Jamkhed
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Jamkhed is a census town
in Ahmednagar district
in the India
n state
of Maharashtra
. It is situated on the Ahmednagar-Beed State Highway, 78 kilometres from Ahmednagar.
, Jamkhed had a population of 27,691. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jamkhed has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 63%. In Jamkhed, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The Comprehensive Rural Health Project
, Jamkhed, was started by Doctors Rajanikant and Mabelle Arole in 1970. This project resulted in a Magsaysay Award for Dr. Rajanikant Arole and his late wife Dr. Mabelle Arole. CRHP has been a catalyst for social change and positive transformation in Jamkhed and the surrounding villages ever since. The approach is known as comprehensive community-based primary health care. The project promotes Primary Health Care around the world and offers trainings both nationally and internationally. The Jamkhed Model of Primary Health Care focuses on giving the health of people into their own hands.
A historical fort at Kharda
is a historical tourist attraction. It commemorates the Battle of Kharda
fought between the Maratha Confederacy under the Peshwa
at Poona and the Nizam of Hyderabad, in 1795. The Nizam was defeated in the battle, and was Maratha
's last battle. The fort is at ground level and still in good condition. Sultanraje Nibalkar was the last ruler of this fort.
Rameshwar, a Holy place near Jamkhed, which having some mythological importance since the time of Ramayana.In Shravan Month (August) the place is crowded with visitors and the villagers for prayers and for enjoying a Pleasant Waterfall.
fair which occurs in July or August.
Jamkhed is the home of famous Marathi
film producer and humourist Ramdas Futane, who produced films such as Samanaa (1975), directed by Dr. Jabbar Patel
and written by playwright Vijay Tendulkar
. Mr. Futane also produced and directed another film called Sarvasakshi (1978) based on mass murder case of Manvat. Both films were shot in and around Jamkhed. Jamkhed has water supply under gravity from Bhutwada Talaw which was on the higher level than town.
Kharda
About 22 km far from jamkhed, there is another village called Kharda where there is one Fort of great King Shivaji Maharaj.
Census town
In India, a census town is one which has:# A minimum population of 5,000# At least 75% of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits# A density of population of at least 400 persons per km2.In Ireland, a census town is;...
in Ahmednagar district
Ahmednagar district
Ahmednagar district is the largest district of Maharashtra state in western India. The historical Ahmednagar city is the headquarters of the district. Ahmednagar was the seat of the Ahmednagar Sultanate of late medieval period . This district is also known for the towns of Shirdi associated with...
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
. It is situated on the Ahmednagar-Beed State Highway, 78 kilometres from Ahmednagar.
Geography
Jamkhed is located at 18.72°N 75.32°E. It has an average elevation of 590 metres (1935 feet).Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Jamkhed had a population of 27,691. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jamkhed has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 63%. In Jamkhed, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
The village Chondi, the birth place of Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar, is located in this taluka. The state goveronment of Maharashtra has decided to develop Chondi as a national memorial.The Comprehensive Rural Health Project
Comprehensive Rural Health Project
The Comprehensive Rural Health Project is a non profit organization that provides health and development services to the rural communities in Jamkhed, India. Started in 1970 by Dr Raj and Mabelle Arole, CRHP today serves more than 300 villages and 500,000 people...
, Jamkhed, was started by Doctors Rajanikant and Mabelle Arole in 1970. This project resulted in a Magsaysay Award for Dr. Rajanikant Arole and his late wife Dr. Mabelle Arole. CRHP has been a catalyst for social change and positive transformation in Jamkhed and the surrounding villages ever since. The approach is known as comprehensive community-based primary health care. The project promotes Primary Health Care around the world and offers trainings both nationally and internationally. The Jamkhed Model of Primary Health Care focuses on giving the health of people into their own hands.
A historical fort at Kharda
Kharda
Kharda is a place in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It lies near Ahmednagar District’s south-eastern border with Osmanabad District and Beed District, and is 18 km south-east of Patoda. Rajuri is 17 km north-west, while Int is 13 km towards the south-east. Ahmednagar is around...
is a historical tourist attraction. It commemorates the Battle of Kharda
Battle of Kharda
The Battle of Kharda took place in 1795 between Nizam and Peshwa Madhavrao II, in which Nizam was badly defeated. Governor General John Shore followed the policy of non-intervention despite that Nizam was under his protection. So this led to the loss of trust with British. This was the last battle...
fought between the Maratha Confederacy under the Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
at Poona and the Nizam of Hyderabad, in 1795. The Nizam was defeated in the battle, and was Maratha
Maratha
The Maratha are an Indian caste, predominantly in the state of Maharashtra. The term Marāthā has three related usages: within the Marathi speaking region it describes the dominant Maratha caste; outside Maharashtra it can refer to the entire regional population of Marathi-speaking people;...
's last battle. The fort is at ground level and still in good condition. Sultanraje Nibalkar was the last ruler of this fort.
Rameshwar, a Holy place near Jamkhed, which having some mythological importance since the time of Ramayana.In Shravan Month (August) the place is crowded with visitors and the villagers for prayers and for enjoying a Pleasant Waterfall.
Trivia
Jamkhed hosts the popular annual Nag PanchamiNag panchami
Nāg Panchamī is a festival during which religious Hindus in some parts of India worship either images of or live Nāgas on the fifth day after Amavasya of the month of Shraavana. Traditionally, married young women visit their premarital households to celebrate the festival...
fair which occurs in July or August.
Jamkhed is the home of famous Marathi
Marathi cinema
Marathi cinema refers to films produced in the Marathi language in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the oldest and pioneer film industry in India...
film producer and humourist Ramdas Futane, who produced films such as Samanaa (1975), directed by Dr. Jabbar Patel
Jabbar Patel
Dr. Jabbar Patel is a theatre and film director of India. His production of the play Vijay Tendulkar's play Ghashiram Kotwal, in 1973 is considered a classic in Modern Indian Theatre....
and written by playwright Vijay Tendulkar
Vijay Tendulkar
Vijay Tendulkar was a leading Indian playwright, movie and television writer, literary essayist, political journalist, and social commentator primarily in Marāthi...
. Mr. Futane also produced and directed another film called Sarvasakshi (1978) based on mass murder case of Manvat. Both films were shot in and around Jamkhed. Jamkhed has water supply under gravity from Bhutwada Talaw which was on the higher level than town.
Kharda
Kharda
Kharda is a place in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It lies near Ahmednagar District’s south-eastern border with Osmanabad District and Beed District, and is 18 km south-east of Patoda. Rajuri is 17 km north-west, while Int is 13 km towards the south-east. Ahmednagar is around...
About 22 km far from jamkhed, there is another village called Kharda where there is one Fort of great King Shivaji Maharaj.