Specialty of Jabalpur
Jabalpur, a city of Madhya Pradesh is famous for marble rocks of varied colors. Apart from that, the city is even known for housing some historical forts and war memorials amidst the panoramic beauty of the place. Presently, it has become one of the important administrative cum industrial center of the country of India.
Location of Jabalpur
Geographically located at 23° 9' 38" N and 79° 56' 19" E, this city is positioned in the Mahakaushal region in the central part of India. The central point of the country is situated in this district. Jabalpur is surrounded by Katni towards its north, Umaria towards its northeast, Damoh towards its northwest, Dindori towards its east, Seoni towards its south, Narsimhapur towards its southwest and Mandla towards its southeast.
Is there any other name of this city?
Jabalpur is even known as Sanskaardhaani, which means "cultural capital" in the Hindi language and "Land of Gondwanas".
Covering area of Jabalpur
Being the 3rd biggest city of the state of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur covers a total area of 108 sq. kms.
Population of Jabalpur
As per the report published after Census operation of the year 2011, the city occupies 3rd rank among the state's most populous cities. Jabalpur has got a total population of 2, 460, 714 with a population density of 240 per sq. km.
Literacy rate of Jabalpur
According to Census 2011, the average literacy rate of the place is 75 %.
Rivers flow through Jabalpur
Though the Narmada River is the main river of the city, rivers like Vanganga and Hiran even flows through Jabalpur.
Weather of Jabalpur
Jabalpur has got a humid sub-tropical climatic condition all over the year with the following seasons:
- Summer: Summer in the city stretches from late March to June, when the average temperature can rise till 45° C.
- Monsoon: The city experiences monsoon season in between the months of June and early October with an average yearly precipitation of around 1386 mm.
- Winter: Winter sets in this Madhya Pradesh city during late November and stretches till early March. Average temperature in winter can fall down to as low as 7° C.
Minerals found in Jabalpur
The city has got mineral resources of bauxite, limestone, iron ore, refractory clay, manganese etc.
Different handicrafts of Jabalpur
The city of Jabalpur is known for handcrafted items like brassware, jute crafts, silverwares and stuffed toys. Maheswari and Chanderi are one of the most famous kinds of woven silk saris of the place.
Main language of Jabalpur
The inhabitants of this city in Madhya Pradesh mainly speak Hindi, but English is widely spoken too.
Standard Trunk Dialing (S. T. D.) code of Jabalpur
To call any landline telephone number of the city, you have to use the S. T. D. code of 0761.
Mayor of Jabalpur
The existing Mayor of Jabalpur is Prabhat Sahu.
Municipal Commissioner of Jabalpur
The present Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Jabalpur is N. B. S. Rajput.
Renowned educational institutions in Jabalpur
The city houses a number of educational institutions starting from primary ones to institutions imparting higher education. To name some of the most notable schools in Jabalpur are:
- Christ Church School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa Higher Secondary School
- Gyan Ganga International School
- Nalanda Public School
- Noble Children's Academy Higher Secondary School
- St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School
- St. Joseph's Convent Girl's Higher Secondary School
- St. Norbert's Convent Higher Secondary School
- Trimurty School
| Sl. No. | Name of College | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. P. Mahila College | + 91 - 0761 - 2410804 |
| 2 | D. N. Jain College | + 91 - 0761 - 2312096 |
| 3 | Mahakaushal Arts and Commerce College | + 91 0761 - 2678195 |
| 4 | G. S. College of Commerce and Economics | + 91 - 0761 - 5046086 |
| 5 | Hawabag Women's College | + 91 - 0761 - 2666535 |
| 6 | Hitkarini Law College | + 91 - 0761 - 2401160 |
| 7 | Navyug Arts and Commerce College | + 91 - 0761 - 2621124 |
| 8 | N. E. S. Law College | + 91 - 0761 - 2450848 |
| 9 | Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Medical College | + 91 - 0761 - 2422985 |
| 10 | St. Aloysius College | + 91 - 0761 - 2620738 |
Ways to reach Jabalpur
This industrial cum administrative hub of the nation is quite well connected to the other parts of the state as well as the country by the following modes of transport:
- Airways: Dumna or Jabalpur Airport is the nearest airport, which connects the city to Bhopal, Indore and Gwalior through Air Taxis and New Delhi and Mumbai through the daily flights run by Indian Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines.
