Ambajogai

Ambajogai अंबाजोगाई Mominabad
town
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Beed
Government
• Type	Munciple Corporation
Population  (2001)
• Total	69,277
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	431 517
Telephone code	02446
Vehicle registration	MH-44
Nearest city	Latur
Lok Sabha constituency	Beed
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Kaij

Ambajogai is a city and a municipal council in Beed district in the state of Maharashtra, India. The town is connected to India's freedom fighters and current politicians, such as Swami Ramanand Teerth and Babasaheb Paranjape who fought against razakars (Hyderabad) to end the Nizam regime in Hyderabad state. This township is known as cultural capital of Marathwada region. It was known as Mominabad before 1948.

The town has a heritage temple dedicated to the goddess Yogeshwari, which is visited by people all over Maharashtra, largely from the Konkan region. The town has other heritage temples like[Sakleshwar]\12 khambhi, Kholeshwar, Mukundraj and Dasopant, Kashivishwanath, Amruteshwar.

In the 13th century Swami Mukundraj wrote, in Ambajogai, what is known to be first Marathi poetry 'Viveksindhu' [meaning 'Large floating River (Ocean)?? of Wisdom'(Vivek: Wisdom, Sindhu: (Other meaning of Sindhu is an Ocean) The largest ancient holy river, now disappeared, by the name of which the region is known as Sindhu/Indus and people here got known as Hindu)]. This work is widely acclaimed for its literary quality as well as the philosophical content. It remains not only the first but among the best literary works ever produced in Marathi.

History

Ambajogai named by Amba – Goddess (Parvati) who appeared at this place to finish Mahishasur by his birth place.

It was also known as Jaywantinagar by name of King(Raja) and river's name Jayawanti and a separate state. In Nijam regime(Nizamshahi), it was named as Mominabad, which was renamed as Ambajogai in 1948.

The town is connected to India's freedom fighters and current politicians, such as Swami Ramanand Teerth and Babasaheb Paranjape who fought against razakars (Hyderabad) to end the Nizam regime in Hyderabad state.

In the 13th century Swami Mukundraj wrote, a first Marathi poetry 'Viveksindhu' [meaning 'Large floating River of Wisdom'(Vivek: Wisdom, Sindhu: The largest ancient holy river, now disappeared, by the name of which the region is known as Sindhu/Indus and people here got known as Hindu)]. This work is widely acclaimed for its literary quality as well as the philosophical content. It remains not only the first but among the best literary works ever produced in Marathi.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Ambajogai had a population of 69,277. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Ambajogai has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religions in Ambajogai
Religion			Percent
Hindus			58%
Muslims			30%
Buddhists			8.6%
Christians			1.4%
Jains			1.7%
Others†			0.3%
Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

About

Ambajogai, is a city located in Marathwada region of the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Ambajogai is widely considered the educational and cultural capital of Marathwada. Marathi Adhykavi Mukundraj and Sant Dasopant spent their life at this place. It has famous Yogeshwari Temple, which is considered as 1 of 3½ peeths in Maharashtra. It is located 25 kilometres from Parali Vaijanath.

Education

Amabajogai has a reputation for its several esteemed colleges and educational institutions. Ambajogai also has a Medical College "Swami Ramanand Teerth Medical College"which is the first rural medical college in Asia. and Yogeshwari College of Art,Science and Commerce,which was started by Swami Ramanand Teerth.The Primary aim of this College has been, since then patriotism, building up of nation, education, democracy, secularism and development of the poverty ridden sections of the society, and One Engeeniering College is also there viz, Mahatma Basaveshwar Engineering College Ambajogai. SRT collage is one of the best collage in Marathwada region. Ambajogai is also known as Educational Hub after Pune in Maharastra.There are also a lot of English, and Marathi medium schools.

Education

Ambajogai is one of the Education centre in Marathwada. Ambajogai is suppose that the 'PANDHARI' of Education . Ambajogai consist of many schools and colleges . The 'Swami Ramanand Teerth Medical College and Hospital' in Ambajogai is the first government Hospital In Asia continent. In hospital the patients are come more from rural Areas. After Ghati Hospital Ambajogai is second in Marathwada. The yogeshwari Shikshan Sanstha in Ambajogai have responsible for great education in Ambajogai. They had established number of schools in Ambajogai. In Ambajogai there are many junior colleges. ex.

1. Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya
2. Swami Ramanand Terth Mahavidyalaya
3. Kholeshwar Mahavidyalaya
4. Yashwantrao Chavan Mahavidyalaya

Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya is no. 1 science college in Ambajogai . The all Education Institutes in Ambajogai Always try to make our college great and try to make our students great in the world . Also Ambajogai have The 'TBG' Engneering and Polytechnique College.

Transport

Connected with State Highway 156. Nearest train station is Parali – Vaijanath, Maharashtra, India – 25 KM away. The state highways 144 and 156 are more important for Ambajogai. For Public transport The Maharashtra State Transport Mahamandal's Busses (commonly known as ST buses)are available, which can take you to all major and minor cities as well as towns & villages nearby. There is huge ST Depot and ST schedule is uptodate as well as reliable. The Ambajogai-Beed state road is one of busy roads. There many private buses and other vehicles connecting Ambejogai to places like Latur etc. As many towns in Maharashtra has, Ambejogai also has services by leading private bus services. Multiple direct buses, private as well as public, (long distance) to places like Pune, Nanded, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik ply on daily basis. Commute within city can be accomplished by autos-rickshaws (tok-tok).

References

Ambajogi is the sub-district place in Beed District.