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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Jamkhandi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jamkhandi are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and July the wettest (about 208 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.017.2210.4
February32.919.0111.0
March36.121.7111.4
April38.124.0711.5
May36.924.15811.0
June30.922.91738.6
July28.322.42086.6
August28.521.91478.1
September28.821.41868.5
October29.820.91089.7
November30.019.22810.3
December29.317.789.9

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1811

    It was founded in 1811 and its capital was at Jamakhandi.

  2. Documented history · 1948

    The town of Kundgol, which is in the neighboring Dharwar district, was a non-contiguous part of Jamkhandi State until it merged into the Indian Union on 19 February 1948.

  3. Founding of Jamkhandi State

    Jamkhandi State was founded in 1811 by Shrimant Gopalrao Patwardhan.

  4. Merger into the Indian Union

    The town of Kundgol and Jamkhandi State merged into the Indian Union on 19 February 1948.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • B. G. Kher First Chief Minister of Bombay State

    Listed in the source as a person associated with notable people.

  • B. D. Jatti former Vice president of India

    Listed in the source as a person associated with notable people.

  • B. G. Kher

    First Chief Minister of Bombay State, noted as a notable person from Jamkhandi.

  • Vitthal Ramji Shinde

    Prominent campaigner on behalf of the Dalit movement in India.

  • B. D. Jatti

    Former Vice President of India.

Historical figures

  • Shrimant Gopalrao Patwardhan

    Founder of Jamkhandi State in 1811.

  • Gurudev Ranade

    Saint philosopher and social reformer born in Jamkhandi in 1886.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • The Royal Palace of Patwardhans (Ramatirtha Palace)

    The main attraction of Jamkhandi town.

  • Katti Kere

    A lake with a garden and statues representing village life in India.

  • Jambukeshwar Temple

    Historic temple precinct from which a primary school functions today and which gave the state its name.

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01 · Visit

Visiting Jamkhandi

Jamkhandi is a city and taluk in Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It lies near the Krishna River at latitude 16.50461° N and longitude 75.29146° E.

The town is situated about 90 km west of the district headquarters and serves as an education hub for the surrounding region. According to the 2011 census, Jamkhandi had a population of 68,398, with a literacy rate of 60 %.

Key attractions

  • Royal Palace of the Patwardhans – the historic palace of the former princely state, noted as a principal attraction of the town.
  • Ramatirtha Palace – another prominent palace associated with the Patwardhan dynasty.
  • Katti Kere – a lake featuring a garden and statues that depict everyday village life.

For further details, see the Jamkhandi entry.

02 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Jamkhandi

Geographic and Culinary Setting of Jamkhandi

Jamkhandi is a city and taluk positioned in the Bagalkot district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Geographically located at coordinates 16.50461 and 75.29146 near the Krishna river, this urban settlement operates within the Asia/Kolkata timezone.

The culinary traditions of Jamkhandi reflect the diverse culture of its population, where Kannada serves as the main language among numerous linguistic communities. The name of the territory itself derives historically from the Jambukeshwar temple, which took its designation from a surrounding forest of Jambul blueberry trees, known locally as Nerale Hannu in Kannada, Jamun in Hindi, and Jambul in Marathi. This geographic and botanical heritage underscores the local environment that has long influenced the region's cultural identity.

03 · Overview

Jamkhandi, in brief

Geographical Setting and Regional Context of Jamkhandi

Jamkhandi is a city and taluk situated within the Bagalkot district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Geographically positioned at latitude 16.50461 and longitude 75.29146, the city lies near the Krishna river in the western portion of the district. The settlement is located 90 kilometers away from the district headquarters and functions as a subdivision that encompasses Mudhol, Bilagi, Rabakavi-Banahatti, Teradal, and Jamkhandi taluks.

The name of the state and city was originally derived from the Jambukeshwar temple, which received its designation because it was situated deep inside a Jambul blueberry forest. Within the regional geography of Karnataka, the territory historically included the Kundgol taluk of the present-day Dharwar district as a non-contiguous part of the former princely state until its merger into the Indian Union on February 19, 1948.

Operating within the Asia/Kolkata time zone, Jamkhandi functions geographically as an education hub for the surrounding district. The urban layout incorporates notable landmarks such as the Royal Palace of Patwardhans, the Ramatirtha Palace, and Katti kere, which is a lake featuring a garden and statues representing Indian village life.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamkhandi

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01 · Q&A

Where is Jamkhandi located and what are its coordinates?

Jamkhandi is situated in India at geographic coordinates 16.5046, 75.2915, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Jamkhandi?

Jamkhandi has a recorded population of approximately 68,938 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Jamkhandi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Jamkhandi include EN-IN, Hindi, Bengali, TE, MR, TA, Urdu, GU, KN, ML, OR, PA, AS, BH, SAT, KS, NE, SD, KOK, DOI, MNI, SIT, SA, French, LUS, INC, with INR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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