Jawhar


Jawhar is a city and a municipal council in Palghar district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division. Jawhar was a capital city of the erstwhile Koli princely state of Jawhar.
Situated in the ranges of the Western Ghats, Jawhar is known for its picturesque setting and a vibrant cultural heritage. It is one of the few remaining tribal regions of Maharashtra and is famous for its vibrant Warli painting that are a characteristic landmark of this place.
Established in 1918, Jawhar is one of the oldest municipal councils in the state of Maharashtra.
Yashwantraoji Martandraoji Mukne, The last ruler of Jawhar who built Jai Vilas Palace, Seating at fourth chair in second row in the meeting of the Chamber of Princes in Delhi 17/03/1941

History

The Jawhar state was founded by Raja Jayaba Mukne in 1343, with Jawhar as its capital. The state went through many transitions and lasted for over six hundred years until its accession into the Union of India in 1947. During the British Raj, as a princely state, it was a part of Bombay Presidency and had a 9-gun salute status.
Although a capital city, Jawhar's development was largely neglected by successive rulers, due to a low revenue generation and haphazard organisation. However, Jawhar witnessed a significant development in the reign of Raja Patang Shah IV and subsequent rulers. Raja Patang Shah V Mukne was the last ruler of Jawhar before its formal integration in the Union of Indian in 1947.

Geography

Jawhar is a hill station located at. Jawhar taluka is tropical area and it mostly surrounded by deciduous green plants. It has an average elevation of 447 metres.It is about 80 km from Nashik and about 145 km from Mumbai by road.

Climate

Jawhar has a tropical monsoon climate with little to no rainfall from November to May and extremely heavy rainfall from June to September with moderate rainfall in October.

Tourist attractions

Jaivilas Palace

The Jai Vilas Palace is the most popular historic tourist attraction in Jawhar. This neoclassical style palace was built by Raja Yashwant Rao Mukane. This palace is also known as Raj Bari and used to be a residential palace of the Mukne royal family. Built on a hill top, this palace is a master piece of architecture with blend of Western and Indian styles of architecture in majestic pink stones. The interiors of this palace display the rich culture and lifestyle of tribal kings of Mukne family. The palace is surrounded by a beautiful garden with a dense forest like foliage, having trees of Cashew everywhere.
The place is built in the Syenite stone, brought from an quarry at Sakhara, which is 12 km from its location. It is said that when the work of the palace was completed, the quarry from, which the stones were extracted was broken down and covered; the exact location of the quarry is lost in time. The Geological Department, of Government of India has now taken up a task to locate the lost quarry.
Due to its unique architecture style and location, the palace has featured in several films in Marathi and Hindi.

Hanuman Point

Towards east of the city, nearly 1 to 2 km from the city center, there is an old temple of Maruti; this temple is known as Katya Maruti mandir due surrounded dark forest of cactus. The temple is surrounded by valleys on three sides. The valley is nearly 500 feet deep. During renovation a view point was created near the temple, which is known as Hanuman Point. During the day time, one can see the historical fort of Shahapur Maholi from this point, while during night time, it is possible to see lights of train in Kasara ghat form this point. The valley also known as Devkobacha Kada. The Hanuman point is a beautiful place to witness sunrise from surrounding valley, near by high hills & the Royal Jaivilas Palace.

Sunset Point

Nearly 0.5 km towards west, from the heart of the city, there is a heritage of lovers called a Sunset point. The shape of the valley around the Sunset point is like Bow, therefore earlier it was known as Dhanukamal. During sunset, one can see the mountain of Mahalaxmi near Dahanu, which is nearly 60 km from Jawhar.

Dabhosa waterfall

Dabhosa- Dadarkopara -waterfall is only 18 km away from on Jawhar — Talasari — Silvasa Road. This waterfall is on Lendi river and on other side of river at Sarsun there is Dadarkopara Waterfall. The Dadarkopara fall usually gets dry during summer, therefore is also known as Suka fall. The height of waterfall is about 300 feet. The water from Lendi river first flows in the flask shaped rock and from there it flows in 5 feet by 5 feet flask shaped open natural container made of rocks. The waterfalls are surround by straight mountains of height not less than 600 feet on both sides and are covered with Medicinal plants.
Dabhosa waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Maharashtra. To top it all this is one of the very few waterfalls which is perennial. The crater shaped bowl into which the waterfall cascades and the lake at the bottom of the waterfall is truly a spectacular site.

