Igatpuri

Igatpuri ([iɡət̪puɾiː]; formerly known as Egutpoora) is a town and a Hill Station. It is also a municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats and served by Igatpuri railway station.^{[citation needed]}

Igatpuri
Town
Igatpoora
Waterfall in Igatpuri
Nickname(s):  Vipassana city, Hill station in Sahyadri
Igatpuri Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19.7°N 73.55°E / 19.7; 73.55
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Nashik
Government
• Type	Municipal Council
• Body	Igatpuri Municipal Council
Area
• Total	15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation	600 m (2,000 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	31,572
• Density	2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	422403
Vehicle registration	MH-15

Geography

It has an average elevation of 600 metres.

Average annual rainfall in Igatpuri is 3498mm.

Religion

Sacred Heart Church

Established in 1881, Sacred Heart Church ^[1] serves the Catholic community in Igatpuri. The church is under the pastoral care of the Dominican Order of Preachers and is part of the Catholic Diocese of Nashik. The parish is led by Fr. Xavier Kandulna, O.P., who serves as the Parish Priest and Superior. The church also manages the Satyagiri Dominican Retreat Centre, offering spiritual retreats and religious programs.

Education

Holy Family Convent High School

Founded in 1888, Holy Family Convent High School is a co-educational institution affiliated with the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education. The school is administered by the Daughters of the Cross of Liège and offers education from grades V to X.

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[2] Igatpuri had a population of 31,572. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Igatpuri has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 67%. In Igatpuri, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. People of Agri community can be found in the city, they are also called Patharvat.

Religions in Igatpuri
Religion			Percent
Hindus			77%
Muslims			14%
Buddhists			8.6%
Christians			1.4%
Jains			2.7%
Others†			0.3%
Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

Tourism

Tourism is the most significant segment of Igatpuri's economy. Places visited by tourists include:

• Amruteshwar Temple

• Tringalwadi Fort

• Ghatan Devi Temple

• Myanmar Gate

• Dhamma Giri Vipassana International Academy

• Bhavli Waterfall

• Igatpuri Waterfall