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Saturday 7 May 2011

jalgaon

Divisions

Jalgaon district comprises 15 talukas (tahsils) and 12 Vidhan Sabha constituencies.

Population

As per 2001 India census, the district of Jalgaon has a population of around 3,679,936.

Language

The main languages spoken in Jalgaon are Marathi, Ahirani, Hindi and English. Economy

Agriculture is the chief source of income in Jalgaon. The main crops produced here are banana, cotton, groundnut, lime, millet, sugarcane and wheat.

Industries

The chief industries of Jalgaon are cotton, cement, silk, sugar and vegetable oil.

Getting to

Jalgaon is well-connected to Mumbai, Pune as well as other major cities by an extensive road network. NH-6 passes through the district of Jalgaon.

The nearest airport to Jalgaon is at Aurangabad. Travelers can get frequent buses plying between Pune and Jalgaon.

Prime Attractions

Some of the popular tourist destinations near Jalgaon include:
  • Adavad
  • Amalner
  • Bhusawal
  • Changdev
  • Kapileshwar Pal and Yawal
  • Padmalaya
  • Patanadevi
  • Parola
The famous Ajanta Caves are only at a distance of 50 kilometers from Jalgaon.

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