Kal Mandavi Waterfall

The Kal Mandavi waterfall is about 100 meters in height and it flows throughout the year, and not just during the monsoons season. However, the most scenic views of the waterfall are during monsoon season.
Kalmandi is name of waterfall that situated at near Apatale gaon.
Jawhar to Kalmandi is approximately 5–6 km via Jawhar-Zap road.

Khad-Khad Dam

This is one of the major dams near Jawhar city with beautiful scenic locations. The place provides a peaceful natural ambience to soothe a tired mind & body, besides this excess water of dam flows through the huge rocks which can be seen in a form of a waterfall.

Shirpamal

The Shirpamal is a place of historical importance. Shivaji Maharaj had stayed here over-night, en route to plunder Surat. This point was developed by Advocate R.P. Mukne, President of Jawhar Municipal Council in 1995.

Divya Vidyalaya

Divya Vidyalaya is a Residential School for Special Children. The school offers special education and residential facilities to over 100 visually & mentally challenged tribal boys and girls. The school & residential buildings have been supported by Sewa International,UK and has ultra modern facilities. It is one of the best Special Schools located in tribal areas in Maharashtra.

Administration

Jawhar is an administrative headquarters of Jawhar Taluka.
Town/Village NamePopulationMalesFemales
Adkhadak342187155
Aine513251262
Akare1,434691743
Akhar705330375
Alyachimet345173172
Anantnagar 742385357
Aptale1,225587638
Ayare1,132560572
Barawadpada618283335
Behadgaon 1,227597630
Bhagada 430207223
Bharasatmet464223241
Bhuritek703347356
Bopdari1,083514569
Borale1,392702690
Chambharshet1,674829845
Chandgaon 528261267
Chandranagar 246119127
Chandrapur 340174166
Chauk1,152575577
Dabheri1,825938887
Dabhlon1,202561641
Dabhose1,466734732
Dadar Koprapada454225229
Dadhari446232214
Dahul216111105
Daskod372181191
Dehare1,666901765
Dengachimet1,225592633
Devgaon1,315662653
Dhanoshi924453471
Dharampur1,174546628
Dongarwadi698353345
Ganeshnagar 1,005505500
Gangapur 1727894
Garadwadi686327359
Ghiwande1,649805844
Gorthan778394384
Hade818419399
Hateri990474516
Hiradpada1,487756731
Jambhulmaya 560279281
Jamsar1,461730731
Jawhar11,2985,9775,321
Jayeshwar 532274258
Juni Jawhar1,460704756
Kadachimet577280297
Kalamvihira352164188
Kardhan272140132
Kasatwadi752380372
Kashivali Tarf Dengachimet740344396
Kaulale1,496724772
Kayari725347378
Kelghar1,029499530
Khadkhad654330324
Khambale1,198672526
Kharonda1,891937954
Khidse344166178
Kirmire995482513
Kogade613310303
Kortad977493484
Kuturvihir367183184
Malghar664325339
Manmohadi237109128
Medha1,160576584
Medhe245115130
Morchachapada259120139
Nandgaon1,757935822
Nandnmal407202205
Nyahale Bk.1,582806776
Nyahale Kh2,0001,051949
Ozar1,439683756
Palshin1819388
Pathardi1,369685684
Pimpalgaon1,756876880
Pimpalshet1,287651636
Pimprun346165181
Poyshet772358414
Radhanagari 330156174
Raitale2,4311,2461,185
Rajewadi987473514
Ramnagar 412198214
Ramnagar 391201190
Rampur 480237243
Ruighar564266298
Sakharshet1,852926926
Sakur1,219414805
Sarsun2,2001,0571,143
Savarpada732375357
Shirasgaon 426210216
Shiroshi807387420
Shivaji Nagar912455457
Shivajinagar 338162176
Shrirampur1,307647660
Shrirampur 419208211
Suryanagar 503246257
Suryanagar 425203222
Talasari903434469
Tilonde1,337632705
Tuljapur 400188212
Umbarkheda670332338
Vangani1,021537484
Vavar1,833959874
Vijaynagar 1,077514563
Wadoli975472503
Walwande1,427696731
Winwal2,1271,140987
Zap1,9171,089828
Total111,03955,46755,572

Jawhar, the sex ratio is more because of most of male migrate for employment during some periods.

In popular culture

Jawhar known for their own tribal culture. Warli/varli painting as well as various traditional cultures like Bohada in which you can see Tribal culture which have been followed from ancient time. For Tribal culture study Jawhar is golden area for students. Jawhar and its surrounding places have featured in a number films.