Overview
Modern School, Jalgaon is a school located in Jalgaon, a city in the Khandesh region of northern Maharashtra, India. It is part of the network of educational institutions serving the urban and surrounding rural population of the Jalgaon district, which is known for its banana cultivation, gold trade, and agro-industrial economy.
Key facts
| Name | Modern School, Jalgaon |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India |
| Region | Khandesh, North Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
Location and setting
Jalgaon is the administrative headquarters of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. The city is connected by the Bhusawal–Surat section of the Central Railway and by National Highway 53 (NH-53), and lies within reach of the pilgrimage and tourism sites of Ajanta, Patan Devi and Unapdev. Schools in Jalgaon typically serve students from the city as well as from neighbouring tehsils such as Bhusawal, Erandol, Dharangaon and Yawal.
Educational context
Schools in Jalgaon generally follow either the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) curriculum or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, with instruction in Marathi, English or Hindi medium. The district is also home to Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, which serves as the principal affiliating university for higher education in the region.
Significance
Institutions named "Modern School" are common across India and typically focus on providing structured primary and secondary education with an emphasis on contemporary teaching methods, co-curricular activities, and preparation for state and national board examinations. Such schools play an important role in literacy and human-development indicators in tier-II cities like Jalgaon.