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Hinganghat
Hinganghat
City
	Coordinates: 20°34′N 78°50′E / 20.57°N 78.83°E
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Wardha
Government
• Body	Hinganghat Municipal Council
Area
• Total	82 km2 (32 sq mi)
• Rank	1 – Wardha district
Elevation	217 m (712 ft)
Population (2025)
• Total	160,436
• Rank	Maharashtra
• Density	2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	442301
Telephone code	07153
Vehicle registration	MH-32
Sex ratio	936 ♂/♀
Website	hinganghatmahaulb.maharashtra.gov.in/en

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Hinganghat (Marathi Pronunciation: [ɦiŋgəɳɡʱaːʈ]) is a city in Wardha district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city is administered by a Municipal Council. Hinganghat is surrounded on two sides by the Wena River, which provides natural resources. National Highway 44 (old Name NH-7), a part of the North-South Corridor, passes through the city. Hinganghat is located in the fertile Wardha Valley; it was historically a center of the Indian cotton trade^[2] and a major centre for grains. The tehsil of Hinganghat comprises about 76 villages. The main language spoken in Hinganghat is Marathi. Hinganghat is the ninth biggest city in Vidharbha and ranks 436 in India according to the 2011 census.

Baba Amte, the social worker who helped people suffering from Leprosy, was born in Hinganghat. It hosts the largest cotton mandi in Maharashtra state.

History[edit | edit source]

Hinganghat is 1500 years old. The city was named Dandungram in the century 5 CE. Reign of Rani Prabhavati Gupta, the queen of the Vakataka Dynasty, was also here. The new name Hinganghat fall because of the availability of Hing (assafoetida) trees and ghats of the Vena river. The development of Hinganghat was followed by the British and the Municipal Council of Hinganghat which was established on 17 May 1873. The first water tank here was built in 1873. The Municipal Council's Hall was built in 1904. The first Election of the Municipal Council was held in the year 1927. The Wena Dam was created by Municipal Council. Presently, seven water tanks are available. The city was historically a major centre of cotton and soyabean oil. Presently, Hinganghat is the largest industrial hub in Wardha District and ranking 4th in the Nagpur Division. The Dal mills and oil mills are also available here.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Hinganghat is located at 20°34′N 78°50′E / 20.57°N 78.83°E / 20.57; 78.83.^[3] The city has an average elevation of 215 m (705 ft) above sea level, which is low in comparison to the surrounding region. So, the Wena river flows throughout the year and helps the city face no drought. Apart from the river, the average depth of groundwater is around 120 ft (37 m).}

The city is a hub of India's cotton industry.^[4] There is also a soybean oil industry and numerous small to medium scale dal mills and oil mills in the vicinity of Hinganghat.^[5] Hinganghat is the largest industrial hub in Wardha District.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

In 2011, Hinganghat's population was 101,805.^[6] Males constituted 52% of the population. Hinganghat's average literacy rate of 94% was higher than the Indian national average of 74%. The male literacy rate was 97% and the female literacy rate was 90%. According to the Times of India, Hinganghat has the highest literacy rate of any city in Maharashtra.^[7] Literacy data analysed by UNICEF for cities with populations of more than 100,000 puts Hinganghat at the top, with a literacy rate of 94.34%, followed by Wardha (94.05%), Panvel (93.98%) and Gondia (93.70%).^[8]

Religion[edit | edit source]

Hinganghat is home to the world's largest statue of Lord Pandurang, which is 16 metres (52 ft) tall.^[9]

Bansilal Kochar developed the Jain temple in 1955.^[10] The decorations of the temple are made of glass. Islam is followed by around 6% of the population and the Jamia Masjid is located near the centre of the city.

