Chandrapur
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Chandrapur is city and a municipal council
in Chandrapur district
in the state of Maharashtra
, India
. It is also the headquarters of Chandrapur district
.
The city of Chandrapur has ancient temples of the goddess Mahakali
and of Anchaleshwar, a form of the god Shiva
. Chandrapur is also known as Chanda. The region is very rich in mineral wealth such as iron ore, limestone and coal. Many cement factories are located in this region. Due to large number of coal mines present around the city, the city is also known as City of Black Gold.
Narsimha Rao, a prime minister of India, was stationed at Chandrapur during the days when Nizam ruled Hyderabad. Rao got admission to Nagpur
on recommendations of one of the prominent advocates of the region, Balwantrao Deshmukh. Balwantrao Deshmukh was a follower of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
. It was due to his efforts that Tilak visited Chandrapur and laid the foundation stone of a school "Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya". Shantaram Potdukhe, one of the ministers of state having charge of finance portfolio in Narasimha Rao's government, is from Chandrapur. He was the deputy of the current Prime minister Manmohan Singh
. Mohan Bhagwat
, senior functionary of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, is also from Chandrapur.
, Sindewahi
, Nagbhir and Bramhapuri
are the major stations on this route in Chandrapur district. The north-south length of the city is about 10.6 km, while the east-west length is about 7.6 km
The Wainganga river which flows along the border of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli district is the main river of the district.
The Wardha is the only perennial river in the district having the longest river course as compared to the other two major rivers. The main tributaries of the Wardha river are the Erai rises in the northern part of Warora tahsil and flows along due south over a length of 80 km till it meets the Wardha just south of Chandrapur at Wardha District. The Penganga flowing along western border takes east west course and then joins the wardha river at Ghugus. The area occupied by Gadchiroli tahsil and part of Rajura tahsil is drained by the Penganga and its tributaries.
In 1854, Chandrapur formed an independent district and in 1874, it comprised three tehsils: Viz Mul, Warora and Bramhpuri. In 1874, however, upper Godavai district of Madras was abolished and four tehsils were added to Chandrapur to form one tehsil with Sironcha as its headquarters. In 1895, the headquarters of one tehsil transferred to MUl to Chandrapur. A new tehsil with headquarter at Gadchoroli was created in 1905 by transfer of zamindari estates from Bramhpuri and Chandrapur tehsil. An small zamindari tract from Chandrapur district as transferred to newly from districts in 1907. In the same year an area of about 1560 km² comprising three divisions of the lower Sironcha tehsil, namely Cherla, Albak and Nugir, were transferred to Madras State.
No major changes occurred in the boundaries of the district or its tehsils between 1911-1955. Consequent upon reorganization of the states in 1956, the district was transferred from Madhya Pradesh
to Bombay state. In the same Rajura tehsil, a part of Adilabad district of Hydrabad state, was transferred to Nanded district subsequently it was transferred to Chandrapur district in 1959. The district became part of the Maharashtra since its creation in May 1960. For administrative convenience and industrial and agricultural development, this district was again divided into Chandrapur and Gadchiroli district after 1981 census. Chandrapur district now comprises the tehsil of Chandrapur, Bhadravati, Warora, Chimur, Nagbhir, Bramhpuri, Sindhewahi, Mul, Gondpipri, Pomburna, Saoli, Rajura, Korpana, Jivati and Balharshah.
Chandrapur is the birthplace of barrister Rajabhau Khobragade. Ambedkar chose only Nagpur and Chandrapur for Dharmantar (acceptance of Buddhism) and therefore Chandrapur has historical importance. Barrister Rajabhau Khobragade established “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar college of Arts, Commerce and Science” in the Deeksha Bhoomi premises. A branch of Buddhivruksha from Buddha Gaya is planted in the premises and is growing gracefully. Two day function of “Dhamma Chakra pravartan din” is hosted on 15 and 16 October every year on this holy place. Thousands of pilgrims and monks visit Deekshabhoomi during the function.
