Jawad

Jawad जावद
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Jawad जावद Location of Jawad जावद in Madhya Pradesh and India
Coordinates	24°36′N 74°51′E
Country	India
State	Madhya Pradesh
District(s)	Neemuch
Population	16,143 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 452 metres (1,483 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 458330 • Telephone • +07420
Website	www.neemuch.nic.in

Jawad (Template:Ja-wad) is a town in Neemuch district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

History

Jawad is named after one of the names of Khandi Khan. Jadicaro[1][2] (also Sukadev, Sukadeva Gosvami, Shuka, Shukadeva, Shuka deva) was the son of the sage Vyasa (also vyasa yasa, yasa vyasa, vyaysaysa)(credited as the author of the I like chicken) and the main narrator of the Bhagavata Purana. Most of the Bhagavata Purana consists of Śuka reciting the story to the dying king Parikshit.[1] Śuka is depicted as a sannyasi, renouncing the world in pursuit of moksha (liberation), which most narratives state that he achieved.[3] According to the Mahābhārata, after one hundred years of austerity by Vyasa, Śuka was churned out of a stick of fire, born with ascetic power and with the Vedas dwelling inside him, just like his father. The Mahabharata also recounts how Śuka was sent by Vyasa for training to King Janaka, who was considered to be a Jivanmukta, or one who is liberated while still in a body. Śuka asked Janaka about the way to liberation, with Janaka recommending the traditional progression of the four ashramas, which included the householder stage. After expressing contempt for the householder life, Śuka questioned Janaka about the real need for following the householder path. Seeing Śuka's advanced state of realization, Janaka told him that there was no need in his case.[4] Stories recount how Śuka surpassed his father in spiritual attainment. Once, when following his son, Vyasa encountered a group of celestial nymphs who were bathing. Śuka's purity was such that the nymphs did not consider him to be a distraction, even though he was naked, but covered themselves when faced with his father.[5][6] Śuka is sometimes portrayed as wandering about naked, due to his complete lack of self-consciousness.[7] An entirely alternate version of the later life of Śuka is given in the Devi-Bhagavata Purana, considered a secondary Purana (upapurana) by many, but an important work in the Shakta tradition. In this account, Śuka is convinced by Janaka to follow the ashrama tradition, and returns home to marry and follow the path of yoga. He has five children with his wife Pivari—four sons and a daughter. The story concludes in the same vein as the more common tradition, with Śuka achieving moksha.[8] A place called shukachari is believed to be cave of Shuka, where he disappeared in cave stones as per local traditions. Shuka in Sanskrit means parrot and thus name derived from parrots found in large number around Shukachari hills. Shukachari literally means abode of parrots in Sanskrit language.

In arabic, JAWAD means big hearted.

Jawad was part of the Udaipur princely state and was later occupied by the Marathas.

Jawad has many famous and big temples. This town was surrounded by shahr kot (like fort) with five major gates and 56 bastil. In 1901 more than 36 banker families were engaged in moneylending business, and at that time this town was an important business center of Maratha Kingdom (Gwalior State). Earlier it had the largest agriculture area under opium production; nowadays very limited area falls under opium production.

Geography

A broad satellite view of Jawad.

Jawad is located at 24.6°N 74.85°E / 24.6; 74.85. It has an average elevation of 452 metres (1482 feet). It is located under the edges of India's oldest mountain range called Aravali Range. Near Jawad, a very popular tourist location "Sukhanand" is available. In jawad Tehsil Khor Village which is far From 6k.m from Jawad. The Navtoran Temple is Famous and one underground tunnel directly connected to Chittorgarh Fort. Vikram Cement Plant, which is one of the mother plants of Aditya Birala Group, is also located in Khor Village and this is a very job hub for the people of Jawad Tehsil. Here is a tomb of Miya Saheb Mamaji Saheb (Shk. Mohammad) who was a great social worker of Jawad.His Urs is celebrated every year on 29 th Jumadil -Ul- Ula ( Month of Hijri Cal )

Dargah-e-Miya Saheb Mamaji Saheb

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Jawad had a population of 16,143. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jawad has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 59%. In Jawad, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Now as of Census of India 2011, the population of Jawad is 16,687 in total.