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'''Washim''' (also Basum) is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Washim district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].
'''Washim''' is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Washim district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].


Washim is a headquarter of newly formed [[Washim district]]
Washim is a headquarter of newly formed [[Washim district]]
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[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]{{GR|India}}, 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.
[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]{{GR|India}}, 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.
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Revision as of 12:14, 29 May 2007

Washim
Washim
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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°06′N 77°09′E / 20.1°N 77.15°E / 20.1; 77.15[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.

Though washim is district place.The Karanja(Taluka)is leading in educational facilities.

References