Savda
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Savda | |
State - District(s) |
Maharashtra - Jalgaon |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 231 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
19,331 - |
Savda is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
[edit] Geography
Savda is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 231 metres (757 feet).Savda is famous for Banana and is a major source of supply to North India ,mainely to Delhi. The Railway station is around 3Kms from the main township.From New Delhi a train i.e.Amritsar- Dadar Express is having a stoppage. In town there are Banks, postoffice,etc.The major efforts for the train stoppages and Banks were done by Late Shri Ram Lal Chawla who is still remembered by the community.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Savda had a population of 19,331. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Savda has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Savda, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.