Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Jalgaon Records 2,783 Farmer Suicides in 25 Years
In Jalgaon, a place in India, there have been 2,783 farmer suicides in the last 25 years.
The worst year was 2025, with 200 suicides.
This problem started in 2001 with just 9 suicides, but the numbers have been going up every year.
Farmers take loans for farming and their daughters' weddings, but sometimes they can't pay them back.
This makes them very sad and desperate, leading to suicides.
The government keeps track of these suicides, but they don't know exactly where in Jalgaon they happen.
They used to keep track of this, but they stopped.
Some of the places where suicides have happened are Parola, Amalner, Erandol, and Chalisgaon.
It's important to understand why this is happening in these specific places.
Jalgaon district has recorded 2,783 farmer suicides in the last 25 years.
The year 2025 saw the highest number of suicides, with 200 cases.
The problem started in 2001 with 9 suicides and has been increasing since.
Indebtedness from farming loans and marriage expenses is the main reason for these suicides.
The district administration does not currently record suicides by taluka, making it difficult to pinpoint specific areas of concern.
- Who
- Farmers in Jalgaon district, India
- What
- 2,783 farmer suicides recorded over 25 years
- When
- Between 1999 and 2025, with 2025 being the worst year (200 suicides)
- Where
- Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Indebtedness from farming loans and marriage expenses
- Total Suicides
- 2,783
- Time Period
- 25 years (1999-2025)
- Highest Year
- 2025 (200 suicides)
- First Recorded Year
- 2001 (9 suicides)
- Main Reason
- Indebtedness