Geography of Jehanabad District Jehanabad is situated at the confluence of Dardha River and Yamuna River. According to the provisional estimate, major part of the district is plain land. Geography of Jehanabad District comprises some principal rivers that include Son River, Phalgu River, Dardha and Yamuna River. Son River that touches the western part of Jehanabad District is the only perennial river. Rest of the rivers is seasonal. The climate of Jehanabad District is of extreme nature that is very hot in the summers and extremely cold in the winters. The average rainfall of the district is 1074.5 mm. The soil is very fertile, which is very suitable for the production of rice, wheat, cane, etc. However, no major minerals are found in the district. Demography of Jehanabad District According to the census 2011, the Jehanabad district has a population of 1,124,176. This gives this district a ranking of 412th in India. The district has a population density of 1,206 inhabitants per square kilometres. Jehanabad District has a sex ratio of 918 females for every 1000 males. The literacy rate of this district is 68.27%. Economy of Jehanabad District The economy of Jehanabad District is agriculture based. Jehanabad District is predominantly an agricultural district. The soil is highly fertile. This district is densely populated. Paddy, wheat, maize and pulses are the main agricultural crops raised by farmers in the district. Cane is also grown in some parts of the district. Tourism in Jehanabad District Tourism in Jehanabad District includes visits to several places of religious, historical and archaeological importance. There is an industrial area in the district of Jehanabad, which is spread in the area of six acres on Jehanabad-Kako Road. Jehanabad District is linked by both road route and rail route. |