Deeksha Bhoomi is just 1 km away from railway station and bus stop. Auto rickshaw is easily available conveyance to this place.
, Chandrapur had a population of about 297,612. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Chandrapur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 65%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Chandrapur city constitutes around 25% of the district population. The total population of the Chandrapur district is 2,077,909 (Male-10,59,875 and Female-10,18,034).
and the largest in India among all the state Electricity Boards.CSTPS contributes about 25 % of electricity for entire Maharashtra. The power plant, with a capacity of 2340 MW is approximately 5 km from the city. It is the first ever thermal power plant in India to have commissioned 500 MW Unit(In year 1991-92).CSTPS, the Power Generating giant with structure sprawling in 12212 Hect. of land and holding national assets to the tune of thousands of crores and around 3460 people working, has catapulted itself to the status of NUMERO UNO in the Indian power generating fraternity.
Currently there are 4 units of 210 MW and 3 units of 500 MW each and nowadays 2 units of 500MW is under construction. The mammoth coal mines in an around the city also contribute to the heavy industrialization of the city. These coal mines are administered by WCL (Western Coal-fields Ltd.). The city also boasts of having the largest paper manufacturing unit of Ballarpur Industries Limited
(BILT), largest manufacturer and exporter of paper in India, in the adjoining Ballarpur
. The city houses various cement factories in its vicinity. Prominent among these are the ones established by Manikgarh Cement, Ulltratech Cement (formerly L&T Cement), Associated Cement Companies
(ACC) and Gujarat Ambuja (Maratha Cement Works). Various other major industries include a ferro-manganese and silico-manganese plant of Maharashtra Elektrosmelt Ltd. (MEL), a subsidiary of Steel Authority of India Limited
(SAIL). The neighbouring Warora region has a manufacturing plant, for electrical household appliances, owned by Videocon
. About 6000 small and big scale industries are located at Chandrapur. It is adjudged as the 4th most polluted city of India as claimed by Bhimashish.
The average annual rainfall is about 1420 mm. The Eastern region receives more rainfall than Westermonsoon season [Jun-Sep], which exceeds 70%, but it falls down rapidly in Summer [Feb-May]. Average number of rainy days is 60 to 65 per year. The humidity is relatively more during the 20%.
The prominent wind direction is from South to North. In Summer the wind direction is from East to south and in Monsoon from South to East. During Winter [October–January], the wind direction changes from North to East.
-Chennai
railway line of Indian Rail. It comes under Nagpur
division of the Central Railway
. It is connected to Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore
, Nagpur
, Jhansi
, Agra
, New Delhi
, Jammu Tawi
, Warangal
, Vijaywada, Chennai
, Kanyakumari
, Vadodara
, Bangalore
, Secunderabad
, Hyderabad, Puri
, Ahmedabad
, Jaipur
, Mumbai
Banglore, Mysore, Lucknow, allahabad, Kanpur, Zhansi, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Patna, Gaya by train.
Chandrapur is also connected to many cities in Maharashtra
by MSRTC buses. The buses ply to Nagpur
, Gondia
, Amravati
, Akola, Shirdi, Aurangabad, Nanded
, Hyderabad.
There are two idols (murthys) in the Mahakali Mandir. One standing murthy is the main idol decorated with red, yellow and orange color cloths. The main idol also associated with Shiv Ling. The second murthy is reclining position. The second idol is actually below the ground level and to reach there, devotes need to walk in kind of a tunnel.
Inside the temple the priest will be always there to assist you with puja and offerings. Every year there is a fair during the month of April, during that period all the devotes from different parts of state visit the Mahakali Mandir. Now there is a trust formed to take care of temple administration. There were lot of improvements to the amenities of the temple in last decade. Temple authority has made dharmashalas for devotes to help them stay near the temple for free who travels from distant places of the Chandrapur district.
