Janjgir
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Janjgir जांजगीर Janjgir-naila |
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 Janjgir
Janjgir
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| Coordinates: 22°01′01″N 82°34′01″E / 22.017°N 82.567°ECoordinates: 22°01′01″N 82°34′01″E / 22.017°N 82.567°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Chhattisgarh |
| District | Janjgir–Champa |
| Population | |
| • Total | 40,561 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 495668 |
| Telephone code | 07817 |
| Vehicle registration | CG-11 |
| Nearest city | Champa |
| Literacy | 73%% |
| Website | janjgir-champa |
Janjgir is the headquarters of the Janjgir–Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It has been the district headquarters since 1997, when Janjgir–Champa was carved out of Bilaspur. Well known for its Vishnu Temple, Janjgir is undergoing rapid industrial development and will become home to various thermal power plants in the coming years. After several attempts made by the people to adopt the name Janjgir, the railway station name changed from Naila to Janjgir-Naila. Janjgir is well connected by railways and roads and is connected to major cities like Bilaspur and Raipur through National Highway 200.
Every year the city organises "Jajwalya Dev Lok Mahotsav", a cultural programme devoted to King Jajwalya, who ruled the city in ancient times.
Places of interest in Janjgir include the deserted ruins of the residence of Miss A. C. Funk, a Christian missionary who lost her life aboard the Titanic and the Nahariya Baba Temple, a temple dedicated to Hanuman.
As of 2001 India census, Janjgir had a population of 32,495. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Janjgir has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 59%, and female literacy is 60%. In Janjgir, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The city has a multicultural mix of locals and people that have migrated from Sindh (Pakistan), Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat, etc.
The main languages spoken are Chhattisgarhi and Hindi, while Sindhi, and English is spoken by only a few.
Twist in the south of Chhattisgarh Jajwly Kalchuri King Bhima Dev, first the edge of the pool was built a temple in the 11th century. The temple is a magnificent example of Indian architecture. Purwabhimuki temple, and is made up of Sptrth plan. Temple is just the top third plane. But not in time. The temple is at a high naturally.
Around the temple are very beautiful and Alnkrnyukt Pratimao markings showing the development of contemporary sculpture. The Sanctuary of the goddess Ganga and Jamuna both sides of the entrance with the gatekeeper, Jai — Victory are located. In addition, as the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva statue. Grunasin statue of Lord Vishnu is situated right on it. In either pane of the temple naturally different — different view appears. Archer on a pane Rama, Sita, Laxman and Ravan and deer are engraved. Bhicshatn Ravana and Sita's abduction of the second pane of the scene. Deer killed by Sri Rama and Ravana temple of Sita's abduction by the entrance of the temple scene on both Parshvon two — two pairs of semi-column which is divided into two main sections. Lanbodar and triple-headed crown with the notation of Mammon. Mridngwadini at the pinnacle of the temple, men embrace siren, sword bearer, dancer Mnjugosha, Janjr plays Dewangnaaँ Hnsavli etc. are engraved. Apply kohl in the eyes of the northern leg of the temple Alsyukt Lilavati, Chanvrdhari Chamara, flute plays Vanshiwadini, Mridngwadini, mirrors, etc. Dewangnaan jurist put the dot is located. Wadini Saraswati veena in the south leg, hairstyle Gumfini, Lilavati, Hnsavli, Maninee, Chamara etc. are located Dewangnaaँ.
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