Poharadevi
Neighbourhood in Washim district, Maharashtra, India
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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: 20.1105°N 77.6271°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Washim |
| Elevation | 406.18 m (1,332.6 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
Poharadevi is located with the coordinates of (20.1105°N 77.6271°E) in Washim district.[4]
Poharadevi
Poharadevi (Maharashtra)
Population
As 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
Hindu temple
There is a Shakti temple named Jagdamba Mata temple in Poharadevi.[6][7]
Museum
The Banjara Virasat Museum, inaugurated by the prime minister of India, which was dedicated to Banjara community, is situated at Poharadevi.[8][9]