The annual fair that used to happen in the month of April used to be a big festival for the devotees of Mahakali and also for Chandrapur people. There used to be lots of activities and events for all the ages and used to be a time for joy and fun for all the people. There used to be shops selling kitchen gadgets, toys, bangles, imitation jewellry, cloths. Entertainers used to come from different parts of Chandarpur district and various parts of Maharastra state to show entertain the people and show their skills. There used to be small magic shows and circus. The kids used to wait for all the year for this event and which makes it a memorable festival for the family and kids.
Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
, the conference on Marathi Literature were held once in Chandrapur city. It was presided by President of the Conference Vaman Krushna Chorghade
in 1977.
You will also find Gajanan Mandir and Sai Baba's Temple in Chandrapur. 2 Gurudwara's are located in Chandrapur, one near to Mahakal Temple and the new one is in Tukum.
Chandrapur has Engineering / Polytechnic / medical / Law schools.
Notable educational institutes in the city are (alphabetical order)
Chandrapur also has one of the oldest coal mines and that is the reason it is also known as 'City of Black Gold'
"He came to be known as Baba not because he is a saint or any such thing, but because his parents addressed him by that name," reveals Sadhanatai, his wife.
Manikgarh Killa
One of the old fort known as Manikgarh fort is still exist in the west side of the District.
Municipal council
A municipal council is the local government of a municipality. Specifically the term can refer to the institutions of various countries that can be translated by this term...
in Chandrapur district
Chandrapur District
Chandrapur District is a district in Nagpur Division of the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located at the boundary of Andhrapradesh. The district was formerly known as Chanda District. In 1964, it was renamed as Chandrapur. It was the largest district in India until it was split into the...
in the state of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
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. It is also the headquarters of Chandrapur district
Chandrapur District
Chandrapur District is a district in Nagpur Division of the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located at the boundary of Andhrapradesh. The district was formerly known as Chanda District. In 1964, it was renamed as Chandrapur. It was the largest district in India until it was split into the...
.
The city of Chandrapur has ancient temples of the goddess Mahakali
Mahakali
Mahakali , literally translated as Great Kali, is a Hindu Goddess, considered to be the consort of Shiva the God of consciousness, and as the basis of Reality and existence...
and of Anchaleshwar, a form of the god Shiva
Shiva
Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
. Chandrapur is also known as Chanda. The region is very rich in mineral wealth such as iron ore, limestone and coal. Many cement factories are located in this region. Due to large number of coal mines present around the city, the city is also known as City of Black Gold.
Narsimha Rao, a prime minister of India, was stationed at Chandrapur during the days when Nizam ruled Hyderabad. Rao got admission to Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
on recommendations of one of the prominent advocates of the region, Balwantrao Deshmukh. Balwantrao Deshmukh was a follower of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Lokmanya Tilak –, was an Indian nationalist, teacher, social reformer and independence fighter who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The British colonial authorities derogatorily called the great leader "Father of the Indian unrest"...
. It was due to his efforts that Tilak visited Chandrapur and laid the foundation stone of a school "Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya". Shantaram Potdukhe, one of the ministers of state having charge of finance portfolio in Narasimha Rao's government, is from Chandrapur. He was the deputy of the current Prime minister Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh is the 13th and current Prime Minister of India. He is the only Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to return to power after completing a full five-year term. A Sikh, he is the first non-Hindu to occupy the office. Singh is also the 7th Prime Minister belonging to the Indian...
. Mohan Bhagwat
Mohan Bhagwat
Mohan Madhukar Bhagawat is a veterinary doctor and the current Sarsanghachalak, since 2009, of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He is seen as a pragmatic leader. He was chosen by K S Sudarshan as his successor upon his retirement.-Early life:...
, senior functionary of Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh, is also from Chandrapur.
