A well that once kept an entire village from going thirsty has now faded into little more than a memory. Located in Lohramau village of Sultanpur, this well no longer slakes anyone's thirst, and there is no one left to look after it. Believed to be around 250 years old, this piece of history is slowly losing its existence, with no one to clean, maintain or protect it.
Where the Well Stands and Who Built It
This ancient well sits in Lohramau village, roughly 4 kilometres from the Sultanpur city headquarters. There was a time when it was treated as a marker of identity for the whole area. It was built by Ramdayal Singh, a resident of the village itself. According to the well's custodian, Acche Lal Singh, it was the work of his ancestors and was constructed about four generations ago. He claims the well is more than 250 years old.
Lakhauri Brickwork Still Intact
Speaking to TrendKia, Acche Lal Singh said the well was built using lakhauri bricks. Thin and broad in shape, these bricks are still visible in the structure today, standing as proof of the craftsmanship of that era.
Once the Lifeline of the Village
Though it has now been all but forgotten as a water source, this well was once the biggest support for the people of Lohramau. Villagers depended on it for drinking water as well as for their everyday needs. Water drawn from this same well was also used for offerings during worship at the nearby Deeh Mata temple, located a short distance away.
Modern Amenities Took Away Its Purpose
Today the well's usefulness has nearly ended. The main reason is that piped water now reaches every household. With taps and modern means like submersible pumps making water easily available in every home, no one pays attention to the well anymore.
Neglect Turned a Historic Well Into a Ruin
Continued neglect has reduced the well to a ruin. All four of its pillars have collapsed, and thorny, poisonous bushes have grown inside it. Local residents believe that if the well were secured and preserved, it could emerge as an important historical heritage site of Sultanpur.
