Igatpuri
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.
Geography
It has an average elevation of 600 metres.
Average annual rainfall in Igatpuri is 3498mm.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, 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.
Tourism
Tourism is the most significant segment of the Igatpuri's economy. Places visited by tourists include:
- Amruteshwar Temple, an 11th century of Shiva.
- Tringalwadi Fort
References
- ^ "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.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Igatpuri.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Igatpuri.