Arvi, Wardha

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

Arvi
city
Arvi is located in Maharashtra
Arvi
Arvi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 20.59°N 79.14°E / 20.59; 79.14
Country India
StateMaharashtra
RegionVidarbha
DistrictWardha
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
DemonymArvikar
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Pin code
442201
Telephone code+91-7157
Vehicle registrationMH32

Geography

Arvi is located at 20.59°N 79.14°E / 20.59; 79.14.[1] It has an average elevation of 328 metres (1075 feet). Arvi is an important centre for the cotton and soybean trade. The closest airport from Arvi is Nagpur Airport situated at 100 kilometres and the closest Railway Station From Arvi is Pulgoan Junction situated at 35 kilometres.The 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. 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.

Year Male Female Total Population Change Religion (%)
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikhs Buddhist Jain Other religions and persuasions Religion not stated
2001[3] 74088 69410 143498 - 82.725 5.621 0.046 0.047 10.890 0.414 0.220 0.037
2011[4] 75179 70802 145981 1.730 82.579 6.087 0.086 0.072 10.471 0.334 0.217 0.153

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.

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.
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