Pusad
Pusad | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Coordinates: 19°52′N 77°47′E / 19.87°N 77.78°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Yavatmal |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 59 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 112,346 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Pusadkar, Pusadian |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 445204,445215,445212,445216 |
| Telephone code | 07233 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 29 (Yavatmal district) |
Pusad, with ancient name Pushpawanti named after the Pus river, is the second largest city in the Yavatmal district of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra state of India. Over the decades, ruling politicians' failure to address people's demand of district status for Pusad, has hindered development.