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Jabalpur
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Jabalpur is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India. It is located in the Mahakoshal region in the geographic center of India. The name Jabalpur is derived from the Arabic word Jabal which means mountain, showing that there could been an ancient trade connection with Arab countries. Jabalpur is the administrative headquarters of Jabalpur district and Jabalpur division. The city is considered to be a Sanskardhani, literally meaning a cultural centerplace.
In discovered history of Jabalpur is said to be the tapsya bhumi of the sage Jabali, from whom the name Jabalpur is derived. Under the British Raj, Jabalpur became the capital of the Saugor and Nerbudda Territories, which was part of the British North Western Province. Jabalpur is one of the major cities in Madhya Pradesh so transportation is not an issue here. A recently opened airport provides limited service, but it is now possible to travel from Delhi to Jabalpur and back in a day, thus improving business. The Bhedaghat is famous waterfall located just 20 kilometers from Jabalpur.
Jabalpur is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in India worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of India.
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