Jamakhandi
| Jamakhandi ಜಮಖಂಡಿ | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Jamakhandi Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°30′17″N 75°17′29″E / 16.504672°N 75.291401°ECoordinates: 16°30′17″N 75°17′29″E / 16.504672°N 75.291401°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bagalkot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.6 km2 (4.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 68,398 |
| • Density | 4,594.21/km2 (11,898.9/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 587 301/587302 |
| Telephone code | 08353 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-48 |
| Website |
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Jamakhandi is a town in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was the capital of the former princely state of Jamkhandi.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Jamakhandi had a population of 68,398. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Jamkhandi has an average literacy rate of 60%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 52%. In Jamakhandi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.The population of Jamakhandi is quite diverse one in terms of religion,language and culture. Kannada is the main language. Marathi also spoken here
Attractions
The Royal Palace of Patwardhans is the main attraction of Jamkhandi town. Some other places worth visiting in the town are: There is a legend says that Maharshi Jamadagni husband of Shri Renuka Devi stayed in the caves of Jamakhandi and meditated here.Jamkhandi surrounded by rocky hills makes it beautiful site and looks like a hole from aerial survey.
Notable people
- B. G. Kher First Chief Minister of Bombay State
- Vitthal Ramji Shinde was a prominent campaigner on behalf of the Dalit movement in India who established the Depressed Classes Mission of India to provide education to the Dalits.
- B. D. Jatti former Vice president of India
See also
References
- ↑ "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.