Welcome to Warud, also known as Orange City, a charming place nestled in the Amravati district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. With a rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and delicious local cuisine, Warud is a hidden gem that deserves to be on every traveler’s bucket list.
== Demographics ==
As of 2011 Indian Census, Warud had a total population of 45,482, of which 23,182 were males and 22,300 were females. The population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 4,413. The total number of literates in Warud was 37,422, which constituted 82.3% of the population with male literacy of 84.2% and female literacy of 80.2%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Warud was 91.1%, of which male literacy rate was 93.8% and female literacy rate was 88.4%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 4,952 and 3,409 respectively. Warud had 9957 households in 2011.
== Transportation ==
=== Railway ===
Warud’s railway station has given the name Warud Orange City because it is the biggest exporter of oranges from all over India. The railway station is located 3 km from the center of the Warud city. The Amravati – Chandur Bazar – Morshi – Warud Orange City – Narkher railway track is electrified. People of Warud can travel by train to cities like Amravati, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusawal, Washim, Hingoli, Nanded, Hyderabad, Narkher, Morshi, Chandur Bazar, Badnera, Indore, Bhopal, Banglore, Jaipur, Itarsi.
=== Roadways ===
There is a Warud MSRTC Depot of Maharashtra State Transport (S.T. Bus) in Warud city. It has better connectivity with neighboring towns and districts Amaravati, Akola, Nagpur, Yavatmal, and Wardha. Buses for the neighboring state Madhya Pradesh are also available.
== Agriculture ==
Shendurjana Ghat, Loni, Jarud, Jamgaon, Pusla, Isambri, Bahada, Tembhurkheda, and Jamthi are the main exporters of oranges in Warud taluka. That is why it is also known as Orange City or California of India. Warud has an agriculture-based economy.
== Places of interest ==
– Qutub E Warud
– Hazrat Mausam Shah Wali Dargah, Warud
– Hazrat Pathan Shah Baba Dargah, Pardi, Warud
– Hazrat Paanch Peer Baba Dargah, Warud
– Alamgir Sunni Masjid, Warud
– Kedareshwar Temple Warud
– Kapileshwar Temple, Gavhankund, Warud
– Sai Mandir, Warud
– Gajanan Maharaj Temple Warud
– Shri Yashwant Baba Devasthan, Musalkheda, Warud
– Bhavani Mata Mandir, Pusla
– Digvijay Mahore ka Aada Warud
== Healthcare ==
– Matoshree Hospital
– Arihant Hospital
– Ambadkar Hospital
– Chaudhari Hospital
== Educational institutions ==
– Mahatma Fule Arts, Commerce & Sitaramji Choudhari Science Mahavidyalaya
– Institute of Management Studies Mahavidyalaya
– New English High School Jagrut Vidyalaya
– New Orange City Convent
– NTR Highschool
– Shanti Niketan English School
– Late Appasaheb Deshmukh Vidyalaya, Shaniwar peth, Warud
– School of Scholars
– National English Primary School
Whether you’re interested in history, culture, nature, or just want to relax and unwind, Warud has something for everyone. Come and discover this beautiful city for yourself!