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Raver
Banana City | |
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City | |
  Raver Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°14′35″N 76°02′00″E / 21.24306°N 76.03333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Jalgaon |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipal Council |
| • MLA(Raver Vidhansabha Constituency) | Shirish Madhukarrao Chaudhary (INC) |
| • MP(Raver Loksabha Constituency) | Raksha Khadse(BJP). |
| Elevation | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 27,039 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 02584 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle registration | MH-19 |
Raver, is a city and municipal council in Jalgaon district,renowned for its agricultural significance, particularly as a major banana-producing area. Often referred to as part of the "banana belt" of Jalgaon, Raver contributes significantly to the district's economy through banana exports, reaching markets across India and abroad. The town is characterized by its beautiful old architecture and ancient temples, reflecting a rich cultural heritage. It is also known for its scenic surroundings, with the nearby Pal Hill Station offering a retreat into nature with its diverse flora and fauna. As a hub of agricultural production and cultural history, Raver plays a crucial role in the region's development..Raver is famous for the Bhagvan Dattatreya-temple which is 200 years old and was founded by Sachidanand Swami Maharaj. Built in the old wooden tradition, it also has some ancient photos of Bhagvan Dattatreya in form of Malaang Fakir, Bhagwan Dattreyay's Charan Paduka...!