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| population_rank    = [[India]]: [[List of cities in India by population|102nd]]<br/>[[Maharashtra]]: [[List of cities in Maharashtra by population|13th]]
| population_demonym = Jalgaonkar
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web|title=Where is Jalgaon, Information about Jalgaon, Where is Jalgaon, Located, Places to Visit|url=https://www.majorcitiesofworld.com/where-is-jalgaon-in-india/|access-date=2022-02-06|website=majorcitiesofworld.com |date=12 June 2017 }}</ref>
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'''Jalgaon''' is a district in the northern part of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. The administrative seat is the city of [[Jalgaon]].
'''Jalgaon''' ({{Audio|Jalgaon.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a city in the state of [[Maharashtra]], India. The city is located in [[North Maharashtra]] in the sub-region of [[Khandesh]], and serves as the administrative headquarters of its namesake district, the [[Jalgaon district]]. In the sub-region of [[Khandesh]], Jalgaon is the largest city in Khandesh. Situated on Asian Highway 53 and 76.3 Km(47.41 Miles) from '[[Ajanta Caves]]'.
The [[Girna River|Girna river]] flows from the western part of the city. Jalgaon is colloquially known as the "''Banana city of India''" as the region's (Jalgaon district) farmers grow approximately two-thirds of Maharashtra's banana production.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/49165/ |title=Banana republic Jalgaon bears fruit |work=The Indian Express|date=18 June 2004 |access-date=3 January 2011}}</ref>


It is bordered by the state of [[Madhya Pradesh]] to the north and by the districts of [[Buldhana]] to the east, [[Jalna district|Jalna]] to the southeast, [[Aurangabad District, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] to the south, [[Nashik district|Nashik]] to the southwest, and [[Dhule district|Dhule]] to the west.
== Government and Politics ==
[[Jalgaon]] is administered by the [[Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation]], which was established in 21 March 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation |url=https://jcmc.gov.in/about_us_M.html#}}</ref> The municipal jurisdiction covers about 68.2–68.8 km².<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation Jalgaon |url=https://jcmc.gov.in/images/tenders/notice_pub.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation |url=https://www.jcmc.gov.in/ |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=www.jcmc.gov.in}}</ref> The municipality was earlier constituted under the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats & Industrial Townships Act, 1965, and the change/upgrade to a corporation was enacted under provisions invoking the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 (the “Corporations Act”) as part of the state notifications that created the corporation.


==History==
There are 19 zones within the city.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation |url=https://www.jcmc.gov.in/election-ward-formation-draft-2025-26.htm |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=www.jcmc.gov.in}}</ref> There are 75 wards in the Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation.<ref name=":0" />
In 10th and 11th century A.D. Jalgaon district constituted a part of [[Seuna (Yadava) dynasty|Seuna-Desa]] of Yadav kingdom.<ref name="cenus 2011">{{Cite journal|last=Singh Deol|first=Ranjit|date=31 May 2014|title=District census handbook Jalgaon , series 28 |url=https://www.web&rct=j&url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2703_PART_B_DCHB_JALGAON.pdf|journal=District census handbook Jalgaon 2011|volume=XII-B|pages=8|via=Censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> In March 1795 Marathas defeated [[Nizam of Ahmadnagar]] and Jalgaon became part of [[Maratha Kingdom]].<ref name="cenus 2011"/>


Before 1906, this district's  name was [[Khandesh district]]. In 1906 it got divided into two districts called, East Khandesh and West Khandesh.<ref name=EB1911>{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Khandesh, East and West |volume=15 |page=771}}</ref> with East Khandesh covering the territory that is now Jalgaon and neighboring [[Dhule]].<ref>{{cite book |editor1-last=Campbell |editor1-first=James M. |title=Khandesh District Gazetteer |date=1880 |publisher=Gazetteer of Bombay Presidency |edition=Volume XII |url=https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Khandesh%20District/preface_i.html |access-date=18 May 2020 |language=en |format=Facsimile}}</ref>
==Demographics==
As per Indian government census 2011, the population was 4,60,228 out of this 240590 were males and 219638 were females.


After the [[States Reorganisation Act, 1956|1956 reorganisation of India's states]], East Khandesh became part of [[Bombay State]]. Four years later, in 1960, it became part of the newly formed [[Maharashtra]] and was renamed Jalgaon and Dhulia Districts, respectively.
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! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Male
! rowspan="2" |Female
! rowspan="2" |Total Population
! rowspan="2" |Change
! colspan="8" |Religion (%)
|-
!Hindu
!Muslim
!Christian
!Sikhs
!Buddhist
!Jain
!Other religions and persuasions
!Religion not stated
|-
|2001<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/21494/download/24626/PC01_C01_27.xls Census India 2001].</ref>
| style="text-align:right;" |193496
| style="text-align:right;" |175122
| style="text-align:right;" |368618
| style="text-align:center;" | –
| style="text-align:right;" |77.429
| style="text-align:right;" |16.915
| style="text-align:right;" |0.171
| style="text-align:right;" |0.169
| style="text-align:right;" |3.238
| style="text-align:right;" |1.961
| style="text-align:right;" |0.086
| style="text-align:right;" |0.030
|-
|2011<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11382/download/14495/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS Census India 2011].</ref>
| style="text-align:right;" |240590
| style="text-align:right;" |219638
| style="text-align:right;" |460228
| style="text-align:right;" |0.249
| style="text-align:right;" |76.123
| style="text-align:right;" |18.271
| style="text-align:right;" |0.234
| style="text-align:right;" |0.174
| style="text-align:right;" |3.207
| style="text-align:right;" |1.714
| style="text-align:right;" |0.079
| style="text-align:right;" |0.199
|}
{{Chart|definition=Religion of Jalgaon by year.chart|data=Religion of Jalgaon by year.tab|width=400px}}


