Arvi, Wardha

Arvi
—  city  —
Arvi Location of Arvi in Maharashtra and India
Coordinates	20°35′N 79°08′E / 20.59°N 79.14°E / 20.59; 79.14Coordinates: 20°35′N 79°08′E / 20.59°N 79.14°E / 20.59; 79.14
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District(s)	Wardha
Population	40,568 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 828 metres (2,717 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 442201 • Telephone • +07157 • Vehicle • MH32

Arvi (Marathi: आर्वी) is a city and a municipal council in Wardha district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Geography

Arvi is located at 20°35′N 79°08′E / 20.59°N 79.14°E / 20.59; 79.14^[1]. It has an average elevation of 828 metres (2716 feet). The town is an important centre for the Cotton and Soybean trade. Arvi provides a quality technical education through a polytechnic institute.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census^[2], Arvi had a population of 75000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.

History

Arvi is also known for its British time rail "Shakuntla Exress" Arvi ghee is famous in Vidarbha region and is sold across region.

Arvi Municipality was established in 1867 A.D.

References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Arvi
2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 

External links

http://taluka.lokmat.com/attachments/ARV_Pg1.pdf

http://taluka.lokmat.com/attachments/ARV_Pg3.pdf