Pusad

Pusad
Pushpawanti
Town
Pusad
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19°52′N 77°47′E / 19.87°N 77.78°E / 19.87; 77.78Coordinates: 19°52′N 77°47′E / 19.87°N 77.78°E / 19.87; 77.78
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Yavatmal
Government
 • Type Municipal council
Area
 • Total 42 km2 (16 sq mi)
Elevation 315 m (1,033 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 73,046[1]
Demonym(s) Pusadkar
Languages
 • Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 445204
Telephone code 07233
Vehicle registration MH 29 (Yavatmal district) 3861900041215

Pusad is the second largest Municipal Council in the Yavatmal district in the region of Vidarbha in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is named after the Pus river. Its ancient name was 'Pushpawanti'.

Climate

Pusad's climate is extreme, with temperatures ranging as high as 49°C (120°F) during summer to as low as 5°C (41°F) during winter. This temperature range is a result of the "Basket Effect" (i.e. high-altitude hillside effect), as Pusad is surrounded by hills.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Indian census, Pusad has a population of 73,046[1], 52% male, and 48% female. Pusad has an average literacy rate of 70% (77% male / 62% female). Roughly 14% of the population is under 6.

Two former Maharashtra Chief Ministers, Vasantrao Naik, and Sudhakarrao Naik, were from Pusad.

Education

Colleges

Notable colleges in Pusad include:

  • JSPM's Babasaheb Naik College of Engineering (An engineering college established in 1983)
  • Dairy Technology College: Offers UG and PG level degrees for Dairy Technology.
  • Sant Gajanan Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya: Medical College offering degrees and diplomas in Ayurvedic Medical Science.
  • JSPM's Dr. N. P. Hirani Institute of Polytechnic: Technical Institute offering diplomas in Engineering.
  • JSPM's Sudhakarrao Naik Institute of Pharmacy College: Offers Ph.D., Post Graduates Degree, Under Graduates Degree and Diploma Course in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • JSPM's Phulsing Naik Mahavidyalaya: Offers degree courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science. It is also a junior college (11th and 12th standard) for Arts, Commerce, and Science.
  • Ghulam Nabi Azad Urdu Senior And Junior College.

Schools

Schools in Pusad include:

  • Jyotirgamaya English school, Pusad
  • Koshatwar Daulatkhan High school, Pusad
  • St. Mary's English School
  • Ghulam Nabi Azad Urdu Jr College, Pusad
  • Shamsul Uloom Urdu High school, Pusad
  • Haji Akhtar Nagar Parishad Urdu High school
  • Matoshri Parvatibai Naik Convent, Pusad
  • Shri Shivaji Jr. College, Pusad
  • Jet Kids International School (CBSE)
  • Little Flower English Medium School
  • Kids World School
  • Gunvantrao Deshmukh High School
  • Asegaonkar School
  • Matoshri Maisaheb Mukhre Vidya Mandir School
  • Lokheet High School
  • Mahatma Mungasaji Vidyalaya
  • Ghulam Nabi Azad Urdu High School and Jr. College
  • Hazrat Umar Farooque (RZ) Urdu High School
  • Navjeevan Dnyanpeeth English Medium School
  • Iqra International English And Arabi School
  • Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Primary and Upper Primary School, Laxminagar (Borgadi)
  • Vasantrao Purke College of Art and Science
  • Bachpan School

Religion

Many temples are found in and around Pusad. The Shakti Pitha Mahur is located 40 km east of the city. Temples include:

  • Dudhagiri Maharaj Temple: Situated in the Village, Dudhagiri, this is one of the most famous temples in Pusad.
  • Sargadi Aai Temple: Located at Chondhi Village (15 km from Bus Stand, Pusad).
  • Karla Temple: Temple of Lord Krishna (5 km from Bus Stand, Pusad).
  • Jain Temples: Located 2 km from the main bus stand.
  • Amba Temple: Temple of Goddess Jagadamba (6 km from the main bus stand).
  • Swami Samarth Temple: Located at Saptagiri Nagar (2 km the main bus stand).
  • Narsinha Mandir: A beautiful temple of Narsimha, located in Chowbara Chowk.
  • Khandi: A pilgrimage of the Mahanubhav people. Located on the banks of the Pus River on the east side of town.
  • Sevadas Maharaj Temple: Located 10 km from Pusad, near the village of Dhundi.
  • Others : Vitthal Rukmani Temple: Dhankeshwar (Washim Road), Jageshwar Temple, Ram Mandi Temple (Old City), Hatkeshwar Temple (Old City), Karunewar Temple (Old City), Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Sai Baba Temple, Mahadev Temple (Harshi, near Pusad), Chintamani Temple (Karla Road), Khandoba (Dhansal Road).

Transport

Shivaji Chowk in Pusad

Pusad is connected to major cities in the Maharashtra State by road. MSRTC buses run from Pusad to Mumbai, Nagpur, Yavatmal, Pune, Amravati, Akola, Washim, Hingoli, Nanded, Solapur, Aurangabad, Raipur, Umarkhed, Mahur, Ansing, Adilabad, Mahagaon and Indore. Roads in Pusad are equipped with traffic signals recently built in 2017.

In the British era, Pusad was connected to nearby towns by rail, but this service was later discontinued. The remains of old railway tracks are found at nearby places. Pusad Railway Station is a planned on upcoming Wardha-Nanded Railway route. Nearest railway station is at Washim 60km and Nanded 110km.

Nearest airport is Nanded 110km and Nagpur 270km.

References

  1. 1 2 Census of Pusad

2. Pusad district proposal ahead of election: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Pusad-likely-to-get-district-status/articleshow/4843997.cms

3. Pusad District proposal denied by new CM: https://m.maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/nagpur-vidarbha-news/amravati/pusad-district-not-possible-cm/articleshow/53457320.cms

4. Proposed Rail station on the way: https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/pusad-pub/11577

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