Washim

Washim Washim
city
Population  (2001)
• Total	62,863

Washim is a city and a municipal council in Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Washim is a headquarter of newly formed Washim district

Washim which was also known as Vatsagulma was the seat of power during Vakataka dynasty.

Geography

Washim is located at 20.1°N 77.15°E / 20.1; 77.15. It has an average elevation of 546 metres (1791 feet). In washim one famous temple of Lord Balaji which was built in near 1800 century. There are three lakes in the city. Name of the lakes are 1.Dev 2. Narayan baba 3. PadmaTirtha

Rail Transport

Washim is a railway station on Purna-Akola-Khandwa section of South Central Railway (SCR). It was in Hyderabad division of SCR until 2003 and now is in Nanded division after bifurcation of Hyderabad division. This section of railway line had metre gauge track until 2008. The track was coverted to broad gauge from Purna to Akola in 2008. Washim is now connected to the broad gauge railway network of India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Washim had a population of 62,863. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Washim has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 62%. In Washim, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Though washim is district place.The Karanja(Taluka)is leading in educational facilities. The city is under development. Infrastructure is very poor. The city is neglected one.