Jambusar

Jambusar

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Jambusar | type = city | latd = 22.05 | longd = 72.8
locator_position = right | state_name = Gujarat
district = Bharuch
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altitude = 4
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 38,771| population_density =
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Jambusar is a city and a municipality in Bharuch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Geography

Jambusar is located at coord|22.05|N|72.8|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/9/Jambusar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jambusar] ] . It has an average elevation of 4 metres (13 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , 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 of the same name in the city centre.

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