Johri
History
Johri is a birthplace of freedom fighter Jay Ram Singh Tomar. Jay Ram Singh Tomar is a farmer who fought against the English. once he caught by the English soldiers and hanged him till death. Now his memorable statue is being created by the people of Johri with the help of Indian government.
Johri is a village in Bagpat district in Uttar Pradesh, India.[1] Johri is between Baraut and Binauli on Meerut road. Binauli is about 9 km from Baraut and 4 km from Binauli. Official name of this village is "Anagdpur Johri"
Climate
The climate of Johri is warm and cool, here temperature from April to September is about 22 to 42 degree Celsius and 9 to 18 degree Celsius in October to March.
Education
There are two government primary school for boys and two for girls. Several private English Medium Schools are also functioning well.
Sports
Johri hosts a number of sporting events,[2] specially in shooting by Johri Rifle Association, both in national and international level. Prakashi Tomar[3] and Chandro Tomar[4] are shooters of this village. Recently Govt has provided a sports field with a Guest House. Premier Shooting Range is a Center of Sports Authority of India. A new indoor range has been constructed at a plot, provided by the farmers of johri. Youngsters also get training in Archery and Kabaddi. More than 200 villagers, after getting training in Shooting, have got employment in Railway, Airlines, Army and Police.
References
- ^ "Local Government Directory - All Villages of Baghpat District, Uttar Pradesh State". District Baghpat Official Website.
- ^ Bagpat.Nic.in
- ^ The Unstoppable Indian Prakashi Tomar (video)
- ^ Unstoppable Indians
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