Jansath is a town and a nagar panchayat in Muzaffarnagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Jansath is located at 2920N 7751E / 29.33N 77.85E / 29.33; 77.85. It has an average elevation of 232metres (761feet). As of 2001 India census, Jansath had a population of 17,782. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jansath has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 65.38. Male literacy is 64%, and female literacy is 45%. In Jansath, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age. There are two major religions: Hindu and Islam. Muslims constitutes around 35% of total population. It has a great history of religious tolerance. No communal violence is reported yet from this place. Jansath is located in Uttar Pradesh the north-western part of India, about 118km from the National Capital of Delhi. This is a historical town since the time of Mahabharat. The temple where the Kauravas & Pandvas played dice & lost their kingdom is on...
