Amravati
Amravati is the second largest city in the Vidarbha region and ninth largest city in Maharashtra, India. It is administrative headquarters of Amravati district and Amravati division which includes Akola, Buldhana, Washim, and Yavatmal districts. It is one of Maharashtra's nominated cities under Smart Cities Mission.
Amravati | |
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City | |
Amravati Bridge, Amravati University, Amravati Court, Melghat Lake, Melghat tiger reserve, Ekvira Temple, Board Office Amravati, Melghat Tiger | |
| Nickname: Amba Nagari | |
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| Coordinates: 20°55′33″N 77°45′53″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Amravati |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Amravati Municipal Corporation |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Devidas Pawar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 121.65 km2 (46.97 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 2nd in Vidharbha |
| Elevation | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 646,801 |
| • Rank | India: 70th Maharashtra: 14th Vidarbha: 2nd |
| • Density | 3,524/km2 (9,130/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Amravatikar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 444 601 - 444 607, 444701, 444901 |
| Telephone code | +91-721 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-27 |
| Distance from Nagpur | 152 kilometres (94 mi) (land) |
| Distance from Mumbai | 663 kilometres (412 mi) (land) |
| Literacy Rate | 93.03% |
| HDI | Medium |
| Website | amravati |
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