Jabalpur

Jabalpur is an ancient settlement and is also known as Mahakaushal along with surrounding conglomerations. The region was ruled by the Gond Tribes and by Mughals, Marathas and British.

The turbulent history as created a rich cosmopolitan culture that is very much evident in its day to day life. The city is also known as Sanskardhani due to its cultural richness and propogation of art and literature.

Situated in the heart of India in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh Jabalpur is a town of great significance. Jabalpur is known for its pristine beauty and forests. There are number of sightseeing places besides major markets and places of entertainment.

As a cosmopolitan town it has a unique culture with various ethnicity imparting their own touch. The place is rich in cultural activities with classical music, traditional dance forms and fine arts being patronized by the populace. The city is large by all means and is ranked 26th in India. The commercial enterprise is more of trading with satellite towns and less of private industries.

There are number of satellite towns which depend upon Jabalpur for crucial supplies and medical care. There are number of hospitals treating various diseases and diagnostic.

Jabalpur has lot of Government offices and head quarters ranging from defense industry to electricity board and railways. The zonal office of West Central Railway is based in Jabalpur. The seat of law Madhya Pradesh High Court resides here. Besides there are three universities which makes the town a major education hub. RDVV, Agriculture University and Veterinary University support a number of colleges of various discipline.

There are lot of Government and private colleges that impart education in engineering, biotechnology and allied sciences. Number of management and IT institutes attracts students from far and wide. The IIIT is based in Jabalpur in MP.

The city is growing as new enterprises are being established. The migratory population is substantial which will increase the population to two million in next five years.

Jabalpur is a modern city with all modern infrastructure available from communication, finances to transportation. A large number of tourists alight at Jabalpur city at the airport as well as the railway station. Situated near to tiger reserves Jabalpur provides easy access to Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench. The famed Pachmarhi Hill resort and Satpura National Park are accessible form Jabalpur.

The city itself is a major hub for tourism with number of sightseeing destinations. The famed places are Marble Rocks, Dhuandhar Falls, Rani Durgavati Museum, Madan Mahal Fort, Dumna Nature Reserve, Bargi Dam Resort, Chusath Yogini and Pariyat Reservoir and many more picnic spots.

Lametaghat on River Narmada is an interesting place with fossilized dinosaur being found here. There are number of ancient temples built by the Beohar dynasty in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.The ashrams of Hindu saints impart religious teachings, meditation and yoga.

Virgin River Narmada has significant presence in Jabalpur and Gwarighat Bank is famous religious spot. Famous Shankar Shah temple built by the Gond Kings is on the way to Gwari Ghat. There are number of Hindu temples on banks of Narmada at Gwarighat and Tilwara Ghat.

A number of people with unique achievement have taken birth or spent significant time in the city. Osho or Bhagwan Rajneesh, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Jabali Rishi and Premnath actor are associated with Jabalpur besides many artists and writers.

Jabalpur is situated right in the center of India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is near to Bhopal, Nagpur and Raipur. The city is well connected with all major metros by railway and roads. A large number of trains ply from major cities to Jabalpur. Jabalpur airport is well connected with New Delhi.

The city transportation is well equipped with large number of metro taxis,  metro buses and autorikhsa available for local movement. The peddle or cycle rikshaw is a slow means of transpot yet offers detailed glimpse of the town.     

The town has modern infrastructure with proper banking facilities ATMs, Major markets, Malls, Cinema Halls, eateries, and other places of entertainment.  

There are a number of English and Hindi medium schools in Jabalpur.

List of Schools:

Mahakoshal Public School, Gole Bazar

St. Aloysius Higher Secondary School

Pt Lajja Shankar Jha Model Higher Secondary School

St. Joseph's Convent H.S.School

St. Xaviers High School

Leonard Higher Secondary School,south civil lines

Anjuman Islamia Higher Secondary School

Spring Day Higher S. School,

Army School Jabalpur

Little World School

Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa Higher Secondary School ( Top school )

Christ church senior school for boys & girls [I.C.S.E]

Christ Church girls senior secondary school (est 1870)

Maharshi Vidya Mandir

Johnson English Medium Higher Secondary School

Sharda Memorial Higher Secoundry School

Satya Prakash Public School

St. Gabriels Higher Secondary School

M.L.B Girls Higher Secondary School

St Thomas Higher Secondary School

St. Mary's Convent School Garha

Delhi Public School

Joy Senior Secondary School, Jbp

Royal Heritage Public School

Ryan International School

Nachiketa Higher Secondary School

Nachiketa Senior Secondary School

Maharashtra English Medium Higher Secondary School

Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Adhartal, Jbp

M.G.M Higher Secondary School, Hathital, Jbp

Noble Children Academy Higher Secondary School, Vijay Nagar, Jbp

Sanatan Dharm Public Higher Secondary School, Hathital

Kendriya vidyalaya GCF No1, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya VFJ No1, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya GCF No2, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya 1 STC, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya COD, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya TFRI, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya Khamariya, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya CMM, Jbp

Kendriya vidyalaya Garha, Jbp

Guru Gobind Singh Higher secondary School, VFJ

R.S Bela Singh Jbp

St.Augustine high school,Sagra

It is a fine experience to stay in Jabalpur in many of the hotels and guest houses. There hotels in Jabalpur which suit all budgets. Ranging from three star to deluxe and eventually budget lodges the accommodation is suitable for all.

Most of the hotels in Jabalpur are in city area but some are in scenic locale. The hotels offer comfortable stay with fine dining. All types of cuisine are available in the restaurants in city hotels. One can enjoy Indian, Mughlai, Punjabi, South Indian, Intercontinental and Chinese food in the town. There are many dhabas around the town which offer traditional roadside food with aplomb.

The 3 star accommodations in Jabalpur provide full business conference facilities as well as banquet halls for dinner parties, corporate events and wedding ceremonies. There are few clubs in Jabalpur that provide luxury accommodations.

Another place to stay in the town is MP tourism hotel. Besides a number of rest houses are there in Jabalpur but they are reserved for officials and VIPs.