In Hinganghat, Garba is worshipped in Mata Mandir, "a temple of Mata Devi". It is the most important place in Navratri in Hinganghat and the oldest temple in the city and the land space was donated by Ganpatro Sadashiv Mawle.^[11]

Year	Male	Female	Total Population	Change	Religion (%)
Year	Male	Female	Total Population	Change	Hindu	Muslim	Christian	Sikhs	Buddhist	Jain	Other religions and persuasions	Religion not stated
2001^[12]	47945	44397	92342	-	76.677	7.979	0.239	0.179	13.529	1.306	0.045	0.045
2011^[13]	52577	49228	101805	10.248	77.094	7.910	0.171	0.123	13.359	1.182	0.097	0.064

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Transport[edit | edit source]

The Hinganghat railway station lies on the main Delhi to Chennai railway line. It is the largest railway station in the region. Express services include the Navjeevan Express, Nandigram Express, Andaman Express, Ahilya Nagari Express, Sevagram Express, Dakshin Express, Grand Trunk Express, Raptisagar Expresses, Secunderabad Superfast Express, Pune - Kazipet Superfast Express, MGR Chennai Central - Jaipur Superfast Express, Gomtisagar Express, Korba Superfast Express, Trivandrum Central Expresses, Anandwan Superfast Express, Yesvantpur Superfast Express, Jaipur - Mysuru Express, and Coimbatore - Jaipur Superfast Express.

The nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur which is 70 km away from the city centre. National Highway 44 passes through Hinganghat.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

Baba Amte, social worker and activist
William Lambton, a soldier, surveyor, and geographer, died in Hinganghat on 19 January 1823
Jani Babu, religious singer
Sunil Pal^{[citation needed]}, the winner of Laughter Challenge-1 comedy show.
Vaishali Made, winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, an Indian musical reality TV Show.
Nisha Mohota, chess player
D.P. Kothari, academic
Satyapal Landage (Satyapal), actor and comedian ^[14]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ "Maharashtra (India): Districts, Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards – Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". citypopulation.de.
↑ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Hinganghat" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 13 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 514.
↑ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. – Hinganghat". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
↑ "First consignment from Wardha dispatched to Bangladesh – Indian Textile Journal". 18 October 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
↑ "Prakash Fats and Proteins » Edible and Cotton Oil Mills in Hinganghat, Wardha, Maharashtra, India". Commodities India. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
↑ "Hinganghat City Population Census 2011 | Maharashtra". Census2011.co.in. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
↑ "Nagpur most literate among state's big cities". The Times of India. 27 August 2012.
↑ "UNICEF data puts Nagpur above Mumbai, Pune in literacy rate in state". The Times of India. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
↑ author/admin (5 July 2017). "विठ्ठलाच्या दर्शनासाठी..." Lokmat (in मराठी). Retrieved 7 September 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
↑ "Jain Temple Details". jainmandir.org. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
↑ NAVRATRI 2020🚩🚩🚩 | By Mata Mandir Hinganghat | Facebook, retrieved 8 September 2022
↑ Census India 2001.
↑ Census India 2011.
↑ "EXCLUSIVE! Satyapal Landge reveals an interesting story behind Badnaam and Karishma Singh's signature SLAP SCENE in Maddam Sir".

External links[edit | edit source]

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[1] "Maharashtra (India): Districts, Cities, Towns and Outgrowth Wards – Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". citypopulation.de.

[2] Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Hinganghat" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 13 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 514.

[:0-3] "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. – Hinganghat". Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 24 September 2013.

[4] "First consignment from Wardha dispatched to Bangladesh – Indian Textile Journal". 18 October 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2022.

[5] "Prakash Fats and Proteins » Edible and Cotton Oil Mills in Hinganghat, Wardha, Maharashtra, India". Commodities India. Retrieved 7 September 2022.

[6] "Hinganghat City Population Census 2011 | Maharashtra". Census2011.co.in. Retrieved 24 September 2013.

[7] "Nagpur most literate among state's big cities". The Times of India. 27 August 2012.

[8] "UNICEF data puts Nagpur above Mumbai, Pune in literacy rate in state". The Times of India. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2015.