- Railways: The city can be reached from places like Agra, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubhaneshwar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, Puri, Surat, Vadodara, Varanasi and Vasco-Da-Gama. Besides Jabalpur Railway Station, which is the city's main railway station, Madan Mahal Station even serves the place.
- Roadways: Proximity to the National Highways 7 and 12, help Jabalpur easily connect to Bhopal, Indore, Bilaspur, Nagpur, Raipur, Wardha, Gondiya, Bhilai, Durg, Varanasi, Chandrapur, Amravati, Bangalore and Hyderabad by varied kinds of comfortable buses.
Places to visit in Jabalpur
Gifted with panoramic beauty of hills, waterfalls, and rivers, the place houses some age old monuments and is even known for being the gateway to the wildlife tours of the central India. Following are some of the major tourist attractions within and around the city:
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Where to stay in Jabalpur?
Being one of the major industrial cities, Jabalpur has got many hotels ranging from luxury to economic ones. Some of the famous hotels in Jabalpur are as follows:
| Sl. No. | Name of Hotel | Contact Address | Contact Telephone Number | Contact E-mail Address | Price Range (Subject to change) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Narmada Jacksons | South Civil Lines, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482 001, India. | + 91 - 0761 4001122 | . | INR. 2700 INR. 5800 | Heritage |
| 2 | Hotel Kalchuri Residency | Near Railway Station, Civil Line, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 - 0761 2678492/ 91 | . | INR. 1600 | 4 Star |
| 3 | Hotel Prestige Princess | Close to Marble City Hospital, Russel Chowk, Nagrath Square, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482 002, India. | + 91 - 0761 2627550/ 51 | hprestigeprincess@rediffmail.com
hprestigeprincess@hotmail.com | INR. 1500 - INR. 5500 | 3 Star |
| 4 | Samdariya Inn | Near Russel Square, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482 001, India. | + 91 - 0761 4004138/ 4004137 | booking@hotelsamdariyainn.com | INR. 700 onwards | 2 Star |
| 5 | Hotel Sidharth | Russel Chowk, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482 001, India. | . | . | INR. 500 - INR. 2500 | Budget |
Which are well known hospitals in Jabalpur, India?
The city houses some well equipped hospitals, which take care of the medical problems of the resident of the place. To name a few of the noteworthy hospitals in Jabalpur are:
| Sl. No. | Name of Hospital | Contact Address | Contact Telephone Number | Contact E-Mail Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashish Hospital | 1309, Napies Town Home Science, College Road, Jabalpur 482 002, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 0761 - 2410535/ 2870 | . |
| 2 | Bombay Hospital and Research Center | Gole Bazar, Khandwa, Jabalpur 482 001, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 0761 - 2410202/ 2110 | bhrcjbp@hotmail.com |
| 3 | City Marbel | North Civil Lines, Jabalpur -482 001, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 0761 - 2628154 | . |
| 4 | Jabalpur Hospital and Research Center | Russel Crossing, Napier Town Jabalpur 482 002, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 0761 - 2450761/ 62 | jhrc_hrd@yahoo.co.in |
| 5 | J. K. Hospital | 2006, Wright Town, 2nd Lane, Behind Bus Stand, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. | . | . |
| 6 | Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital | Hitkarini Hills, Dumna Airport Road, Jabalpur 482 005, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 0761 - 2600303/ 66 | hdch@rediffmail.com |
| 7 | Madan Mahal Hospital | Prem Nagar, Nagapur Road, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. | . | . |
| 8 | Metro Hospital and Cancer Research Centre | National Highway 12 A, Kuchaini Parisar, Damoh Naka, Jabalpur 482 002, Madhya Pradesh, India. | . | . |
| 9 | National Hosptial | 703, Gol Bazar, Saheed Smarak, Jabalpur 482 002, Madhya Pradesh, India. | + 91 0761 - 2412612 | nathospjbp@yahoo.co.in |
| 10 | Victoria Hospital | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. | . | . |
Last Updated on 10/21/2011