Geography
The city is located on the bank of "Erai" river, another river flowing through the city is "Zarpath". The northern portion of the city is high and southern is low as per topographical map i.e. 56m. The old city is surrounded by 4 very big walls. The gaontidev Nullah is originating form the upland of CTPS. The Mucchi Nullah is originating form upland of Ranger college. This Noullah is merge in the tank "Ramala Talao" located in the heart of city. River Erai has a long history of floods, the flood marks are appeared on the fort wall of city, i.e. Pathanpura gate. The North South length of Chandrapur city is about 10 km and East West is 7 km. In the north of city, there is a dam made on river Erai, having the capacity of 207 million cubic meter. Foundation stone of the city was laid down by Khandkya Ballalshah(Veer Shah), a Gond king.Physical setting
Chandrapur, the headquarters of the district to which it gives its name, is the largest city in the district. 'The city of Chandrapur is located on 19.57’ north latitude and 79.18’ east longitudes in the eastern Maharashtra, it is situated at 189.90 meter above form the mean sea level. Altitude of city railway station is of 189.90 meter above MSL. Area of the city region is about 70.02 km². The city is at Southeast direction from Nagpur city, on the Delhi-Chennai railway route. About 30 express trains stop here every day of up and down route. Here is a broad gauge double line railway track. Another railway route is here known as Gondia-Chandafort railway route, on which four trains operate every day. MulMul
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, Sindewahi
Sindewahi
Sindewahi is a city and tehsil in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India. Notable villages in this tehsil are Ladbori and Ramala. Nagpur, the nearest large city, is about away.-Description:...
, Nagbhir and Bramhapuri
Bramhapuri
Bramhapuri is a tehsil in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra state, India. The nearest tehsil is Nagbhid at about 20 km from Bramhapuri.- Bramhapuri:Bramhapuri is the taluka headquartersand it is famous for its rice market.The...
are the major stations on this route in Chandrapur district. The north-south length of the city is about 10.6 km, while the east-west length is about 7.6 km
Rivers and Dams
The entire area of the district falls in the Godavari basin. The area is drained by major tributaries of the Godavari river. The major Tributaries are the Wardha, the Wainganga and the Penganga rivers. The Penganga, flowing along part of the Western boundary, meets the Wardha river in WADA village nearby Ghugus to form the Wardha river. It further flows in NW-SE direction finally merging into the Wainganga river at the south eastern corner of the district. After this confluence the river along with their sub tributaries rising in the uplands within the district drain whole area of the district. Rising in the uplands within the district drain whole area of the district.The Wainganga river which flows along the border of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli district is the main river of the district.
The Wardha is the only perennial river in the district having the longest river course as compared to the other two major rivers. The main tributaries of the Wardha river are the Erai rises in the northern part of Warora tahsil and flows along due south over a length of 80 km till it meets the Wardha just south of Chandrapur at Wardha District. The Penganga flowing along western border takes east west course and then joins the wardha river at Ghugus. The area occupied by Gadchiroli tahsil and part of Rajura tahsil is drained by the Penganga and its tributaries.
History
Tradition and legends tell that in Krta Yuga the name of this place was Lokapura and its extent much wider than what it is to-day. In Dvapara Yuga, during the reign of one Raja Chandrahasa its name was changed to Indupur and still later as Chandrapur or the city of the moon. During the period of the British Raj, Chandrapur came to be called as Chanda for no particular reason perhaps because the short form was more convenient and continued to be so called until 1964 when its name was officially changed to Chandrapur again. In spite of the restoration of the name it is still known to the general public as Chanda. Puranas mention the town as having been founded by Krtadhvaja Raja, but modern Chandrapur has grown out of the foundations laid by Khandkya Ballal Sah, the Gond King, about the year 1450 A.D. Other places of the region in ancient times include Wairangad, Kosala, Bhadravati and Markanda. Hindu and Buddhist kings are said to have ruled the area for a long time. Later on Gonds overtook Mana kings who ruled Chandrapur around 9th century and Gond Kings ruled the area till 1751 after which Maratha period started. Raghuji Bhosale, the last King of the dynasty, died heirless in 1853 and Nagpur province together with Chandrapur was declared annexed to British Empire.In 1854, Chandrapur formed an independent district and in 1874, it comprised three tehsils: Viz Mul, Warora and Bramhpuri. In 1874, however, upper Godavai district of Madras was abolished and four tehsils were added to Chandrapur to form one tehsil with Sironcha as its headquarters. In 1895, the headquarters of one tehsil transferred to MUl to Chandrapur. A new tehsil with headquarter at Gadchoroli was created in 1905 by transfer of zamindari estates from Bramhpuri and Chandrapur tehsil. An small zamindari tract from Chandrapur district as transferred to newly from districts in 1907. In the same year an area of about 1560 km² comprising three divisions of the lower Sironcha tehsil, namely Cherla, Albak and Nugir, were transferred to Madras State.
