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Washim (also Basum) 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°06′N 77°09′E / 20.1°N 77.15°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 546 metres (1791 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India censusTemplate:GR, 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.
References
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