Poharadevi,[1] a neighbourhood in Manora taluk, Washim district of Maharashtra state in India, is a pilgrimage centre.[2] It is said to be the holy place of Banjara community.[3]
Poharadevi | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 Jagdamba Mata Temple, Poharadevi, Washim district, Maharashtra | |
  Poharadevi Poharadevi, Washim district, Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates: 20°06′38″N 77°37′38″E / 20.1105°N 77.6271°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Washim |
| Elevation | 406.18 m (1,332.61 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,609 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi, English |
| • Speech | Lambadi, Marathi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 444404 |
| Other Neighbourhoods | Vasantnagar, Waigaul, Gogjai, Dhawanda, Gondegaon |
| LS | Yavatmal - Washim |
| VS | Karanja |
Location
editPoharadevi is located with the coordinates of (20°06′38″N 77°37′38″E / 20.1105°N 77.6271°E) in Washim district.[4]
Poharadevi
Poharadevi (Maharashtra)
Population
editAs per 2011 census of India, Poharadevi had a population of 4,609 out of which males constituted 2,399 and females were 2,210.[5]
Religion
editHindu temple
editThere is a Shakti temple named Jagdamba Mata temple in Poharadevi.[6][7]
Museum
editThe Banjara Virasat Museum, inaugurated by the prime minister of India, which was dedicated to Banjara community, is situated at Poharadevi.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Bindi Varghese (7 September 2018). Evolving Paradigms in Tourism and Hospitality in Developing Countries: A Case Study of India. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-351-59389-2.
- ^ C. Aruljothi, S. Ramaswamy (7 June 2019). Pilgrimage Tourism: Socio-economic analysis. MJP Publisher.
- ^ Somanātha Pāṭīla (2002). Urban Maharashtra: An Overview. All India Institute of Local Self-Government.
- ^ "PM at Pohradevi for first time, to open Nangara museum". The Times of India. 4 October 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Poharadevi Village Population - Manora - Washim, Maharashtra". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Poharadevi Temple". Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ India TV News Desk (5 October 2024). "PM Modi tries his hands on traditional dhol at Jagdamba Mata temple in Washim". Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ O. T. Staff (7 October 2024). "All You Need To Know About Maharashtra's Newly Opened Banjara Virasat Museum". Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ The Samikhsya (4 October 2024). "Banjara Virasat Museum: PM to inaugurate on 5th Oct". Retrieved 17 October 2024.
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