No major changes occurred in the boundaries of the district or its tehsils between 1911-1955. Consequent upon reorganization of the states in 1956, the district was transferred from Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
to Bombay state. In the same Rajura tehsil, a part of Adilabad district of Hydrabad state, was transferred to Nanded district subsequently it was transferred to Chandrapur district in 1959. The district became part of the Maharashtra since its creation in May 1960. For administrative convenience and industrial and agricultural development, this district was again divided into Chandrapur and Gadchiroli district after 1981 census. Chandrapur district now comprises the tehsil of Chandrapur, Bhadravati, Warora, Chimur, Nagbhir, Bramhpuri, Sindhewahi, Mul, Gondpipri, Pomburna, Saoli, Rajura, Korpana, Jivati and Balharshah.
Deeksha Bhoomi
The historical embracing of Buddhism, the ‘Deeksha’ ceremony, by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and his followers took place in the city in 1956. Babasaheb Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with his family members on 14 October 1956 at Nagpur. Soon after that, Babasaheb Ambedkar, converted millions of his followers who came from several parts of the country, to Buddhism. On 16 October 1956 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar gave Diksha of Buddhism to his followers at Chandrapur. Afterward this place is known as “Deeksha Bhoomi”. Deeksha literally means acceptance of religion and Bhoomi means land. So, literally Deeksha Bhoomi means the land where people get converted to Buddhism.Chandrapur is the birthplace of barrister Rajabhau Khobragade. Ambedkar chose only Nagpur and Chandrapur for Dharmantar (acceptance of Buddhism) and therefore Chandrapur has historical importance. Barrister Rajabhau Khobragade established “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar college of Arts, Commerce and Science” in the Deeksha Bhoomi premises. A branch of Buddhivruksha from Buddha Gaya is planted in the premises and is growing gracefully. Two day function of “Dhamma Chakra pravartan din” is hosted on 15 and 16 October every year on this holy place. Thousands of pilgrims and monks visit Deekshabhoomi during the function.
Deeksha Bhoomi is just 1 km away from railway station and bus stop. Auto rickshaw is easily available conveyance to this place.
Demographics
India censusCensus
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, Chandrapur had a population of about 297,612. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Chandrapur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 81% and female literacy of 65%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Chandrapur city constitutes around 25% of the district population. The total population of the Chandrapur district is 2,077,909 (Male-10,59,875 and Female-10,18,034).
Industries
Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS)(now Mahagenco) is the biggest pit head Thermal Power Station of the MSPGCLMSPGCL
The Mahanirmiti or Mahagenco is the major power generating company in the state of Maharashtra, India....
and the largest in India among all the state Electricity Boards.CSTPS contributes about 25 % of electricity for entire Maharashtra. The power plant, with a capacity of 2340 MW is approximately 5 km from the city. It is the first ever thermal power plant in India to have commissioned 500 MW Unit(In year 1991-92).CSTPS, the Power Generating giant with structure sprawling in 12212 Hect. of land and holding national assets to the tune of thousands of crores and around 3460 people working, has catapulted itself to the status of NUMERO UNO in the Indian power generating fraternity.
