Malegaon, Washim

Malegaon is a mid-sized town and the headquarters of Malegaon taluka in Washim subdivision of Washim district of Maharashtra state in India. It is located on state highway joining south-east Maharashtra and Vidarbha to southern India. Malegaon is on the main road which is between Wasim and Mehkar. It is major junction for road-based transport.

In medieval Prakrit, "Malla" was associated with Wrestlar, thus how this town got its name. Also its strategic location made it famous and sometimes known as gateway to Nijam Shahi.

In Malegaon there is a college named Ramrrao Zhanak College of Arts, Sciences and Commerce.

There are lots of temples in the Malegaon area such as Nagardas Dev Sansthan, Davha, Shirpur.

There is a legend that during the medieval period this town was the centre of wrestling in the Vidarbha and Marathwada region.

In modern days it is famous for cultivation of pulses, soya, wheat and other agricultural products. Another distinction is from the excellent printing industry this town offers. It is famous in all its neighbouring districts.