Yavatmal

Yavatmal (pronunciation is a city and municipal council in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Yavatmal District. Yavatmal is around 90 km away from divisional headquarters Amravati while it is 670 km (420 mi) away from the state capital Mumbai. Yavatmal District is on 2nd position in India after Kolkata and known for its unique Navratri festival celebration, and nearly total 2,766+ durga mata is installed in the whole district. Yavatmal is known for organising huge celebration events for Navratri.

Yavatmal
City
Yavatmal Municipal Council
Yavatmal
Location in Maharashtra, India
Yavatmal
Yavatmal (India)
Coordinates: 20.24°N 78.06°E / 20.24; 78.06
Country India
State Maharashtra
RegionVidarbha
DistrictYavatmal
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  BodyYavatmal Municipal Council
Area
  Total90 km2 (30 sq mi)
  Rank5 in Vidharbh
Elevation
445 m (1,460 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total116,551
  Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
DemonymYavatmalkar
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
445001-445002
Telephone code07232
Vehicle registrationMH-29
Websitewww.yavatmal.nic.in
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