[9] uthor/admin (5 July 2017). "विठ्ठलाच्या दर्शनासाठी..." Lokmat (in मराठी). Retrieved 7 September 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[10] "Jain Temple Details". jainmandir.org. Retrieved 7 September 2022.

[11] NAVRATRI 2020🚩🚩🚩 | By Mata Mandir Hinganghat | Facebook, retrieved 8 September 2022

[12] Census India 2001.

[13] Census India 2011.

[14] "EXCLUSIVE! Satyapal Landge reveals an interesting story behind Badnaam and Karishma Singh's signature SLAP SCENE in Maddam Sir".

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+'''Hinganghat''' (Marathi Pronunciation: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[ɦiŋgəɳɡʱaːʈ]]]) is a city in [[Wardha district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]]. The city is administered by a [[Municipal Council]].
+Hinganghat is surrounded on two sides by the Wena River, which provides natural resources. National Highway 44 (old Name NH-7), a part of the [[North–South and East–West Corridor|North-South Corridor]], passes through the city. Hinganghat is located in the fertile Wardha Valley; it was historically a center of the Indian cotton trade<ref>{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Hinganghat|volume=13|page=514}}</ref> and a major centre for grains. The tehsil of Hinganghat comprises about 76 villages. The main language spoken in Hinganghat is [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. Hinganghat is the ninth biggest city in [[Vidharbha]] and ranks 436 in India according to the 2011 census.
-'''Hinganghat''' is a city in [[Wardha district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]]. Hinganghat is the biggest city of Wardha district, in terms of area and population as well. The city is administered by a [[municipal council]] and is located about {{Convert|34|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Wardha and {{Convert|75|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Maharashtra's second capital [[Nagpur]]. Hinganghat is surrounded on two sides by the wana River, which provides natural resources. National Highway 44(old Name NH7), a part of the [[North–South and East–West Corridor|North-South Corridor]], passes through the city. Hinganghat is located in the fertile Wardha Valley; it was historically a centre of the Indian cotton trade and a major centre for grains. The tehsil of Hinganghat comprises about 76 villages. The main language spoken in Hinganghat is [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. Hinganghat is the ninth biggest city in Vidharbha region of Maharashtra and rank 437 in India [According to 2011 census]. [[Baba Amte]], the social worker who helped people suffering from leprosy, was born in Hinganghat. Hinganghat has the highest literacy rate in Maharashtra State which is 94.30% and wardha have 94.01% (According to a Article by Times of India). It hosts largest Cotton mandi in Maharashtra state. Also, it has tallest statue of lord Vithoba(52&nbsp;ft) on banks of river Vena.
+[[Baba Amte]], the social worker who helped people suffering from Leprosy, was born in Hinganghat. It hosts the largest cotton mandi in Maharashtra state.
-[[File:Hinganghat.jpg|thumb|Hinganghat city]]
+[[File:Hinganghat.jpg|thumb|Hinganghat city update]]
 ==History==
-Hinganghat is 1500 years old. The City was named ''Dandungram'' in the century 5 CE. Reign of Rani Prabhavati Gupta, the queen of the Vakataka Dynasty, was also here. The new name ''Hinganghat'' fall because of the availability of Hing (assafoetida) trees and ghats of wena river.
+Hinganghat is 1500 years old. The city was named ''Dandungram'' in the century 5 CE. Reign of Rani Prabhavati Gupta, the queen of the [[Vakataka dynasty|Vakataka Dynasty]], was also here. The new name ''Hinganghat'' fall because of the availability of Hing (assafoetida) trees and ghats of the Vena river.
-The Development of Hinganghat was followed by the British and the Municipal Council of Hinganghat which was established 17 May 1873. The first water tank here was built in 1873. The Municipal Council's Hall was built in 1904. The first Election of the Municipal Council was held in the year 1927. The Wena Dam was created by Municipal Council. Presently, seven water tanks are available. The city was historically a major center of cotton and soyabean oil. Presently, Hinganghat is a largest industrial hub in Wardha District and ranking 4th in the Nagpur Division. The Dal mills and oil mills are also available here.
