Jamui

Jamui is a town and a municipality in Jamui district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the district headquarter of Jamui district. Jamui was formed as a district on 21 February 1991 as a result of its separation from Munger. It is part of Munger Division. The town is situated about 60 km South-West of Munger.

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Place details

Locality: Jamui
Region: Bihar
Country: India
Population: 87,357
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Jamui
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_caption: Maa Kalika Temple
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Bihar
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Bihar, India
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Bihar
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Division
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Munger
Settlement.subdivision_type4: District
Settlement.subdivision_name4: Jamui
Settlement.subdivision_type5: Ward
Settlement.subdivision_name5: 30 wards
Settlement.named_for: Jambhiya Gram
Settlement.government_type: Chairman–Nagar Parishad

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Wikidata facts

Elevation: 78
Dialing code: 6345

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postal code: 811307

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Geography
History
Demographics
Economy
Divisions
Notable people
References

Historical existence of Jamui has been observed from the period of Mahabharta war. Archaeological and historical evidence shows its close association with the Jain tradition for a long past to the present time. A large part of this area is covered by forest.