Jiran

Jiran is a big town and a nagar panchayat in Neemuch district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located at 21 km south of the Neemuch.

History

Much of history is not available, but being a part of Malwa, its history resembles the history of Malwa. From 1947 to 30 June 1998 it was in Mandsaur district, but after it has comes under Neemuch district due to formation of new district Neemuch. The town also has a big fort around 300 to 400 years old. this is called as Garhi of Jeeran. The Garhi of Jeeran was the site of a battle between the rebels under Shahzada Firoz Shah (sent to besiege the fort of Neemuch) and the contingent force stationed at Jeeran. Though the latter were defeated but the day was saved for the British by the timely arrival of colonel Durand and his men.

Geography

Jiran is located at 24°19′N 74°53′E / 24.32°N 74.88°E / 24.32; 74.88. It has an average elevation of 1551 feet (473 metres).It is a part of Malwa plateau.Jiran has also a big pond from which people serve their needs.The nearest big city is Neemuch from Jiran, where can be reached by bus.There is no any Railway Station in Jiran,the nearest Railway stations are Harkiyakhal and Malhargarh. For the entrance in jiran, having three main gate. An each gate having a big tample,which is complies the Vastu.first time living 6 jati 1- Daudi Bohara 2-patidar(merawat),3choudhry jain,4 chandrawat(rajput),5 gurjar,6 kumhar(prajapati)