=== Education ===
==Climate==
Till 1960-61 there were only two colleges in Jalgaon district {{endash}} [[Mooljee Jetha College, Jalgaon|Mooljee Jetha Arts and Science college]] and [[Pratap college]] at [[Amalner]]. These colleges was affiliated to [[Ponna University|Poona University]]. Around 1961, three more colleges started at [[Chalisgaon]], [[Bhusawal]] and [[Faizpur]].<ref name="cenus 2011"/>
Jalgaon has a [[hot semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSh'') owing to the [[rain shadow]] of the [[Western Ghats]]. There are three seasons in Jalgaon: the sweltering and arid "hot" season from March to mid-June, the warm and "wet" under [[monsoon of South Asia|the monsoon]] from mid-June to September, and the  dry "cool" season from October to February. In Jalgaon District, the average annual rainfall is around 690&nbsp;mm and the temperature can range from 10 to 48 degrees Celsius, making it a diverse climate with scorching summers of up to 45 degrees Celsius.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About District {{!}} District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://jalgaon.gov.in/about-district/ |access-date=2023-02-01 |language=en-US}}</ref>
{{Weather box
| width =
| location = Jalgaon City (1991-2020, extremes 1969-present)
| metric first = Yes
| single line = Yes
| collapse =
| Jan record high C = 36.4
| Feb record high C = 41.2
| Mar record high C = 43.9
| Apr record high C = 47.2
| May record high C = 48.4
| Jun record high C = 46.6
| Jul record high C = 43.9
| Aug record high C = 40.4
| Sep record high C = 39.8
| Oct record high C = 39.5
| Nov record high C = 37.7
| Dec record high C = 36.4
| year record high C = 48.4
| Jan high C = 29.8
| Feb high C = 32.6
| Mar high C = 37.3
| Apr high C = 41.1
| May high C = 42.3
| Jun high C = 38.1
| Jul high C = 32.7
| Aug high C = 31.0
| Sep high C = 32.5
| Oct high C = 34.4
| Nov high C = 32.8
| Dec high C = 30.4
| year high C = 34.5
| Jan low C = 11.8
| Feb low C = 13.7
| Mar low C = 18.2
| Apr low C = 23.7
| May low C = 26.7
| Jun low C = 25.9
| Jul low C = 24.2
| Aug low C = 23.3
| Sep low C = 22.8
| Oct low C = 19.2
| Nov low C = 14.6
| Dec low C = 11.2
| year low C = 19.6
| Jan record low C = 1.7
| Feb record low C = 3.9
| Mar record low C = 8.2
| Apr record low C = 13.1
| May record low C = 19.0
| Jun record low C = 19.3
| Jul record low C = 19.8
| Aug record low C = 17.1
| Sep record low C = 12.3
| Oct record low C = 9.5
| Nov record low C = 5.0
| Dec record low C = 1.7
| year record low C = 1.7
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 3.7
| Feb rain mm = 3.5
| Mar rain mm = 5.3
| Apr rain mm = 2.2
| May rain mm = 6.7
| Jun rain mm = 140.5
| Jul rain mm = 227.5
| Aug rain mm = 179.5
| Sep rain mm = 131.2
| Oct rain mm = 41.3
| Nov rain mm = 11.4
| Dec rain mm = 6.2
| year rain mm = 759.0
| Jan rain days = 0.3
| Feb rain days = 0.4
| Mar rain days = 0.7
| Apr rain days = 0.1
| May rain days = 0.7
| Jun rain days = 6.6
| Jul rain days = 12.2
| Aug rain days = 10.7
| Sep rain days = 7.1
| Oct rain days = 2.4
| Nov rain days = 0.4
| Dec rain days = 0.3
| year rain days = 41.9
| time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 40
| Feb humidity = 33
| Mar humidity = 26
| Apr humidity = 23
| May humidity = 27
| Jun humidity = 48
| Jul humidity = 67
| Aug humidity = 74
| Sep humidity = 65
| Oct humidity = 44
| Nov humidity = 39
| Dec humidity = 39
| year humidity = 44
| source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDcityextremes2>
{{cite web
| url = https://www.imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230101061732/https://www.imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf
| archive-date = 1 January 2023
| title = Climatological Tables 1991-2020
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| access-date = 1 January 2023
| page = 21}}</ref>
}}Jalgaon has been ranked 19th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2024 |title=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 |url=https://prana.cpcb.gov.in/ncapServices/robust/fetchFilesFromDrive/Swachh_Vayu_Survekshan_2024_Result.pdf |website=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024}}</ref>