+The development of Hinganghat was followed by the British and the Municipal Council of Hinganghat which was established on 17 May 1873. The first water tank here was built in 1873. The Municipal Council's Hall was built in 1904. The first Election of the Municipal Council was held in the year 1927. The Wena Dam was created by Municipal Council. Presently, seven water tanks are available. The city was historically a major centre of cotton and soyabean oil. Presently, Hinganghat is the largest industrial hub in Wardha District and ranking 4th in the Nagpur Division. The Dal mills and oil mills are also available here.
 == Geography ==
-Hinganghat is located at {{Coord|20.57|N|78.83|E|}}.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Hinganghat.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. – Hinganghat |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> The city has an average elevation of {{Convert|215|m|feet|abbr=on}} above sea level, which is low in comparison to the surrounding region. So, the Wena river flows throughout the year and helps the city face no drought. Apart from the river, the average depth of ground water is around {{Convert|120|feet|m|abbr=on}}. The Hinganghat APMC market ranks second in the Vidarbha region.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}}
+Hinganghat is located at {{Coord|20.57|N|78.83|E|}}.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Hinganghat.html |title=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. – Hinganghat |publisher=Fallingrain.com |access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> The city has an average elevation of {{Convert|215|m|feet|abbr=on}} above sea level, which is low in comparison to the surrounding region. So, the Wena river flows throughout the year and helps the city face no drought. Apart from the river, the average depth of groundwater is around {{Convert|120|feet|m|abbr=on}}.}
+[[File:Lord Vithoba Statue on Wana River.jpg|thumb|Lord Vithoba statue on Wena River]]
-The city is a hub of India's cotton industry. There is also a soybean oil industry and numerous small to medium scale [[dal]] mills and oil mills in the vicinity of Hinganghat.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}}Hinganghat is the largest industrial hub in Wardha District.
+The city is a hub of India's cotton industry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-18 |title=First consignment from Wardha dispatched to Bangladesh – Indian Textile Journal |url=https://indiantextilejournal.com/first-consignment-from-wardha-dispatched-to-bangladesh/ |access-date=2022-09-07}}</ref> There is also a soybean oil industry and numerous small to medium scale [[dal]] mills and oil mills in the vicinity of Hinganghat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prakash Fats and Proteins » Edible and Cotton Oil Mills in Hinganghat, Wardha, Maharashtra, India |url=https://commoditiesindia.net/listing/prakash-fats-and-proteins-in-hinganghat-wardha-maharashtra-india/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Commodities India}}</ref> Hinganghat is the largest industrial hub in Wardha District.
 ==Demographics==
-In 2011, Hinganghat's population is approximately 100,400 where in 2015 it was approximately 129,567 and according to that year's census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/352-hinganghat.html |title=Hinganghat City Population Census 2011 &#124; Maharashtra |publisher=Census2011.co.in |access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> Males constituted 52% of the population.
+In 2011, Hinganghat's population was 101,805.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/352-hinganghat.html |title=Hinganghat City Population Census 2011 &#124; Maharashtra |publisher=Census2011.co.in |access-date=24 September 2013}}</ref> Males constituted 52% of the population.
