Jaithari
Jaithari
Jaithari thana | |
|---|---|
Tehsil | |
  Jaithari Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Jaithari Jaithari (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°02′35″N 81°48′14″E / 23.043168°N 81.80377°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Anuppur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 7,800 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi and English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 484330 |
| Telephone code | 07659 |
Jaithari is a town and a tehsil in Anuppur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Jaithari is a picturesque town located in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Situated as a tehsil within the district, Jaithari is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, characterized by lush greenery and serene landscapes. One of the notable features of Jaithari is its proximity to Amarkantak, a significant pilgrimage site revered for its religious importance as well as its scenic charm. Visitors often use Jaithari as a base to embark on journeys to Amarkantak, where they can explore the sacred temples, tranquil rivers, and verdant forests.
The town of Jaithari itself offers a peaceful retreat amidst nature's bounty, making it a favored destination for travelers seeking solace and rejuvenation. Amidst its natural splendor, Jaithari boasts a famous natural attraction known as Ratan's Pond, locally referred to as "Ratan Kund." This renowned pond is a captivating sight where water emerges from underground springs and flows into a stream, eventually merging with the nearby river. Ratan's Pond holds cultural significance and is often visited by locals and tourists alike, who come to marvel at its beauty and witness the tranquil flow of water amidst the scenic surroundings of Jaithari.
Geography[edit]
Jaithari is located at 23°02′35″N 81°48′14″E / 23.043168°N 81.80377°E. second largest tahsil of Anuppur district total villages 108 village '
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2001 India census[update],[1] the total population of Jaithari was 8,9000, with 4,1480 male and 3,7520 female residents.
Railway station[edit]
Jaithari can be accessed by Jaithari railway station, which is situated on Bilaspur–Katni line under Bilaspur railway division, part of the South East Central Railway zone.
Locations within tehsil[edit]
Guwari, Murra Tola, Dhangwan, Chandpur are four main villages of Jaithari tehsil. The Son Nadi river flows through the tehsil and it is well known for the Jaithari Thermal Power Project (Moserbaer power plant) which opened in 2014.[2]
The market of Jaithari town is famous for mangoes and tomatoes.[citation needed] Guwari is the main village of Jaithari town.
References[edit]
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "Moserbaer thermal power plant at Jaithari, Madhya Pradesh, India". Environmental Justice Atlas. Retrieved 30 October 2017.