Jawhar

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native_name = Jawhar | type = city | latd = 19.92 | longd = 73.23
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Thane
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altitude = 447
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 11,296| population_density =
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The native state of Jawhar was originally founded in 1343 AD. As a princely state, it became a part of Bombay Presidency during the British Raj. The last Princely Ruler of Jawhar at Indian independence was HH Shrimant Raja Patang Shah V (Yeswant Rao) Mukne.

Geography

Jawhar is located at coord|19.92|N|73.23|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Jawhar.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jawhar] ] . It has an average elevation of 447 metres (1466 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Jawhar had a population of 11,296. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jawhar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 66%. In Jawhar, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

*1911

Notes

External links

* [http://www.konkandarshan.com/tourist/t_h_jawhar.htm Hill station of Jawhar]