=== Railways ===
==Education==
In British Raj, the building of railway line in the limit of Khandesh district started in 1852 and opened for trains in 1861 and 1865.before there was no railway transportation in the district. The British government also built a number of small station like Jalgaon, Nashirabad Bhadli, Varangaon, Nadgaon stations in the cost of £ 300to £500 (Rs 3000 - 15,000) with a station master's room and booking office. There has been built a big station at Bhusawal.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Campbell|first=James M.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rbUBAAAAYAAJ|title=Gazetteer of Bombay presidency : Khandesh|publisher=British Government of India|year=1880|location=[[Bombay presidency]], India|pages=1}}</ref>
[[File:KBC North Maharashtra University main building.jpg|thumb|Kaviyatri Bahinabai North Maharashtra University]]


==Geography==
[[North Maharashtra University]] is located 8&nbsp;km away from the city. Prominent under/post-graduate colleges in the city are [[Mooljee Jetha College, Jalgaon|Mooljee Jetha College]] and Nutan Maratha College.
The district covers an area of 11,765&nbsp;km².<ref name="districtcensus" />


===Climate===
Jalgaon has three medical colleges, [[Government Medical College, Jalgaon|Government Medical College]], [[Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gmcjalgaon.org/|title=Government medical college & Hospital of Jalgaon.|date=10 April 2020|website=gmcjalgaon.com|access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref> and the [[Government Ayurved College, Jalgaon]] providing the knowledge of Ayurveda.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gacjalgaon.org/|title=Government ayurved college & Hospital of Jalgaon.|date=25 April 2023|website=gacjalgaon.com|access-date=25 April 2023}}</ref>
On average, Jalgaon receives between 77&nbsp;cm and 80&nbsp;cm of rainfall per year. In the easternmost part of the district—i.e., in [[Yawal]]—the average annual rainfall is 77&nbsp;cm; in [[Bhusawal]], [[Pachora]], and the city of Jalgaon, it is 79&nbsp;cm; and in [[Jamner]], it is 80&nbsp;cm.<ref name="ISBN 938072559-0">{{ISBN|938072559-0}}</ref>


===Rivers===
The '''Anubhuti Residential School''' an CISCE affiliated School based in Jalgaon, founded by [[Bhavarlal Jain]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Founded by|url=https://cehs.unl.edu/cyaf/international-engagement/anubhuti-school-experience/|website=University of Nebraska–Lincoln|publisher=University of Nebraska–Lincoln|access-date=1 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Founded by|url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_Marwari_Heritage/kXS2DAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Anubhuti+School%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA322&printsec=frontcover|website=The Marwari Heritage, ISBN 9781942322061, 1942322062|publisher=IntegralDMS|access-date=1 January 2026}}</ref> The school stands in the top 10 list of ISC residential schools in India. .<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 10 Schools of India|url=https://www.panchdoot.com/youth/education-world-best-schools-in-india-2023-ranking/|website=Panchdoot|publisher=Panchdoot|access-date=1 January 2026}}</ref> The school's name, Anubhuti, translates to 'experience' in Sanskrit. It is full-fledged co-educational residential school.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anubhuti International Residential School|url=https://www.anubhutischool.in/index1.htm|access-date=2025-09-26|website=www.anubhutischool.in|language=en}}</ref>  Founded in 2007, The school campus is located at Jain Divine Park on a wooded hillside in 100 acres <ref>{{cite news |title=Founded and area|url=https://www.starschooling.com/boardingschools/maharashtra/anubhuti-international-school|work=StarSchooling|access-date=2026-01-01}}</ref> For which it recognised with CSE Green Schools Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CSE Green Schools Awards|url=https://www.cseindia.org/press-release-cse-green-schools-awards--1078|access-date=2026-01-01|website=centre for science and environment|language=en}}</ref>
The [[Tapti River|Tapi River]] flows through Jalgaon from the north.<ref name=EB1911/> Its total length is 724&nbsp;km, of which 208&nbsp;km are in Maharashtra. The Tapti has numerous [[Tributary|tributaries]] in and around the district, including the [[Purna River (tributary of Tapti)|Purna]], Aner, Bhuleshwari, Biswa, [[Chandrabhaga River (Purna River)|Chandrabhaga]], Dolar, Gadgi, Kapara, Katpurna, Man, Morana, Nalganga, Nand, Pedhi, Sipana, and Wan Rivers.<ref name="ISBN 938072559-0" />


==Divisions==
The school accepts students from the fifth through the twelfth grade (ages nine–eighteen) and follows the [[Indian Certificate of Secondary Education|ICSE]] board. The School is affiliated to the CISCE (Council for Indian School Certificate Examination), New Delhi which conducts the ICSE (Class 10) & ISC (Class 12) examinations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CISE Affiliation|url=https://school.careers360.com/schools/anubhuti-school-jalgaon|access-date=2025-09-26|website=school.careers360.com|language=en}}</ref>
Jalgaon district consists of 15 [[taluka|''talukas'']], or ''tehsils'': [[Dharangaon]], [[Amalner]], [[Bhadgaon]], [[Bhusawal]], [[Bodwad]], [[Chalisgaon]], [[Chopda]], [[Erandol]], Jalgaon, [[Jamner]], [[Muktainagar]], [[Pachora]], [[Parola, Maharashtra|Parola]], [[Raver, Maharashtra|Raver]], and Yawal. Jalgaon city is the administrative headquarters.


