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{{Short description|Small city in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India}}
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'''Bhusawal''' also spelled as '''Bhusaval''' is a city as well as a [[municipal council]] (established in 1882) in the [[Jalgaon district]] in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news|title= Jatra gets its flavour from Maharashtra for authentic taste|url=https://timesofindia.com/city/indore/jatra-gets-its-flavour-from-maharashtra-for-authentic-taste/articleshow/60988483.cms|location=[[Indore]]|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=7 October 2017|access-date=19 October 2017}}</ref> Bhusawal is the largest Taluka in the Jalgaon district, the city is divided into 47 wards and area covered under the city is 13.38 sq. km.
'''Bhusawal'''{{Efn|It also written as 'Bhusaval'.}} is a city in the [[Jalgaon district]] of [[Maharashtra]], India. Situated along the [[Tapti River]], it lies between the [[Satpura Range]] and the [[Ajanta range|Ajanta Hills]] of the [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan plateau]]. The city is a significant hub for the [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]], boasting the largest railway junction in Maharashtra and the second-largest [[Rail yard|railway yard]] in Asia. Bhusawal also has one of the largest Municipal Councils. It serves as a vital commercial center for the surrounding [[Cotton|cotton-growing]] region and is involved in the trade of [[Banana|bananas]], [[millet]], and [[Peanut|peanuts]] (groundnuts). The city features a substantial [[Oil refinery|oil-processing industry]] and is the second-largest city in the Jalgaon district after [[Jalgaon]].


==Geography==
The [[Bhusaval Junction railway station]] is one of the busiest railway stations in the nation and serves as the headquarters of the [[Bhusawal railway division]]. The railway line and station were constructed in the second half of 19th century by the British government.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Bombay presidency Gazette |location=Bombay |language=en}}</ref>


Bhusawal  situated on the banks of the [[Tapti River|Tapi river]], also known as the Tapti river. The Tapi flows through central India, between the [[Satpura Range]] and the Ajanta Hills of the [[Deccan plateau]]. It is one of the major rivers on the Indian peninsula with a length of around 724 kilometres (450&nbsp;miles). The Tapi river is originated at Betul district. This district is located in Madhya Pradesh. The Tapi River, along with the Narmada River and the Mahi River, flows from east to west. Bhusawal being located on the North-West region of the state of Maharashtra and being bounded by mountain ranges has a very diverse climate, the city has a dry and hot weather most of the year.{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}}
== History ==
On 19–23 February 1993, the city hosted its only first class cricket match to date during the [[1992–93 Ranji Trophy|1992-93 Ranji trophy season]] at the 'Central railway ground'. Maharashtra's [[Santosh Jedhe|SV Jedhe]] scored a century (168) in the 1st inning and 64 in the 2nd inning. The home team [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]] defeated the [[Tamil Nadu cricket team]] by 10 wickets. In the game, [[1983 Cricket World Cup|1983 World Cup]] winning team's member [[Krishnamachari Srikkanth]] played for Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web |title=QF2:Tamil Nadu v Maharashtra at Bhusawal, 19-23 Feb 1993 |url=https://i.imgci.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1992-93/IND_LOCAL/RANJI/KNOCK-OUTS/TN_MAHA_RJI-QF2_19-23FEB1993.html |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=i.imgci.com}}</ref>


== Topography ==
==Geography and Climate==
Bhusawal is located at 21°02'50.56"N 75°47'15.99"E. It has an average elevation of 209 metres. The city lies on the banks of the Tapi river falling in the valley between the Satpura ranges and the Ajanta hills of the Deccan plateau. The total land area of the municipal council is 228.57 sq.km.
 
