Tier 2 Established 1810 Defence / Marble / Education

📍 Jabalpur

Madhya Pradesh • 482xxxx

Jabalpur, on the Narmada river, hosts 4 of India's 41 Defence Ordnance Factories (Gun Carriage Factory - largest in India, OFK, GIF, VFJ - producing army vehicles, guns, ammo). Home to the iconic Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat (Narmada gorge), MP High Court (one of three in MP), and major educational institutions. The 1939 founded High Court is among India's most significant judicial venues.

Population

1.41M

14,13,000

Area

263 km²

GDP Rank

#37

in India

482

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📍 Coordinates

23.1815°N

79.9864°E

Helplines

active

📈 Population Growth (Decade-wise)

📞 Important Helplines

🚓

Police

100

🚒

Fire

101

🚑

Ambulance

108

👩

Women

1091

👧

Child

1098

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CM Office

181

🏭 Key Industries

🏭 Defence ordnance (4 factories - GCF largest in India)

🏭 Marble industry (Bhedaghat)

🏭 Mineral processing (manganese, bauxite)

🏭 Tobacco processing

🏭 Education

🏭 Vehicle manufacturing

🗿 Famous Landmarks

🗿 Marble Rocks Bhedaghat (Narmada gorge)

🗿 Dhuandhar Falls

🗿 Madan Mahal Fort (1100 CE)

🗿 Chausath Yogini Temple (10th century)

🗿 Pisanhari Madhiya (Jain temple)

🗿 Rani Durgavati Memorial

🗿 Kachnar City Buddha statue

🎓 Educational Institutions

🎓 IIITDM Jabalpur (PDPM)

🎓 MANIT (NIT-grade for some courses)

🎓 Jabalpur Engineering College

🎓 MP High Court (judicial training)

🎓 NLIU (linked)

🎓 Government Medical College

🎉 Festivals

🎉 Narmada Jayanti

🎉 Mahashivratri at Bhedaghat

🎉 Dussehra

🎉 Diwali

🌟 More Info

🍲 Cuisine: Khoya jalebi (extra creamy), Bhutte ka kees, Mawa bati, Sabudana khichdi, Poha-jalebi

⚽ Sports: Ranital Stadium

📋 Popular Schemes

📋 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

pmay-urban

💼 Active Jobs

💼 CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India • Deadline: 7/30/2026

💼 NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance • Deadline: 7/25/2026

💼 Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra • Deadline: 7/20/2026

💼 Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank • Deadline: 7/15/2026

💼 Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank • Deadline: 7/10/2026

💼 Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank • Deadline: 8/24/2026

💼 UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank • Deadline: 8/19/2026

💼 IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank • Deadline: 8/14/2026

💼 Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India • Deadline: 8/9/2026

🏛️ Government Offices

🏛️ Jabalpur Municipal Corporation

📍 Vijaya Nagar, Jabalpur 482001

📞 0761-2622050

🏛️ MP High Court Principal Bench

📍 Civil Lines, Jabalpur 482001

📞 0761-2622222

🏛️ Jabalpur Collectorate

📍 Civil Lines, Jabalpur 482001

📞 0761-2628000

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Defence Ordnance Factory Jabalpur recruitment?

GCF, OFK, GIF, VFJ recruit via Common Entrance Test (CET) for trade apprentices (ITI fitter/welder/turner) and via GATE for engineers. Apply at ofbindia.gov.in (now corporatized DPSU). Stipend ₹15K during apprenticeship; permanent ₹40K+. SC/ST/PwD reservation as per central rules.

IIITDM Jabalpur - admission?

PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur via JEE Advanced. Specialty: Design + Manufacturing integrated B.Tech. Fees ₹1.5L/yr. SC/ST tuition waiver + ₹1K/m allowance. Placement avg ₹15L. Apply at iiitdmj.ac.in via JoSAA. Strong industry partnerships with auto + defence.

MP Ladli Behna Yojana Jabalpur - apply?

Married/widow/divorced women aged 21-60 with annual family income < ₹2.5L. ₹1,250/month DBT. Apply at cmladlibahna.mp.gov.in or local Anganwadi/ward office during enrollment camps. Required: Samagra ID + Aadhaar + bank seeded with Aadhaar. State has 1.3 Cr beneficiaries.