Currently there are 4 units of 210 MW and 3 units of 500 MW each and nowadays 2 units of 500MW is under construction. The mammoth coal mines in an around the city also contribute to the heavy industrialization of the city. These coal mines are administered by WCL (Western Coal-fields Ltd.). The city also boasts of having the largest paper manufacturing unit of Ballarpur Industries Limited
Ballarpur Industries Limited
Ballarpur Industries Limited is a flagship of the US$ 4 bn Avantha Group and India's largest manufacturer of writing and printing paper. The current chairman of the company is Gautam Thapar, who succeeded his late uncle L.M...
(BILT), largest manufacturer and exporter of paper in India, in the adjoining Ballarpur
Ballarpur
Ballarpur is a city and a municipal council in Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India.-Demographics: India census, Ballarpur had a population of 133,722 including villages under ballarpur tahsil. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%...
. The city houses various cement factories in its vicinity. Prominent among these are the ones established by Manikgarh Cement, Ulltratech Cement (formerly L&T Cement), Associated Cement Companies
Associated Cement Companies
ACC Limited is the largest producer of cement in India based in Mumbai. It's registered office is called Cement House. It is located on Maharishi Karve Road, Mumbai. The stock price of company contributes in calculating BSE Sensex.The management control of company was taken over by Swiss cement...
(ACC) and Gujarat Ambuja (Maratha Cement Works). Various other major industries include a ferro-manganese and silico-manganese plant of Maharashtra Elektrosmelt Ltd. (MEL), a subsidiary of Steel Authority of India Limited
Steel Authority of India Limited
Steel Authority of India Limited from 116950 The company's current chairman is C.S Verma. With an annual production of 13.5 million metric tons, SAIL is the 14th largest steel producer in the world....
(SAIL). The neighbouring Warora region has a manufacturing plant, for electrical household appliances, owned by Videocon
Videocon
Videocon is an industrial conglomerate with interests all over the world, and is a Indian multinational company. The group has 17 manufacturing sites in India and plants in China, Poland, Italy and Mexico. It is also the third largest picture tube manufacturer in the world...
. About 6000 small and big scale industries are located at Chandrapur. It is adjudged as the 4th most polluted city of India as claimed by Bhimashish.
Climate
Chandrapur is known for hot and dry climate. Humidity is very less in this region. Temperature starts decreasing from the month of October with December being the coldest of all with minimum temperature of 11.6°C and maximum of 28.2°C. The Southern region is warmer than the Northern. The lowest recorded temperature is 3°C (Northern region) and 8°C (Southern). The daily mean temperature starts rising from the month of February which continues till June. May is most hot with mean maximum temperature of 45°C and minimum of 28°C. Often temperature rises up to 46º and is amongst the highest recorded in the South Asian region. Highest temperature ever recorded here is 48.3°C on May 16, 1912 and lowest temperature recorded is 2.8°C on January 10, 1899. It starts getting a bit humid from June due to the onset of monsoon, which lasts till September.The average annual rainfall is about 1420 mm. The Eastern region receives more rainfall than Westermonsoon season [Jun-Sep], which exceeds 70%, but it falls down rapidly in Summer [Feb-May]. Average number of rainy days is 60 to 65 per year. The humidity is relatively more during the 20%.
The prominent wind direction is from South to North. In Summer the wind direction is from East to south and in Monsoon from South to East. During Winter [October–January], the wind direction changes from North to East.
Transport
Chandrapur is located on main New DelhiNew Delhi
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-Chennai
Chennai
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railway line of Indian Rail. It comes under Nagpur
Nagpur
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division of the Central Railway
Central Railway
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. It is connected to Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore
Indore
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, Nagpur
Nagpur
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, Jhansi
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, Agra
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, New Delhi
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, Jammu Tawi
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, Warangal
Warangal
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, Vijaywada, Chennai
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, Vadodara
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, Bangalore
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, Secunderabad
Secunderabad
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, Hyderabad, Puri
Puri
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, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
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, Jaipur
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, Mumbai
Mumbai
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Banglore, Mysore, Lucknow, allahabad, Kanpur, Zhansi, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Patna, Gaya by train.
