Jamnagar Culture, Jamnagar Geography, Jamnagar Demographics, Economy of Jamnagar.

Culture:

Most residents of Jamnagar are Gujarati and speak Gujarati language. A small percentage speak Kachchi language which is written in the Gujarati script but is not mutually intelligible with Gujarati. Kathiawadi Language is widely used for day to day communication. Major communities include Patels , Bhanushalis , Rajputs (Darbars), Mers , Jains, Oswals, Lohanas etc.

Marine National Park, the only marine sanctuary of India is near Jamnagar - on the coral reef island of Pirotan. Jamnagar is well-known for its four marble Jain temples: Vardhman Shah's Temple, Raisi Shah's Temple, Sheth's Temple, and Vasupujya Swami's Temple.

All were built between 1574 and 1622.Bala Hanuman temple in Jamnagar is also very famous and is listed in the Guinness book of world records for the continuous chanting of "Ram Dhun" since 1st August 1964. There are ancient and archeologialy important temples like : Sidhnath Mahadev Temple in Jamnagar city area, the Navlakha Temple in Ghumli, Kileshwar Temple in Barda Hills, The Ancient Sun Temple at Gop.

Geography:

Jamnagar is located at 22.47° N 70.07° E It has an average elevation of 20 metres (65 feet). Jamnagar has a lake called Lakhota lake which is very popular among local Jamnagar residents.

Demographics:

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Jamnagar had a population of 447,734. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jamnagar has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 63%. In Jamnagar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy:

Jamnagar has a large number of small metal foundries/ companies located in Udhyognagar and GIDC phase 1&2. Reliance Industries has a greenfield project located in Motikhavdi. Jamnagar is also a home to Bandhani sarees.

Entertainment:

Hindi Cinema is the perfect entertainment among local people. City has a one Multiplex(Mehul Cinemex) to cater to a large number of youngsters.

Education:

Jamnagar city has M.P.Shah Medical College and Ayurvedic College giving higher education. The city also has many primary and secondary schools.

Transport:

Jamnagar is well connected with road,rail and air. Jamnagar has a daily flight to Mumbai. Jamnagar is connected with Rajkot, Junagadh, Porbandar and Kutch by road.

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