Washim

Washim
Vatsagulma
Municipality
Washim railway station
Nickname: 
CHIA City
Washim in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 20°06′N 77°09′E / 20.1°N 77.15°E / 20.1; 77.15
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictWashim
Founded bySarvasena, the second son of Pravarsena I of Vakataka Kingdom.
Named afterRishi Vatsa
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyMunicipal Council
Area
 • Total
58 km2 (22 sq mi)
 • Rank34nd in Maharashtra
Elevation
546 m (1,791 ft)
Population
 (2025)
 • Total
120,400
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,400/sq mi)
DemonymWashimkar
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code
444505
Vehicle registrationMH-37
Websitewww.washim.nic.in

Washim (pronunciationⓘ), also known as Vatsagulma, is a city and a Municipal Council in Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Washim is the district headquarters of Washim district.

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