Chandrapur is also connected to many cities in Maharashtra
Maharashtra
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by MSRTC buses. The buses ply to Nagpur
Nagpur
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, Gondia
Gondia
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, Amravati
Amravati
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, Akola, Shirdi, Aurangabad, Nanded
Nanded
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, Hyderabad.
Mahakali Mandir
Mahakali Mandir in Chandrapur is an icon for Chandrapur. It is symbolic to Chandrapur City and it has prominent place in the heart of people of Chandrapur. Devotes visit Mahakali Mandir every day but Tuesdays are special days to visit Mahakali mandir. There is a small Ganesha temple and Hannuman temple inside the Mahakali Mandir premises. There are two entrances for the temple. The rear entrance has Ganesh and Hanuman temple. Both the entrances have small shops for puja supplies like coconut, flowers and cloth. We get lot of other things for home décor & puja décor items all the time near the temple. There is also Shani temple next to the rear entrance.There are two idols (murthys) in the Mahakali Mandir. One standing murthy is the main idol decorated with red, yellow and orange color cloths. The main idol also associated with Shiv Ling. The second murthy is reclining position. The second idol is actually below the ground level and to reach there, devotes need to walk in kind of a tunnel.
Inside the temple the priest will be always there to assist you with puja and offerings. Every year there is a fair during the month of April, during that period all the devotes from different parts of state visit the Mahakali Mandir. Now there is a trust formed to take care of temple administration. There were lot of improvements to the amenities of the temple in last decade. Temple authority has made dharmashalas for devotes to help them stay near the temple for free who travels from distant places of the Chandrapur district.
The annual fair that used to happen in the month of April used to be a big festival for the devotees of Mahakali and also for Chandrapur people. There used to be lots of activities and events for all the ages and used to be a time for joy and fun for all the people. There used to be shops selling kitchen gadgets, toys, bangles, imitation jewellry, cloths. Entertainers used to come from different parts of Chandarpur district and various parts of Maharastra state to show entertain the people and show their skills. There used to be small magic shows and circus. The kids used to wait for all the year for this event and which makes it a memorable festival for the family and kids.
Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan is a conference for literary discussions by Marathi writers. Though the conference has sometimes been held in a town outside the Indian state of Maharashtra, it is typically held annually in one of the towns in Maharashtra where Marathi is the mother tongue...
, the conference on Marathi Literature were held once in Chandrapur city. It was presided by President of the Conference Vaman Krushna Chorghade
Vaman Krushna Chorghade
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in 1977.
You will also find Gajanan Mandir and Sai Baba's Temple in Chandrapur. 2 Gurudwara's are located in Chandrapur, one near to Mahakal Temple and the new one is in Tukum.
Education
Chandrapur is well known for education facilities in the district.Chandrapur has Engineering / Polytechnic / medical / Law schools.
Notable educational institutes in the city are (alphabetical order)
- Saint Mary's convent high school & Junior college, Durgapur
- Kendriya Vidyalaya W.C.L. Durgapur
- New English high school.
