Jamkhed

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native_name = Jamkhed | type = city | latd = 18.72 | longd = 75.32
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Ahmednagar
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altitude = 590
population_as_of = 2001
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Jamkhed is a census town in Ahmednagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated on the Ahmednagar-Beed State Highway, 78 Kilometers from Ahmednagar.

Geography

Jamkhed is located at coord|18.72|N|75.32|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Jamkhed.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jamkhed] ] . It has an average elevation of 590 metres (1935 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , 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, 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.

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.

Trivia

Jamkhed hosts the popular annual Nag Panchami 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.

KhardaAbout 30km far from jamkhed, there is another village called Kharda where there is one Fort of great King Shivaji Maharaj.

References

* [http://www.jamkhed.org/ The Comprehensive Rural Health Project, Jamkhed website]