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The Jains in India have been the last direct representatives of the Shramana tradition in India. They follow Jainism, the religion taught by the 24 Tirthankaras, the last of whom was Mahavira.
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[edit] Cultural influence
The Jains have the highest literacy rate, 94.1% compared with the national average of 65.38%. They have the highest female literacy rate, 90.6% compared with the national average of 54.16%. It is believed that the Jains also have the highest per capita income in India.[1]
[edit] Communities
There are about 110 different Jain communities in India and overseas. They can be divided into six groups based on historical and current residence.
[edit] Central India
[edit] Western India
[edit] Northern India
[edit] Southern India
- Jainism in Karnataka
- Jainism in Kerala
- Jainism in North Karnataka
- Jainism in Tamil Nadu (Tamil Jain)
- Jainism in Tulu Nadu (Jain Bunt)
[edit] Eastern India
[edit] Overseas Jains
[edit] Population
The Jain population in India according to 2001 census is 4,225,053 out of the total population of India 1,028,610,328. The states or regions with largest populations are:
- Maharashtra – 1,301,843
- Rajasthan – 650,493
- Madhya Pradesh – 545,446
- Gujarat – 525,305
- Karnataka – 412,659
- Uttar Pradesh – 207,111
- Delhi – 155,122
- Tamil Nadu – 83,359
It is likely that the actual population of Jains may be significantly higher than the census numbers.
The Jain population in USA is estimated to be about 180,000 to 200,000.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- hukonchu.com One of the best resource for Jain literature and religious information with the use of latest technologies.
- JainConnect.org Newly evolving Online Portal/Directory for Jain Community.
- Exclusive Matrimonial service for Jain Samaj
- Jain Professional Network 1st professional networking group for Jains all over world
- A portal to connect jains and discuss about Jainism and other things
- Facets of Jainology : Selected Research Papers on Jain Society, Religion and Culture/Vilas Adinath Sangave. Mumbai, Popular Prakashan, 2001
- JAINISM IN AMERICA By Mr. Yashwant K. Malaiya
- Jain Jagruti Centre, Toronto Jain Jagruti Centre Toronto
- Jain Community, Jain Businessmen Jain Community Website, Jain Information
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