Bhusawal is situated on the banks of the [[Tapti River|Tapti river]]. It has an average elevation of 209 metres. The total land area of the municipal council is 228.57 km<sup>2</sup>. Bhusawal, being bounded by mountain ranges, has a diverse climate, though the city has dry and hot weather for most of the year.{{Citation needed|date=March 2021}} In summers, the temperature reaches around 46&nbsp;°C to 49&nbsp;°C, which is amongst the highest in India. In 2010, the temperature crossed the 49&nbsp;°C mark, touching 49.8&nbsp;°C. In winters, the temperature falls down to 15&nbsp;°C to 16&nbsp;°C, and receives moderate rainfall during the monsoon.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


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The estimated population of Bhusawal city in 2023 is <mark>around 271,000</mark>, with the Bhusawal metropolitan area estimated at 295,000. The last official census in 2011 recorded a population of 187,421. The 2021 census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the current figures are based on growth rate estimations. The literacy rate is 88.38%; 91.74% for males and 84.87% for females.<ref name="census2011"/> [[Hinduism]] is the main religion followed by 64.06% of its population, followed by [[Muslim]]s (24.40%) and [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (8.79%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhusawal City Population 2025 {{!}} Literacy and Hindu Muslim Population |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/347-bhusawal.html |access-date=2025-07-31 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>
|title=Religions in Bhusawal <ref name="2011census">{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/347-bhusawal.html|title=Bhusawal City Population Census 2011 {{!}} Maharashtra|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2017-07-02}}</ref>
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The population is 187,421 (2011 census), with 96,147 males 91,274 females. The literacy rate is 88.38% including 91.74% of men and 84.87% for women.<ref name="2011census">{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/347-bhusawal.html|title=Bhusawal City Population Census 2011 {{!}} Maharashtra|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2017-07-02}}</ref> [[Hinduism]] is the religion followed by 64.06% of its population, followed by [[Muslim]]s (24.40%) and [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (8.79%).<ref name="2011census"/>
{| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2" |Year
! rowspan="2" |Male
! rowspan="2" |Female
! rowspan="2" |Total Population
! rowspan="2" |Change
! colspan="8" |Religion (%)
|-
!Hindu
!Muslim
!Christian
!Sikhs
!Buddhist
!Jain
!Other religions and persuasions
!Religion not stated
|-
|2001<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/21494/download/24626/PC01_C01_27.xls Census India 2001].</ref>
| style="text-align:right;" |89,208
| style="text-align:right;" |83,164
| style="text-align:right;" |172,372
| style="text-align:center;" | -
| style="text-align:right;" |66.360
| style="text-align:right;" |21.832
| style="text-align:right;" |1.328
| style="text-align:right;" |0.450
| style="text-align:right;" |8.612
| style="text-align:right;" |1.162
| style="text-align:right;" |0.249
| style="text-align:right;" |0.008
|-
|2011<ref name="census2011">[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11382/download/14495/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS Census India 2011].</ref>
| style="text-align:right;" |96,147
| style="text-align:right;" |91,274
| style="text-align:right;" |187,421
| style="text-align:right;" |0.087
| style="text-align:right;" |64.056
| style="text-align:right;" |24.405
| style="text-align:right;" |1.079
| style="text-align:right;" |0.411
| style="text-align:right;" |8.786
| style="text-align:right;" |0.951
| style="text-align:right;" |0.097
| style="text-align:right;" |0.215
|}
== Transport ==


== Climate ==
The [[Ajanta Caves]] are about 63&nbsp;km (via [[Jamner]]) from Bhusawal.
The city has a very dry and hot weather. In summers the temperature reaches around 46 to 49 degrees which is amongst the highest in India. In the year 2010 the temperature crossed the 49&nbsp;°C mark and reached 49.8&nbsp;°C.


