What is the area of Chandrapur district?
4,418 mi²Chandrapur / Area
Which type of city is Chandrapur?
Chandrapur is a fort city founded by Khandkya Ballal Sah, a Gond king of the 13th century. The city sits at the confluence of the Erai river and Zarpat river. The area around the city is rich in coal seams.. Hence, Chandrapur is also known as the “black coal city”.
How many districts are there in Chandrapur?
There are 15 tehsils in Chandrapur district….Households in Chandrapur.
| District Overview | |
|---|---|
| District (Hindi) : | Chandrapur (चंद्रपूर) |
| Total Population : | 22,04,307 |
| Density : | 193/km² |
| Total Tehsils : | 15 |
Who is the DM of Chandrapur?
Shri Ajay Gulhane
District Collector & District Magistrate Shri Ajay Gulhane, I.A.S.
Which taluka is Chandrapur district?
| List of Taluka in Chandrapur District | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ballarpur | 133,722 | 442701 |
| Nagbhir | 124,425 | 441205 |
| Pombhurna | 47,906 | 442506 |
| Rajura | 152,216 | 442905 |
Is Chandrapur urban or rural?
The district has an total area of 11,443 sq km., 291 sq km is urban and 11152 sq km is rural. Out of total population of Chandrapur, 2,446,781 in the district, 775,378 are in urban area and 1,428,929 are in rural area.
Why is Chandrapur called Chandrapur?
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.
Which Taluka is Chandrapur district?
Who is the mayor of Chandrapur?
List of Mayor
| # | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sangita Amrutkar | 30 October 2014 |
| 2 | Rakhi Kancharlawar | 30 April 2017 |
| 3 | Anjali Ghotekar | 22 November 2019 |
| (2) | Rakhi Kancharlawar | 30 April 2022 |
Is chandrapur rural or urban?
The district has an total area of 11,443 sq km., 291 sq km is urban and 11152 sq km is rural. Out of total population of Chandrapur, 2,446,781 in the district, 775,378 are in urban area and 1,428,929 are in rural area. 180,458 households are in urban, 356,228 are in rural area.
Who is CEO of Chandrapur?
Mittali Sethi (IAS) Chief Executive Officer. Office: Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Chandrapur, District Chandrapur, Maharashtra 442401.
Is Chandrapur rural or urban?
How many talukas are there in Chandrapur district?
15 talukas
For administrative convenience, the district is divided in 15 talukas viz. Chandrapur, Warora, Chimur, Nagbhid, Brahmapuri, Sawli, Sindewahi, Bhadravati, Mul, Pobhurna, Ballarpur, Korpana, Rajura, Gondpipri and Jivati. It has a total population of 21,942,262 as per 2011 census.
How to reach Chandrapur by road?
Chandrapur is 31km from Raigarh and 588km from Howrah. The journey by road from Raigarh to Chandrapur is refreshing: There is lush green beauty on both sides. Clusters of hillocks dotting the paddy fields add to the attraction. Giant mango and babool trees line the road. Chandrapur is famous for its Shiva temple.
Why do people of Chhattisgarh visit Chandrapur temple?
People from across the country, particularly Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand and different parts of Chhattisgarh, come here to pray. Tribals from across the state also come to the temple. Chandrapur temple is situated by the river Mahanadi and a dip before offering puja is considered holy.
How far is Chandrapur from Raigarh?
Chandrapur is 31km from Raigarh and 588km from Howrah. The journey by road from Raigarh to Chandrapur is refreshing: There is lush green beauty on both sides. Clusters of hillocks dotting the paddy fields add to the attraction.