Jhusi or Jhunsi is a town in Prayagraj district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was formerly called Pratishthan Pur or Puri.
Geography
Jhusi has an average elevation of . It is the biggest town area in Prayagraj district. It is located on the banks of the
Ganges, and is connected to the main city by Lal Bahudar Shastri Bridge.
Demographics
As of the 2011 Indian census, Jhusi had a population of 33,901 including the populations of Jhusi
Nagar panchayat and
Jhusi Kohna census town, 13,878 and 20,023 respectively.
Now Jhusi is part of Prayagraj Municipal Corporation since last 01 Jan 2020.
History
An archeological site near the confluence of the Ganges and
Yamuna rivers yielded a carbon-14 dating of 7106 BCE to 7080 for its
Neolithic levels.
Historically, Jhusi was known as Prathisthan Puram.
The town's name is said to originate from the Hindi word jhulasna, meaning to scorch. According to legend, a king named Harbonga caused an "upheaval on the earth", leading to the city's destruction by fire.
Education
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Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute
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Harish-Chandra Research Institute
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Kamta Singh Girl's P.G. College, Patel Nagar, Jhunsi
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D.R Singh Convent School
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Urmila Devi Inter College
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New R.S.J. Public School
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Central Academy School
