Jamakhandi
Jamakhandi (Kannada: ಜಮಖಂಡಿ), is a town in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the capital of the former princely state of Jamkhandi.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Jamakhandi had a population of 57,887. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Jamkhandi has an average literacy rate of 60%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 52%. In Jamakhandi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.The population of Jamakhandi is quite diverse one in terms of religion,language and culture. Kannada is the main language. Marathi is also spoken here.
Attractions
The Royal Palace of Patawardhans is the main attraction of Jamkhandi town. Some other places worth visiting in the town are:
- The Rameshwar temple, well known as Ramtheerth is within the palace area.
- Umarameshwar Temple, built by Maharaja Patawardhan of Jamkhandi.
- Kadapatti Basaveshwara Temple, located in a small village called Kadapatti.
- Venkatramana Temple, famous for its hilltop location and history, is in a small village called Kallolli.
- Abubakar Darga on Kudachi road.
- Sajji Hanuman temple.
- Melgiri Lingappa temple, at the peak of Jamkhandi hill.
- Lakshmi temple in Rameshwar colony.
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Education
Well known schools in Jamkhandi are: P. B. High School : Founder, Sir Parashuram Bhaurao Patwardhan started P. B. High School (named after him) in the year 1879. He also later founded S. P. College in Pune. Government Girls(G.G) High School B.L.D.E's Commerce, B.H.S Arts and T.G.P Science. Girish nagar primary kannada medium school. Nutana primary kannada medium Vidyalaya. Olimath primary kannada medium School. Swami Vivekananda School. Tungal School. The Royal palace School.
City has got a big polo ground,where taluka, district and state level sports activities are held. Every year.flag hoisting is done in polo ground where students from different schools will gather and perform different kawayats.
Famous Personalities
- One of the greatest philosophers of all times - Dr.Ranade was More popularly known among his close followers and disciples as GURUDEV (Revered Preceptor), Dr. R.D.RANADE was born in jamkhandi in Karnataka.HE took his Master of Arts degree with distinction from Mumbai University.Even from his student days , he was of spiritual bent of mind.,India. AS a professor of philosophy in the Fergusson college,Poona,and then head of the department of philosophy in the allahabad university,and later as its vice-chancellor,his record was a very distinguished one both in academic and administrative fields.
- Basappa Danappa Jatti was President of India (acting) from 11 February 1977 to 25 July 1977.
- B. G. Kher First Chief Minister of Bombay State
- Vitthal Ramji Shinde was a prominent campaigner on behalf of the Dalit movement in India who established the Depressed Classes Mission of India to provide education to the Dalits.
- Siddu Nyamagouda is a prominent congress leader and also former central cabinet minister for state in P V Narasivarao, Siddu Nyamagouda started Jamkhandi Sugar Limited, which provides employment and industrial growth in Jamkhandi Taluk. He started Royal Palace School (CBSE Syallabus), He is also Former MLC from Bijapur - Bagalkot. He belonging to Ganiga Community.
- R.M Kaluti is a prominent congress leader and also former MLA MLA of Jamkhandi. R.M Kaluti was nominated to karnataka state assembly thrice.
- G S Nyamagouda is a prominent ex-congress leader and Current BJP MLC from Bijapur - Bagalkot, He is also Director of Jamkhandi Urban Bank, and ex-Director of Bagalkot Distinct Co-Operative Bank, and also he Co-Founder and Director of Jamkhandi Sugar Limited and Royal Palace School. He belonging to Ganiga Community.
- Shri Siddu K Savadi is popular Member of Legislative assembly from Jamakhandi constituency from successive 2 times.
- Shrikant Kulakarni is the current MLA MLA of Jamkhandi.
- Siddu Meeshi is a prominent Dalith leader and Congress member of this region.he is current Councillor and former Vice President of Jamkhandi City Municipal Council.
See also
Jamkhandi State Dr. Modi is a world record holder in eye operation. and A famous novel writer Rao Bahaddur.
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