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Raver Banana City | |
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City | |
  Raver Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates:21°14′35″N76°02′00″E / 21.24306°N 76.03333°E /21.24306; 76.03333 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Jalgaon |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Council |
| • MLA(Raver Vidhansabha Constituency) | Shirish Madhukarrao Chaudhary (INC) |
| • MP(Raver Loksabha Constituency) | Raksha Khadse(BJP). |
| Elevation | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 27,039 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 02584 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle registration | MH-19 |
Raver, is a city andmunicipal council inJalgaon district, renowned for its agricultural significance, particularly as a major banana-producing area. Often referred to as part of the "banana belt" of Jalgaon, Raver contributes significantly to the district's economy through banana exports, reaching markets across India and abroad. The town is characterized by its beautiful old architecture and ancient temples, reflecting a rich cultural heritage. It is also known for its scenic surroundings, with the nearby Pal Hill Station offering a retreat into nature with its diverse flora and fauna. As a hub of agricultural production and cultural history, Raver plays a crucial role in the region's development..Raver is famous for the Bhagvan Dattatreya-temple which is 200 years old and was founded by Sachidanand Swami Maharaj. Built in the old wooden tradition, it also has some ancient photos of Bhagvan Dattatreya in form of Malaang Fakir, Bhagwan Dattreyay's Charan Paduka...!
Raver plays a pivotal role in the agricultural landscape of the Jalgaon district. The city is particularly famous for its banana production, contributing significantly to the district's reputation as a major banana belt. The bananas from Raver are not only distributed throughout India but are also exported abroad, supporting the local economy and providing employment to many residents.. Raver Taluka is an important market for bananas in the state of Maharashtra and India. It contributes to about more than 80% of production in Jalgaon district.
Raver is located in North Maharashtra Region. It is 22 kilometres (14 mi) fromMadhya Pradesh. It has an average elevation of 248 metres (814 ft). TheSatpura Range is approximately 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the city. In the summer, the temperature ranges up to about 40–45 °C (104–113 °F).
The town is connected to its district headquarters, Jalgaon (64 kilometres (40 mi)), by road. TheAnkleshwar-Burhanpur National Highway (previously SH4) runs through the city. It connects Raver to Burhanpur (25 kilometres (16 mi)) inMadhya Pradesh & Ankaleshwar (365 kilometres (227 mi)) inGujarat. This highway has causedSavda and neighbouring villages to become an important banana transportation hub. Due to increasing traffic, the road was converted into a national highway. The town is also well-connected to other villages through major roads.
Raver Railway Station is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Raver inJalgaon district in theIndianstate ofMaharashtra. Railways connect the city toMumbai andDelhi. The Raver Railway station is located on the MajorBhusawal-Khandwa line of the Bhusawal Division of Central Railway. 60 to 70 trains run through this line daily, of which only 10 to 12 stop at this station.
The nearby airports areJalgaon,Aurangabad, andDevi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore).
As of 2011[update] Indiacensus,[1] Raver has a population of 27,039. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Raver has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 58%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Raver has a mixed population of all castes including Hindus and Muslims. TheAdivasi people living in theSatpura Hills includeTadvi (Bhilla), Pawara,Bhilala, andPardhi.
| Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
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| Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
| 2011[2] | 13843 | 13196 | 27039 | - | 51.807 | 42.772 | 0.078 | 0.048 | 3.905 | 0.614 | 0.041 | 0.736 |
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Raver Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 48Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian parliament) constituencies ofMaharashtra state in westernIndia. This constituency was created on 19 February 2008 as a part of the implementation of thePresidential notification based on the recommendations of theDelimitation Commission of India constituted on 12 July 2002.[3] It first held elections in 2009 and its first member of parliament (MP) wasHaribhau Jawale of theBharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As of the 2014 elections, the current MP isRaksha Khadase, also of the BJP.
Raver Vidhan Sabha constituency (Marathi:रावेर विधान सभा मतदारसंघ) is one of the 288Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies ofMaharashtra state in westernIndia. This constituency comprises the Raver and Yaval taluka ofJalgaon district.[4]
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