Jalgaon District
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| Jalgaon district जळगाव जिल्हा |
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| State | Maharashtra,  India |
| Administrative division | Nashik Division |
| Headquarters | Jalgaon |
| Area | 11,765 km2 (4,542 sq mi) |
| Population | 36,79,936 (2001) |
| Population density | 313 /km2 (810.7/sq mi) |
| Urban population | 71.4% |
| Literacy | 76.06% |
| Sex ratio | 932 |
| Tehsils | 1. Jalgaon, 2. Jamner, 3. Erandol, 4. Dharangaon, 5. Bhusawal, 6. Bodwad, 7. Yawal, 8. Raver, 9. Muktainagar, 10. Amalner, 11. Chopda, 12. Parola_(Maharashtra), 13. Pachora, 14. Chalisgaon, 15. Bhadgaon |
| Lok Sabha Constituencies | 1. Jalgaon, 2. Raver (shared with Buldhana District) (Based on Election Commission website) |
| Assembly Seats | 12 |
| Major highways | NH-6 |
| Average annual precipitation | 690 mm |
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Jalgaon district (Marathi: जळगाव जिल्हा) is a district of Maharashtra. It was formerly known as East Khandesh district. It has an area of 11,765 km², and a population of 3,682,690 (2001 census) of which 71.4% were urban.[1]
It is bounded by Madhya Pradesh state on the north, and by the districts of Buldhana to the east, Jalna on the southeast, Aurangabad on the south, Nashik on the southwest, and Dhule on the west.
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[edit] History
The present territory of the district was part of the independent Khandesh Sulatanate ruled by the Faruqi dynasty from 1382-1601. After, annexation by Akbar in 1601, it became a part of Khandesh Subah of the Mughal empire. Subsequently, the region was ruled by the Nizam and the Marathas. In the early 18th century, Khandesh was captured by British troops from the Holkar ruler and a new district, Khandesh District was formed with its headquarters at Dhulia. Robert Gill was the first administrator of the British East India Company in Khandesh District. In 1906, when Khandesh district was bifurcated into two district, the present territory of Jalgaon district became East Khandesh district with its headquarters at Jalgaon. In 1956, after the reorganisation of the states, East Khandesh district was included in Bombay state and with the formation of Maharashtra state on May 1, 1960, East Khandesh district became a part of the state. It was renamed as Jalgaon district on October 21, 1960[2].
[edit] Economy
[edit] Agriculture
Major crops produced in this district are banana, cotton, wheat, millet, lime, groundnut and sugarcane.
[edit] Industries
The major industries in this district include: Khandesh Central Shopping Complex promoted by crescent entertainment & tourism limited the first Shpping complex in Jalgaon with multiplexes,national and international retailers ,leisure space and entertainment destination
- Jain Irrigation Systems is a multinational company, manufacturer of Irrigation, Pipe, Plastic Sheet, Solar Energy Systems.
- Supreme Pipes Ltd. is one of the important industry in Jalgaon having branches in India.
- Raymond
- Emco Transformers
- Dal mills
- Marico Industries
- Jain Pipesdddd
- Vaneera Hi-Tech, a software unit
[edit] Divisions
The district consists 15 talukas (tahsils). These are Jalgaon, Jamner, Erandol, Dharangaon, Bhusawal, Bodwad, Yawal, Raver, Muktainagar, Amalner, Chopda, Parola, Pachora, Chalisgaon and Bhadgaon. Jalgaon city is the administrative headquarters of this district.
Presently, there are 11 Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) constituencies in this district. These are: Chopda, Raver, Bhusawal, Jalgaon City, Jalgaon Rural, Amalner, Erandol, Chalisgaon, Pachora, Jamner and Muktainagar. Raver and Jalgaon are the two Lok Sabha constituencies in the district.[3]
[edit] Notable personalities
- Mr.Haribhau Jawale
- Aryabhatt
- Bahinabai Chaudhari
- Azim Premji
- Sane Guruji
- Pratibha Patil
- Eknath Khadse
- Rani Lakshmibai
- [Arunbhai Gujrathi](chopda)
[edit] Places of interest
In the district include Asoda, Adavad, Amalner, Bhusawal, Changdev, Kapileshwar Pal & Yawal, Padmalaya, Patanadevi, Parola : Shree Balaji, Unapdev, and Adgaon: Satpuda Manudevi Temple. Munjoba devsthan near bhalod yaval, Hatnur dam, Ajanta Caves are only 50 km from Jalgaon.
[edit] Media
The major Marathi newspapers published from the Jalgaon city are Deshdoot, Deshonnati, Lokmat and Sakal.
[edit] Social Activity Groups
YuvaLakshya Pratishthan : Pillers of the Nation (Group of Youth)
[edit] References
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- ^ "History". Jalgaon district website. http://jalgaon.gov.in/Html/History.htm.
- ^ "District wise List of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies". Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra website. http://ceo.maharashtra.gov.in/acs.php.
[edit] External links
- Jalgaon district official website
- St. Joseph's Convent Higher Secondary School
- Shree Parola Balaji
- FallingRain Map - elevation = 557m
Coordinates: 18°39′0″N 75°6′0″E / 18.65°N 75.1°E
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