Poharadevi

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Jagdamba Mata Temple, Poharadevi, Washim district, Maharashtra
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Poharadevi
Coordinates: 20°06′38″N77°37′38″E / 20.1105°N 77.6271°E / 20.1105; 77.6271
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Maharashtra
District Washim
Elevation
406.18 m (1,332.61 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total4,609
Languages
   Official Marathi, English
   Speech Lambadi, Marathi, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
444404
Other Neighbourhoods Vasantnagar, Waigaul, Gogjai, Dhawanda, Gondegaon
LS Yavatmal - Washim
VS Karanja

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]

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Location

Poharadevi is located with the coordinates of ( 20°06′38″N77°37′38″E / 20.1105°N 77.6271°E / 20.1105; 77.6271 ) in Washim district. [4]

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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]

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