Jalgaon District is located in the north-west region of the state of Maharashtra. It is bounded by Satpuda mountain ranges in the north and Ajanta mountain ranges in the south. Jalgaon is rich in volcanic soil, well suited for cotton production. It is a major business center for tea, gold, pulses, cotton, and bananas. Languages spoken are Marathi, Ahirani, Hindi and English.
Jalgaon District receives an average rainfall of about 690 mm and the temperature varies from 10°C to 48°C. Jalgaon has a diverse climate. It is exceptionally hot and dry during summer with temperatures reaching up to 45°C. The district receives about 700 mm rainfall during monsoons followed by pleasant winters.
The principal natural feature is the Tapi (Tapti) River. Unlike most Deccan rivers that flow eastward, the Tapti flows westward and drains into the Arabian Sea. Most of Khandesh lies south of the Tapti and is drained by the Girna, Bori and Panjhra rivers.
Important Statistical Information (as per Census 2011)
- Number of Villages: 1,513
- Number of Towns: 20
- Population: 4,229,917
- Area (in sq km): 11,765
Physical
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Geographical Location:
Between 20° and 21° North latitudes and 74°55′ to 76°28′ East longitudes. Jalgaon city is located at 21.0076578° N and 75.5626039° E. -
Adjoining Districts:
- North – Satpuda Hills
- South – Aurangabad and Nashik
- East – Madhya Pradesh and Buldhana
- West – Dhule
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Major Urban Centers:
- Jalgaon
- Bhusawal
- Kandari
- Varangaon
- Nimbore Bk.
- Fekari
- Chopda
- Pachora
- Chalisgaon
- Amalner
- Yawal
- Faizpur
- Raver
- Savada
- Parola
- Erandol
- Dharangaon
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Major Crops:
- Banana
- Wheat
- Millet
- Lime
- Groundnut
- Cotton
- Sugarcane
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Major Rivers:
- Tapi (Tapti)
- Girna
- Waghur
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Water Supply Resources:
- Girna Dam – Tal: Nandgaon, District: Nashik
- Hatnur Dam – Tal: Bhusawal
- Manyad Dam – Tal: Chalisgaon
- Bori Dam – Tal: Parola
- Bhokarbari Dam – Tal: Parola
- Suki Dam – Tal: Raver
- Abhora Dam – Tal: Raver
- Hivra Dam – Tal: Pachora
- Agnavati Dam – Tal: Pachora
- Tondapur Dam – Tal: Jamner
- Mangrul Dam – Tal: Raver
- Bahula Dam – Tal: Pachora
Climate
- Maximum Temperature: 48.0°C
- Minimum Temperature: 10.3°C
- Average Rainfall: 690.2 mm
Culture
- Language: Marathi is the primary local language. Hindi is also spoken near Madhya Pradesh border.
- Food: The staple food includes millet, wheat and rice.
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Fairs and Festivals:
- Shri Rama Rathotsava – Jalgaon (Kartik)
- Navaratri – Mahalaxmi Fair – Jalgaon (Navaratri)
- Changdeo Fair – Changdeo Temple near Muktainagar
- Mukatabai Fair – Kothali, Muktainagar (Magha)
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Religious Places:
- Changdev
- Amalner
- Atraval
- Chorwad
- Chandsani
- Padmalaya
- Raver
- Patnadevi
- Kapilleshwar
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History:
Much of the early history of Jalgaon is obscure. It was earlier called Rasika, later Khandesh under the Faruqi kings. It was ruled by the Vakatakas, Nizam of Hyderabad and Marathas. In 1906, East Khandesh became present-day Jalgaon. It became part of Maharashtra in 1960. - Languages / Dialects: Marathi and Ahirani