The district has 11 constituencies in the [[Vidhan Sabha]], the state legislative assembly: [[Amalner (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Amalner]], [[Bhusawal (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhusawal]], [[Chalisgaon (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chalisgaon]], [[Chopda (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chopda]], [[Erandol (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Erandol]], [[Jalgaon City (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jalgaon City]], [[Jalgaon Rural (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jalgaon Rural]], [[Jamner (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jamner]], [[Muktainagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Muktainagar]], [[Pachora (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pachora]], and [[Raver (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Raver]]. It has two constituencies in the [[Lok Sabha]], the lower house of the [[Parliament of India|Indian Parliament]]: [[Raver (Lok Sabha constituency)|Raver]] and [[Jalgaon (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jalgaon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceo.maharashtra.gov.in/acs.php |title=District wise List of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies |publisher=Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra website |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100318055304/http://ceo.maharashtra.gov.in/acs.php |archive-date=2010-03-18 }}</ref>
== Transport ==


==Demographics==
=== Airport ===
It has a population of 4,229,917 as of the 2011 census.<ref name="districtcensus" />
[[Jalgaon Airport]] {{Airport codes|JLG|VAJL}} situated at southeast of the city centre, was built in 1973 by the Public Works Department.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airstrips in Maharashtra |url=http://www.mahapwd.com/statistics/airstrips.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001075044/http://www.mahapwd.com/statistics/airstrips.htm |archive-date=1 October 2021 |access-date=3 February 2012 |publisher=Maharashtra Public Works Department}}</ref> The Jalgaon municipal council took over its operations in April 1997 and handed it over to the [[Maharashtra Airport Development Company]] in April 2007.<ref name="JAL1">{{cite news |date=23 March 2012 |title=President inaugurates Jalgaon airport |url=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/03/23/356--President-inaugurates-Jalgaon-airport-.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407110942/http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/03/23/356--President-inaugurates-Jalgaon-airport-.html |archive-date=7 April 2014 |access-date=25 March 2012 |publisher=Newstrackindia.com}}</ref> The Government of Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) to upgrade the existing airfield in July 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=MADC – Projects |url=http://www.madcindia.org/projects.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226054653/http://www.madcindia.org/projects.html |archive-date=26 February 2012 |publisher=[[Maharashtra Airport Development Company]]}}</ref> [[Pratibha Patil]], then president of India, laid the foundation stone for the development and expansion of the Jalgaon airport in June 2010.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 June 2010 |title=President lays foundation stone for Jalgaon airport |url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/president-lays-foundation-stone-for-jalgaon-airport_633580.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616004201/http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/president-lays-foundation-stone-for-jalgaon-airport_633580.html |archive-date=16 June 2013 |access-date=4 February 2012 |publisher=Zeenews.com}}</ref> Jalgaon offers flights to [[Mumbai]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Kolhapur]], [[Nashik Airport|Nashik]] and [[Nanded]] operated by [[TruJet]] airlines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Domestic airlines in India {{!}} Domestic airline tickets Booking |url=https://www.trujet.com/#/home |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419220748/https://www.trujet.com/#/home |archive-date=19 April 2022 |access-date=2022-02-26 |website=trujet.com}}</ref> In March 2024, Fly91 restarted commercial operations in the airport, by starting new flights to [[Manohar International Airport|Goa]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Pune Airport|Pune]] and [[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]] started new flights to [[Ahmedabad Airport|Ahmedabad]] and [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]].
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=9,54,077|13=1911|14=10,28,126|15=1921|16=10,69,656|17=1931|18=11,98,260|19=1941|20=13,20,074|21=1951|22=14,71,351|23=1961|24=17,65,047|25=1971|26=21,23,121|27=1981|28=26,18,274|29=1991|30=31,87,634|31=2001|32=36,82,690|33=2011|34=42,29,917|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/PCA/A2_Data_Table.html Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901]</ref>|align=right}}As of the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Jalgaon district had a population of 4,229,917,<ref name=districtcensus>{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in}}</ref> roughly equal to that of the [[Republic of the Congo]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Congo, Republic of the 4,243,929}}</ref> or the United States' state of [[Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php  |title=2010 Resident Population Data  |publisher=U. S. Census Bureau |access-date=2011-09-30  |quote=Kentucky 4,339,367 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php  |archive-date=2013-10-19}}</ref> It is the 46th most populous of [[Districts of India|India's 640 districts]].<ref name="districtcensus" />


The population density is {{convert| 359 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name="districtcensus" /> The [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] from 2001–11 was 14.71%.<ref name="districtcensus" /> Jalgaon has a [[sex ratio]] of 922 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name="districtcensus" /> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 79.73%.<ref name="districtcensus" />
=== Railway ===
The city is served by the [[Jalgaon Junction railway station]]. The railway connects the city to major cities like [[New Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Kolkata]], [[Bengaluru]], [[Chennai]], [[Agra]], and [[Lucknow]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=How to Reach {{!}} District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://jalgaon.gov.in/how-to-reach/ |access-date=2022-01-24 |language=en-US}}</ref>


