Jalgaon


Jalgaon is a city in western India. The city is located in northern Maharashtra, and serves as the administrative headquarter of the Jalgaon district. Jalgaon is nicknamed "Banana city" as the region contributes approximately two third of Maharashtra's banana production. Jalgaon city is about 225 meters above sea level. The Girna River flows through the western part of the city.
Jalgaon was divided in 1911, with East Khandesh covering the territory that is now Jalgaon. After the 1956 reorganisation of India's states, East Khandesh became part of Bombay State.

Transport

Roadways
National Highway no.6 passes through the city. Important cities of the district are also connected by state highways.
Airways
Jalgaon airport was built in 1973 by the Public Works Department. The Jalgaon Municipal council took over its operations in April 1997 and handed it over to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company in April 2007. The Government of Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Airports Authority of India to upgrade the existing airfield in July 2009.
The then President of India, Pratibha Patil laid the foundation stone for the development and expansion of the Jalgaon airport in June 2010.
Jalgaon has two flights one for Mumbai and one for Ahemdabad operated by airlines.
Railways
The city is served by Jalgaon Junction railway station. The railway connects the region to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Education

Educational facilities include:

University

Jalgaon has a Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area with manufacturing units. The town is known for its gold jewellery business and ornament market.

Notable people