Hinganghat is the biggest city of Wardha district, in terms of area and population as well. The city is administered by a municipal council and is located about 34 km (21 mi) from Wardha and 75 km (47 mi) from Maharashtra's second capital Nagpur. Hinganghat is surrounded on two sides by the wana River, which provides natural resources. National Highway 44(old Name NH7), a part of the North-South C
orridor, passes through the city. Hinganghat is located in the fertile Wardha Valley; it was historically a centre of the Indian cotton trade and a major centre for grains. The main language spoken in Hinganghat is Marathi. Hinganghat is the ninth biggest city in Vidharbha region of Maharashtra and rank 437 in India [According to 2011 census]. Baba Amte, the social worker who helped people suffering from leprosy, was born in Hinganghat. Hinganghat has the highest literacy rate in Maharashtra state which is 94.30% and wardha have 94.01%. It hosts largest Cotton mandi in Maharashtra state. Also, it has tallest statue of lord Vithoba(52 ft) on banks of river Vena.
