Date of formation: On 1st July 1998, Washim District was carved out of Akola District and Yavatmal District.
Area: 4901 square kilometers
Density of population: 244 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 81.70 % - Male: 90.54 %, Female: 72.26 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:926
Boundaries of Washim District
North: Akola District, Maharashtra
North East: Amravati District, Maharashtra
South: Hingoli District, Maharashtra
East: Yavatmal District, Maharashtra
West: Buldhana District, Maharashtra
Washim District Rainfall: 750 mm to 1000 mm
Washim District Temperature in Summer: 45 deg C to 50 deg C
Washim District Temperature in Winter: 8 deg C to 10 deg C
WASHIM DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Penganga, Tapi, River Kas, River Arunavati, River Katepurna
Sub Divisions: Washim and Mangrulpir
Taluks: Malegaon, Mangrulpir, Karanja, Manora, Washim, Risod
Assembly Constituencies: Karanja, Risod, Washim
Washim District Nearby Attractions
1. Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Karanja Sohol Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Padmateerth
4. Shri Nath Nange Maharaj Temple Dawha
5. Chamunda Devi
6. Pohara Devi
7. Balaji Mandir
8. Antariksha Parshwanath Jain Mandir
9. Shirpur Jain Mandir
Major Agricultural Products: Jowar, cotton, bajra, wheat, rice, tur, mango, pulses
What is Washim District Famous For: Balaji Temple
Famous People From Washim District: Politician Subash Zanak
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
