Jamod

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Jamod
village
Nickname: 
Viratanagari
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Jamod
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 21°6′0″N76°36′0″E / 21.10000°N 76.60000°E / 21.10000; 76.60000
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Maharashtra
District Buldhana
Government
  Typeग्रामपंचायत
Population
  Total
approx 35,000
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
443402. (old code- 443406)
Telephone code07266
Vehicle registration MH-28
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest cityJalgaon Jamod, Shegaon
Avg. summer temperature42 °C (108 °F)
Avg. winter temperature28 °C (82 °F)
Website jamod.in

Jamod is a small town in Jalgaon Jamod taluka in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra. [1] [2]

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The name "Jamod" comes from Jaha moze, which means place of enjoyment. Its old name was Virat Nagari[ citation needed ]. Jamod is situated on the base of the Satpuda hills, [2] which means seven hills together. Jamod has good fertile land for growing bananas, vegetables, and oranges, and all nearby villages are situated on hills. The Avji Sidha Maharaj temple is one of the few famous places around Jamod.

Demographics

Generally the Bari caste is located here, which are the farmers of eating leaves (Nagveli). Every year these people arrange bhandara (common food party) at Bambleshwari (Mahadeo) temple.

Religion

Indradev temple is present only in Jamod in all world. T

Education

The Holy Jamody Church

References

  1. Tripathi, Anuj (ed.). "Jalgaon" . Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. 1 2 Tripathi, Anuj (ed.). "Nurture my Tongue" . Retrieved 20 July 2022.