Jhalod Zalod | |
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town | |
)  Jhalod Location in Gujarat, India ) Jhalod Jhalod (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°06′01″N 74°09′22″E / 23.10028°N 74.15611°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Dahod |
| Demonym(s) | Jhalodi |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 389170 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| Nearest city | Dahod |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Jhalod (or Zalod) is a large town of historical and commercial importance. Jhalod serves as administrative headquarters of Jhalod Taluka in Dahod District, Gujarat, India. It is situated on the eastern border of Gujarat, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Kushalgarh Tehsil of Banswara District, Rajasthan, near the Titodi River.
History
It is believed that the town was founded by a Bhil king called Zhala Vassiya whose tombstone is still visible by the entrance of the Maniben School. The Bhil people believe that the Jhalod name originates from the Szalai Mata temple which is consecreted to the town's goddess, Zalod.
Before the establishment of the Sant Rampur state the king of Sant Rampur lived in Jhalod but after a clash with other Bhils the court was moved to Sant Rampur. After Scindia of Gwalior gave the area to the British the state became one of the original 'Five Mahals' of the Panchmahal District within Bombay Province during the Raj in India.
The town has a small military fort built by the Marathas of which remains can still be seen on the outskirts of the city.
The Taluka was created by joining the territories of Sanjeli State and Jhalod Mahal.
Demographics
As of the 2011 India census, Jhalod had a population of 28,720. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. The average literacy rate was 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 67%, and female literacy was 54%. In Jhalod, 16% of the population was under 6 years of age.
Transport and education
The Gujarat State Department Bus Depot is located in Jhalod. There is no railway in the town, with the nearest railway station being at Dahod.
Education
- Government Science College, Jhalod (offers B.Sc. degree course in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Botany and Zoology subjects)
- Industrial Training Institute (Antyodaya SF-ITI), Antyodaya Seva Sangh, Jhalod
- Maulana Azaad Primary and Higher Secondary School
- B.M. High School
- I.P.Mission primary school - one of the oldest school in Jhalod which was founded by Irish missionary William Mulligan and G.W.Blair in 1902 to educate the adivasi people of the region.
- I.P.Mission highschool Jhalod is one of the prominent school in Jhalod was founded by Irish missionary Dr. Jean Shaom in 1987.
- Taluka Kumarshala is the oldest school in Jhalod.
- Boniben kanyashala is the oldest school for girls only.
- P.V Patel Girls High School
- Maniben High School
- Bright Eng Med School
- Industrial Training Institute
- Manilal Chunilal Prathamik Shala
- K.R Desai Arts & Commerce College
- Narayani Public Schoo, Jhalod
In the same compound where the Primary School is located, there are other schools as well such as a Middle school (5th to 7th grade), a Secondary School (8th to 10th grade) and a Higher Secondary School (11th and 12 grade).
Health
Insert non-formatted text hereHospitals in the town include Shivani Surgical Hospital, which is run by Former MLA, Mitesh Garasiya, and Pooja Hospital, which specializes in maternity and sonography, Sundaram Hospital which is specialize in orthopedic. The Referral Hospital & Community Health Centre Government Hospital also exists. In present time many orthopedic and pediatric hospitals also in zalod. People from Rajasthan also come for treatment in zalod.
Jhalod is a Taluka place in Jhalod Taluka Total 117 Subcentre & 17 Primary Health Centre & 4 Community Health Center.
Agriculture and animal husbandry
The main crops gorow in this ares are maize, chick pea, soyaben. Garlic and some vegetables are major case crops in the area. People have bullocks as a power sources in agriculture. Cows and buffalos are kept in a semi-intensive type of system and the sale of milk is act as a source of income. Goats are very predominant in villages, goats are small banks for people in villages. Some desi poultry and kadaknath also people use for their consumption and sale.
Other facilities
Zalod has One animal dispensary, and some other primary center for AI is also in gardu. APMC is present in the middle of the city. Having shops for the purchase of different agro items. Manufacturing plant Vasant masala famous brand of spices in Gujarat present in Zalod. Library for general public nearby bharat tower. Police station and other all government official office in town