Igatpuri

Igatpuri
Town
Igatpoora
Waterfall in Igatpuri
Waterfall in Igatpuri
Nickname(s): 
Vipassana city, Hill station in Sahyadri
Igatpuri is located in Maharashtra
Igatpuri
Igatpuri
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19°42′N 73°33′E / 19.7°N 73.55°E / 19.7; 73.55
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictNashik
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyIgatpuri Municipal Council
Area
 • Total
15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
31,572
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
422403
Vehicle registrationMH-15

Igatpuri ([iɡət̪puɾiː]; formerly known as Egutpoora) is a town and a Hill Station. It is also a municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats and served by Igatpuri railway station.[citation needed]

Geography

It has an average elevation of 600 metres.

Average annual rainfall in Igatpuri is 3498mm.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] 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. People of Agri community can be found in the city, they are also called Patharvat.

Religions in Igatpuri
Religion Percent
Hindus
77%
Muslims
14%
Buddhists
8.6%
Christians
1.4%
Jains
2.7%
Others†
0.3%
Distribution of religions
Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

Tourism

Tourism is the most significant segment of the Igatpuri's economy. Places visited by tourists include:

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.