The district is spread over an area of 2,027 square kilometres (783 sq mi).

[citation needed] At the time of the 2011 census, Jangaon had a population of 534,991.

Jangaon has a sex ratio of females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 61.60%.

Experiences very hot summers, moderate winters and rains less than the average precipitation.

The district has two revenue divisions of Jangaon and Ghanpur (Station) are sub-divided into 12 mandals.