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{{Short description|Jamun variety grown in Maharashtra, India}}
{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Bahadoli Jamun (बहाडोली जांभूळ)
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| alternative names = Bahadoli Jambhul
| description = [[Jamun]] variety grown in Maharashtra, India
| type =[[Jamun]]
| area = Bahadoli
| country = India
| registered = 31 March 2024
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| official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/947|ipindia.gov.in}}}}

The '''Bahadoli Jamun''' refers to the traditional variety of the [[jamun]] fruit (''[[Syzygium cumini]]'') grown in the [[State of India|Indian state]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=पाटील |first1=प्रकाश |title=बहाडोलीचे जांभूळ आख्यान ; जांभळाने दिली गावाला ओळख |url=https://www.esakal.com/mumbai/the-jamun-narrative-of-bahadoli-jamun-introduced-the-village-psp05 |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=Marathi News Esakal |date=18 September 2021 |language=Mr}}</ref> Bahadoli Jamun is grown in abundance in the [[Bahadoli]] village of [[Palghar district|Palghar]] district.<ref>{{cite news |title=बहाडोलीच्या जांभळांना जीआय मानांकन; शेतकऱ्यांची आर्थिक क्षमता वाढण्यास होणार मदत |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/marathi/maharashtra/state/palghar/bahadoli-black-plums-gets-geographical-indication-tag-in-palghar/mh20231207191245257257623 |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=ETV Bharat News |date=7 December 2023 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Census of India, 1981: District census handbook. A. Village & town directory ; B. Villagewise & town wardwise primary census abstract |date=1986 |publisher=Manager of Publications |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Census_of_India_1981_District_census_han/UBRRMgAyNtUC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=bahadoli&dq=bahadoli&printsec=frontcover |access-date=8 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

Under its [[Geographical Indications in India|Geographical Indication]] tag, it is referred to as "Bahadoli Jamun".<ref name=":0" /> The fruit is known by other names, including Black plum, Indian blackberry, and Malabar plum.

==Name==
The name "Bahadoli" refers to its main region of cultivation i.e the village of Bahadoli which is around 87 km from [[Mumbai]]. Locally in the state language of [[Marathi language|Marathi]], it is locally known as Bahadoli Jambhul. In fact, the village is called Jambulgaon (Village of Jamuns).<ref name="hindtimes"/>

==Description==
The Bahadoli Jamun tree holds heritage status in Bahadoli village, known for its unique fruits characterized by large size, oblong shape, dark purple color, and a sweet-sour taste. Rich in anthocyanin, a natural food colorant, Bahadoli Jamun is also valued for its medicinal properties, particularly in managing diabetes. The tree's various parts, including seeds, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit pulp, are utilized in traditional medicine and for producing by-products like juice, wine, and beverages, making it a significant contributor to the local economy and tradition.<ref>{{cite news |title=Maharashtra: Palghar's Bahadoli Obtains GI Tag For Its Unique Oblong-Shaped 'Jamun' |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/maharashtra/maharashtra-palghar-bahadoli-obtains-gi-tag-for-its-unique-oblongshaped-jamun-10118809 |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=English Jagran |date=7 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Konkan Bahadoli is a distinct variety of jamun developed by [[Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth]] (DBSKKV), [[Dapoli]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pareek |first1=O. P. |last2=Sharma |first2=Suneel |title=Systematic Pomology (Vol. 1-2) (Set) |date=1 January 2017 |publisher=Scientific Publishers |isbn=978-93-87741-03-4 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Systematic_Pomology_Vol_1_2_Set/-A9fDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=bahadoli+fruit&pg=PA520&printsec=frontcover |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Singh |first1=Satyapal |last2=Choudhary |first2=M. R. |title=Production Technology of Fruit Crops in Wasteland |date=1 January 2012 |publisher=Scientific Publishers |isbn=978-93-87869-08-0 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Production_Technology_of_Fruit_Crops_in/imuMDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=bahadoli&pg=PA201&printsec=frontcover |access-date=8 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref> This variety was carefully selected from local jamun trees in Bahadoli. Notable characteristics of Konkan Bahadoli include its heavy and cluster-bearing habits, producing bold fruits that weigh 25-28 grams, have small seeds, and a high pulp content of 83.3%. Its superior table and processing qualities make it a valuable variety.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Murthy |first1=Hosakatte Niranjana |title=Genetic Diversity of Fruits and Nuts: Sustainable Utilization |date=12 February 2025 |publisher=CRC Press |isbn=978-1-040-31246-9 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Genetic_Diversity_of_Fruits_and_Nuts/5lUzEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=bahadoli&pg=PT467&printsec=frontcover |access-date=8 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

==Geographical indication==
It was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]] under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] on 30 March 2024 (valid until 28 August 2032).<ref>{{cite news |title=पालघरच्या बहाडोली व बदलापूर येथील जांभळांना भौगोलिक मानांकन |url=https://www.loksatta.com/palghar/geographical-classification-of-java-plum-from-bahadoli-and-badlapur-asj-82-4086619/ |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=Loksatta |date=7 December 2023 |language=mr}}</ref>

Bahadoli Jambhul Utpadak Shetkari Gat headed by Jagdish Patil from Bahadoli village proposed the GI registration of Bahadoli Jamun.<ref name="hindtimes">{{cite news |title=Palghar’s Bahadoli jamun gets GI tag |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/palghars-bahadoli-jamun-gets-gi-tag-101701890791130.html |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |date=7 December 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref> After filing the application August 2022, the Jamun was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Bahadoli Jamun" exclusive to the Jamuns grown in the region. It thus became the 2nd Jamun variety from India after [[Badlapur Jamun]] and the 48th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.<ref>{{cite news |title=6 items from M’wada, Pen’s Ganesh idols get GI tag |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/6-items-from-mwada-pens-ganesh-idols-get-gi-tag/articleshow/105741715.cms |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=5 December 2023}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Geographical Indications |publisher=Intellectual Property India |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/947 |access-date=8 February 2025}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Badlapur Jamun]]

==References==
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[[Category:Agriculture in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:GI Tagged Jamun (Black plum) varieties of India]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Maharashtra]]

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