Darwha is a town and a municipal council in Yavatmal district in the state of Maharashtra, India. As of 2001 India census, Darwha had a population of 23,360. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Darwha has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83% and, female literacy is 76%. In Darwha, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Locals believe Rango Bapuji Gupte, a freedom fighter lived incognito for some time and the town has a famous 'Golibar Chowk', square where British soldiers supposedly open fired on an unarmed gathering. The place is also famous for its temples. 'Ambadevi Temple' is located in older part of town and resemble to temple of goddess Amba in Amaravati. 'Eid gah' is located near railway station. 'Mallikarjun Temple' is the most ancient temple in town of lord Shiva and is located on the outside of town. 'Chintamani Temple' of lord Ganesha is located at Yavatamal road 3km from the town. A...
