Jagdishpura is a locality in

Khurai City Khurai is a town in Sagar District and a municipality in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located in the northeastern region of Madhya Pradesh. Climate Khurai has a mainly moderate climate. From October to February the temperature is ...

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Etymology

The name 'Jagdishpura' is derived from "Jagdish" meaning

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and "Pura" meaning "land," hence its name means "Land of God"

Places of interest

Jagdishpura is famous for

Dargah A dargah ( fa, درگاه ''dargâh'' or ''dargah'', Turkish: ''dergâh'', Hindustani: ''dargah'' दरगाह درگاہ, bn, দরগাহ ''dorgah'') is a shrine or tomb built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often ...

, a cemetery house of "Pir Baba" which is often visited by every Hindu, Muslim and Sikh community. An annual "Urs" (Religious Fare for all communities) is also held here in the months of May & June.

Transport and communication

The locality of Jagdishpura is just 4 km from the city centre and can be reached by private vehicles. Khurai {{MadhyaPradesh-geo-stub