Jahazpur
| Jahazpur | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Jahazpur  Jahazpur Location in Rajasthan, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°37′N 75°17′E / 25.62°N 75.28°ECoordinates: 25°37′N 75°17′E / 25.62°N 75.28°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Bhilwara |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,816 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Jahazpur is a city and a municipality in Bhilwara district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is particularly known for its Jain temple.
Geography
Jahazpur is located at 25°37′N 75°17′E / 25.62°N 75.28°E. It has an average elevation of 334 metres (1095 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Jahazpur had a population of 18,816. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jahazpur has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 45%. In Jahazpur, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Atishykari Shri 1008 Munisuvratnath Jain Mandir
Jahazpur is known for its jain temple. This temple is dedicated to Munisuvrata the twentieth Tirthankara of Jainism. The moolnayak is a black coloured idol of Bhagwan Munisuvrata Swami. This idol is considered miraculous.
Statue of Tirthankara Munisuvratnath
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.