Jamsar

Jamsar is a small village in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. There were 467 households in the village in 2011. Located in a desert environment, the nearest city is Bikaner.

Jamsar
Village
Jamsar
Jamsar
Coordinates: 28.256°N 73.399°E / 28.256; 73.399
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictBikaner
Elevation
225 m (738 ft)
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total2,869
Languages
 • OfficialHindi, English
 • NativeMarwari, Rajasthani
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
334601
Telephone code01523
Vehicle registrationRJ-07

Geography

Jamsar is located at 28.25°N 73.39°E / 28.25; 73.39.[1]

Demographics

As of the 2011 Indian census,[2] Jamsar had a population of 2,869. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jamsar has an average literacy rate of 43%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 33%.

Gagainathji Samadhi

Baba Shri Gangainath,[3] an 'Ayi-panthi' Nath Yogi, took ‘Samadhi’ on 31st Dec’1983 at 5:22 am at Jamsar. Shri Ramlal Ji Siyag,[4] founder & patron of Adhyatma Vigyan Satsang Kendra, Jodhpur[5] is the most well known disciple of Shri Gangainath Ji, whom he had handed over the title of Gurudom (gurupad). A grand program is organized at Jamsar Ashram of Baba Shri Gangainath by his disciples who gather here from all over India to pay homage and seek his blessings on this day.

References
  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jamsar
  2. "Jamsar. Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". 2011 Census of India. Government of India. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  3. "बाबा गंगाई नाथ के निर्वाण दिवस की पूर्व संध्या पर हुई भजन संध्या". दैनिक भास्कर (in Hindi).
  4. "Learning focus - Times of India". Times of India.
  5. "Siddha can cure AIDS says AVSK Ram Lal Siyag". DNA India.
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