Jamilabad (Persian: جميلآباد, also Romanized as Jemīlābād) is a village in the Dehshir Rural District, within the Central District of Bardsir County, Kerman Province, Iran.
Location and Administration
Jamilabad is situated in the southeastern part of Iran, within Kerman Province. Administratively, it falls under:
- Country: Iran
- Province: Kerman
- County: Bardsir County
- District: Central District
- Rural District: Dehshir Rural District
Bardsir County is located in the central part of Kerman Province, a region known for its diverse geography ranging from mountainous areas to arid plains.
Population
According to the 2006 national census, Jamilabad had a population of 47 individuals residing in 10 families. Data for more recent censuses specific to this small village may not be readily available in detailed public records.
Etymology
The name "Jamilabad" is composed of two parts: "Jamil" (a common Arabic and Persian name meaning "beautiful" or "gracious") and "abad" (a Persian suffix meaning "settlement," "city," or "cultivated place"). Thus, Jamilabad roughly translates to "the settlement of Jamil" or "beautiful settlement."
Economy and Geography
Like many small rural villages in Kerman Province, the local economy of Jamilabad is primarily agricultural, relying on the cultivation of crops suitable for the regional climate and the rearing of livestock. Kerman Province generally experiences a harsh desert climate in many areas, but certain regions, especially those closer to mountains, can support more varied agricultural activities. The specific geographical context of Dehshir Rural District within Bardsir County would dictate the exact environmental conditions and agricultural practices.