministers: Bansi Lal ...

. , the village had 1,657 households with a total population of 34,332 of which 17,651 were male and 16,681 female. The major population of area is Rajput.

History

Thikana of Bapora was founded by rajput Named Baba jagsi singh tanwar Thakur Jagsi Ram Singhji came to this place together and then founded this Village Bapora. Thakur Jagsi Ram Singh is also known as Baba Jagsi. Baba Jagsi was great-great-great grandson of Rao Raja Jatmal Singhji (also known as Jatuji) who came from Patan to rule the present-day areas of southern Haryana (Bhiwani-Mahendragrah and some area of Hisar). The descendants of Rao Jatuji are known as the Jatu Tanwar. They have ruled over 1440 villages in their times

Battle of Bapora

A battle was fought at Bapora with a locally famous Nawab Mulla Farid Ladai in the 17th century. Nawab's army was twice or thrice times bigger than the Rajputs of Bapora, but the Rajputs of Bapora bravely fought and won that battle. A nagada is kept in the Shivala Mandir, near Government Primary School of Bapora, which was used in that battle. General V.K. Singh describes his village in his autobiography as given below -

Antiquities of attraction

Bapora Waterworks

The water works outside the village that was set up in 1969 with World Bank funds to provide clean water to 184 villages (but now serves just a handful). World bank Chairman paid a visit village Bapora in those times. A special helipad was constructed for him temporarily. BR Farm House based in Bapora one of best organic farm.

T-55 Tank

A retired T-55 tank was inaugurated by General VK Singh at Bapora on village's entry gate. The tank was in operation during 1971 Indo-Pakistani war. In past many of military personnel from Bapora were recruited in either cavalry or armoured regiments. Most of them were in

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and

17th Horse (Poona Horse) The Poona Horse is an armoured regiment in the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army. The regiment, known before independence as The Poona Horse (17th Queen Victoria's Own Cavalry), was raised as a regular cavalry regiment in the Bombay Presidency ...

, but in present most of youth from village is recruited into Infantry regiments. General VK Singh in his inauguration speech at Bapora said that this tank at Bapora would motivate the youth and remarks the glorious services of veterans of Bapora who were in cavalry.

Notable individuals

Public Figures

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V.K. Singh

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AVSM Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM, ) is a military award of India given to recognize "distinguished service of an exceptional order" to all ranks of the armed forces. The award is a peacetime equivalent of Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal, which is a Wartime ...

, YSM, former

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. and

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in the Union Government of India.

Armed Forces of India

* Air Marshal

Prithi Singh Air Marshal (India), Air Marshal Prithi Singh PVSM, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, AVSM, Vayu Sena Medal, VM & Bar, Aide-de-camp, ADC was an officer of the Indian Air Force. He served as Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Western Air Command ( ...

, VM & Bar, former AOC-in-C

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. He had piloted most number of aircraft (more than 102+) in

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. Both his son, Air Marshal Vikram Singh and his son-in-law, Air Marshal Sandeep Singh rose to ranks of Air Marshal (Commander-in-Chief & Vice Chief of Air Staff respectively). * Air Marshal Vikram Singh

, VSM, former AOC-in-C South-Western Air Command. * Colonel Brijpal Singh, recipient of

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during 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani War. After retirement he joined new established

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as DIG and served until June 1972. He was a well known personality of his time, and had so much influence that his bungalow in his village became the center for recruitment for the newly established

in his times. *

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Mathan Singh, recipient of

during Indo-Pakistani war of 1965. During a counter-attack on the enemy on the bridge over the river Ravi near Dera Baba Nanak Sector, Rifleman Mathan Singh was the leader of an LMG unit in one of the sections of Rajputana Rifles. After the battalion had captured its objective, the portion which Rifleman Mathan Singh's section was holding was severely counter-attacked by the enemy Rifleman Mathan Singh bore the brunt of this attack and kept the enemy at bay. He was severely wounded, but did not leave his gun. When the enemy force attacked again, Rifleman Mathan Singh prevented it from advancing. When the enemy retreated, Rifleman Mathan Singh was found dead with his gun still to his shoulder. *

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Veerpal Singh

Paramilitary Forces of India

* DIG S.P.S Tanwar, recipient of President Police Medal for Distinguished and Meritorious Services. He is credited for inspiring youth of his village to join Indian Armed Forces. By his efforts the village Bapora came to known as 'Bapora Security Force' a.k.a. '''The Mini BSF or the BSF of Haryana. * DIG Vijender Pal Singh Tanwar, recipient of

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(gallantry) 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. He joined the 11 Rajputana Rifles (RajRif) in 1963 as an Emergency Commissioned officer. After completing 5 years in the Army, he joined the BSF in 1968. In 1971, he was 2IC of 18 Bn BSF (Commando) and operated with Mukti Bahini on the eastern front prior to the commencement of the formal war. After the declaration of war, 18 Bn was deployed in the Jaiselmer sector, where it captured some Pak territory and remained at Islamgarh till the Shimla Agreement in 1972. For his bravery and exemplary leadership on the eastern front, he was awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry. He retired from BSF in the year 2000 as DIG. *

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Bhim Singh Tanwar, recipient of President Police Medal for Meritorious Services

Martyers

Source: * Shaheed Mathan Singh, VrC * Shaheed Girvar Singh * Shaheed Pratap Singh * Shaheed Sanajy Singh * Shaheed Surajpal Singh * Shaheed Kehar Singh * Shaheed Bhanwar Singh * Shaheed Rajendra Singh * Shaheed Chandrabhan Singh * Shaheed Dafedar Ram Kumar

Judiciary

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Raj Mohan Singh,

Punjab and Haryana High Court Punjab and Haryana High Court is the common High Court for the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh based in Chandigarh, India. Sanctioned strength of Judges of this High Court is 85 consisting of 64 Pe ...

. *

Pitambar Lal Goyal

Civil Services

*Dr. S.K. Goyal IAS *Meenakshi Goyal IAS *Mukund Tanwar HCS

British Awards

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Captain Umda Singh, Member of

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and Aide-de-camp (ADC) to King of United Kingdom Edward VII during his time. Later, he remained

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of Tehsil

. *

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Lieutenant Thakur Sukhpal Singh, recipient of

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and administrator at Bhaji State. He had actively fought in both World Wars I and II.

In Media

Armed Forces of India

Bapora girl does Haryana proud

Bapora, Haryana's Subedar Bir Singh Tanwar. both of his sons and daughter got commission in our Air Force .

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वायुसेना उप प्रमुख एयर मार्शल संदीप सिंह का बापोड़ा से क्या सम्बंध ?

Events

New Army Chief Bapora's crowning glory
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References

Sources

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