Igatpuri

Igatpuri

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Igatpuri | type = city | latd = 19.7 | longd = 73.55
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Nashik
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altitude = 586
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 31,572| population_density =
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postal_code = 422403
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Igatpuri is a city and a municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats. The station lies in Nashik District between Mumbai and Nashik Road on the Central Railway. Igatpuri is known for its wada pavs and temples. Trains on this route usually change locomotives on this stop.

Igatpuri is surrounded by the highest peaks in Sahyaadri i.e. Western Ghats, most of them are forts built in Satavahana dynasty. It's heavenly for trekkers and hikers, Most bollywood movie outdoor scenes specially songs are shot in Igatpuri region. Igatpuri is a place of significance in terms of Vipassana meditation. The International centre for vipassana meditation is located here. This region consists of those mountains which are accessed by trains going from Mumbai CST to Kasara and Igatpuri. Local trains only go up to Kasara, and don't climb the Thal Ghat from Kasara to Igatpuri. Hence to go to Igatpuri, one has to either take a long distance train or reach Kasara and then take a bus.

Geography

Igatpuri is located at coord|19.7|N|73.55|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Igatpuri.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Igatpuri] ] . It has an average elevation of 586 metres (1922 feet). It is 12.42 km from Kasara.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Igatpuri had a population of 31,572. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Igatpuri has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 67%. In Igatpuri, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

External links

* [http://www.nashikdiary.com/District/Igatpuri.htm Igatpuri] - NashikDiary.com
* [http://hikeigatpuri.blogspot.com Igatpuri]
* [http://www.marathimati.com Marathi Portal from Igatpuri, Ghoti]


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