Jhalod
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| Country | India | ||
| State | Gujarat | ||
| District(s) | dahod | ||
| Nearest city | dahod | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Jhalod is a large town of historical and commercial importance and serves as administrative headquarters of Jhalod Taluka in Dahod District, Gujarat State, India. It is situated on the eastern border of the Gujarat State, 5 km far from Kushalgarh Tehsil in Banswara District of Rajasthan State border near the Titodi River. It was one of the original "five mahals" of the Panchmahal District within the Bombay Province during the British Raj in India. It also has a small military fort built by the Marathas locally called "Gadi" in the center of the town. The taluka was made up by joining the territories of Sanjeli State and Jhalod Mahal together .
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[edit] History
In the 11th century, a young Parma Rajput tribesman from Dhar settled here. He gave his name to the town. The name of the town is sometimes spelt and pronounced as "Zalod" by the local adivasi (tribal) population. The name "Zalod" came from Zalai Mata temple which is 1 km away from the town.
Jhalod was one of the many towns which took part in the struggle for independence at large. When Gandhiji started his Dandi March, many of the freedom fighters from Jhalod joined him and way back, they brought the salt from Dandi. The main residential area called Mitha Chowk (meaning "Salt Square" in Gujarati language) named after their memoir.
Jhalod was also leading the fight against Chief Minister Chimanbhai Patel of Gujarat when "Navnirman" movement started in 1972. In 1992, when Babri Masjid was demolished by Hindu activists, communal riots took a big toll of the city. Many people died while many homes and business were burnt and destroyed.In this issue the young man name"RAJESH SONY" is also died.Now a one street of jhalod which is in VAD BAJAR is called "SAHID RAJESH CHOCK".
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Zalod had a population of 25,090. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Zalod has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54%. In Zalod, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The population of Jhalod constitutes mainly of Vaniks, Brahmins, Patels, Vohras, Marwadis, Jains, Panchal, Sindhis and Muslims.
[edit] Transportation and education
The Gujrat State Department Bus Depot is located in Jhalod. Currently there is no rail-network connecting the town. The nearest railway-station is Dahod.
[edit] Education
B.M. High School is prominent public school located in Jhalod.
Other schools include :
Taluka Kumarshala is oldest school in Jhalod.
P.V Patel Girls High School handled by Jhalod Kelavani Mandal
Maniben High School handled by Kesavlal Desai Parivar
Bright Eng Med School Handled By lion's club jhalod
Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
Manilal Chunilal Prathamik Shala (shown in the picture). After serving for 20 years as a teacher, currently Ms. Vasundhara Patel is serving as the school principal.
In the same compound where the Primary School is located, there are other schools as well such as a Middle school (5th to 7th grade), a Secondary School (8th to 10th grade) and a Higher Secondary School (11th and 12 grade).
There is a new separate building for higher secondary section being built by the Jhalod Kelvani Mandal.
The Secondary and Higher Secondary school also known as B M High School, won the Best School Award in the entire Gujarat State in the year of 1992.
[edit] Attractions
The main attraction of Jhalod is Bharat tower & fountain being administered by Sarvajnik Pustakalay Mandal situated in Vadbazar. This tower is 80 feet tall and costs over 25 lakhs rupees. Ramsagar Lake and Jalaimata & Hanuman Temples are also worth visiting in this town. http://bmnjubhszalod.com/default.asp
[edit] Health
The biggest hospital in Jhalod is Sundaram Hospital. Everyday large number of patients get benefitted, even from nearby states like Rajasthan.
RSBY [Rasthiya Swasthya Bima Yojna](National Health Insurance Scheme) is also available in the town. Large number of BPL card holders get benefitted from the hospitals without any cost.
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[edit] External links
Coordinates: 23°06′00″N 74°09′00″E / 23.1000°N 74.1500°E
http://jhalod.org/about_jhalod.html http://bmnjubhszalod.com/default.asp
