Warud
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Warud (वरुड) wakatak (वकाटक) , वैरदाखेट |
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| Nickname(s): संत्रानगरी , WARUD ORANGE CITY | |
 Warud (वरुड)
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| Coordinates: 21°28′0″N 78°16′0″E / 21.46667°N 78.26667°ECoordinates: 21°28′0″N 78°16′0″E / 21.46667°N 78.26667°E | |
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 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Amravati |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Parishad Warud , Warud Municipal Council |
| • Body | Mayor - Municipal Council |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Anil Sukhdevrao Bonde (BJP) |
| • MP | Ramdas Tadas (BJP) |
| Elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,34,037 |
| • Rank | 3rd in district |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 444906 |
| Telephone code | 07229 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-27 (Amravati) |
Warud is a city and a municipal council in Amravati district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Warud has a population count of 131,005 (2001 census). The current population is higher (1,47,817, according to a 2006 estimate). Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Warud has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 74%. In Warud, 12% of the population is under 6. Warud is a Tehsil/Block in the Amravati District of Maharashtra. According to Census 2011 information the sub-district code of Warud block is 04007. There are about 136 villages in Warud block, which you can browse from villages list below.
Warud City is situated on the bank of river Chudamani. In ancient days it was a saying that Chudamani is the holy river containing milk flow. A religious Lord Shiva Temple is situated by the side of river Chudamani and now this temple is well known as Kedareshwar Temple. Warud makes the border between the state Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The north side of Warud is surrounded by Satpuda Hill Ranges.This Satpuda hills separates Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The weather in Warud is very cool in winter as well as it is very hot in summer. Warud is one of the most earning place in Amravati district of Maharashtra. Soil here is black and most suitable for cotton and oranges. It is full of orange orchards called as "Santra Bagicha".
There are 10 panchayat samiti circles in Warud Panchayat Samiti are as follows:
43-Morshi-Warud constituency
Shendurjana Ghat, Warud and Morshi are three Nagar Palikas included in one Vidhansabha Matadarsangha (Morshi-Warud Constituency). Only constituency in Maharashtra including three Nagar Palika.
Warud Municipal Council is under the co-governance of BJP.
Warud is one of the important town in Amravati district as it is nearly equidistant from Amravati (85 km), Nagpur (105 km), Wardha (110 km) and Betul (90 km). Due to which there is fast development in Warud.Warud is the third largest population wise taluka in Amravati District followed by Amravati and Achalpur talukas.
""43-- Morshi-Warud constituency"" ""Shendurjana Ghat, Warud and Morshi are three Nagar Palikas included in one Vidhansabha Matadarsangha (Morshi-Warud Constituency). Only constituency in Maharashtra including three Nagar Palika.""
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