Jamul is a town and a nagar palika in Durg district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Jamul
city
Jamul is located in Chhattisgarh
Jamul
Jamul
Location in Chhattisgarh, India
Jamul is located in India
Jamul
Jamul
Jamul (India)
Coordinates: 21°15′N 81°24′E / 21.25°N 81.4°E / 21.25; 81.4
Country India
StateChhattisgarh
DistrictDurg
Elevation
297 m (974 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total21,633
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Chhattisgarhi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationCG

Geography edit

Jamul is located at 21°15′N 81°24′E / 21.25°N 81.4°E / 21.25; 81.4.[1] It has an average elevation of 297 metres (974 feet).

Demographics edit

As of 2001 India census,[2] Jamul had a population of 21,633. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jamul has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 59%. In Jamul, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References edit

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jamul
  2. ^ "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.