Jalgaon is a city in western India. The city is located in northern Maharashtra. Jalgaon is nicknamed "Banana City" as the region contributes approximately two-thirds 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.