Overview
Savda is a town in the Jalgaon district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Administratively it falls within the Nashik division and lies in the Khandesh region of north Maharashtra. The town serves as a local trade and agricultural centre and is the headquarters of a municipal council.
Key facts
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Division | Nashik division |
| District | Jalgaon |
| Region | Khandesh |
| Civic body | Municipal council |
| Languages | Marathi, Hindi, Ahirani |
Geography
Savda lies in the Tapi river basin, on the plains of Khandesh between the Satpura range to the north and the Ajanta hills to the south. The surrounding countryside is largely agricultural, with black cotton soil that supports the cultivation of cotton, banana, sugarcane, jowar and pulses. The town is located in the eastern part of Jalgaon district, relatively close to Raver and Bhusawal.
Civic administration
Local self-government in Savda is exercised through a municipal council constituted under the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act, 1965. The council is responsible for water supply, sanitation, street lighting, local roads, markets and other municipal services. For purposes of revenue and general administration, Savda comes under the tehsil structure of Jalgaon district.
Transport
Savda is served by Savda railway station on the Bhusawal–Khandwa section of the Central Railway, which forms part of the Howrah–Mumbai trunk line via Allahabad and Itarsi. The town is connected by road to Bhusawal, Raver, Yawal and Jalgaon, the district headquarters. The nearest major junction station is at Bhusawal, and the nearest airport with scheduled services is at Jalgaon.
Economy
The economy of Savda is closely tied to agriculture and agro-trade. Banana cultivation, for which the Jalgaon–Raver belt is well known, is a significant activity in the surrounding villages, along with cotton and food grains. The town acts as a market centre for nearby villages, with grain markets, banana procurement, ginning and pressing units, and small-scale trading establishments.
Demographics and culture
Marathi is the principal language of administration and education, while Hindi and the Khandeshi dialect Ahirani are widely spoken in everyday life. Festivals commonly observed include Ganesh Chaturthi, Gudi Padwa, Diwali, Holi, Eid and Muharram, reflecting the mixed Hindu and Muslim character of Khandesh towns.
Related topics
References
- Wikidata entity: Q3238579
- Government of Maharashtra, Directorate of Municipal Administration.
- Census of India, district handbook for Jalgaon.