Social,
Environmental & Economic Sustainability
Our analysis of the rank of the district
Backwardness : Does not figure in list of 447 backward
districts
Sex Ratio Rank : 179
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : C
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 171 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 109 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Earthquake : Earthquake measuring 6.0 in 1997
Water : Flouride in Groundwater above permissible limits
Challenges of the district : Our research
with local communities
Many a time, local consumers are deceived by the
shopkeeper’s high price of daily used products like milk etc.
Scarcity of water is increasing day by day.
Brief About Jabalpur District
Located at the centre of the State of Madhya Pradesh in India,
Jabalpur District, is one of thr most important cities in the
State. It is situated in the 'Mahakaushal' Region of the State
and gets its name from history being the native land of the great
'Jabali Rishi'. The holy 'Narmada' river flows through the District
which is the major drinking water source for the District. There
is a multipurpose 'Bargi Dam' Project on this river.Known world-over
for its 'Marble Rocks' and the 'Dhuandhar' water falls, the tourist
site 'Bhedaghat' is also located in the district. The 'Madan Mahal
fort' is also located in the district.
FACTS & FIGURES
Population : 1,065,025
Languages : Hindi
Best Time to Visit : Winters October to March
STD Codes : 0761
History of Jabalpur
The city of Jabalpur was the capital of the erstwhile
medieval Gond rulers. It is not only an important historical place,
but it is also famous for the Marble Rocks gorge on Narmada River,
near it. It is an administrative and educational center and is
the gateway to important wildlife sanctuaries around it. It is
one of the largest cities in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
The origin of Jabalpur goes back to ancient times. It was then
known as Tripuri and was governed by Hayahaya rulers. The ancient
Indian epic of Mahabharata has references to his city. It became
a part of the great Mauryan and the Gupta Empires. In ad 875,
it was taken over by the Kalchuri dynasty who made Jabalpur their
capital. In the 13th century, the Gonds seized it and made it
their capital. By the early 16th century, it had become the powerful
kingdom of Gondwana. From time to time, the Mughal rulers tried
to overrun it. The legendary Gond Queen Rani Durgavati died fighting
the Mughal forces led by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar. It finally
fell to the Marathas in 1789 and was taken over by the British
in 1817, when they defeated the Marathas. The British made Jabalpur
the commission headquarters of the Narmada territories and established
a cantonment here.
People of Jabalpur
The Culture of Jabalpur depicts the tradition of 'Unity
in Diversity'. People belonging to all communities and religions
live here. Festivals of all communities and religions are celebrated
with all the social traditions and religious ferver. Most of the
population residing in the District are either Central or State
Government Employees. Some people are also engaged in business.
Most of the Rural Population is engaged in Agriculture.
Places of Interests
Jabalpur is having mainly these places of tourist interest.
1. Madan Mahal Fort
Built by the Gond ruler,Raja Madan Shah, in 1116 atop a rocky
hill, the fort dominates the skyline and provides a panoramic
view of the town and the country-side around it.
2. Sangram Sagar and Bajana Math
These medieval constructions were built by the
famous Gond king,Sangram Shah between 1480-1540.
3. Tilwaraghat
The place from where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were
immersed in the Narmada, and venue of the opensession of the Tripuri
Congress in 1939;the 12th century Mala Devi Mandir; Pisan Hari
Jain Temples and Roopnath are some of the other places in and
around Jabalpur which merit a visit
4.Bedaghat
The Small village of Jabalpur tehsil situated on the bank of river
Narmada and widely famous for its marble Rocks is at a distance
about 21 Km from Jabalpur by road. Soaring in glittering splendour,
the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat rise to a hundred feet on either
side of the Narmada. The serene loveliness of the scene is one
of cool quiet, the sunlight sparkling on the marble-white pinnacles
and casting dappled shadows on the pellucid waters. Sunlight,
now glancing from a pinnacle of snow-white marble reared against
the deep blue of the sky as from a point of silver ; touching
here and there with bright lights the prominences of the middle
heights; and again losing itself in the soft bluish grays of their
recesses….. Here and there the white saccharine limestone is seamed
by veins of dark green or black volcanic rock; a contrast which
only enhances, like a setting of jet, the purity of the surrounding
marble."
5.Dhuandhar
The Narmada, making its way through the Marble Rocks, Narrows
down and then plunges in a waterfall Rocks,narrow down and then
plinges in a waterfall known as Dhuandhar or the smoke cascade.
So powerful is the plunge that its roar is heard from a far distance,
The falls and the breaking of the volume of water at the crest
present an awesome spectacle of Nature's power unleashed.
6. Chausat Yogini Temple
Situated atop a hillock and approached by a long flight of steps,the
Chausat Yogini Temple commands a singularly beautiful view of
the Narmada flowing through the jagged Marble Rocks. Dedicated
to Goddess Durga, this 10th century temple has exquisitely carved
stone figures of deities belonging to the Kalchuri period. According
to a local legend,this ancient temple is connected to the Gond
Queen Durgavati's palace through an undergroung passage.
7.Tripur Sundari Temple
About 12 kms from city on bhedaghat road in village Tewar "Tripuri
Sundari Temple" is situated.
8.Rani Durgavati Memorial and Museum
Dedicated to the memory of the great Queen Durgavati is her memorial
and a museaum which houses a fine collection of sculptures, inscriptions
and prehistoric relics.
9. Vishnu Barha Mandir
This is another very famous temple in Sihora Tehsil of this District.Some
other interesting places are . Pisanhari ki Madiya ,Pariyat Tank,
Bargi Dam,Lamheta Ghat,Devtal, Bhadbhada.
