Around the turn of the 20th century, it was described as being a large
collection of scattered hamlets, with a population of at least 400
families, possibly much more.
The name Jorm is said to be derived
from the fine Timur Lang placed on the villagers for an attack on his
troops. The village proper lies on the left bank of the river, but its
associated hamlets run 3 miles up and downstream from there on both
banks. There was a large, ruined fort about one-half mile south of the
village proper where the hakim of Jurm resided. He commanded the
Yamgan-Warduj and Barak sub districts.
Huts for those who graze their
livestock can be found on both sides of the river up and down stream of
Jurm. The location is highly regarded for its fruit and other
vegetation, as well as for its fields and pastures. There was also a
bazaar held there twice weekly, which specialized in whips.
Around the turn of the 20th century, there was a wooden bridge crossing the river at Jurm
