Jambusar

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Location in Gujarat, India
Coordinates: 22°03′N 72°48′E / 22.05°N 72.8°E / 22.05; 72.8Coordinates: 22°03′N 72°48′E / 22.05°N 72.8°E / 22.05; 72.8
Country  India
State Gujarat
District Bharuch
Elevation 4 m (13 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 38,771
Languages
 • Official Gujarati, Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Jambusar is a city and a municipality in Bharuch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1]

Geography

Jambusar has an average elevation of 4 metres (13 feet).[2]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Jambusar had a population of 38,771. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jambusar has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. In Jambusar, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Origin of name

According to Legend, many centuries ago, a Brahmin tribe lived at this spot. The name Jambusar is derived from their surname JAMBU + SAR (which means Lake or Pool in Sanskrit). There is a lake named "NAGESHWAR TALAV" in the city centre.

Places To Visit:-

  • Shri Mahaprabhuji Bethak Mandir - Bhankhetar 2 km
  • Shri Bethak Mandir - Dabha 2 km
  • Shri Mahadevaji Tirth - Kamboi 20 km
  • Sasu Vahu Na Jain Derasar - Kavi 20 km
  • Gandhi Ashram

References

  1. ↑ Sarodi, Mahesh. "Photo". 
  2. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jambusar
  3. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
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