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Tahsil Office Jamner

Geography

Geographical Information of Jamner Taluka

Location & Boundaries

  • To the East: Buldhana District

  • To the South: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District

  • Other directions: Adjacent to other talukas of Jalgaon District

Area

  • Total Area: 1,349.68 sq. km

Land Use & Agriculture

  • Cultivable Land: Approximately 85,000 hectares

    • Includes irrigated, rain-fed, and submerged lands

  • Irrigated Land: 15,000 to 20,000 hectares

    • Sources: Wells, borewells, small dams, and minor irrigation projects

  • Main Crops:

    • Banana (special identity of the taluka)

    • Cotton, Chickpea, Soybean

    • Sorghum and other seasonal crops

Forest Area

  • Under Forest Department: Around 5,500 – 6,000 hectares

Water Resources & Irrigation

  • Rivers:

    • Waghur (main river)

    • Kang River, Sur River

    • Some tributaries of the Tapi River

  • Dams / Reservoirs:

    • Vani Dam

    • Chichkheda Lake

    • Minor irrigation projects

Climate

  • Type: Hot and dry

  • Temperature:

    • Summer ➤ Above 40°C

    • Winter ➤ Drops to around 10°C

  • Average Annual Rainfall: 600 – 750 mm

Soil Type

  • Predominantly Black Soil (Regur)

    • Fertile and suitable for irrigation

Administrative Information

Sr. No. Division Details
01 Municipal Council 1
02 Nagar Panchayat 1
03 Gram Panchayats 107
04 Revenue Villages 155

  • Many villages are agriculture-based

  • Some villages ➤ Known for commercial production of bananas and cotton

Special Identity:
Jamner Taluka is well-known across Maharashtra for its banana cultivation. Fertile black soil, abundant water resources, and river-based irrigation support make it an agriculturally significant taluka.

Cultural

Comprehensive Information

Language and Cultural Diversity

  • Primary Language: Marathi

  • Other Spoken Languages: Hindi and Urdu (in some areas)

Demographic Structure (As per Census 2011)

  • Total Population of Jamner Taluka: 349,957

  • Rural Population: Dominant

  • Urbanization: Limited

Caste-wise Population

  • Scheduled Castes (SC): 30,550 (8.7%)

  • Scheduled Tribes (ST): 39,019 (11.1%)

Jamner Municipal Council Information

  • Population (2011): 46,762

  • Literacy Rate: 83.05%

  • Sex Ratio: 927 females per 1000 males

  • Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years): 853

  • Number of Households: 9,614

  • Area: 40.74 sq. km

  • Estimated Population (2025): ~64,000

Shendurni Nagar Panchayat – Statistical Information

  • Total Population: 22,553

    • Males: 11,644

    • Females: 10,909

  • Number of Households: 4,504

  • Child Population (0–6 years): 2,898 (12.85%)

  • Sex Ratio:

    • General: 937 females per 1000 males

    • Child: 831

  • Literacy Rate:

    • Total: 76.44%

    • Male: 81.66%

    • Female: 70.97%

Festivals and Traditions

  • Major Festivals: Ganeshotsav, Ram Navami, Holi, Mahashivratri, Pola, Harinam Saptah

  • Traditional Fairs: Local fairs and religious processions of village deities celebrated with enthusiasm

Folk Arts and Religious Traditions

  • Folk Art Forms: Bharud, Kirtan, Tamasha

  • Religious Life: Active presence of Bhajan groups, Kirtankars, and the Warkari sect

Educational and Social Institutions

  • Schools, Junior & Senior Colleges

  • Ashram Schools, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agricultural Science Center)

  • Women’s Self-Help Groups

  • Youth Groups

Major Villages and Marketplaces

  • Main Center: Jamner Town

    • Administrative Offices

    • Railway Station and Bus Stand

    • Commercial Market

  • Other Important Villages: Neri, Pahur, Fattepur, Wakod, Shendurni

Tourism

Tourist Attractions

Ajanta Caves

  • Located just 35 km from Jamner

  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site of historical significance

  • Adorned with murals depicting the glorious history of Buddhist culture

Dhalki Waterfall

  • Nestled in the Ajanta mountain range

  • Located 40 km from Jamner

  • A special attraction for nature lovers

Someshwar Mahadev Temple (Geeta Dham)

  • A renowned religious site in Jamner city

  • A sacred place for devotees of Lord Shiva

Trivikram Temple, Shendurni

  • Known as the “Prati-Pandharpur” (the alternate Pandharpur)

  • Strongly associated with the Warkari religious tradition

Other Religious Sites

  •  Ram Temple

  •  Hanuman Temple

  •  Vitthal Temple

  •  Kalbhairav Temple

Many villages in Jamner Taluka are deeply connected to the Warkari tradition, highlighting the region’s spiritual and cultural richness.