===Languages===
==Tourist attractions==
At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 94.50% of the population in the district spoke [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and 4.25% [[Bhili language|Bhili]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
[[Gandhi Teerth]] is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Jalgaon city. It is a research institution and museum based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. It was established on 25 March 2012 by the Gandhi Research Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gandhi Teerth, Jalgaon: Gandhi Tourist Places |url=https://www.mkgandhi.org/gandhiyatra/gandhi-teerth-jalgaon.html|access-date=2021-09-26|website=mkgandhi.org|language=en}}</ref>
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The languages spoken in Jalgaon include Ahirani, a dialect of [[Khandeshi language|Khandeshi]] with approximately 780,000 speakers, similar to [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Bhili language|Bhili]];<ref name="ethnoahirani">{{cite encyclopedia | editor = M. Paul Lewis | encyclopedia = Ethnologue: Languages of the World | title = Ahirani: A language of India | url = http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=ahr | access-date = 2011-09-28 | edition = 16th | year = 2009 | publisher = SIL International | location = Dallas, Texas}}</ref> [[Palya Bareli language|Palya Bareli]], a [[Bhil languages|Bhil language]] with approximately 10,000 speakers, centred in [[Madhya Pradesh]];<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | editor = M. Paul Lewis | encyclopedia = Ethnologue: Languages of the World | title = Bareli, Palya: A language of India | url = http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=bpx | access-date = 2011-09-28 | edition = 16th | year = 2009 | publisher = SIL International | location = Dallas, Texas}}</ref> and [[Rathwi Bareli language|Rathwi Bareli]], a Bhil language with approximately 64,000 speakers, written in the [[Devanagari script]] and [[Mutual intelligibility|mutually unintelligible]] with Palya Bareli.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | editor = M. Paul Lewis | encyclopedia = Ethnologue: Languages of the World | title = Bareli, Rathwi: A language of India | url = http://www.ethnologue.com/show_language.asp?code=bgd | access-date = 2011-09-28 | edition = 16th | year = 2009 | publisher = SIL International | location = Dallas, Texas}}</ref>
[[Guru Purnima]] festival at [[Vyasa|Maharishi Krishna Dvaipayana Vedvysa]] Temple in [[Yawal]] is also a popular pilgrimage destination. It is visited by pilgrims from within Jalgaon and neighboring states like Madhya Pradesh. The temple is located at the confluence of the river Hadkhai-Khadkai also known previously as River Harita and Sarita. Vyasa was invited by the sage [[Lomasha]] to perform a sacrifice for the [[Pandava]]s after their incognito exile. It is one of the main three temples of Vyasa, the others being Vyas Chatti, [[Badrinath]] and Vyas [[Varanasi|Kashi]] Temple.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Programs in Yaval Vyasa Temple|work=Lokmat|url=https://www.lokmat.com/jalgaon/various-programs-guruparnimela-maharishi-vyas-temple-yaval/}}</ref>


==Education==
Other ancient pilgrim places and tourist destinations include,
[[North Maharashtra University|Kavayatri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University]] was established in the city of Jalgaon on 15 August 1989 and serves as the regional university. [[Government Polytechnic Jalgaon]] was established in 1960. The district is also home to schools and colleges of the Khandesh Education Society and Maratha Vidya Prasarak Mandal and the [[Government Polytechnic Jalgaon]].


===Medical Education===
* [[Changdeva Temple]]
[[Government Medical College, Jalgaon]] is a tertiary medical college in Jalgaon that was established in 2018 and offers under graduate course in [[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]]. [[Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon|Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical college.]] is a privately operated medical college.
* [[Patnadevi]], an old temple built by the Mandlik kings of [[Seuna (Yadava) dynasty|Yadav]] completed in year 1128 AD.
* [[Mudhai Devi Temple]], of [[Hemadpanti architecture]] built around 1150–1200 AD
* Saint [[Muktabai]] Temple, home to Muktabai Dindi, which has been an integral part of the [[Pandharpur Wari]] for over 310 years.{{cn|date=February 2026}}
* [[Satpuda Manudevi Temple, Adgaon]]
* Unapdev Hot Spring.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Unapdev Hot Water Fountain|url=https://jalgaon.gov.in/tourist-place/unapdev-hot-water-fountain/}}</ref>
* [[Padmalaya|Padmalaya – Shree Ganpati Temple (Prabhakshetra)]], is one of the Saade-teen (three and a half) 'Shree [[Ganesha|Ganapati]] Peeth' in India. It has two swayambhu idols consist of corals and one has its trunk curving to the right and other one to the left.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shree Kshetra Padmalaya|url=https://jalgaon.gov.in/tourist-place/shree-padmalaya-jalgaon/}}</ref>


== Literature ==
==Notable people==
Jalgaon district is well known as birth place of renowned Marathi poet [[Bahinabai Chaudhari]] , who wrote many poems addressing to the village life and about rural womens and hardship of Farmars of the district.Balkawi alias [[Trambak Bapuji Thombre]] was born in Jalgaon.To honor literary work of Bahinabai [[North Maharashtra University]] adapted her name and now the university is known as Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Suryawanshi|first=Sudhir|date=2018-05-03|title=Maharashtra University named after poet Bahinabai who never went to school|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-maharashtra-university-named-after-poet-bahinabai-who-never-went-to-school-2611259|access-date=2021-03-06|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon > Home|url=http://nmu.ac.in/#|access-date=2021-03-06|website=nmu.ac.in}}</ref>
{{Further|Category: People from Jalgaon|label1=list of people from Jalgaon}}
 
