Overview
Shree Hanuman Vidyalaya is a school located in Amravati, a city in the Vidarbha region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. As with several similarly named institutions across Maharashtra, it functions as a neighbourhood school providing education to students in the surrounding locality, typically following the curriculum prescribed by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
Key facts
| Name | Shree Hanuman Vidyalaya |
|---|---|
| Type | School |
| Location | Amravati, Maharashtra, India |
| Region | Vidarbha |
| Medium of instruction | Marathi (commonly, as is typical for vidyalayas in the region) |
| Affiliating board | Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education |
Background
Amravati is the administrative headquarters of Amravati district and Amravati division. The city has a long tradition of private and trust-run educational institutions, many of which carry devotional names such as "Hanuman", "Shivaji" or "Saraswati", reflecting the social and cultural milieu in which they were founded during the twentieth century. Schools styled as vidyalaya typically offer instruction at the primary and secondary levels, and in some cases extend to higher secondary classes.
Academics
Schools of this type in Maharashtra generally follow the state board syllabus, with examinations at Standard X (Secondary School Certificate) conducted by the Maharashtra State Board. Subjects commonly include Marathi, Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Information Technology, along with co-scholastic activities such as physical education, art and work experience.
Significance
Local schools such as Shree Hanuman Vidyalaya play a role in expanding access to school education in tier-two cities like Amravati, particularly for families seeking instruction in the regional language. They also serve as community institutions, hosting cultural programmes during festivals such as Hanuman Jayanti, Republic Day and Independence Day.