== Transport ==
'''Road'''


The [[Ajanta Caves]] are about 63&nbsp;km (via [[Jamner]]) from Bhusawal.
Bhusawal is situated near the [[National Highway 53 (India)|NH 53]] highway. The city is very old and has narrow roads, due to which there is slow movement of traffic.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 2022 |title="भुसावळ शहरात वाढती वर्दळ, उपाय योजनां अभाव वाहतुकीच्या कोंडीचा ताप " |language=mr |trans-title=Rise in traffic in the city, lack of service headache of vehicular traffic. |edition=Hello Bhusawal |pages=4 |work=Lokmat |location=Jalgaon, Maharashtra |url=http://epaper.lokmat.com/articlepage.php?articleid=LOK_HBSL_20220507_4_3 |access-date=7 May 2022}}</ref>


=== Rail ===
=== Rail ===
[[File: Bhusawal Junction.JPG|thumb|right|Bhusawal Railway Station]][[Bhusaval Junction railway station|Bhusawal Junction railway station]] has rail service and is a divisional headquarters of [[Central Railway (India)|Central Railway]]. It is on both the [[Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line]] and the [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]]. [[Bhusawal railway division]] is a subdivision under [[Central Railway (India)|Central Railway]]. Its headquarters is at the station. Bhusawal railway yard is the second biggest yard in [[Asia]] after [[Mughalsarai Junction railway station|Pandit Din Dayal Upadhyay Junction]] Railway Yard, [[Mughalsarai]].{{cn|date=September 2020}} Bhusawal is the nearest junction to Ajanta (83&nbsp; km away). During the steam locomotive era, a locomotive shed was there. The shed was located there due to the proximity of the river. The train usually stopped there to get water and stock as well as for passenger utility. The shed was later converted to service electrics.
[[File: Bhusawal Junction.JPG|thumb|right|Bhusawal Railway Station]][[Bhusaval Junction railway station|Bhusawal Junction Railway Station]] is a divisional headquarters of [[Central Railway (India)|the Central Railways]]. It is on both the [[Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line]] and the [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]]. The Bhusawal Railway Yard is the second largest railway yard in Asia, after the [[Mughalsarai Junction railway station|Pandit Din Dayal Upadhyay Junction]] Railway Yard, [[Mughalsarai]].{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} Bhusawal is the closest junction to Ajanta (83&nbsp;km away).


=== Air ===
=== Air ===
[[Jalgaon Airport]] is the nearest airport to Bhusawal. [[Aurangabad]] airport has a direct link to Delhi,Hyderabad and Mumbai.
[[Jalgaon Airport]] is the closest airport to Bhusawal.


==Economy==
==Economy==
It is the Central Railway's divisional headquarters and is one of the largest railway yards in the continent. Also the Railway Coach Factory planned to be built here. The city has two ordnance factories out of the 41 factories in India, the city does have a major military base as well. The city has 5 Thermal power station units out of which 4 are operational together with a capacity of over 1420 MW thus becoming a major contributor to the states overall electricity generation with over 12% of Maharashtra's total power output, a proposed and planned new 660 MW sixth unit is to be developed which would take the city's power output above 2000 MW. Bhusawal has a major Orient cement production unit.{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}
The Railway Coach Factory has been planned to be built here. The city has 2 ordinance factories, out of the 41 factories in India. Bhusawal has a major military base as well. The city has 5 [[thermal power station]] units, out of which 4 are operational, together with a capacity of over 1420 MW, thus making it a major contributor to the state's overall [[electricity generation]], providing over 12% of Maharashtra's total power output. A 6th new 660 MW unit is proposed to be developed, which would then take the city's power output to over 2000 MW.


