Erandol
Erandol is a town and a "taluka" in Jalgaon district in the Indian state of Maharashtra state. It is situated on the banks of the Anjani River. Folklore. Erandol was known as "Ek Chakra Nagari" in the time of the Pandavas. Later, the town's name was Arunawati. Geography. Erandol is situated in the Tapi valley of the Deccan Plateau, between the Satpura and Ajanta hills. Anjani River passes through the town, and Anjani Dam lies nearby. Erandol shares borders with the "talukas" of Dharangaon, Pachora, Bhadgaon, and Parola. Demographics. Erandol has population of 31,071, of which 16,000 are  males while 15,071 are females across 6,235 households, as per the 2011 Census. The population of children aged 0-6 is 3,916, or 12.60% of the population. The female sex ratio is 942 against the state average of 929. The literacy rate of Erandol is 76.67%, lower than the state average of 82.34%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 71.13%. Administration. Erandol Municipal Council supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is authorized to build roads and impose taxes on properties under its jurisdiction. Transport. National Highway 6, which connects Mumbai and Nagpur, links Erandol with  Dhule to the west, and Jalgaon to the east. The nearest railway station is Dharangaon on the Surat Line, about 12 km away, and Mhasawad on the Mumbai Line, about 14 km away.