* [[Bhāskara II]] (c. 1114–1185), aka Bhāskarāchārya, was an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[Indian mathematicians|mathematician]] and [[astronomer]] {{Additional citation needed|date=September 2023}}
==Economy==
* [[Bahinabai Chaudhari]] (1880–1951), a farmer whose poetry, published posthumously, helped popularize the Ahirani dialect.
The district is well known for its significant banana cultivation. The district's administrative center, Jalgaon city, is a well known hub for gold jewellery shopping and business. The [[Bhusawal Thermal Power Station]] is near Bhusaval.  
* [[Pandurang Sadashiv Sane]], aka Sane Guruji, social activist and freedom fighter worked as the teacher in Pratap High School in [[Amalner]] town.<ref>{{Cite news|last=tojsiab|title=पांडुरंग सदाशिव साने इतिहास देखें अर्थ और सामग्री – hmoob.in|language=en|url=https://www.hmoob.in/wiki/Sane_Guruji|access-date=2022-01-26}}</ref>
* [[Balkavi]] (1890–1918), a Marathi poet.
* Keki Moos (1912-1989), a famous artist and painter<ref>{{Cite news|title=A forgotten genius: State ignores restoration of Keki Moos|work=Mumbai Mirror|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/a-forgotten-genius-state-ignores-restoration-of-keki-moos-extraordinary-artwork-decrepit-bungalow/articleshow/50520293.cms}}</ref>
* [[Pratibha Patil]] (1934–present), a former [[president of India]] (2007–12) and governor of [[Rajasthan]] (2004–07).
* [[Suresh Jain]], 8 times MLA from city and Ex-minister of Govt of Maharashtra and Found Guilty in Garkul Ghotala.
* [[Ishwarlal Jain]] (1946 – present), three times MLA and 6 years Rajya Sabha MP. NCP Party Treasurer.
* [[Bhavarlal Jain]] (1937–2016), an entrepreneur who founded [[Jain Irrigation Systems]].
* [[Ujjwal Nikam]], a public prosecutor who has worked on high-profile murder and terrorism cases.
* [[Haribhau Jawale]] (1953 – present), 3 term MLA and Member of Parliament from Raver.
* [[Eknath Khadse]] (1952–present), a politician of the [[Nationalist Congress Party]].
* [[Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor]] (1942–2023), a Marathi poet and recipient of the [[Padma Shri]] award.
* [[Gulab Raghunath Patil]] (1966–present) Senior Leader of Shiv Sena and Minister in Maharashtra.
* [[Suresh Damu Bhole]] (1965–present), MLA & President of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] Jalgaon District.
* [[Sanju Rathod]] (1998–present), singer, songwriter, composer, and lyricist


==Media==
==See also==
The major Marathi-language newspapers published in Jalgaon are ''Deshdoot'', ''Deshonnati'', ''Divya Marathi'', ''[[Lokmat]]'', the ''[[Maharashtra Times]]'', and ''[[Sakal]]''.
* [[Jalgaon Municipal Corporation]]
 
* [[Jalgaon Zilla Parishad]]
==Notable people==
* [[Jain Irrigation Systems]]
* [[Hari Narayan Apte]] (1864–1919), a Marathi writer.
* [[Make in Maharashtra]]
* [[Balkavi]] (1890–1918), Marathi poet.
* [[Bahinabai Chaudhari]] (1880–1951) an illiterate cotton farmer, her poetry published posthumously, helped popularize [[Khandeshi language|Ahirani dialect]].
* [[Bhavarlal Jain]] (1937–2016), an entrepreneur who founded [[Jain Irrigation Systems]]
* [[Suresh  Jain]], 8 times MLA from city and Ex-minister in government of Maharashtra.
*[[Gulabrao Devkar]] , politician and [[Nationalist Congress Party|NCP]] leader.
* [[Eknath Khadse]] (1952–present), Former Revenue minister of Maharashtra , veteran NCP politician.
* [[Girish Mahajan]] (1960–present),  politician and former Water resources minister of Maharashtra.
* [[Gulab Raghunath Patil]] (1966–present), Senior Leader of [[Shiv Sena]] and Minister in Maharashtra
* [[Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor]] (1942–present), a Marathi poet and recipient of the [[Padma Shri]] award
* [[Ujjwal Nikam]], a public prosecutor who has worked on high-profile murder and terrorism cases
* [[Pratibha Patil]] (1934–present), First women [[president of India]] (2007–12) and governor of [[Rajasthan]] (2004–07)
* [[Azim Premji]] (1945–present), an entrepreneur who founded [[Wipro Limited]]