- A T Chhotabhai Patel High School
- Bagla Medical college
- B.J.M. Carmel Academy
- Chanda Public School
- Government Engineering College, Chandrapur
- Hindi City Higher Secondery School
- Bajaj Polytechnic
- Sai Polytechnic
- Sai Engineering Collage
- Janta College, Chandrapur
- Jawaharlal Nehru Vidyalaya, Awarpur
- Khatri College
- National Convent School, Ramnagar
- Late Bapurao Wankhede Vidyalaya
- Lokmanya Tilak vidyalaya
- Montfort Hr Sec School
- Mount Carmel Convent Hight School
- R A Quidwai Memorial High School
- Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology, Chandrapur previously Chandrapur Engg. College(CEC)
- Rayatwari Telugu High School
- The Aditya Birla Public School, Ultratech Cement, Awarpur
- S.P College
- St. Michael's English Medium School
- St. Michael's D.Ed. College
- Sardar Patel Mahavidyalay
- Shantaram Potdukhe National Academy for Legal Studies and Research
- Vidya Niketan
- Vidya Vihar High School
- Hislop Jr. College (Science,MCVC)(Night-Art's,Comm) Naginabagh Mission Compound, Chandrapur
- K.D.K. High School (previously known as Z.P. Jubilee High School. It is one of the oldest institutions in Chandrapur started in 1906)
- Prabodhan madhyamic vidyalaya(Arwat),Chandrapur
- Gondwana Art, commerce & BCCA College Jiwati, tq-jiwati
- vidarbha College of Art & Science Jiwati
- ICON international public school, Borda, Warora
Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station
Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station CSTPS is the biggest pit head thermal power station of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board and the giants in India among all state Electricity Board. The location of the power station is at 6 km from Chandrapur City .The Power station complex is on the way to the famous Tadoba National Park . The emergence of CSTPS as the biggest pit Head Power Station in the country as put MSEB one step forward in its endeavor to lead in power generation and distribution among the state Electricity Boards of India . Thus embarking of the 500 MW units to be consider as modern venture of MSEB and first among all SEB’s. This giant project has an ultimate capacity of 2340 MW. To cater to the water requirement of this power station, a dam is constructed on the river Erai at a distance of about 15 km from power station. The dam on Erai River is composite type. Masonry dam having length 420 m. With central spillway and earth saddle dams on left and right bank of 800 and 425 meters length respectively. The masonry Dam has severed reservoir during monsoon approx. 7041 hectares. Land is acquired by MSPGCL for construction of this dam. The dam has effective storage capacity of 198 million cu. meters Of which 12 million cu. meters per year is released to Chandrapur city.Steel Plant
Maharashtra Electrosmelt Ltd (MEL) is a Subsidiary of Steel Authority of India Ltd,is the largest Manganese based Ferro Alloy producer in the country. Situated in the outskirts of city.Other factories
Other notable factories in the district are:- Associated Cement Companies Limited, Ghugus
- Ballarpur Paper mill, Ballarpur
- Ultratech Cement, Awarpur
- Ambuja Cement, Uparwahi ( Near Gadchandur)
- Manikgarh Cement, Gadchandur
- Murli Cement, Naranda
Chandrapur also has one of the oldest coal mines and that is the reason it is also known as 'City of Black Gold'
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the pristine and unique eco-system situated in the Chandrapur district of the Maharashtra State of India. The Reserve contains some of the best of forest tracks and endowed with rich biodiversity. It is famous for its natural heritage. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is the second Tiger Reserve in the State. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger reserve was created in 1995. The area of the Reserve is 625.40 km2. This includes Tadoba National Park, created in 1955 with an area of 116.55 km2. and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1986 with an area of 508.85 km2. The Reserve is constituted with 577.96 km2. Reserve Forest, 32.51 km2. Protected Forest and 14.93 km2. other areas.Anandvan Ashram
The seeds of social activism were sown by Murlidhar Devidas Amte, Baba Amte. Regardless of his parents's disapproval, Baba Amte often ate with servants and played with lower caste children. As a nine-year-old, he was so moved by the sight of a blind beggar that he dropped a handful of silver coins in his bowl. He studied law and started a lucrative practice in Wardha, but was appalled by the poverty in his family estate in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. He relinquished his robes and began working with sweepers and carriers of night soil."He came to be known as Baba not because he is a saint or any such thing, but because his parents addressed him by that name," reveals Sadhanatai, his wife.
Manikgarh Killa
One of the old fort known as Manikgarh fort is still exist in the west side of the District.