Jambusar
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| Coordinates | 22°03′N 72°48′E / 22.05°N 72.8°ECoordinates: 22°03′N 72°48′E / 22.05°N 72.8°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District(s) | Bharuch |
| Population | 38,771 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 4 metres (13 ft) |
Jambusar is a city and a municipality in Bharuch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
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[edit] Geography
Jambusar is located at 22°03′N 72°48′E / 22.05°N 72.8°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 4 metres (13 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Jambusar had a population of 38,771. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jambusar has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. In Jambusar, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Origin of name
According to Legend, many centuries ago, a Brahmin tribe lived at this spot. The name Jambusar is derived from their surname JAMBU + SAR (which means Lake or Pool in Sanskrit). There is a lake named "NAGESHWAR TALAV" in the city centre.
Places To Visit:-
- Shri Mahaprabhuji Bethak Mandir - Bhankhetar 2 Km
- Shri Bethak Mandir - Dabha 2 Km
- Shri Mahadevaji Tirth - Kamboi 20 Km
- Sasu Vahu Na Jain Derasar - Kavi 20 Km
- Gandhi Ashram
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jambusar
- ^ "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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