Wani, Yavatmal
Wani | |
|---|---|
City | |
Entrance, Wani | |
| Nickname: Black Diamond City | |
Wani Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 20°03′20″N 78°57′12″E / 20.05556°N 78.95333°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Vidarbha |
| Division | Amravati |
| District | Yavatmal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Wani Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.50 km2 (8.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | City :58,840 (2,011) 82,000 (EST. 2,024 ) Taluka :213,668 |
| • Rank | Yavatmal : 3rd |
| • Density | Preview warning: Malformed population value |
| Demonym | Wanikar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi, Hindi language |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 445304 |
| Telephone Code | 07239 |
| Vehicle registration | MH29 |
| Website | www.yavatmal.nic.in/wani |
Wani (ⓘ) is a 3rd largest city in Yavatmal district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Wani is located in eastern part of Yavatmal district and borders Chandrapur district. Despite being a taluka, Wani is important commercial hub for nearby area due to its strong market and its crucial location. Yavatmal city is 110 km from Wani and Chandrapur is only 52 km. Nagpur is 135 km from Wani and Wardha is 120 km by road connectivity. Amravati is 200 Kms from Wani City.
For its strategic location, great connectivity and rich abundance of many minerals, Wani holds an importance place in the region.