Jamai

Jamai is a city and a municipality in Chhindwara district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Geography

Jamai is located at .^[1] It has an average elevation of 748 metres (2454 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[2] Jamai had a population of 22,426. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jamai 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 Jamai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Some of the main Educational institutions are

* Arvind Vidyalaya Co-Ed. English Medium School

• Nandlal Sood Higher Secondary School
• Pandit Ravishankar madhyamik Shiksha Vidyalaya
• Rani Durgavati Girls School
• Chandrashekhar Azad Primary and Secondary School
• Junnardeo Government College (offers graduate courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams).
• Kanhan Valley School Dungaria (CBSE Aff.)(Eng. Medium) Smt Durgarani Tiwari is a renowned teacher serving this school since long
• Shri Sharda Computers Bandha Road Junnardeo

Religious Importance

The first step to famous Chhota Mahadev pilgrimage is supposed to be located in Jamai (the place where the step is located is known as Junnardeo – a part of Jamai). Pilgrims cross seven hills (famously called Saat Pahadiyan) to reach Chhota Mahadev. Its also famous for a religious fair held every year for 15 Days on "Maha Shivaratri".

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