Jaora

Jaora जावरा جاوره
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Jaora Location of Jaora in Madhya Pradesh and India
Coordinates	23°38′N 75°08′E / 23.63°N 75.13°E / 23.63; 75.13Coordinates: 23°38′N 75°08′E / 23.63°N 75.13°E / 23.63; 75.13
Country	India
State	Madhya Pradesh
District(s)	Ratlam
Population	63,736 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 459 metres (1,506 ft)

Jaora (Hindi: जावरा) is a city and a municipality in Ratlam district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Jaora is located in the Malwa region, between Ratlam and Neemuch. It was the capital of the princely state of Jaora before independence. During the Remembrance of Muharram, thousands of people from all over the world visit the Hussain Tekri.

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census,^[1] Jaora had a population of 63,736. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jaora has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Jaora, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Jaora princely state

Main article: Jaora State

The state was founded by 'Abdu'l Ghafur Muhammad Khan, a Muslim of Afghan descent. He was a cavalry officer serving the Pindari leader Amir Khan. He later served the Holkar maharaja of Indore, subduing Rajput territories in northern Malwa and annexing their lands. In return for his services, he was granted the title of Nawab in 1808. The state was confirmed by the British government in 1818 by the Treaty of Mandsaur.

Entertainment

Jain mandir, Jaora.

Dawoodi Bohra Musafirkhana from Bohra Bakhal, Jaora.

There are two city parks, Chota Bagicha and Bada Bagicha. Apart from beautiful landscape, which offers great scenery around the city, there are many religious places. The world famous Hussain Tekri, which attracts millions of people every year, is popular among adherents of all religions. It is believed to heal people from incurable diseases, particularly mental ailments.

There are four cinemas. Notable temples include the 200 year old Radhakrishna temple, Manchapuran Hanuman temple, Jagnath Mahadev, Bada mandir (Jain Temple), Jain Dadawadi (Shree Rajendrasurishwar ji maharasaheb). The city is famous in the Indian Jain Community because the Jain saint Rajendra Suri performed his "Kriyoddhar" activity under a tree at Khachrod road that is now known as Jain Dadawadi Temple. The city has two theatres, which offer low cost entertainment option. It attracts hundreds of people from nearby villages every week. Jaora offers cheap prices for most of the goods. The grain and pulses mandi is the backbone of financial structure. The educational and health care facilities are very basic. . There is just one mediocre hotel.

UPDATE; Later Educational facilities improved a lot , Jaora has various Government and Private Higher Secondary schools , Post -Graduate college of science, Commerce and Arts, Polytechnic and engineering college. Jaora has given many scholer students to country who are serving at various places on Globe as technocrats and administration officers. Jaora has produced intelligent students and best quality players specially in Table-Tennis and Basketball .

One good thing at Jaora is teachers and professors in school and college are very supportive , knowledgeable and sensible.

In short, it is a typical Indian village and offers a cultural mixture. Infrastructure is poor, but love and unity among the people is sound.

Transport

A Tanga in Jaora, India

Jaora has a railway station on the Indian Railways network between Ratlam - Ajmer section. From Jaora there are direct trains for Ajmer, Udaipur, Agra, Kota, Indore, Ujjain, Ratlam, Neemuch. The major trains passing from here are:-

• Indore-Udaipur Express
• Ratlam-Ajmer Express (Night)
• Ratlam-Ajmer Express
• Ratlam-Chittaurgarh Express
• Ratlam-Agra Fort FP

The Mhow-Neemuch state highway passes through Jaora so it is also a convenient way to come to Jaora. Jaora is 34 km from district HQ Ratlam. The buses provide access to the surrounding area. Tempos, Auto rickshaws and Tongas are available for transport within the city.

UPDATE : Jaora railway track has been converted from meter gauge to broad gauge under Project Unigauge. Hence all above trains are not valid now. New sets of trains will become operational.

Shopping:

In Jaora, there are lots of place to shopping. Khariwal Street where you will find D'cot showroom (managed by Gangwal Family), Kothi Bajar where you will find readymade garment shop of Sanghvi topiwala(since 1936),bajaj khana etc. There are other showrooms like Clarlie Outlaws, Barsilona etc.

Nawabs of Jaora

• 1817 Iftikhar ud-Daula, Nawab Abdul Ghafur'Khan Bahadur,Diler-Jung.
• 1825 Muhtasim ud-Daula, Nawab Ghaus Muhammad'Khan Bahadur,Shaukat-Jung.
• 1865 Ihtisham ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Ismail'Khan Bahadur,Firoz-Jung.

[A note of appreciation by Ihtisham ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Ismail' Khan Bahadur, Firoz-Jung to Shri Kanhaiyalal Joshi 'Jyotish']

• 1895 Fakhr ud-Daula, Nawab Iftikhar Ali'Khan Bahadur,Saulat-Jung.
• 1947 Asif ud-Daula, Nawab Ali'Khan Bahadur,Saulat-Jung.
• 1972 Asif ud-Daula, Nawab Ali'Khan Bahadur,Saulat-Jung.
• 1999 Asif ud-Daula, Nawab'Khan Bahadur,Saulat-Jung.

References

1. ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 

External links

• Jaora view from the sky
• Brief History of Jaora
• Jaora Pictures
• Jaora History
• Jaora Flag

See also

• Ratlam
• Malwa