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| population_demonym = Wanikar | | population_demonym = Wanikar | ||
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web|year=2011|title=Maharastra, Yavatmal, Wani Subdistrict, Wani (M Cl)|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=576873|archiveurl=https://www. | | population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web|year=2011|title=Maharastra, Yavatmal, Wani Subdistrict, Wani (M Cl)|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=576873|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924123926/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=576873|archivedate=24 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi,Hindi,language|Marathi]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
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'''Wani''' ({{audio|Wani.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a 3rd largest city in [[Yavatmal district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{GEOnet2|32FA88229AB93774E0440003BA962ED3|Wani (Approved - N)}}, [[National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency|United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency]]</ref> | '''Wani''' ({{audio|Wani.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a 3rd largest city in [[Yavatmal district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{GEOnet2|32FA88229AB93774E0440003BA962ED3|Wani (Approved - N)}}, [[National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency|United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency]]</ref> | ||
Wani is located in eastern part of Yavatmal district and borders Chandrapur district. Despite being a taluka, Wani is important commercial hub for nearby area due to its strong market and its crucial location. Yavatmal city is 110 kmy from Wani and Chandrapur is only 55 km. Nagpur is 130 km from Wani and Wardha is 110 km by road connectivity. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Wani has age old rock cut temples, including the Rangnath Swami Mandir, Kala Ram Mandir and Narsimha Mandir present in the southern part of the city. | |||
In past, Wani was known as 'Wun'. Wani was a district headquarters in [[Berar Province]] during [[British Raj]]. Later on, Wani became a taluka with Yavatmal as district head. | In past, Wani was known as 'Wun'. Wani was a district headquarters in [[Berar Province]] during [[British Raj]]. Later on, Wani became a taluka with Yavatmal as district head. | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The distance between district head [[Yavatmal]] and Wani is about {{cvt|113|km}}, where as the winter capital of Maharashtra [[Nagpur]] is about {{cvt|132|km}}. The adjacent district head [[Chandrapur]] is about {{cvt|51|km}} away from Wani. Summer in Wani is generally very hot with temperature ranges in mid 40s, mainly due to coal mines. | The distance between district head [[Yavatmal]] and Wani is about {{cvt|113|km}}, where as the winter capital of Maharashtra [[Nagpur]] is about {{cvt|132|km}}. The adjacent district head [[Chandrapur]] is about {{cvt|51|km}} away from Wani. Summer in Wani is generally very hot with temperature ranges in mid 40s, mainly due to coal mines. The city has its very own river, River Nirguada which further merges with River Wardha. | ||
==Coal Mining and Economy== | ==Coal Mining and Economy== | ||
Western Coalfields Ltd., A subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. has a coal mining area - Wani North Area in the surroundings of Wani city. There are coal mines like Ukni, Pimpalgaon, Junad, Kolarpimpri, Rajur, Kumbarkhani, Ghonsa, Neeljai, Naigaon and some new upcoming mining projects near the city. | Western Coalfields Ltd., A subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. has a coal mining area - Wani North Area in the surroundings of Wani city. There are coal mines like Ukni, Pimpalgaon, Junad, Kolarpimpri, Rajur, Kumbarkhani, Ghonsa, Neeljai, Naigaon and some new upcoming mining projects near the city. | ||
The economy of the town is mostly driven by agriculture and mining businesses in the surrounding area. | The economy of the town is mostly driven by agriculture and mining businesses in the surrounding area. Mining has been a boon for the development of rural population in the area, which provided them employment and boosted the economy. many cotton ginning and pressing units also working. cottonseed oil milling units also started in recent years. because of lime stone availability wall putty manufacturing units are working in rural areas. in MIDC metal fabrication unit, cement precast and pipe making units, dall mill (pulse processing factory) etc are working | ||
The town received the name "Black Diamond City" due to the huge coal deposits and many coal mines in the adjacent area.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} | The town received the name "Black Diamond City" due to the huge coal deposits and many coal mines in the adjacent area.{{Citation needed|date=June 2021}} | ||
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It has one platform, with single electrified line. The Railway Station is mostly busy with coal transportation. | It has one platform, with single electrified line. The Railway Station is mostly busy with coal transportation. | ||
Wani is directly connected | Wani is directly connected with Adilabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Nanded, among many other cities. | ||
*'''Transport''' | *'''Transport''' | ||
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== Languages == | == Languages == | ||
[[Marathi language]] is the dominant language, among few other languages including Hindi, Sindhi, Marwadi, Punjabi, | [[Marathi language]] is the dominant language, among few other languages including Hindi, Sindhi, Marwadi, Punjabi,telugu,urdu etc. | ||
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