Jaysingpur

Jaysingpur जयसिंगपूर जयसिंगपूर
Town
Jaysingpur Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 16°47′01″N 74°33′59″E / 16.7835056°N 74.5664406°E / 16.7835056; 74.5664406Coordinates: 16°47′01″N 74°33′59″E / 16.7835056°N 74.5664406°E / 16.7835056; 74.5664406
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Kolhapur
Founded	1916
Founded by	Shahu of Kolhapur
Government
• Type	Municipality
Area rank	3rd biggest city in Kolhapur district .
Population
• Total	near about 1.25 lakhs
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	416101
Telephone code	+91-2322
Vehicle registration	MH-09

Jaysingpur is a city and municipal council in the Kolhapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city derives its name from Raja Jaysing, the father of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur, who planned and developed the architecture of the city. Shahu Maharaj laid out Jaysingpur as one of the few "chess board cities" in Maharashtra where roads meet at 90-degree angles.

The city was founded in 1916 and celebrated its centenary in September 2016. Dr. Neeta Abhijeet Mane (MS-ENT) is Jaysingpur's current mayor. The city has one of the largest tobacco markets in the country, and processes tobacco and gutkhas for the surrounding region.

Siddheshwar is the gram daivat (town deity) of Jaysingpur, also known as the deity of Siddheshwar Mandir.

The city also is known for its newly constructed Siddhivinayak Mandir. Its prime location on the Kolhapur-Shirol highway makes it more easy for the outsiders to visit the temple.

Jaysingpur also has a stadium, known as Dasra Chowk. Though not well-built, but it can hold local matches which are held every year in the month of April-May. Fairs, Festivals, Government Declarations are often held at this stadium.

Jaysingpur is rapidly developing as a major satellite suburb of the Kolhapur region. The city holds a strategic location between Kolhapur, Sangli, Miraj and Ichalkaranji.

Educational Institutions

Jaysingpur has many educational institutions. Schools in Jaysingpur are either "municipal schools" or private schools run by trusts or individuals, which may receive government financial aid. The schools are affiliated either with the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE), The All-India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Marathi semi-English and English are the usual languages of instruction. There are many schools which provide better education facilities at affordable fees. Balwantrao Zele Highschool, being one of the oldest schools holds more than 2500 students studying from First grade to Tenth. Dr. J J Magdum Trust has given a great contribution in making this city an educational hub for the areas nearby. The trust includes 3 schools(CBSE,MS-SSC) and One Medical College, One Diploma-Polytechnic College and One College of Engineering. Postgraduate education in the fields of engineering and medicine is available.

Industries and Businesses

Jaysingpur is an important marketplace for the trading of tobacco and crops like rice baby corn and cereals. It is also an automotive industries supply chain hub as many suppliers transport their finished components through Jaysingpur. Baby corn suppliers from Danoli(Hirashankar Agro(Amit Dalavi)). In addition, many high-tech engineering entrepreneurs have businesses in Jaysingpur. A new movie making company has also established in jaysingpur.

Transport

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