Jhalod
| Jhalod Zalod | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Jhalod | |
| Coordinates: 23°06′01″N 74°09′22″E / 23.10028°N 74.15611°ECoordinates: 23°06′01″N 74°09′22″E / 23.10028°N 74.15611°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Dahod |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 389170 |
| Nearest city | Dahod |
Jhalod (or Zalod) is a large town of historical and commercial importance and serves as administrative headquarters of Jhalod Taluka in Dahod District, Gujarat State, India. It is situated on the eastern border of the Gujarat State, 5 km far from Kushalgarh Tehsil in Banswara District of Rajasthan State border near the Titodi River. It was one of the original "five mahals" of the Panchmahal District within the Bombay Province during the British Raj in India. It also has a small military fort built by the Marathas locally called "Gadi" in the center of the town. The taluka was made up by joining the territories of Sanjeli State and Jhalod Mahal together .
History
In the 11th century, a young Parma Rajput tribesman from Dhar settled here. He gave his name to the town. The name of the town is sometimes spelt and pronounced as "Zalod" by the local adivasi (tribal) population. The name "Zalod" came from Zalai Mata temple which is 1 km away from the town.
Jhalod was one of the many towns which took part in the struggle for independence at large. When Gandhiji started his Dandi March, many of the freedom fighters from Jhalod joined him and way back, they brought the salt from Dandi. The main residential area called Mitha Chowk (meaning "Salt Square" in Gujarati language) named after their memoir.
Jhalod also led the fight against Chief Minister Chimanbhai Patel of Gujarat when the "Navnirman" movement started in 1972. In 1992, when Babri Masjid was demolished by Hindu activists, communal riots took a big toll of the city. Many people died while many homes and business were burnt and destroyed. One young man Rajesh Sony died leadimg to a street in Jhalod in Vad Bajar being called "Sahid Rajesh Chock".
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Zalod had a population of 25,090. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Zalod has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 54%. In Zalod, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The population of Jhalod mainly comprises Adivasi, Vaniks, Brahmins, Patels, Vohras, Marwadis, Jains, Panchal, Sindhis Muslims,(katara)s , (vasaya) s,(garasiya)and( bariya)s,
In 2013 jhalod's new M.L.A is Dr. Mitesh Garasiya, who runs the "Shivani Surgical Hospital".
Transportation and education
The Gujrat State Department Bus Depot is located in Jhalod. Currently there is no rail-network connecting the town. The nearest railway-station is Dahod.
Education
Maulana Azaad Primary and Higher Secondary School is one of the most prominent and developing public school located in Jhalod.
B.M. High School is a prominent public school in Jhalod.
Other schools include :
I.P.Mission primary school is one of the oldest school in Jhalod which was founded by Irish missionary William Mulligan and G.W.Blair in 1902 to educate the adivasi people of the region.I.P.Mission highschool Jhalod is one of the prominent school in jhalod was founded by Irish missionary Dr.Jean shaom in 1987.
Taluka Kumarshala is oldest school in Jhalod.
Boniben kanyashala is an oldest school for girls only
P.V Patel Girls High School handled by Jhalod Kelavani Mandal
Maniben High School handled by Kesavlal Desai Parivar
Bright Eng Med School Handled By lion's club jhalod
Industrial Training Institute (ITI)
Manilal Chunilal Prathamik Shala (shown in the picture).
K.R Desai Arts & Commerce College
In the same compound where the Primary School is located, there are other schools as well such as a Middle school (5th to 7th grade), a Secondary School (8th to 10th grade) and a Higher Secondary School (11th and 12 grade).
There is a new separate building for higher secondary section being built by the Jhalod Kelvani Mandal.
The Secondary and Higher Secondary school also known as B M High School, won the Best School Award in the entire Gujarat State in the year of 1992.
Industrial Training Centre (ITC) conducted bt Antyodaya Seva Sangh-Jhalod Established in 2008 Mr. Bhagvandas Panchal President Of this NGO and the secondery and higher secondery shool . sarvoday vidyalay shool at munkhosla in zalod
Attractions
The main attraction of Jhalod is Bharat tower & fountain being administered by Sarvajnik Pustakalay Mandal situated in Vadbazar. This tower is 80 feet tall and costs over 25 lakhs rupees. Ramsagar Lake, Jalaimata, Hanuman Temples, Ramji Mandir, Bhoja Lake,Muvada, Panch-Krishna, Keshav Park, Machannala Dam are attractions of jhalod.
Health
The biggest hospital in Jhalod is Sundaram Hospital(run by Dr. Madhusudan chauhan). Everyday large number of patients get benefitted, even from nearby states like Rajasthan.
The national health-insurance scheme RSBY (Rasthiya Swasthya Bima Yojna) is also available in the town. Large number of BPL card holders benefit from the hospitals without any cost.
There are also many popular hospitals are available in jhalod town.Like, Mira Hospital(Run by Dr. Hemantbhai shah (MBBS)). For materniy and sonography Pooja hospital(run by Dr. Sonal desai) is available.
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