Jamai, India

Jamai
Junnardeo
city
Jamai

Location in Madhya Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 22°12′N 78°35′E / 22.2°N 78.58°ECoordinates: 22°12′N 78°35′E / 22.2°N 78.58°E
Country  India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Chhindwara
Elevation 748 m (2,454 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 22,426
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

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

Geography

Jamai is located at 22°12′N 78°35′E / 22.2°N 78.58°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 748 metres (2454 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 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

SAINT PAULS CONVENT 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. It is also famous for a religious fair held every year for 15 Days on "Maha Shivaratri". After Diwali parv the famous fair khamra taal mela at near very beautiful place Nawegaon excepted it there are very beautiful places in Nawegaon like Gogali dev Hills,and beside it a very big Dam and bhutanala where many small waterfall... govt. should try to be make tourist place to Nawegaon...

References

  1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Jamai
  2. ↑ "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.