Jhalod

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Jhalod is a town in Dahod district, Gujarat, India. It is situated on the eastern border of the Gujarat 5 km far from Rajasthan border near the Titodi River.

[edit] History

In the 11th century, a young parma rajput from Chandravati settled there. He gave his name to the city.

Jhalod was one of the many towns which took part in the struggle for independence at large. When Gandhiji started dandi kuch, many of the freedom fighters from Jhalod joined him and way back, they brought the salt from Dandi. The main residential area called Mitha Chowk named after their memoir.

Jhalod was also leading the fight against the Chief Minister Chimanbhai Patel when Navnirman movement started in 1972. in 1992, when Babri Masjid was demolished by Hindu activists, communal riots took a big toll o the city. Many people died while many homes and business were burnt and destroyed.

[edit] Demographics

The population of Jhalod is constituted mainly of Vaniks as well as Brahmins, Patels, Panchals, Marvadis, Jains, and Muslims.

Woman standing near a school in Jhalod

[edit] Transportation and education

The Gujurat State Department bus depot is located in Jhalod.

A notable private school located in Jhalod is the B.M. High School.

Jhalod has many well known schools and one B.Com college. The primari school (seen in the picture) located near Bus Station area is named Manilal Chunilal Prathamik Shala named after one Vanik Business man who donated money to build this school. After serving for 35 years as a teacher, Currently Ms. Jayshree Desai is serving as Principal of this school.

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). The Secondary and Higher Secondary school a.k.a B M High School, won the Best School Award in the entire Gujarat State in the year of 1992.

The main attraction of Jhalod is a tower situated in Vadbazar Area. This tower is 50 feet tall and costs over 50 lakhs rupees. Ramsagar talav is also worth visit place in this small town.