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Poharadevi

Coordinates: 20°06′38″N 77°37′38″E / 20.1105°N 77.6271°E / 20.1105; 77.6271
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Poharadevi
Neighbourhood
Jagdamba Mata Temple, Poharadevi, Washim district, Maharashtra
Jagdamba Mata Temple, Poharadevi, Washim district, Maharashtra
Poharadevi is located in Maharashtra
Poharadevi
Poharadevi
Coordinates: 20°06′38″N 77°37′38″E / 20.1105°N 77.6271°E / 20.1105; 77.6271
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictWashim
Elevation
406.18 m (1,332.61 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
4,609
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi, English
 • SpeechLambadi, Marathi, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
444404
Other NeighbourhoodsVasantnagar, Waigaul, Gogjai, Dhawanda, Gondegaon
LSYavatmal - Washim
VSKaranja

Poharadevi,[1] a neighbourhood in Manora taluk, Washim district of Maharashtra state in India, is a pilgrimage centre.[2] It is said to be the holy place of Banjara community.[3]

Location

Poharadevi is located with the coordinates of (20°06′38″N 77°37′38″E / 20.1105°N 77.6271°E / 20.1105; 77.6271) in Washim district.[4]

Poharadevi is located in Maharashtra
Poharadevi
Poharadevi
Poharadevi (Maharashtra)

Population

As per 2011 census of India, Poharadevi had a population of 4,609 out of which males constituted 2,399 and females were 2,210.[5]

Religion

Hindu temple

There is a Shakti temple named Jagdamba Mata temple in Poharadevi.[6][7]

Museum

The Banjara Virasat Museum, inaugurated by the prime minister of India, which was dedicated to Banjara community, is situated at Poharadevi.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Bindi Varghese (7 September 2018). Evolving Paradigms in Tourism and Hospitality in Developing Countries: A Case Study of India. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-351-59389-2.
  2. ^ C. Aruljothi, S. Ramaswamy (7 June 2019). Pilgrimage Tourism: Socio-economic analysis. MJP Publisher.
  3. ^ Somanātha Pāṭīla (2002). Urban Maharashtra: An Overview. All India Institute of Local Self-Government.
  4. ^ "PM at Pohradevi for first time, to open Nangara museum". The Times of India. 4 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Poharadevi Village Population - Manora - Washim, Maharashtra". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Poharadevi Temple". Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  7. ^ India TV News Desk (5 October 2024). "PM Modi tries his hands on traditional dhol at Jagdamba Mata temple in Washim". Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  8. ^ O. T. Staff (7 October 2024). "All You Need To Know About Maharashtra's Newly Opened Banjara Virasat Museum". Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  9. ^ The Samikhsya (4 October 2024). "Banjara Virasat Museum: PM to inaugurate on 5th Oct". Retrieved 17 October 2024.