Introduction
Jalgaon is a city in western India, in northern Maharashtra state, Jalgaon District on the northern Deccan Plateau. Located within the productive, irrigated agricultural region of Kandesh, Jalgaon is a significant collection and distribution center of agricultural goods. The leading products are Jowar and raw Cotton; the region's rich volcanic soil is particularly well-suited to cotton production. Jalgaon is an important center for cotton-textile and vegetable-oil mills, particularly Groundnut-oil and hydrogenation plants. Jalgaon is also well known for Bananas production.
| Area | 68.8 sq km |
| Altitude | 169 metres above sea level |
| Temperature | Summer-21.0 C-46.0 C Winter-10.0 C-32.0 C |
| Language | Marathi, Ahirani, Hindi, and English |
| STD Code | 0257 |
| Rainfall | 690.2 mm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit | September to March |
Jalgaon MapOther cities map
How to get there
- Air :- Nearest airport is at Aurangabad (151 km); Airports at Pune (377 km) and Mumbai (425 km) are other nearby ones.
- Rail:-Connected by rail, with a station at Jalgaon (important broad gauge route and a narrow gauge line). Connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Calcutta, Surat too by rail.
- Road:-State highways and roads link district headquarters at Jalgaon to all 15 tahsils and towns. National highway (No 6) passes through Jalgaon.
Places to Visit
| Ajanta Caves | Ellora | Omkareshwar Temple | Kusumba Goshala |
Excursion
| Shirsoli Lake | Patnadevi Temple | Suki Dam | Langda Amba |
| Kusumba Goshala | Unapdev | Rameshwaram |
Accommodation
| Hotel Cozy Cottage | Hotel Amar Prem | Hotel Dream Land |