Major industrial facilities include:
Major industrial facilities include:
* [[Bhusawal Thermal Power Station]] (7&nbsp; km)
* [[Bhusawal Thermal Power Station]] (7&nbsp;km)
* Ordnance Factory Bhusawal (8.3&nbsp; km)
* Ordnance Factory Bhusawal (8.3&nbsp;km)
* Ordnance Factory Varangaon
* Ordnance Factory Varangaon
* Orient Cement Grinding Unit (12&nbsp; km)
* Orient Cement Grinding Unit (12&nbsp;km)
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited Depot (15&nbsp; km)
* [[Indian Oil Corporation]] Limited Depot (15&nbsp;km)
* Railway's Zonal Training School
* Railway's Zonal Training School
* Electricity Locomotive Workshop Bhusawal
* Electric Locomotive Workshop Bhusawal


Bhusawal is known for banana cultivation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/a-different-banana-republic/| last=Harish Damodaran|title=The story of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra as the ‘new’ banana republic|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=16 July 2005|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref> The city is a major exporter of Banana both internally and externally with more than 40% of the state's banana cultivation in the Jalgaon district area. Traders come to Bhusawal to buy raw bananas. Bananas are exported across the world. Bhusawal is also known for its special white [[eggplant|brinjals]] (Eggplant) which is grown locally.
Bhusawal is known for its banana cultivation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/a-different-banana-republic/| last=Harish Damodaran|title=The story of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra as the 'new' banana republic|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=16 July 2005|access-date=20 October 2017}}</ref> The city is a major exporter of bananas, with more than 40% of the state's banana cultivation in the Jalgaon district. Traders visit Bhusawal to buy raw bananas. Bhusawal is also known for its special white [[eggplant|brinjals]] (eggplant).


==See also==
==See also==
 
{{Portal|India}}
* [[Bhusaval Junction railway station|Bhusawal Junction railway station]]
* [[Bhusaval Junction railway station|Bhusawal Junction railway station]]
* [[Bhusawal Railway Division]]
* [[Bhusawal Railway Division]]
* [[Bhusawal Thermal Power Station]]
* [[Bhusawal Thermal Power Station]]
* [[Bhusawal (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]]
* [[Bhusawal (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]]
==Notes==
{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Jalgaon district]]
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[[Category:Maharashtra]]

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Bhusawal
Bhusaval
City
Clockwise - Bhusawal Junction, Tapi river and bridge, Bhusawal Thermal Station
Bhusawal is located in Maharashtra
Bhusawal
Bhusawal
Location in Maharashtra, India
Bhusawal is located in India
Bhusawal
Bhusawal
Bhusawal (India)
Coordinates: 21°03′N 75°46′E / 21.05°N 75.77°E / 21.05; 75.77
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictJalgaon
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyBhusawal Municipal Council
 • MayorGayatri Bhangale[2]
Area
[citation needed]
 • Total13.38 km2 (5.17 sq mi)
Elevation
209 m (686 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total187,421[1]
DemonymBhusawalkar
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number
425201
Area code00-91-02582
Vehicle registrationMH-19

Bhusawal[lower-alpha 1] is a city in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. Situated along the Tapti River, it lies between the Satpura Range and the Ajanta Hills of the Deccan plateau. The city is a significant hub for the Central Railway, boasting the largest railway junction in Maharashtra and the second-largest railway yard in Asia. Bhusawal also has one of the largest Municipal Councils. It serves as a vital commercial center for the surrounding cotton-growing region and is involved in the trade of bananas, millet, and peanuts (groundnuts). The city features a substantial oil-processing industry and is the second-largest city in the Jalgaon district after Jalgaon.

The Bhusaval Junction railway station is one of the busiest railway stations in the nation and serves as the headquarters of the Bhusawal railway division. The railway line and station were constructed in the second half of 19th century by the British government.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

On 19–23 February 1993, the city hosted its only first class cricket match to date during the 1992-93 Ranji trophy season at the 'Central railway ground'. Maharashtra's SV Jedhe scored a century (168) in the 1st inning and 64 in the 2nd inning. The home team Maharashtra defeated the Tamil Nadu cricket team by 10 wickets. In the game, 1983 World Cup winning team's member Krishnamachari Srikkanth played for Tamil Nadu.[4]

Geography and Climate[edit | edit source]

