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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}} | ||
<!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details -->{{Infobox settlement | <!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details -->{{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Igatpuri | ||
| native_name | | native_name = <!--No Indic Script--> | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = mr | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = Vipassana city, Hill station in Sahyadri | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Igatpuri waterfall.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Waterfall in Igatpuri | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Maharashtra | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|19.7|N|73.55|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Nashik district|Nashik]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = [[Municipal Council]] | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Igatpuri Municipal Council | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 15 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 600 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 31572 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2001 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 422403 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = MH-15 | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
| official_name = Igatpoora | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Igatpuri''' (formerly known as '''Egutpoora''' | '''Igatpuri''' (Pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[iɡət̪puɾiː]]]; formerly known as '''Egutpoora''') is a town and a [[Hill Station]]. It is also a [[municipal council]] in [[Nashik District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. It is located in the [[Western Ghats]]. [[Igatpuri railway station]] lies in Nashik District between [[Mumbai]] and [[Nashik Road]] on the [[Central Railway (India)|Central Railway]]. Igatpuri is known for Vipassana International Academy, where ancient technique of meditation is taught called [[Vipassana]]. The place is one of the best places to visit in Maharashtra in monsoon. It is a hill station on busy Mumbai-Agra NH-3 only 45 km from Nashik and 130 km from Mumbai. | ||
[[Igatpuri railway station]] is a major railway station connecting Igatpuri to [[Mumbai]] | [[Igatpuri railway station]] is a major railway station connecting Igatpuri to [[Mumbai]]. | ||
The station is known for its surrounding scenery, wada pao and idlis sold by vendors to commuters traveling in the train.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} | The station is known for its surrounding scenery, wada pao and idlis sold by vendors to commuters traveling in the train.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} | ||
The exit of Igatpuri railway station signals the proximity of Mumbai on down route. | The exit of Igatpuri railway station signals the proximity of Mumbai on down route. | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
It has an average elevation of 600 metres. | It has an average elevation of 600 metres. | ||
Average annual rainfall in Igatpuri is 3498mm. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
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[[File:Igatpura Chapel, Bombay (Clutterbuck, p.199) - Copy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Igatpura Chapel, Bombay (Clutterbuck, 1889, p.199)<ref name=Clutterbuck>{{cite journal|last1=Clutterbuck|first1=G W|title=A Sketch of the Mission in Bombay|journal=Wesleyan-Methodist Magazine|date=1889|page=[https://archive.org/details/wesleyanmethodi00unkngoog/page/n558 199]|url=https://archive.org/details/wesleyanmethodi00unkngoog|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref>]] | [[File:Igatpura Chapel, Bombay (Clutterbuck, p.199) - Copy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Igatpura Chapel, Bombay (Clutterbuck, 1889, p.199)<ref name=Clutterbuck>{{cite journal|last1=Clutterbuck|first1=G W|title=A Sketch of the Mission in Bombay|journal=Wesleyan-Methodist Magazine|date=1889|page=[https://archive.org/details/wesleyanmethodi00unkngoog/page/n558 199]|url=https://archive.org/details/wesleyanmethodi00unkngoog|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref>]] | ||
Holy Family Convent High School (English).<br/> | Holy Family Convent High School (English).<br /> | ||
Mahatama Gandhi High School (Marathi, Semi-English); .<br/> | Mahatama Gandhi High School (Marathi, Semi-English); .<br /> | ||
Wonderland High School and Junior College (English) (C.B.S.E) from 2019. | Wonderland High School and Junior College (English) (C.B.S.E) from 2019. | ||
Panchavati English Medium School and Junior College (C.B.S.E.), NH.3.<br/> | Panchavati English Medium School and Junior College (C.B.S.E.), NH.3.<br /> | ||
Janta Vidyalaya and Junior College (Marathi).<br/> | Janta Vidyalaya and Junior College (Marathi).<br /> | ||
K.P.G. Arts, Commerce & Science College, Igatpuri. | K.P.G. Arts, Commerce & Science College, Igatpuri. | ||
V. N. Patil Madhyamik Va Uchcha Madhyamik Mahavidyalaya (Arts & Science) | V. N. Patil Madhyamik Va Uchcha Madhyamik Mahavidyalaya (Arts & Science) | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Igatpuri_Plateau.jpg Igatpuri_Plateau] | * [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Igatpuri_Plateau.jpg Igatpuri_Plateau] | ||
* [https://www.igatpuri.co.in/igatpuri-travel-guide/ Igatpuri Travel Guide] | * [https://www.igatpuri.co.in/igatpuri-travel-guide/ Igatpuri Travel Guide] | ||
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{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||