Washim
Washim (Vatsagulma)ⓘ is a city and a Municipal Council in Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Washim is the district headquarters of Washim district.
Washim
Vatsagulma | |
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City | |
| Nickname: Soyabean City | |
Washim Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 20.1°N 77.15°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Washim |
| Founded by | Sarvasena, the second son of Pravarsena I of Vakataka Kingdom. |
| Named for | Rishi Vatsa |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 42nd in Maharashtra |
| Elevation | 546 m (1,791 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 107,979 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Washimkar |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MH-37 |
| Website | www |
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