Jamui district, which was formed after getting separated from Munger district on 21 Febraury 1991,  is one of the thirty-eight districts of the state of Bihar  in India. The district has a glorious past. It traces its history to the period of Mahabharata. Archaeological and historical evidences show its close association with Jain culture from a long past to the present time. The history of Bihar will remain incomplete.

There are mainly two theories regarding the origin of the name of the district Jamui as being mentioned by the historians. According to the first hypothesis the name of Jamui is derived from Jambhiya Gram or Jribhikgram village, which has the place of acquiring Omniscience of Vardhaman Mahavir. According to the other  hypothesis the name Jamui is originated from Jambuwani. The district is presently a part of the Red Corridor.

Jamui History

Jambhiya and Jrimbhikgram in Hindi mean Jamuhi which is modified as Jamui at present. It is believed that river Ujhuvaliya /Rijuvalika is supposed to be deoveloped as the river Ulai as both the places are still found in Jamui . The Ulai river flows nearby Jamui. Jamui was previously known as Jambhubani  as is traced in a copper plate which has been kept in Patna Museum. This plate gives the proof today's Jamui was jambudani in the 12th century. Hence these two ancient names Jambhiyagram and Jambubani trace the fact that this district was a renowned religious place for Jains. It was also a place of Gupta dynasty in the 19th century. These fact are compiled and mentioned by the historian Buchanan who visited this place in 1811. Other historians trace its history to the Mahabharata age.

Jamui was related to Gupta and Pala rulers before 12th century as per the available facts. This place became famous for Chandel rulers afterwards. Before the rule of the Chandels, this place was ruled by Nigoria, who was defeated by Chandels. The dynasty of Chandels was founded in the 13th century. The kingdom of Chandels was spread over the whole of the region of Jamui. Hence Jamui can be said to have a glorious history.

Jamui Climate

The climate is of extreme nature in some parts of the district.
The average annual rainfall experienced in the district is 1,102.9 mm. In summers, the average maximum  temperature  raises up to 41C  and avg. minimum recorded is 28 C. In winters it is 27 C and 13 C respectively.

Jamui Tourism

Tourist places in Jamui
Minto Tower, Giddhaur
Kali Mandir, Malaypur
Jain Mandir Dharmshala
Kshatriya Kund Gram
Giddheshwar Temple
Patneshwar Mandir