Google Map Of Wani

Wani is a trade city in Yavatmal district. It is also a municipal assembly. According to 2001 India survey Wani had a population of 52,814 of which Males were 51 percent of the total population and females were 49 percent. The city has an average literacy rate of 74 percent which is higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. In Wani approximately 13 percent of the population is below 6 years of age. In former times, Wani was known as 'Wun'. During British rule Wani was districts headquarter. Later on Wani became a Taluka and Yavatmal was declared as its district. Wani is situated about 105kms from Yavatmal at the Eastern side of Yavatmal District. Wani is eminently known as Black Diamond city. Nandigram Express is the one and the only train which stops in Wani. The train unite Wani from Nagpur. A subsidiary of Coal India Limited known as Western Coalfields Ltd has a coal mining area - Wani North Area in the surrounds of Wani city. There are coal mines like Ukni, Pimpalgaon, Junad, Kolarpimpri, Rajur, Kumbarkhani, Ghonsa, Kartikay Coal Washeries and some new future mining projects near Wani city. Wani is a well developed city with all important amenities available within the city.