Amravati division

Amravati division is one of the six administrative divisions of Maharashtra state in India. Amravati and Nagpur divisions constitute the ancient Vidarbha region. Amravati Division is bound by Madhya Pradesh state to the north, Nagpur Division to the east, Telangana state to the southeast, Marathwada region (Aurangabad Division) to the south and southwest, and Nashik Division to the west. Area: 46,090 km² Population (2011 census): 11,266,653 Districts: Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Washim, Yavatmal Literacy: 77.79% Area under irrigation: 2,582.02 km² Railways: broad gauge 249 km, meter gauge 227 km, narrow gauge 188 km.