Jalgaon 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 farmers grow approximately two-thirds of Maharashtra's banana production.