Bhusawal is situated on the banks of the Tapti river. It has an average elevation of 209 metres. The total land area of the municipal council is 228.57 km2. Bhusawal, being bounded by mountain ranges, has a diverse climate, though the city has dry and hot weather for most of the year.[citation needed] In summers, the temperature reaches around 46 °C to 49 °C, which is amongst the highest in India. In 2010, the temperature crossed the 49 °C mark, touching 49.8 °C. In winters, the temperature falls down to 15 °C to 16 °C, and receives moderate rainfall during the monsoon.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

The estimated population of Bhusawal city in 2023 is around 271,000, with the Bhusawal metropolitan area estimated at 295,000. The last official census in 2011 recorded a population of 187,421. The 2021 census was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the current figures are based on growth rate estimations. The literacy rate is 88.38%; 91.74% for males and 84.87% for females.[5] Hinduism is the main religion followed by 64.06% of its population, followed by Muslims (24.40%) and Buddhists (8.79%).[6]

Year Male Female Total Population Change Religion (%)
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikhs Buddhist Jain Other religions and persuasions Religion not stated
2001[7] 89,208 83,164 172,372 - 66.360 21.832 1.328 0.450 8.612 1.162 0.249 0.008
2011[5] 96,147 91,274 187,421 0.087 64.056 24.405 1.079 0.411 8.786 0.951 0.097 0.215

Transport[edit | edit source]

The Ajanta Caves are about 63 km (via Jamner) from Bhusawal.

Road

Bhusawal is situated near the NH 53 highway. The city is very old and has narrow roads, due to which there is slow movement of traffic.[8]

Rail[edit | edit source]

Bhusawal Railway Station

Bhusawal Junction Railway Station is a divisional headquarters of the Central Railways. It is on both the Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line and the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line. The Bhusawal Railway Yard is the second largest railway yard in Asia, after the Pandit Din Dayal Upadhyay Junction Railway Yard, Mughalsarai.[citation needed] Bhusawal is the closest junction to Ajanta (83 km away).

Air[edit | edit source]

Jalgaon Airport is the closest airport to Bhusawal.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The Railway Coach Factory has been planned to be built here. The city has 2 ordinance factories, out of the 41 factories in India. Bhusawal has a major military base as well. The city has 5 thermal power station units, out of which 4 are operational, together with a capacity of over 1420 MW, thus making it a major contributor to the state's overall electricity generation, providing over 12% of Maharashtra's total power output. A 6th new 660 MW unit is proposed to be developed, which would then take the city's power output to over 2000 MW.

Major industrial facilities include:

Bhusawal is known for its banana cultivation.[9] The city is a major exporter of bananas, with more than 40% of the state's banana cultivation in the Jalgaon district. Traders visit Bhusawal to buy raw bananas. Bhusawal is also known for its special white brinjals (eggplant).

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  1. ↑ It also written as 'Bhusaval'.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/maharashtra/jalgaon/2740308000__bhusawal/
  2. ↑ https://www.loksatta.com/nashik/bhusawal-municipal-council-election-results-2025-gayatri-bhangale-win-rajani-sanjay-savkare-defeat-ocd-94-5588168/
  3. ↑ Bombay presidency Gazette. Bombay.
  4. ↑ "QF2:Tamil Nadu v Maharashtra at Bhusawal, 19-23 Feb 1993". i.imgci.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Census India 2011.
  6. ↑ "Bhusawal City Population 2025 | Literacy and Hindu Muslim Population". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  7. ↑ Census India 2001.
  8. ↑ ""भुसावळ शहरात वाढती वर्दळ, उपाय योजनां अभाव वाहतुकीच्या कोंडीचा ताप "" [Rise in traffic in the city, lack of service headache of vehicular traffic.]. Lokmat (in मराठी) (Hello Bhusawal ed.). Jalgaon, Maharashtra. 7 May 2022. p. 4. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  9. ↑ Harish Damodaran (16 July 2005). "The story of Jalgaon district in Maharashtra as the 'new' banana republic". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
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