Khamgaon, Maharashtra

Welcome to Khamgaon, the largest city in Buldhana District, Maharashtra, India. This vibrant city is well connected to all other big cities of Maharashtra and India through National Highway 6 and other state highways. Khamgaon Terminal has a single platform which goes to Jalamb junction only. The city needs express connectivity, so Indian Railways has decided to give halt to some express trains at Jalamb Junction so people can travel accordingly. Khamgaon is known for being one of the hottest cities in Maharashtra with temperature often hitting 47–48 degrees Celsius during summer. Also, the rainfall is pretty low in the region which has led to water scarcity many times in the city over the past. But don’t let that deter you from visiting this amazing city. Khamgaon is often called Silver City because it has a renowned silver market, with pure form of silver products available. Along with silver, there is a vibrant gold market and a number of goldsmiths in the city. It has previously been known as Cotton City when it was a major trade center for cotton during the British Raj. The city is a major silver and cotton textile production center. After 1960, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) began acquiring land and setting up industrial estates in surrounding the city, which were quickly purchased by MNCs. Major industries in Khamgaon are FMCG, manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and automobiles etc. Khamgaon is an important educational hub in the district. There are many primary, secondary, higher secondary schools in the town. The city is well equipped with facilities for higher education including arts, science, commerce, law, medical, polytechnic and engineering. The Dnyanganga Wildlife Sanctuary is situated a mere 20 km from the town. There are many animals and about 150 species of birds there. Khamgaon is an education hub with many Schools and Colleges such as Homeopathic Medical College, Siddhivinayak Technical Campus and Government Polytechnic Institution. It also has Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools. Medical Facility in Khamgaon quite stable with affordable Critical health care hospitals. Khamgaon used to be a major cotton hub during the British era and has many old buildings from the British era. Mahatma Gandhi stayed here for a brief time during indian freedom movement, they also inaugurated Tilak Rashriya Vidyapeeth in the city. Khamgaon was a center for Swadeshi movement after Calcutta. There are many historical and religious places around the city Sant Gajanan Maharaj Shegaon, a holy place for Hindus, is located about 17 km (11 mi) northeast of Khamgaon in Shegaon. Dharma Baskar Sant Pachalegaonkar Maharaj Math is situated in Khamgaon. Nirgun Paduka of Dattatreya is believed to have been given to Pachalegaonkar Maharaj and is worshipped there by devotees. In Khamgaon, Ganesh Puja is celebrated on a large scale. Along with this, Diwali, Holi, Cheti Chand, Eid Baba Mastan Urs, And Syed Thikri Shah Miya Urs, Near Syed Baada (Traditional House of Syed) Mastan chowk, Dashera, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Mahavir jayanti, Kawad Yatra, and Ram Navmi are the major festivals of the City. Ganesh Utsav of Khamgaon is very unique, near about 30 mandals in sequence take part in a procession along traditional path. Mothi Devi utsav is the unique festival celebrate in this City. Khamgaon is well connected by National Highway 6 (NH 6) and Central Railways Mumbai–Kolkata railway line. The city is served by the Khamgaon railway station, which was built during the British Raj. A Khamgaon–Jalna Railway line was approved by the Railway Minister in 2016. As of the 2011 India census, Khamgaon had a population of 94,191. Males constituted 51.4% of the population and females 48.6%. Khamgaon had an average literacy rate of 92%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 81%, and female literacy was 71%. 15% of the population was under 6 years of age. The main language spoken in Khamgaon is Marathi with hint of varhadi dialect. Come and explore the rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering local cuisine of Khamgaon, Maharashtra. Book your trip now and experience the beauty of this amazing city!