-Hinganghat's average [[literacy rate]] of 94% was higher than the Indian national average of 74%. The male literacy rate was 97% and female literacy rate was 90%. According to the ''Times of India'', Hinganghat has the highest literacy rate of any city in Maharashtra.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Nagpur-most-literate-among-states-big-cities/articleshow/15845182.cms</ref> Literacy data analysed by UNICEF for cities with populations of more than 100,000 puts Hinganghat at the top, with a literacy rate of 94.34%, followed by Wardha (94.05%), Panvel (93.98%) and Gondia (93.70%).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/UNICEF-data-puts-Nagpur-above-Mumbai-Pune-in-literacy-rate-in-state/articleshow/28809119.cms |title=UNICEF data puts Nagpur above Mumbai, Pune in literacy rate in state |work=The Times of India |access-date=11 May 2015}}</ref>
+Hinganghat's average [[literacy rate]] of 94% was higher than the Indian national average of 74%. The male literacy rate was 97% and the female literacy rate was 90%. According to the ''Times of India'', Hinganghat has the highest literacy rate of any city in Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Nagpur-most-literate-among-states-big-cities/articleshow/15845182.cms|title=Nagpur most literate among state's big cities |website=[[The Times of India]]|date=27 August 2012 }}</ref> Literacy data analysed by UNICEF for cities with populations of more than 100,000 puts Hinganghat at the top, with a literacy rate of 94.34%, followed by Wardha (94.05%), Panvel (93.98%) and Gondia (93.70%).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/UNICEF-data-puts-Nagpur-above-Mumbai-Pune-in-literacy-rate-in-state/articleshow/28809119.cms |title=UNICEF data puts Nagpur above Mumbai, Pune in literacy rate in state |work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2014 |access-date=11 May 2015}}</ref>
 ==Religion==
-Hinganghat is home to the world's largest statue of Lord [[Vithoba|Pandurang]], which is {{convert|16|m|ft}} tall.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}}
+Hinganghat is home to the world's largest statue of Lord [[Vithoba|Pandurang]], which is {{convert|16|m|ft}} tall.<ref>{{Cite web |last=author/admin |date=2017-07-05 |title=विठ्ठलाच्या दर्शनासाठी... |url=https://www.lokmat.com/vardha/vitthal-darshan/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Lokmat |language=mr-IN}}</ref>
+Bansilal Kochar developed the [[Jainism|Jain]] temple in 1955.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jain Temple Details |url=https://www.jainmandir.org/Temple/Shri-Vimalnath-Jain-Kaanch-Mandir,-Nehru-Ward,-Hinganghat,-District---Wardha-(Maharashtra) |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=jainmandir.org}}</ref> The decorations of the temple are made of glass. [[Islam]] is followed by around 6% of the population and the Jamia Masjid is located near the centre of the city.
-Bansilal Kochar developed the [[Jainism|Jain]] temple in 1955.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}} The decorations of the temple are made of glass.
+In Hinganghat, Garba is worshipped in Mata Mandir, "a temple of Mata Devi". It is the most important place in [[Navratri]] in Hinganghat and the oldest temple in the city and the land space was donated by Ganpatro Sadashiv Mawle.<ref>{{Citation |title=NAVRATRI 2020🚩🚩🚩 {{!}} By Mata Mandir Hinganghat {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/MATAMANDIR99/videos/navratri-2020/1099165470517111/|access-date=2022-09-08}}</ref>
-In Hinganghat, Garba is worshipped in Mata Mandir, "a temple of Mata Devi". It is the most important place in [[Navratri]] in Hinganghat and the oldest temple in the city and the landspace was donated by Ganpatro Sadashiv Mawle.{{citation needed|date=January 2015}}
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+!Religion not stated
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+| style="text-align:right;" |7.979
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+| style="text-align:right;" |0.179
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+| style="text-align:right;" |1.306
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+| style="text-align:right;" |101805
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+| style="text-align:right;" |7.910
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+| style="text-align:right;" |0.097
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 ==Transport==
-[[File:Hinganghat Railway staion.jpg|thumb|Hinganghat Railway station]]
+[[File: Hinganghat Railway staion.jpg|thumb|Hinganghat Railway Station]]
