Jawhar | |
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City | |
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  Jawhar Location of Jawhar in Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates: 19°55′N 73°14′E / 19.92°N 73.23°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Founded by | Nayak Jayaba Mukne Koli king Of Jawhar State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal management |
| • Body | Municipal Council Jawhar |
| Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 511,296 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pincode | 401 603 |
| Telephone code | 02520 |
| Vehicle registration | MH04 and MH48 |
| Website | https://jawhartourism.com |
Jawhar is a city and a municipal council in Palghar district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division of India. Jawhar was a capital city of the erstwhile Koli[2][3] 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 known 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 and tourist spot near Mumbai.
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- ^ Epstein, M. (26 December 2016). The Statesman's Year-Book: Statistical and Historical Annual of the States of the World for the Year 1938. Springer. ISBN 9780230270671.
- ^ State), Bombay (India (1882). Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency. Government Central Press.