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Brief About Chandrapur District
History
The district Chandrapur was earlier known as 'Chanda'
according to tradition and legend the name of the place was 'Lokapura'
which was first changed to ' Indpur' and subsequently to Chandrapur.
During the British colonial period it was called Chanda district,
which was again changed to its original name 'Chandrapur ' around
1964. 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
Dana Chiefs who ruled Chandrapur around 9 th 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 declablack annexed
to British Empire.
In 1854, Chandrapur formed and independent district
and in 1874, it comprised of 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
transferblack 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 transferblack to newly from districts in
1907. In the same year and area of about 1560 sq. km. comprising
of three divisions of the lower Sironcha tehsil namely Cherla, Albak
nad Nugir were transferblack to Madras State.
Wyal No major changes occurblack in the boundaries
of the district or its tehsils between 1911-1955. Consequent upon
reorganization of the states in 1956, the district was transferblack
from Madhya Pradesh to Bombay state. In the same Rajura tehsil,
a part of Adilabad district of Hydrabad state, was transferblack
to Nanded district subsequently it was transferblack 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 of the tehsil of Chandrapur , Bhadravati,
Warora, Chimur, Nagbhir, Bramhpuri, Sindhewahi, Mul, Gondpipri,
Pomburna, Saoli, Rajura, Korpana, Jivati and Balharshah.
Location
Chandrapur district is located in the eastern edge
of Maharashtra in Nagpur division and forms the eastern part of
'Vidharbha' region. Is located between 19.30’ N to 20.45’N Latitude and
78.46’E longitude. It is the easternmost district of the state of
Maharashtra. . The district is bounded
by Nagpur , Bhandara and Wardha on the northern side. Yavatmal on
the western side. Gadchiroli on the extern side and Adilibad district
of the Andhra Pradesh on the southern side. Physiographic ally,
the district is situated in the Wainganga and Wardha river basin.
The eastern and western boundaries of the district are well defined
by the river Waingabga and Wardha, the tributaries of Godavari.
Chandrapur districts occupies an area of 11,443 sq. Km. which constitutes
3.72 percent of the total area of the state and had population of
1,771,994. Geographically Maharashtra is located 16.40 N to 22.10 N Latitude
and 72.60 E to 80.9 E Longitude.
Chandrapur At a Glance
| Taluka |
15 |
| Normal Rainfall |
1398 mm |
| Temperature Maximum |
47.2 Deg. C. |
| Temperature Minimum |
7.1 Deg. C. |
| Literacy |
59.41% |
| Commercial Banks |
142 |
| Industries (BIG) |
18 |
| Industries (SMALL) |
1205 |
| Languages Dialects |
Marathi, Hindi, Gondi, Kolam |
| Folk Arts |
Adivasi Dance, Ghusadi Dance of Kolam, Gondhal,
Dandar, Tamasha, Keertam |
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Demography
Demography of a district such as population and its growth,
density, occupational structure sex ratio etc. The total geographical
area of the district Chandrapur is 10,655 sq km of which 10,521
sq. km. is rural and 174 sq. km. is urban. The average no
of inhabited villages per tehsil comes to about 105.
Climate
Owing to the geographical location and physical features, the
climate of the district can be classified as tropical hot climate
with high range of temperature through out of year. Primarily there
are two prominent seasons in the district - the very hot summer
and moderate winter. the summer months are very hot and prolonged
while winter is short and mild. The monsoon season starts immediately
after summer till late September. The southwest monsoon bring lot
of rainfall during rainy season and there is no draught prone area
in the district.
The temperature starts decreasing from the month
of October. December is the coldest month. mean maximum temperature
during December is 28.2º and mean minimum is 11.6º The southern
part is comparatively warmer then the north. which ranges between
29.6º to 14.6º. The lowest recorded temperature is in the north
is 3º and 8º in the south. The daily mean temperature starts rising
from the month of February and may is the peak summer month when
mean maximum temperature goes up to 43º and minimum temperature
is 28º to 29º. In severe heat condition temperature
rises up to 46º. However temperature starts blackucing after May
due to onset of monsoon, which last from June To September when
it is hot and humid.
The average annual rainfall is about 1420 mm. The
eastern part receives more rainfall then west. Average no of rainy
days is 60 to 65 through out the district. The relative humidity
is very high during monsoon season, which exceeds 70%, but after
monsoon season it falls down rapidly and in summer it is only 20%.
The prominent wind direction
is from south to north. In summer the wind direction is from east
to and south and monsoon from south to east. During winter, the
wind direction changes from north to east. Frequently is characterized
by the blowing of wild and violent winds heralding the approach
of hot season which last till middle of June.
Rainfall
The district receives it’s rainfall (about 90%) from
the south west monsoon from June to September. The avarage annual
rainfall is about 1200 mm. The rainfall generally increases as one
goes from the west to the east.
Table below shows rainfall data calculated for
the period of -15-years.
| Average
Rainfall |
1214 MMs |
| Maximum rainfall |
| In a year |
1715.8 MMs.
In 1994 |
| Within 24 hours
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448 MMs. On
14.8.86 at Warora. |
The
one day high rainfall of 448 mm on 14.8.86 resulted in very high
and sudden floods in river Irai and its tributaries. Such flash
floods do occur some times due to concentrated rainfall in catchments
area of river Irai and release of excess water from Irai dam by
the authorities.
TOURISM
Tourist Places
Ramala Tank , Junona Tank at Chandrapur , Ghodazari
Project, Satbahini Tapovan At Naghbir, Adyal Tekari at Bramhpuri,
Ramdegi at Chimur, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project.
Holy Places
Shree Mahakali Mata Mandir At Chandrapur
Tourist Centres
There are some historical forts, old temples and picnic spots
in the districts.
TADOBA - ANDHARI Tiger Reserve (TATR)
It represents a unique habitat for wildlife in
Central India. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve comprises of Tadoba
National Park and Andhari wildlife Sanctuary. The National park
derives its name from local tribal god "Taru" whereas the Andhari
river flowing through the forests gives the sanctuary its name.
The forests mainly consists of teak and bamboo interspersed with
grassy meadows while Tadoba is rugged hilly terrain. The area has
a wide and rich range of flora and fauna. Teak and bamboo trees
dominate southern deciduous forests. There is vast diversity in
fauna and various types of species are found here.
The major attraction in this place is the presence of tigers.
the large herds of Chital and the stately Samber are often seen
in the forest. Other attractions include the elusive barking Deer,
the fleet footed Chausinga. The majestic Gaur, the robust Nilgai,
The shy Sloth Bear, the whistling wild dogs, the omnipresent wild
Boar and stealthy Leopard etc. As the night falls the small Indian
Civet The Palm Civet, the Rattle, The flying squirrel make their
presence felt. In the backdrop of the famous Ram degi Temple, the
nature is as its best at Tadoba.
Ghora Jhari Development Scheme
This lake is Situated in Nagbhir tehsil. It is 6 km from the
main Nagpur - Chandrapur highway, 106 km from Chandrapur town and
97 km from Nagpur. The capacity of the reservoir is 45 cusecs
of water.
Junona Development Scheme
This is the spot 15 km away from Chandrapur Town. The
facilities for boating, restaurants, parks and garden well developed.
Fossil Park at Dongargaon Kheri enroute to Warora
Anandwan Ashram At Warora
Warora town has come into prominence due to location of the "Anandvan
Ashram". Well known Social worker and Maharashtrabhushan Shri
Baba Amte whose services and efforts for the rehabilitation and
care of leprosy patients have earned him worldwide recognition.
Foreign tourists in large numbers often visit Anandvan Ashram.
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