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.anubhutischool.in/ Official Anubhuti School Website]
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* [http://jalgaon.gov.in Jalgaon district official website]
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Jalgaon
City
Jalgaon Skyline
Khandesh Central mall, Municipal corporation building, Medical College Jalgaon, Ayurveda Hospital Jalgaon
Nickname: 
Banana city
Coordinates: 21°00′14″N 75°34′05″E / 21.004°N 75.568°E / 21.004; 75.568
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DivisionNashik
DistrictJalgaon
Government
 • TypeMunicipal corporation
 • BodyJalgaon Municipal Corporation
 • MayorJayshree Mahajan(Shivsena)
Area
 • Total98 km2 (38 sq mi)
 [1]
Dimensions
 • Length17.4 km (10.8 mi)
 • Width14.3 km (8.9 mi)
Elevation
216 m (709 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total650,000
 • RankIndia: 102nd
Maharashtra: 13th
 • Density6,600/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
DemonymJalgaonkar
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
 • SpokenKhandeshi (Ahirani)[3]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code0257
Vehicle registrationMH-19
Literacy Rate77.22%
Websitewww.jalgaon.nic.in

Jalgaon (About this soundpronunciation (help·info)) is a city in the state of Maharashtra, India. The city is located in North Maharashtra in the sub-region of Khandesh, and serves as the administrative headquarters of its namesake district, the Jalgaon district. In the sub-region of Khandesh, Jalgaon is the largest city in Khandesh. Situated on Asian Highway 53 and 76.3 Km(47.41 Miles) from 'Ajanta Caves'. The Girna river flows from the western part of the city. Jalgaon is colloquially known as the "Banana city of India" as the region's (Jalgaon district) farmers grow approximately two-thirds of Maharashtra's banana production.[4]

Government and Politics[edit | edit source]

Jalgaon is administered by the Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation, which was established in 21 March 2003.[5] The municipal jurisdiction covers about 68.2–68.8 km².[6][7] The municipality was earlier constituted under the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats & Industrial Townships Act, 1965, and the change/upgrade to a corporation was enacted under provisions invoking the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 (the “Corporations Act”) as part of the state notifications that created the corporation.

There are 19 zones within the city.[8] There are 75 wards in the Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation.[8]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per Indian government census 2011, the population was 4,60,228 out of this 240590 were males and 219638 were females.

Year Male Female Total Population Change Religion (%)
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikhs Buddhist Jain Other religions and persuasions Religion not stated
2001[9] 193496 175122 368618 – 77.429 16.915 0.171 0.169 3.238 1.961 0.086 0.030
2011[10] 240590 219638 460228 0.249 76.123 18.271 0.234 0.174 3.207 1.714 0.079 0.199


Climate[edit | edit source]

Jalgaon has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) owing to the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. There are three seasons in Jalgaon: the sweltering and arid "hot" season from March to mid-June, the warm and "wet" under the monsoon from mid-June to September, and the dry "cool" season from October to February. In Jalgaon District, the average annual rainfall is around 690 mm and the temperature can range from 10 to 48 degrees Celsius, making it a diverse climate with scorching summers of up to 45 degrees Celsius.[11]

Climate data for Jalgaon City (1991-2020, extremes 1969-present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 36.4
(97.5) 		41.2
(106.2) 		43.9
(111.0) 		47.2
(117.0) 		48.4
(119.1) 		46.6
(115.9) 		43.9
(111.0) 		40.4
(104.7) 		39.8
(103.6) 		39.5
(103.1) 		37.7
(99.9) 		36.4
(97.5) 		48.4
(119.1)
Average high °C (°F) 29.8
(85.6) 		32.6
(90.7) 		37.3
(99.1) 		41.1
(106.0) 		42.3
(108.1) 		38.1
(100.6) 		32.7
(90.9) 		31.0
(87.8) 		32.5
(90.5) 		34.4
(93.9) 		32.8
(91.0) 		30.4
(86.7) 		34.5
(94.1)
Average low °C (°F) 11.8
(53.2) 		13.7
(56.7) 		18.2
(64.8) 		23.7
(74.7) 		26.7
(80.1) 		25.9
(78.6) 		24.2
(75.6) 		23.3
(73.9) 		22.8
(73.0) 		19.2
(66.6) 		14.6
(58.3) 		11.2
(52.2) 		19.6
(67.3)
Record low °C (°F) 1.7
(35.1) 		3.9
(39.0) 		8.2
(46.8) 		13.1
(55.6) 		19.0
(66.2) 		19.3
(66.7) 		19.8
(67.6) 		17.1
(62.8) 		12.3
(54.1) 		9.5
(49.1) 		5.0
(41.0) 		1.7
(35.1) 		1.7
(35.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 3.7
(0.15) 		3.5
(0.14) 		5.3
(0.21) 		2.2
(0.09) 		6.7
(0.26) 		140.5
(5.53) 		227.5
(8.96) 		179.5
(7.07) 		131.2
(5.17) 		41.3
(1.63) 		11.4
(0.45) 		6.2
(0.24) 		759.0
(29.88)
Average rainy days 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.1 0.7 6.6 12.2 10.7 7.1 2.4 0.4 0.3 41.9
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 40 33 26 23 27 48 67 74 65 44 39 39 44
Source: India Meteorological Department[12]

Jalgaon has been ranked 19th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.[13]

Education[edit | edit source]

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Kaviyatri Bahinabai North Maharashtra University

North Maharashtra University is located 8 km away from the city. Prominent under/post-graduate colleges in the city are Mooljee Jetha College and Nutan Maratha College.

