Amravati district

In 1853, the present territory of Amravati district as a part of Berar Province was assigned to the British East India Company, following a treaty with the Nizam of Hyderabad. After the Company took over the administration of the province, it was divided into two districts. The present territory of the district became part of North Berar district, with headquarters at Buldhana. Later, the province was reconstituted and the territory of the present district became part of East Berar district, with headquarters at Amravati. In 1864, Yavatmal District (initially known as Southeast Berar district and later Wun district) was separated. In 1867, Ellichpur District was separated but in August, 1905, when the whole province was reorganized into six districts, it was again merged into the district. In 1903, it became part of the newly constituted province of Central Provinces and Berar. In 1956, Amravati district became part of Bombay State and after its bifurcation in 1960, it became part of Maharashtra state.[1][2]

The climate is tropical. In summer temperatures can go up to higher than 49 °C (120 °F). The northern part of the district is colder as compare to rest of the district due to the hilly regions of Chikhaldara.

In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Amravati one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[3] It is one of the twelve districts in Maharashtra currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[3]

Amravati is the main growing region for the cotton and pigeonpea 'Tur' in Chandur Railway, Dhamangaon, Teosa, Nandgaon Khandeshwar, Achalpur particularly. Ellachipur Sanman Chili pepper.[4] Anjangaon Surji and Achalpur are known for growing betel leaves, piper longum, orange and banana. Morshi, Warud, Chandur Bazaar and Achalpur are known for growing Nagpuri oranges. Soybean has become a popular Kharif crop.

The district consists of six sub-divisions, which are further divided into 14 talukas. Amravati sub-division is divided into three talukas: Amravati, Bhatukali and Nandgaon Khandeshwar. Daryapur sub-division is further divided into two talukas: Anjangaon and Daryapur. Achalpur sub-division also consists of two talukas: Achalpur and Chandur Bazar. Morshi sub-division has also two talukas: Morshi and Warud. Dharni sub-division is also divided into two talukas: Dharni and Chikhaldara. Finally, Chandur (Railway) sub-division is divided into three talukas: Chandur (Railway), Tiosa and Dhamangaon.[6]

There are eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district. Six of these, Badnera, Amravati, Teosa, Anjangaon-Daryapur (SC), Melghat (ST) and Achalpur, are part of Amravati Lok Sabha constituency. The other two constituencies, Dhamangaon Railway and Morshi, are part of Wardha Lok Sabha constituency.[7]

According to the 2011 census Amravati district has a population of 2,888,445,[9] roughly equal to the nation of Jamaica[10] or the US state of Arkansas.[11] This gives it a ranking of 131st in India (out of a total of 640).[9] The district has a population density of 237 inhabitants per square kilometre (610/sq mi) .[9] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 10.77%.[9] Amravati has a sex ratio of 947 females for every 1000 males,[9] and a literacy rate of 88.23%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 17.53% and 13.99% of the population respectively.[9]

Important railway stations are Badnera Junction and Amravati Main Terminal under Bhusawal-Badnera Section of Bhusawal Division of Central Railway. The other stations under meter gauge are Wan Road Dhulghat and Dabka. These are under Purna - Khandwa section of South Central Railway. The stations under narrow gauge are Achalpur, Anjangaon Surji and Daryapur under Narrow Gauge Branch lines viz Murtajapur-Achalpur of Bhusawal Division of Central Railway.

Amravati - Narkhed line has been ready since January 2014. Railways are now available to travel from Narkhed to Bhusaval. Warud's railway station has been given the name Warud Orange City because it is the biggest exporter of oranges from all over India.

The Amravati - Chandur Bazar - Morshi - Warud Orange City - Narkher railway track is electrified.

Due to this Amravati - Narkher railway line ; Railway network in Amravati district become strong. It serves three talukas and some villages also have station so people travel via railway towards Amravati, Akola, Nagpur, Nanded, Bhusawal, Jaipur, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Amravati Airport is located at Belora, 15 kilometres south of Amravati on National Highway 53 (National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)) towards Akola.

