Chandrapur-District

Chandrapur District 

The district known today as Chandrapur was earlier known as Lokpur. It was later renamed as “ Indrapur ” and then “ Chandrapur ” . During the British rule, it was renamed as Chanda.In 1964, however, the name Poonha Chanda was changed to its current name, ” Chandrapur ” .

Chandrapur district is located in central India, east of Maharashtra state, on the border of Maharashtra and Telangana states. Rich in various types of forest and mineral resources , Chandrapur is world famous for its super thermal power station and coal mines. The world famous scenic Tadoba National Park is located in Chandrapur. The total geographical area of the district is 11,443 sq . km. and the latitude of the district is 78046’10” to 80000′ and Longitude is 19030′ to 20045′ . Chandrapur district is 165 km. away from Nagpur and is connected by National Highway No. 07 ( NH- 7) and railway.

Chandrapur District Brief Information

• TotalArea :-                   11443 Sq.Km.
• TotalForestArea :-      375800 Hectare
• TotalTalukas :-             15
• Naxal-affectedTaluka :- 07                                
  

• TotalMunicipal Corporation :-      01
• TotalMunicipal Council :-               09
• TotalPanchayatCommittee :-         15
• TotalCityPanchayat :-                      06
• TotalVillagePanchayat :-              827
• DistrictSub-division :-                     08
• TotalVillages  :-                               1792
• TotalWatershed    :-                           58
• ObservationWellsNumber ( catchment area)Wise) :-      134 Regular
• ObservationWellsNumber ( village wise) :-      1231 Newly Fixed
• Chief Rivers :-       Wardha River ( Varora ,Chandrapur,Rajura,                                             (Gondapipri)

                                     :-      Panganga       River( korpana ,Rajura)

                                     :-      WaingangaRiver( Brahmpuri, (Gondapipri)

                                     :-      Darkness River

                                     :-      IraiRiver ( Chandrapur)

                                     :-      UmaRiver

 River networks and catchment areas

The entire area of the district is included in the basin of the Godavari river . The major rivers of the district are Wardha , Wainganga , Painganga , Irai , Pranhita , Andhari. Most of the rivers of the district flow from east to west and the Wainganga and Wardha rivers flowing north-south have determined the eastern and western boundaries of the district respectively. The Irai river flowing through the central part of the district is seen to divide the district into two parts. The structure of the rivers and canals in the district is of dendritic drainage pattern type and their density is of medium type.

• Geographical Topography in the district

The geographical structure of Chandrapur district is as heterogeneous as the complex geological structure. The average elevation of Chandrapur district is 184 m above sea level. In the south-western part of the district is the Manikgad mountain range, which is called the Chandurgad mountain range. This entire mountain range is of the Deccan basalt mesa type and has an elevation of 600 m above sea level. The northern part of the district is the Chimur-Parasgarh-Nagbhid-Rajoli mountain range, which also has an elevation of 300 m above sea level. The general slope of the land is from north to south.

• Geological structure of the district

Chandrapur district is the only district in Maharashtra where geological formations ranging from the ancient Archaean period to the latest sedimentary rocks are visible. Apart from this, coal mines and various mineral resources of the Gondwana tectonics are also found in the district. Due to the diversity of this geological formation of Chandrapur district, the district is called a “geological museum” .The geology of Chandrapur district is as follows according to the geological structure and the order of its actual formation.Yes.

Chandrapur District Geological Status Demonstrative Table