-The Hinganghat railway station lies on the main Delhi to Chennai railway line. It is the major railway station in the region. Express services include the Navjeevan, Nandigram, Andman Express, AhilyaNagri express,          Sevagram Express,  Dakshin, G.T., Raptisagar Expresses, Secunderabad Superfast express, Kazipet -Pune superfast express, MGR Chennai central-Jaipur superfast express, Gomtisagar Express,  Korba superfast express, Trivandrum Central Expresses, Anandwan Superfast express, Yesvantpur Superfast express, Jaipur-Mysuru express, Coimbatore-Jaipur Superfast express
+The Hinganghat railway station lies on the main Delhi to Chennai railway line. It is the largest railway station in the region. Express services include the Navjeevan Express, [[Nandigram Express|Nandigram]] Express, Andaman Express, Ahilya Nagari Express, [[Sewagram Express|Sevagram]] Express,  Dakshin Express, Grand Trunk Express, Raptisagar Expresses, Secunderabad Superfast Express, Pune - Kazipet Superfast Express, MGR Chennai Central - Jaipur Superfast Express, Gomtisagar Express, Korba Superfast Express, Trivandrum Central Expresses, Anandwan Superfast Express, Yesvantpur Superfast Express, Jaipur - Mysuru Express, and [[Coimbatore - Jaipur Superfast Express]].
-And Many Trains halts at this Station.
-Nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur which is 70&nbsp;km away from city centre. National Highway 44 passes through Hinganghat.
-==Agriculture Research Centre==
+The nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur which is 70&nbsp;km away from the city centre. National Highway 44 passes through Hinganghat.
-Agriculture research station, Kutki is situated in Hinganghat on Pandharakwada road, which is national highway no. 44. The distance of this research station from Hinganghat bus stop is 9&nbsp;km away while from Hinganghat railway station it is 7&nbsp;km. Kutki is the nearby village of this station which is only half km away from this station. While going to Hinganghat from Wardha there is need not to go to Hinganghat to approach this station, but by turning right before of Hinganghat on Pandhrkawada road the station is just 4&nbsp;km away. A Wana river is there 1.5&nbsp;km away from station. By lift irrigation system the water is used for 33.52 Ha area of this station. More irrigation efforts are undergoing. About 19 research trials were conducted in this year Many of it was multivarietal trials while some were inorganic trial. Inorganic trials are conducted from the year 2005-2006. This is the identified station for multivarietal trials.<ref>http://www.pdkv.ac.in/?page_id=4375#sthash.EnCtvLRu.dpuf</ref>
 ==Notable people==
-* [[Baba Amte]], a social worker and activist known particularly for his work with people suffering from leprosy, was born in Hinganghat on 24 December 1914.
+* [[Baba Amte]], social worker and activist
-* [[William Lambton]], a British soldier, surveyor, and geographer, died in Hinganghat on 19 January 1823 while working on the Great Trigonometric Survey.
+* [[William Lambton]], a soldier, surveyor, and geographer, died in Hinganghat on 19 January 1823
+* [[Jaani Babu Qawwal|Jani Babu]], religious singer
 * [[Sunil Pal]]{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}, the winner of Laughter Challenge-1 comedy show.
 * [[Vaishali Made]], winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, an Indian musical reality TV Show.
-* [[Nisha Mohota]], an Indian chess player who holds the FIDE titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). She is the first WGM from the State of West Bengal. She became the then youngest Woman International Master (WIM) in April 1995 at the age of 14 years, 6 months and 13 days on April 26, 1995.
+* [[Nisha Mohota]], chess player
-* [[D.P. Kothari]] is an educationist and professor who has held leadership positions at engineering institutions in India including IIT Delhi, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur and VIT University, Vellore.
+* [[D.P. Kothari]], academic
+* Satyapal Landage (Satyapal), actor and comedian <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/exclusive-satyapal-landge-reveals-interesting-story-behind-badnaam-and-karishma-singhs | title=EXCLUSIVE! Satyapal Landge reveals an interesting story behind Badnaam and Karishma Singh's signature SLAP SCENE in Maddam Sir }}</ref>
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
+{{Portal|India}}
-* {{EB1911|wstitle=Hinganghat}}
+{{Wardha district topics}}
+{{vidarbha}}
+{{Maharashtra}}
+{{Godavari basin}}
 {{Authority control}}