Arvi, Wardha

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Arvi
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Arvi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 20°35′N79°08′E / 20.59°N 79.14°E / 20.59; 79.14
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Maharashtra
Region Vidarbha
District Wardha
Government
  TypeMunicipal Council
  BodyArvi Municipal Council Est.1865
Area
  Total6.78 km2 (2.62 sq mi)
Elevation
828 m (2,717 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  TotalUrban=42,822 Arvi Taluka=145,981
Demonym Arvikar
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pin code
442201
Telephone code +91-7157
Vehicle registration MH32

Arvi is a city and municipal council in Wardha district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

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Geography

Arvi is located at 20°35′N79°08′E / 20.59°N 79.14°E / 20.59; 79.14 . [1] It has an average elevation of 328 meters (1075 feet). Arvi is an important center for the cotton and soybean trade. The closest airport from Arvi is Nagpur Airport situated at 100 kilometers and the closest Railway Station from Arvi is Pulgoan Junction situated at 35 kilometers, location of Arvi is on Ravandev Garmasur Plateau, which is also a reason for the growth of long thread bearing cotton. Wardha river and Bakli river flowing alongside the borders of Arvi taluka are the main source of water for the villages.

Arvi is also called the City of Saints.[ citation needed ] Saint Maybai, Saint Pandurang Maharaj, Saint Lahanuji Maharaj(Takarkheda) are the prominent ones having their own followers spread across the Vidarbha region.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Arvi had a population of 42,822: 21,956 males (51%) and 20,864 females (49%). There are 5,836 members of Scheduled Castes and 2,123 of Scheduled Tribes. [2]

Below data is for Taluka.

YearMaleFemaleTotal PopulationChangeReligion (%)
HinduMuslimChristianSikhsBuddhistJainOther religions and persuasionsReligion not stated
2001 [3] 7408869410143498-82.7255.6210.0460.04710.8900.4140.2200.037
2011 [4] 75179708021459811.73082.5796.0870.0860.07210.4710.3340.2170.153

Languages

Residents of arvi communicate in Marathi language. Apart from the commonly used Varhadi, a dialect of Marathi language used in the district .Hindi and English are also spoken in the region.

Politics

For Maharashtra Assembly - Many years Indian National congress (INC) ruled over here. Current MLA is Dadaraoji Keche of BJP. Previous term was completed by Shri. Amar Kale from INC.

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References

  1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Arvi
  2. "Arvi, Wardha". city population.de. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  3. Census India 2001.
  4. Census India 2011.