The district of Washim lies in the western region of Vidarbha in the state of Maharashtra.
The following is its detailed information:-
Area - 5,150 sq.km / 1990 sq.mi
Average Elevation - 406 meters
Population - 12,97,160 as per 2011 Census
Population rank in India - 398 out of 640
District Headquarters - Washim city
Administrative Division - Amravati
Tehsils - 6
Tehsils - Risod, Washim, Manora, Mangralipur, Karanja, Malegaon
Villages - 656
Languages Spoken - Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Lambadi
Geographical Borders -
North - Akola district
Northeast - Amravati district
South - Hingoli district
East - Yavatmal district
West - Buldhana district
Primary Crops - Cotton, Tur, Jawar, Gram Lobia, Chickpeas, Urad
Oilseeds - Sunflower, Soyabean, Safflower, Mustard, Ground nut, Castor seeds
Horticulture - Onion, Tomato, Okra, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Citrus fruits, Banana, Papaya, Mango, Guava, Grapes, Mandarin
Water Sources -
Rivers Penganga, Katepurna, Arunavati, Kas
Dams Wathod, Adol, Sonal, Adan, Ekburji
Distance from State Capital Mumbai - 525 km
How to reach :-
Via Airports -
Nanded Airport, 106 km
Aurangabad Airport, 200 km
Latur Airport, 224 km
Sonegaon Airport, 255 km
Via Railways - The two main stations are Washim Junction and Kanara Junction. The district is well - connected via the railways to most major cities in the state and the country.
Via Roadways - MSRTC ( Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting the district internally along with the other major towns and cities in the state.
Many State Highways pass through, thus making it easier to connect the Washim City with cities like Mumbai, Akola, Pusad, Nanded, Nagpur, Amravati etc.
Best time to visit - September and October
The district of Washim was formed on 1st of July, 1998 dividing Akola district for the purpose of administrative ease and economic development.
The district is full of cultural, historical heritage, rich in spirituality and traditions. There are many places of religious significance, numerous temples and mosques. It is a pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Jains, with the tehsil of Karanja referred to as Kashi of Jainism. It is the birthplace of Shri Narasimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj. In fact, the tehsil is home to numerous Muslim places of worship also, with more than 60 mosques.
While the district headquarters, the city of Washim is well known for its educational institutions, Hospitals and Banks and its Balaji Temple.
Topographically, the district is a mix of both hilly regions and plains. The economy is agriculture and tourism based.
Recommended reading - Washim District, Tourism
Images - wikipedia and mapsofindia