Jalgaon has three medical colleges, Government Medical College, Dr. Ulhas Patil Medical College and Hospital, Jalgaon.[14] and the Government Ayurved College, Jalgaon providing the knowledge of Ayurveda.[15]

The Anubhuti Residential School an CISCE affiliated School based in Jalgaon, founded by Bhavarlal Jain [16][17] The school stands in the top 10 list of ISC residential schools in India. .[18] The school's name, Anubhuti, translates to 'experience' in Sanskrit. It is full-fledged co-educational residential school.[19] Founded in 2007, The school campus is located at Jain Divine Park on a wooded hillside in 100 acres [20] For which it recognised with CSE Green Schools Awards.[21]

The school accepts students from the fifth through the twelfth grade (ages nine–eighteen) and follows the ICSE board. The School is affiliated to the CISCE (Council for Indian School Certificate Examination), New Delhi which conducts the ICSE (Class 10) & ISC (Class 12) examinations.[22]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Airport[edit | edit source]

Jalgaon Airport (IATA: JLG, ICAO: VAJL) situated at southeast of the city centre, was built in 1973 by the Public Works Department.[23] The Jalgaon municipal council took over its operations in April 1997 and handed it over to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company in April 2007.[24] The Government of Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Airports Authority of India (AAI) to upgrade the existing airfield in July 2009.[25] Pratibha Patil, then president of India, laid the foundation stone for the development and expansion of the Jalgaon airport in June 2010.[26] Jalgaon offers flights to Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolhapur, Nashik and Nanded operated by TruJet airlines.[27] In March 2024, Fly91 restarted commercial operations in the airport, by starting new flights to Goa, Hyderabad, Pune and Alliance Air started new flights to Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

Railway[edit | edit source]

The city is served by the Jalgaon Junction railway station. The railway connects the city to major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Agra, and Lucknow.[28]

Tourist attractions[edit | edit source]

Gandhi Teerth is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Jalgaon city. It is a research institution and museum based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. It was established on 25 March 2012 by the Gandhi Research Foundation.[29]

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Shree Jagatguru Ved Maharshi Vyas Muni Mandir, Manudevi Temple Vicinity, Temple of Chandika Devi, Mudhai Devi Temple.

Guru Purnima festival at Maharishi Krishna Dvaipayana Vedvysa Temple in Yawal is also a popular pilgrimage destination. It is visited by pilgrims from within Jalgaon and neighboring states like Madhya Pradesh. The temple is located at the confluence of the river Hadkhai-Khadkai also known previously as River Harita and Sarita. Vyasa was invited by the sage Lomasha to perform a sacrifice for the Pandavas after their incognito exile. It is one of the main three temples of Vyasa, the others being Vyas Chatti, Badrinath and Vyas Kashi Temple.[30]

Other ancient pilgrim places and tourist destinations include,

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Further information: list of people from Jalgaon

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation". jcmc.gov.in. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "Where is Jalgaon, Information about Jalgaon, Where is Jalgaon, Located, Places to Visit". majorcitiesofworld.com. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "About District | District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "Banana republic Jalgaon bears fruit". The Indian Express. 18 June 2004. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
  5. ↑ "Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation".
  6. ↑ "Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation Jalgaon" (PDF).
  7. ↑ "Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation". www.jcmc.gov.in. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Jalgaon City Municipal Corporation". www.jcmc.gov.in. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Census India 2001.
  10. ↑ Census India 2011.
  11. ↑ "About District | District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  12. ↑ "Climatological Tables 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2023.
  13. ↑ "Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024" (PDF). Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024. 7 September 2024.
  14. ↑ "Government medical college & Hospital of Jalgaon". gmcjalgaon.com. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  15. ↑ "Government ayurved college & Hospital of Jalgaon". gacjalgaon.com. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  16. ↑ "Founded by". University of Nebraska–Lincoln. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  17. ↑ "Founded by". The Marwari Heritage, ISBN 9781942322061, 1942322062. IntegralDMS. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  18. ↑ "Top 10 Schools of India". Panchdoot. Panchdoot. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  19. ↑ "Anubhuti International Residential School". www.anubhutischool.in. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "Founded and area". StarSchooling. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  21. ↑ "CSE Green Schools Awards". centre for science and environment. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  22. ↑ "CISE Affiliation". school.careers360.com. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  23. ↑ "Airstrips in Maharashtra". Maharashtra Public Works Department. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
  24. ↑ "President inaugurates Jalgaon airport". Newstrackindia.com. 23 March 2012. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  25. ↑ "MADC – Projects". Maharashtra Airport Development Company. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012.
  26. ↑ "President lays foundation stone for Jalgaon airport". Zeenews.com. 13 June 2010. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  27. ↑ "Domestic airlines in India | Domestic airline tickets Booking". trujet.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  28. ↑ "How to Reach | District Jalgaon, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  29. ↑ "Gandhi Teerth, Jalgaon: Gandhi Tourist Places". mkgandhi.org. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  30. ↑ "Programs in Yaval Vyasa Temple". Lokmat.
  31. ↑ "Unapdev Hot Water Fountain".
  32. ↑ "Shree Kshetra Padmalaya".
  33. ↑ tojsiab. "पांडुरंग सदाशिव साने इतिहास देखें अर्थ और सामग्री – hmoob.in". Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  34. ↑ "A forgotten genius: State ignores restoration of Keki Moos". Mumbai Mirror.

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