Deoghar
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Deoghar
Jharkhand, India |
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  Deoghar
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| District(s) | Deoghar |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) | 98,372 |
| Codes · Postal · Telephone · UN/locode |
· 814112 · +06432 · INPAT |
| Website: www.deoghar.com | |
Deoghar is headquarter of Deoghar District in the state of Jharkhand, India.
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[edit] Origin of name
Deoghar is a Hindi word and the literal meaning of 'Deoghar' is abode ('ghar') of the Gods and Goddesses ('dev'). The place, also known as Baidyanathdham, is a very famous Hindu pilgrimage centre. The Ravneshwar Shiva temple of Deoghar, is a Siddha Peeth and one amongst the twelve Shiva Jyothirlingams in India. The Lingam enshrined here is also known as 'Kamna Lingam'.
[edit] Geography
Deoghar is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 254 metres (833 feet).
Deoghar, the town, has a picturesque location. To the north of the town there is a wood called Data Jungle after a fakir; to the north-west is a low wooded hill called Nandan Pahar; and to the east about 10 miles away there is a low range of hills known as Tiur or Trikutaparvata. There are a number of small hills to the south-east, south and southwest. There are two rivulets Yamunajor and Dharua near the town. The countryside around Deoghar has an attractive set-up with undulations, water courses and small hills.
The climate is dry and congenial and Deoghar is still considered a health resort in spite of the great congestion particularly due to the temple of Baidyanath and the location of the criminal and civil courts and a very large number of Government establishments.
The nearest railway station is Baidyanathdham. Jasidih junction is about 7 km from Baidyanathdham railway station, which is on the main line of Howrah-Delhi route of Indian railway. It is about 223 km from Patna.
This place is famous for the mela of Shrawan (a Hindu month). Approx. 10-20 lakhs worshipers come with holy water of Ganga from Sultangunj to present it to Shiva, which is almost 104 km from Deoghar. The human unbroken line of 104 km in red dress can been seen here in this month.
[edit] Places of interest in/around Deoghar
- Nandan Pahar - This is a small hill edging the town which hosts a famous Nandi Temple. It has been beautifully maintained by the local administration and speaks volume about the beauty of this place. This hill faces the famous Shiv temple on its one side and on the other side it has a beautifull lake luring the visitors.
- Basukinath (43 km), where an attractive Shiva temple is located
- Satsanga Ashram, a holy place for devotees of Shri Shri Anukul Chandra Thakur. This place can be termed on the lines of great Ashramas. It also holds a zoo in its vicinity which attracts quite a lot of kids and grown ups to it. If one is looking for some time in peace, this is the place to be in.Thousands of devotees from all over india gather at this place during the month of "kartik"
'Come o traveller, i wait for thee, feel my tranquility, and purge your pains'
- Navalakha Mandir (2 km) where temples of Radha and Krishna stand majestically
- Trikut (24 km), where several sages are reputed to have attained salvation. Now this is going to have Jharkhand's first Ropeway.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Deoghar had a population of 98,372. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Deoghar 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 Deoghar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Education
It is one of the premier schools of eastern India. Known for its calm, serene and pious atmosphere, it has often been referred as an Oasis in the desert.
ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL, DEOGHAR.
It is one of the best school in the region. This school follows ICSE syllabus and ISC syllabus. It is co-educational school with english As the medium of interaction.It runned and managed by group of francisians.
