Amravati
Sign in to saveAmravati is a city in Maharashtra located in the Vidarbha region. It is the ninth largest city in Maharashtra, India & second largest city in the Vidarbha region in terms of population. It is the administrative headquarter of Amravati district as well as Amravati Division which includes Amravati District, Akola District, Buldhana District, Washim District & Yavatmal District. It is one of Maharashtra's nominated cities under Smart Cities Mission.
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Amravati is a city in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region that serves as the administrative center for Amravati District and Division, overseeing five districts in total. As the ninth-largest city in Maharashtra and one of the state's Smart Cities Mission projects, it plays an important role in the region's governance and development.
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- Locality
- Amravati
- Region
- Maharashtra
- Country
- India
- Population
- 647,057
- Timezone
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- Territorial Army Parade Ground
- Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal Ground
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Amravati is a city in Maharashtra located in the Vidarbha region. It is the ninth largest city in Maharashtra, India & second largest city in the Vidarbha region in terms of population. It is the administrative headquarter of Amravati district as well as Amravati Division which includes Amravati District, Akola District, Buldhana District, Washim District & Yavatmal District. It is one of Maharashtra's nominated cities under Smart Cities Mission.
== Etymology == The ancient name of Amravati is "Udumbravati", prākrut form of this is "Umbravati" and "Amravati" is known for many centuries with this name.Amravati is the incorrect pronunciation of this, and as a result, it now goes by that name. Amravati is claimed to have gotten its name from the city's historic Ambadevi temple.