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==Connectivity== | ==Connectivity== | ||
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Jowai is well connected by roadways to [[Shillong]], which is [http://megtourism.gov.in/dest-jaintia.html 64 km away]. The town of Jowai lies on the [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway 44 (NH 44)]] which connects Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and parts of Manipur, specifically Lamka ([[Churachandpur]]), where the Highway NH 44 is the sole link to it. | Jowai is well connected by roadways to [[Shillong]], which is [http://megtourism.gov.in/dest-jaintia.html 64 km away]. The town of Jowai lies on the [[National Highway 44 (India)|National Highway 44 (NH 44)]] which connects Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and parts of Manipur, specifically Lamka ([[Churachandpur]]), where the Highway NH 44 is the sole link to it. | ||
A few buses operate along this route. The district's most popular modes of transport are the Tata Sumo and the Tata Indica, which function on a shared passenger basis. The charge for traveling from Shillong to Jowai by either a Tata Sumo or Tata Indica is र100, with fairly good availability throughout the day. | A few buses operate along this route. The district's most popular modes of transport are the Tata Sumo and the Tata Indica, which function on a shared passenger basis. The charge for traveling from Shillong to Jowai by either a Tata Sumo or Tata Indica is र100, with fairly good availability throughout the day. | ||
The district has no rail or air links. The nearest rail service is in [[Guwahati]], Assam, about 160 km away, serving many destinations. Umroi Airport (E.K Mawlong Airport), the nearest airport, has a service with limited flights to [[Kolkata]]. | The district has no rail or air links. The nearest rail service is in [[Guwahati]], Assam, about 160 km away, serving many destinations. Umroi Airport (E.K Mawlong Airport), the nearest airport, has a service with limited flights to [[Kolkata]]. | ||
==Tourist spots== | ==Tourist spots== | ||
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[[File:Jowai Presbyterian Church.JPG|thumb|Jowai Presbyterian Church, India]] | [[File:Jowai Presbyterian Church.JPG|thumb|Jowai Presbyterian Church, India]] | ||
The town is relatively quiet with respect to tourism. Most tourist attractions are a short distance from town, except for the "Iaw Musiang," one of the oldest market areas in the district. | The town is relatively quiet with respect to tourism. Most tourist attractions are a short distance from town, except for the "Iaw Musiang," one of the oldest market areas in the district. | ||
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Other attractions include: | Other attractions include: | ||
*'''Syntu Ksiar''' | *'''Syntu Ksiar''' – A valley well irrigated by the Myntdu River. Also called "Madan Madiah" or "Uncle's Ground," it is situated in the valley and has historical importance as the site of the freedom struggle's rise. Today, the ground has a monument of U Kiang Nangbah, a fighter of the [[Hill tribes of Northeast India|Khasi people]]. | ||
*''' | *'''Tyrshi Falls''' – A waterfall located at approximately 8 km from the heart of Jowai. | ||
*'''Jowai Presbyterian Church''' | *'''Jowai Presbyterian Church''' – The oldest church in Jaintia Hills, built by the Welsh Presbyterian Mission in the latter part of the 19th century. It is one of the few structures in town that retain British architectural influence. | ||
*'''[[Thadlaskein Lake|Thadlaskein lake]]''' | *'''[[Thadlaskein Lake|Thadlaskein lake]]''' – A popular tourist spot. It was dug by Sajar Nangli, a follower of the former Jaintia King. | ||
[[File:"IALONG PARK".jpg|right|thumb|"Ialong Park." Picture by Saptarshi Chowdhury]] | [[File:"IALONG PARK".jpg|right|thumb|"Ialong Park." Picture by Saptarshi Chowdhury]] | ||
*'''Ialong Park''' | *'''Ialong Park''' – An ecological park with a view of the Pynthor Wah valley and the [[Myntdu River|Myntdu river]]. | ||
[[File:VIEW FROM IALONG PARK.jpg|right|thumb|"Ialong Park." Picture by Saptarshi Chowdhury]] | [[File:VIEW FROM IALONG PARK.jpg|right|thumb|"Ialong Park." Picture by Saptarshi Chowdhury]] | ||
*'''Jowai Teer''' | *'''Jowai Teer''' – One of the popular gambling sports in Jowai. Its origins are unknown.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Juwai Teer Result & Teer common number |url=https://theteer.com/|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Juwai Teer Result & Teer common number|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Festivals and food== | ==Festivals and food== | ||
