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Washim district is a district in the state of Maharashtra, India. The district headquarters is located in Washim City. It comes under the western region of Vidarbha. Washim city is the largest city in the district. In 1905 during the British Raj, Vashim district was divided into two separate districts, namely Akola and Yavatmal district. Wasim was then a part of Akola district. In 1998, it again became a district. Washim district has a very rich history. Vatsagulam, today known as Washim, was once the capital of the Vakataka Empire. The name Vatsagulam is derived from the name of the sage Vatsa. Area of Washim District The area of the district is spread over 5,150 km2. It shares its borders with the districts of Akola, Amravati, Hingoli, Buldhana and Yavatmal. The district is divided into three subdivisions and six tehsils. Malegaon, Mangrulpir, Karanja, Manora, Washim and Risode are tehsils of the district. Washim District Map Population of Washim District Accordi...