Igatpuri
Town in Maharashtra, India
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Igatpuri ([iɡət̪puɾiː]; formerly known as Egutpoora) is a town and a Hill Station.
Igatpuri | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Igatpoora | |
 Waterfall in Igatpuri | |
| Nicknames: Vipassana city, Hill station in Sahyadri | |
  Igatpuri Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 19.7°N 73.55°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nashik |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Igatpuri Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 15 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 31,572 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 422403 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-15 |
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] 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.