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Behdeinkhlam,<ref>http://www.north-east-india.com/meghalaya/behdienkhlam-festival.html</ref> a major festival of the Pnars, is a 4-day event that takes place during the month of July. "Behdienkhlam" literally means "to drive away evils and plague." It is a festival celebrated in all parts of Jaintia Hills. Today, local Christians usually do not participate in it, but it is celebrated with pomp and show amongst followers of the traditional Niamtre religion. | Behdeinkhlam,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.north-east-india.com/meghalaya/behdienkhlam-festival.html |title=Behdienkhlam Festival |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060514153545/http://www.north-east-india.com/meghalaya/behdienkhlam-festival.html |archive-date=14 May 2006}}</ref> a major festival of the Pnars, is a 4-day event that takes place during the month of July. "Behdienkhlam" literally means "to drive away evils and plague." It is a festival celebrated in all parts of Jaintia Hills. Today, local Christians usually do not participate in it, but it is celebrated with pomp and show amongst followers of the traditional Niamtre religion. | ||
This festival is associated with a series of religious rites. Dancing takes place in the street to the accompaniment of drums and pipe playing. Although women do not participate in dancing, they have an important role to play at home by offering sacrificial food to the spirits of the ancestors. | This festival is associated with a series of religious rites. Dancing takes place in the street to the accompaniment of drums and pipe playing. Although women do not participate in dancing, they have an important role to play at home by offering sacrificial food to the spirits of the ancestors. | ||
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The major inhabitants are the Pnar people. Other inhabitants include Nongphlang (Khynriams), War, Biates, Karbis, Marwaris, Bengalis, and Nepalis. | The major inhabitants are the Pnar people. Other inhabitants include Nongphlang (Khynriams), War, Biates, Karbis, Marwaris, Bengalis, and Nepalis. | ||
As of the 2001 India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns | As of the 2001 India census,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Jowai had a population of 28,430. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Jowai has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 75%. In Jowai, 17% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
{{Pie chart | {{Pie chart | ||
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|caption = Religions in Jowai | |caption = Religions in Jowai | ||
(2011) | (2011){{cn|date=December 2021}} | ||
|label1 = [[Christianity]] | |label1 = [[Christianity]] | ||
|value1 = 63.74 | |value1 = 63.74 | ||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
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Governance in the ancient [[Jaintia Kingdom]] was in the form of the Jaintia king (Syiem) from their capitals at [[Jaintiapur]] and [[Nartiang]], with Jaintia Ministers (Dollois) each ruling over a specific "Elaka" (geographical region). The Dollois held high positions in society as well as in the Syiem's court. With the advent of the British rule, the Syiem was ripped off his position, with the Dollois left with some limited powers. Jaintia Hills is divided into twelve Elakas, each under a Doloi (nominal ruler). | Governance in the ancient [[Jaintia Kingdom]] was in the form of the Jaintia king (Syiem) from their capitals at [[Jaintiapur]] and [[Nartiang]], with Jaintia Ministers (Dollois) each ruling over a specific "Elaka" (geographical region). The Dollois held high positions in society as well as in the Syiem's court. With the advent of the British rule, the Syiem was ripped off his position, with the Dollois left with some limited powers. Jaintia Hills is divided into twelve Elakas, each under a Doloi (nominal ruler). | ||
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Apart from the ancient form, people of Jaintia Hills have their representatives in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly seated at the capital, Shillong. The present Member of the Legislative Assembly from 2-Jowai Constituency is Mr. Wailadmiki Shylla, [[National People's Party (India)|National Peoples' Party]]. | Apart from the ancient form, people of Jaintia Hills have their representatives in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly seated at the capital, Shillong. The present Member of the Legislative Assembly from 2-Jowai Constituency is Mr. Wailadmiki Shylla, [[National People's Party (India)|National Peoples' Party]]. | ||
Jaintia Hills District also has its own Autonomous Council as per the provisions given in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, known as Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council ( | Jaintia Hills District also has its own Autonomous Council as per the provisions given in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, known as [[Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council]] (which is separate from the [[Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council]], which is seated at Jowai town itself). Jowai town has four members of district council constituencies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jaintia.nic.in/election.htm |title=Election in Jaintia Hills |access-date=2012-06-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302182506/http://jaintia.nic.in/election.htm |archive-date=2012-03-02 }}</ref> They are: | ||
# Mr. Madonbai Rymbai (25-Amwi Khliehtyrshi MDC Constituency) | # Mr. Madonbai Rymbai (25-Amwi Khliehtyrshi MDC Constituency) | ||