Originally
called as Nawanagar, Jamnagar is a city in the state of Gujarat. It
serves as the capital of the Jamnagar District. Also known as the "City
of Jams," Jamnagar today is a major industrial region with several
industries run by corporate giants.
Demographics
According to 1991 census the population of Jamnagar city was 3,26,000.
Climate in Jamnagar
Generally, the climate of Jamnagar district is pleasant. The summer
season starts in March and ends in June. The maximum temperature reaches
up to 42 degree celcius. The monsoons are from July to September. Winter
sets in October and ends in February. The district experiences strong
winds and widespread rain in May, June and July. In the cold season
occasional fog occurs. The summer temperature ranges from 24 to 42
degree celcius and winter temperature ranges from 10 to 24 degree
celcius.
How to reach Jamnagar?
Jamnagar is a transportation hub with air, road and rail transport.
- Air : Flights from Mumbai are available on
daily basis.
- Rail : There is Western Railway with direct
connections to Ahmedabad. Direct trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu,
Puri, Calcutta, Jaipur via Ahmedabad and Rajkot.
- Road : Numerous buses are available. State
transport buses and private luxury coaches connects various centres
of Gujarat.
Major Tourist Destinations
| Lakhota Lake |
Islands & Beaches |
Bird Sancturies |
| City Lake |
Pratap Vilas Palace |
Ranjit Sagar Dam |
| Solarium |
Dhanvantri Mandir |
Bhujio Kotho |
| Jumma Masjid |
Jain Temples |
Dwarka |
| Bala Hanuman Temple |
Marine National Park |
Education in Jamnagar
Inspite of being a small city, Jamnaga provide a good base for
education. Jamnagar is well known for its naval and aeronautical
schools. Some notable institutes and colleges of Jamnagar are as follows
- Saurashtra University
- Institute of Post Graduate Teaching & Research
- Gujarat Ayurved University
- M P Shah Medical College, Jamnagar
- D K V Arts & Science College, Jamnagar
- M P Shah Municipal Commerce College, Jamnagar
- Shri Vidyotejak Mandal Law College, Jamnagar
- Saurashtra Education Foundation Sanchalit BED (English) College,
- V M mehta Municipal Arts & Commerce College
Economy of Jamnagar
The 200 km long Jamnagar coast, is well known for its industries.
Essar, Reliance, Tata and numerous other industrial giants have their
units in the region. Reliance Industries Ltd. has established the
world's largest refinery in Jamnagar. Jamnagar itself is a center for
- Cement
- Brass Industry
- Pearl Fisheries
- Bandhini Fabrics
- Jamnagar Petroleum Products
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- Zari Sarees
- Silk
- Embroidery
- Marble
- Pottery
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