• Gadge Maharaj (1876-1956), social reformer
• Tukdoji Maharaj (1909-1968), social reformer and social worker and a great man in the whole world.
• Pratibha Patil, first female president of India (2008-2012)
• Panjabrao Deshmukh (1888-1965), social reformer, educationist and Central Agriculture Minister
• Gopalrao Khedkar, first President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee
• Suresh Bhat (1932-2003), Marathi poet, Marathi Ghazal Samrat
• Hemant Kanitkar, Indian cricketer
• Mohan Choti (1939-1992), Hindi movie comedy actor

• Borgaon Dori is a well known pilgrimage village near south west from paratwada, on the banks of Saapan river previously known as Wardha river, Maharashtra, India.The temple of Lord Shiva attracts about a million Hindu pilgrims during the major yātrā (pilgrimages) in the month of jan to feb the comety of priti sangam situated at borgaon dori.
• Melghat Tiger Reserve, of Project Tiger
• Chikhaldara Hill Station is 85 km from Amravati via Paratwada
• Gugarnal National Park
• Wan Wildlife Sanctuary
• Gawilgarh Fort
• Ambadevi temple - historic and ancient place to visit, related to 'Rukhminiharan' by Lord Krishna.
• Manjarkhed Kasba - historic and ancient place to visit, Temple tirth kshetra Shree pataleshwar= gupteshwar deosthan
• Savanga Vithoba, Awadhut Maharaj Temple
• Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal (HVPM) Institute - India's biggest sport institute
• Koudanyapur(Kundinapuri) birthplace of Rukmini, Koundanyapur
• Semadoh
• Shahanur Dam, Anjangaon Surji
• Simbhora Dam (Upper Wardha Dam), Morshi
• Salbardi pilgrimage of Lord Shiva, Morshi and religious place Swami Chakradhar
• Vedhapur pilgrimage of Lord Hanuman-ji, Warud
• Musalkheda pilgrimage of Saint Yashwant Maharaj, Warud
• The Leprosy Mission Community Hospital, Kothara, Paratwada
• Bahiram Fare in December–February, Paratwada
• Dharkhora Waterfall, Paratwada
• Bakadari Waterfall, Paratwada
• Ridhhapur, Kashi of Mahanubhav Panth. *Dattaziri and Ashtamahasiddhi Temple, Paratwada
• Haud Katora, Achalpur
• Chandrabhaga Dam, Paratwada
• Vazzar Dam, Paratwada
• Hazrat Shah Dulha Abdul Rehman Ghazi (R.A.) Dargah, Achalpur
• Gayatri Temple, Paratwada
• Muktagiri Temple, Paratwada
• Deonath Math, Anjangaon Surji
• Ekveera Temple, Murha, Anjangaon Surji
• Vitthal Mandeer, Anjangaon Surji
• Bettle leaf farming, Anjangaon Surji
• Saint Gulab Baba Ashram, Takarkheda, Anjangaon Surji
• Khandeshwar Bhagawan Temple, Nandgaon Khandeshwar
• Mozari Gurukunj is 35 km from Amravati city on Amravati- Nagpur National Highway No. 6. It is famous for Mahasamadhi (tomb) of Great Sant (national reformer) Rastrasant Tukdoji Maharaj . Many people come to Mozari throughout year to attend various programs which are being organized to bring constructive changes in the society.
• Gulabrao maharaj Mandir, Chandur Bazar
• Khandeshwar Temple (Hemadpanthi temple of Lord Shiva at Nandgaon Khandeshwar)
• Changapur (famous Hanuman Temple)
• Vaygaon (famous Ganesh Temple mentioned in Ganeshpurana)
• Rinmochan (pilgrim)
• Bhiltek (pilgrim)
• Jahangirpur (famous Hanuman Temple)*Gawilgada-a historic fort at Chikhaldara
• Usmaniya Masjid (famous mosque constructed by Nizam Of Hydrbad; a copy of Jama Masjid of Delhi)
• Shri Kartik Swami Rath Yatra, Shirajgaon Kasba, Chandur Bazar, Amravati
• Shri Bahiram Baba sansthan Balegaon Tq. Achalpur
• Tapovan-Ashram for lepers providing living with self esteem & employing their skills and hard work, established by Dajisaheb Patwardhan.
• Shri Kondeshwar Temple lord shiva temple established by Kondnya Rishi near Badnera in Nandgaon Khandeshwar
• Anandeshwar temple lasur near daryapur

• Dhulghat railway station

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