Digras

Digras Digras
city
Population  (2005)
• Total	39,169

Digras is a city and a municipal council in Yavatmal district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Geography

Digras is located at 18.73°N 77.23°E / 18.73; 77.23. It has an average elevation of 475 metres (1558 feet). The city is surrounded by the Khandai and Bhavani hills. City experiences both hottest summer and colder winter. The temperature rises till 48 degrees Celsius in Summer while in winter it experiences the temperature of 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. Digras is famous for the Arunavati Dam built across the Arunavati river and away 10 km from the city. The Arunavati dam is one of the best place to be visited in Digras.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Digras had a population of 39,169. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Digras has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 65%. In Digras, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Digras is one of the important stop on the Nagpur Nanded State Highway. The place is expecting to get its name on the railway map as the plans for Wardha Nanded railway routes are chalked out. MSRTC has its Bus depot in the City outskrits. The internal roads in the city are always maintained in good state by the municipal corporation. Though the roads within the city are small, but the road condition is always good.

Famous For

Digras was famous in 1990's for the organising All India level tournaments of "Kabbadi", a popular indian outdooor game. It is also known for the quality education in surrounding area. Its age old school "Dinbai" is known for good teachers and discipline and has its allumni allover the world. Digras was also rendered as the cotton hub till late 1980's. The place has given many international players for Kabbadi.

Mallikarjun Mandir

On the bank of river Dhawanda which flows from Digras, there is ancient temple of lord "Shiva" famous as "Mallikarjun Mahadeo Sansthan". It provides the village digras a great place for organising auspicious ceremonies. Followers of the Brahmanand Swami gathers in the month of december on the occasion of his birth anniversary.The Utsav last for 7 days and ends with the 'Palakhi'(Procession).

Ghanti Baba

Saint "Ghantibaba" is village - deity (Gram daiwat) of village Digras. On every "Desra" day big holy gathering starts there which longs for ten days.

Bhavani Devi Temple

The temple of bhavani devi is situated in the outskirt area of Digras town.

Schools

Residents of Digras are blessed with Quality institution and devoted teachers. 'Dinbai', 'Mohanabai' schools are known for its high class teaching and discipline. The schools are centrally located and having a big lush playground. Apart from Dinbai school, there is a junior college by the same name. In this college, students get education for 11th and 12th standards. Starting in early 90's, the college has graduated several students who have appeared in the merit list at the 12th standard (more commonly known as Higher secondary certificate or HSC exam) in state board of Maharashtra. Aside from the students appearing in the merit lists, it has also to be noted that graduates of this college have gone on to pursue higher studies in professional disciplines (viz. engineering, technology, science and medicine). The alumni of these schools are sprayed across the globe. There is a famous college named Butle college

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