Jalna (जालना) is a district in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India, with its administrative headquarters in Jalna city. It is known for agriculture, seed production and steel manufacturing. Its towns and villages are linked closely to the wider region through trade, transport and farming.
Marathi is the main language, alongside Hindi, Urdu and other languages spoken by local communities. Festivals, weekly markets and religious gatherings shape everyday cultural life. Cotton, soybean and pulses are important crops, while seed businesses and steel re-rolling mills contribute to the economy. Notable religious landmarks include the Matsyodari Devi temple at Ambad and the Ganesh temple at Rajur.
Residents commonly focus on reliable drinking water, irrigation and drought preparedness. Farm incomes, employment, roads, sanitation, healthcare and education are also important civic concerns. In urban and industrial areas, priorities include waste management, pollution control and dependable public services, alongside balanced development across the district.