Jamakhandi is a city in Bagalkot district in the Indianstate of Karnataka. It was the capital of the former princely state of Jamkhandi. It is located 90 km towards west from district headquarters. It is the first princely state to merge in constituent India based on demand to make Jamkhandi as a district. It is a subdivision of the district. Mudhol, Bilagi, Rabakavi-Banahatti, Teradal and Jamakhandi taluks come under Jamakhandi subdivision.
The city is located near to the Krishna river. It is education hub of the district. It was a princely state, the territory included Kundagol taluk of present day Dharwar district.it is the education hub of the district.
Jamkhandi Taluk Map before creation of Terdal and Rabkavi-Banhatti TalukJamkhandi Taluk ZP Constituency Map before creation of Terdal and Rabkavi-Banhatti Taluk
As of 2011[update] India census,[2] 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. As for 2023, there are 470,176 people and 90,067 households.[3] The population of Jamakhandi is quite diverse one in terms of religion, language and culture. Kannada is the main language.
Attractionsedit
The Royal Palace of Patwardhans is the main attraction of Jamkhandi town.[4]
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.
M. C. Modi is great Indian eye surgeon. He pursued his early education in P B Highschool. He is believed to have performed a record half-a-million (five-lakh) eye surgeries. He travelled to remote villages and towns of India to hold mass eye camps. He was known for his dexterity as a surgeon and diagnostic acumen.[2]
R. D. Ranade is Great mystic and saint. He also pursued his early education in Jamakhandi.
Educationedit
Jamakhandi has a number of Government and private schools and colleges that offer different courses at various levels.
Historyedit
Jamkhandi State was one of the Maratha princely states of British India. It was founded in 1811 and its capital was at Jamakhandi. It was administered as part of the Deccan States Agency of the Bombay Presidency and was one of the former states of the Southern Maratha Country.
Jamkhandi State was founded in 1811 by Shrimant Gopalrao Patwardhan. He was a descendant of Bramhibhoot Harbhat Buva Patwardhan of Kurandvad Senior State.
The name of the state was derived from Jambukeshwar temple. The temple itself got the name because it was deep inside a Jambul blueberry (Jambul in Marathi, Nerale Hannu in Kannada, Jamun in Hindi) forest. Today, a primary school functions from the temple precinct.
The town of Kundgol, which is in the neighboring Dharwar district, was a non-contiguous part of Jamkhandi State until it merged into the Indian Union on 19 February 1948.
Rulersedit
The rulers of the state bore the title 'Raja'. The Rajas of Jamkhandi belonged to the Patwardhan dynasty.
The rulers of Jamkhandi State were of the Chitpavan Brahmin caste, originally from the Kotawada in Ratnagiri. Haribhat, who was the family priest of another Chitpavan Brahmin, the chief of Ichalkaranji. Three of Haribhat's sons served Peshwa and distinguished themselves during various conquests. The Peshwa awarded them Jagirs of Jamkhandi, Tasgaon, Miraj, Sangli and Kurundwad, to honor their bravery and courage.
Kingsedit
(1799 – 1811) Shrimat Gopala Rao Patwardhan
(1811 – 1840) Gopal Rao Ramchandra Rao Patwardhan
(18 Nov 1840 – 1897) Ramchandra Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Appa Sahib Patwardhan
(1897 – 25 Feb 1924) Parashuram Rao Ramchandra Rao a.k.a. Bhav Sahib Patwardhan
(25 Feb 1924 – 15 Aug 1947) Shankar Rao Parashuram Rao a.k.a. Appa Sahib Patwardhan (b. 1906)
Referencesedit
^"Census Data Handbook 2011" (PDF). Retrieved 27 September 2023.
^. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
^"Jamkhandi Population 2023, Taluka Village List in Bagalkot, Karnataka". www.indiagrowing.com. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
^"The migrant rulers of Jamkhandi". Deccan Herald. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
External linksedit
Genealogy of the ruling princes of Jamkhandi state
January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Jamakhandi news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2018 Learn how and when to remove this message Jamakhandi is a city in Bagalkot district in the Indian state of Karnataka It was the capital of the former princely state of Jamkhandi It is located 90 km towards west from district headquarters It is the first princely state to merge in constituent India based on demand to make Jamkhandi as a district It is a subdivision of the district Mudhol Bilagi Rabakavi Banahatti Teradal and Jamakhandi taluks come under Jamakhandi subdivision JamkhandiCityJamkhandiRamatirtha PalaceJamkhandiLocation in Karnataka IndiaCoordinates 16 30 17 N 75 17 29 E 16 504672 N 75 291401 E 16 504672 75 291401Country IndiaStateKarnatakaDistrictBagalkotGovernment BodyCity Municipal CouncilArea City9 39 km2 3 63 sq mi Rural1 134 km2 438 sq mi Elevation543 m 1 781 ft Population 2011 City68 938 Density7 300 km2 19 000 sq mi Rural298 146 1 DemonymJamkhandiansLanguages OfficialKannadaTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN587301Telephone code08353Vehicle registrationKA 48 Jamakhandi Websitewww wbr jamkhandicity wbr mrc wbr gov wbr in The city is located near to the Krishna river It is education hub of the district It was a princely state the territory included Kundagol taluk of present day Dharwar district it is the education hub of the district Contents 1 Demographics 2 Attractions 3 Notable people 4 Education 5 History 5 1 Rulers 6 Kings 7 References 8 External linksDemographics edit nbsp Jamkhandi Taluk Map before creation of Terdal and Rabkavi Banhatti Taluk nbsp Jamkhandi Taluk ZP Constituency Map before creation of Terdal and Rabkavi Banhatti Taluk As of 2011 update India census 2 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 As for 2023 there are 470 176 people and 90 067 households 3 The population of Jamakhandi is quite diverse one in terms of religion language and culture Kannada is the main language Attractions editThe Royal Palace of Patwardhans is the main attraction of Jamkhandi town 4 Notable people editB 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 M C Modi is great Indian eye surgeon He pursued his early education in P B Highschool He is believed to have performed a record half a million five lakh eye surgeries He travelled to remote villages and towns of India to hold mass eye camps He was known for his dexterity as a surgeon and diagnostic acumen 2 R D Ranade is Great mystic and saint He also pursued his early education in Jamakhandi Education editJamakhandi has a number of Government and private schools and colleges that offer different courses at various levels History editJamkhandi State was one of the Maratha princely states of British India It was founded in 1811 and its capital was at Jamakhandi It was administered as part of the Deccan States Agency of the Bombay Presidency and was one of the former states of the Southern Maratha Country Jamkhandi State was founded in 1811 by Shrimant Gopalrao Patwardhan He was a descendant of Bramhibhoot Harbhat Buva Patwardhan of Kurandvad Senior State The name of the state was derived from Jambukeshwar temple The temple itself got the name because it was deep inside a Jambul blueberry Jambul in Marathi Nerale Hannu in Kannada Jamun in Hindi forest Today a primary school functions from the temple precinct The town of Kundgol which is in the neighboring Dharwar district was a non contiguous part of Jamkhandi State until it merged into the Indian Union on 19 February 1948 Rulers edit The rulers of the state bore the title Raja The Rajas of Jamkhandi belonged to the Patwardhan dynasty The rulers of Jamkhandi State were of the Chitpavan Brahmin caste originally from the Kotawada in Ratnagiri Haribhat who was the family priest of another Chitpavan Brahmin the chief of Ichalkaranji Three of Haribhat s sons served Peshwa and distinguished themselves during various conquests The Peshwa awarded them Jagirs of Jamkhandi Tasgaon Miraj Sangli and Kurundwad to honor their bravery and courage Kings edit 1799 1811 Shrimat Gopala Rao Patwardhan 1811 1840 Gopal Rao Ramchandra Rao Patwardhan 18 Nov 1840 1897 Ramchandra Rao Gopal Rao a k a Appa Sahib Patwardhan 1897 25 Feb 1924 Parashuram Rao Ramchandra Rao a k a Bhav Sahib Patwardhan 25 Feb 1924 15 Aug 1947 Shankar Rao Parashuram Rao a k a Appa Sahib Patwardhan b 1906 References edit Census Data Handbook 2011 PDF Retrieved 27 September 2023 Census of India 2001 Data from the 2001 Census including cities villages and towns Provisional Census Commission of India Archived from the original on 11 October 2007 Retrieved 1 November 2008 Jamkhandi Population 2023 Taluka Village List in Bagalkot Karnataka www indiagrowing com Retrieved 13 August 2023 The migrant rulers of Jamkhandi Deccan Herald 21 October 2013 Retrieved 6 September 2020 External links editGenealogy of the ruling princes of Jamkhandi state Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jamakhandi amp oldid 1220934823, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
