The Hunger Games districts introduced in books and movies make up the dystopian nation of Panem. Each district was responsible for a different segment of Panem's economy, and, together, they kept the ...
Washim is located in the eastern region of Vidharbha. Akola lies to its north, Amravati lies to its north-east, Hingoli lies to its south, Buldhana lies to its west, Yavatmal lies to its east. River Penganga is the main river of the district. It flows through the Tehsil of Risod. Later it flows through the boundary of Washim and Hingoli districts. River Kas is the main tributary of Penganga ...
Washim was once known as Vatsagulma, the capital of the Vatsagulma line of Vakataka dynasty. The Vatsagulma branch was founded by Sarvasena, the second son of Pravarasena I after his death. King Sarvasena made Vatsagulma, the present-day Washim, in Washim district of Maharashtra his capital. [2] The territory ruled by this branch was between the Sahydri Range and the Godavari River. They ...
It became part of Maharashtra in 1960 and was reconstituted as a separate district on 1 July 1998. Today, Washim consists of six talukas: Washim, Karanja, Mangrulpir, Risod, Manora, and Malegaon. Washim is home to a wealth of temples and sacred tirthas (references in the Vatsagulmamahatmya are said to list 108 holy tanks and shrines in the area).
District Map of Washim showing major roads, district boundaries, headquarters, rivers and other towns of Washim, Maharashtra.
Washim District, Maharashtra: Complete list of 6 Tehsils with village count and area details, 1,197,160 population, 929 sex ratio, blocks, and administrative information.
Washim is a district headquarter town in the Vidarbh region in Maharashtra. However, this place has a reference in Padama Purana in Ancient period of Indian history. In Washim itself, there are five historical places, viz.- 1) Lord Balaji Temple, 2) Padmatirtha, 3) Daridrya Harantirth, 4) Gondeshvara Temple, and- 5) Balaji Pond.