Jehanabad was carved out of old Gaya district on 1st August, 1986. It was a sub-division of Gaya since 1872. The main aim behind the creation of this district was to accelerate the pace of development in tandem with tackling the problems of extremism, poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment.
About District
Demography
| Total population | 1124176 |
| Male population | 586202 |
| Female population | 537974 |
| Literacy Rate | 68.27% |
| Area of the District | 931 Sq. KM |
| Subdivision | 01 |
| Block | 07 |
| Circle | 07 |
| Panchayat | 93 |
| Police Station | 19 |
| Primary Health Center | 7 |
| Latitude | 25.1981° |
| Longitude | 84.9859° |
History
The district of Jehanabad has a certain place in the history of India. The description is found in the famous book “Aine-e-Akbari”. The book says that the place was badly affected by famine in the 17th century and people were dying of hunger. The Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb, in whose time the book was re-written, established a Mandi for relief of the people and named the “Mandi” as “JAHANARA”. The Mandi was under the direct control and supervision of Jahanara. It is believed that she spent a great deal of time here. In the course of time, the place came to be known as “JAHANARABAD” and later as “JEHANABAD”.
Economy
Economy of the district is totally agriculture Based and this area does not have any presence of any Industry. Paddy, wheat and maize are the main crops. Though most of the area of the district is well irrigated but due to lack of infrastructure and power- farmers are not benefited. Economy of this district mainly relies on the agriculture.