Jamai
| Jamai/ Junnardeo | |
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| Coordinates | 22°12′N 78°35′E / 22.2°N 78.58°ECoordinates: 22°12′N 78°35′E / 22.2°N 78.58°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District(s) | Chhindwara |
| Population | 22,426 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 748 metres (2,454 ft) |
Jamai is a city and a municipality in Chhindwara district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
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[edit] Geography
Jamai is located at 22°12′N 78°35′E / 22.2°N 78.58°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 748 metres (2454 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Jamai had a population of 22,426. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jamai has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 69%. In Jamai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Education
Some of the main Educational institutions are
* Arvind Vidyalaya Co-Ed. English Medium School
- Nandlal Sood Higher Secondary School
- Pandit Ravishankar madhyamik Shiksha Vidyalaya
- Rani Durgavati Girls School
- Chandrashekhar Azad Primary and Secondary School
- Junnardeo Government College (offers graduate courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams).
- Kanhan Valley School Dungaria (CBSE Aff.)(Eng. Medium) Smt Durgarani Tiwari is a renowned teacher serving this school since long
- Shri Sharda Computers Bandha Road Junnardeo
[edit] Religious Importance
The first step to famous Chhota Mahadev pilgrimage is supposed to be located in Jamai (the place where the step is located is known as Junnardeo – a part of Jamai). Pilgrims cross seven hills (famously called Saat Pahadiyan) to reach Chhota Mahadev. Its also famous for a religious fair held every year for 15 Days on "Maha Shivaratri".
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Jamai
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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