| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra (MP Constituencies) | Chandrapur Gadchiroli-Chimur |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra | Ballarpur Brahmapuri Chandrapur Chimur Rajura Warora |
About Chandrapur District :
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 declared 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 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 and area of about 1560 sq. km. comprising of three divisions of the lower Sironcha tehsil namely Cherla, Albak nad 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 of the tehsil of Chandrapur , Bhadravati, Warora, Chimur, Nagbhir, Bramhpuri, Sindhewahi, Mul, Gondpipri, Pomburna, Saoli, Rajura, Korpana, Jivati and Balharshah.
| Headquarter | Chandrapur |
| Area | 11,443 sq. Km |
| Population | 2194262 |
| Population Density | 155 Per Sq. Km |
| Literacy | 59.41% |
| No of Talukas | 15 |
| No of Sub Divisions | 7 |
| No of Municipalities | 6+1=7 |
| No of Villages | 1836 |
| Loksabha Constituencies | 2 |
| Assembly Constituencies | 6 |
| Number Of Gram Panchayats | 847 |
Geography of the District :
| North Latitude | 18-4 to 20-5 (19.57’ ) |
| East Longitude | 78-5 to 80-6 ( 79.18’ ) |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Total Geographical Area | 11,443 sq. Km |
| Inhabited Area | 880 Sq. Kms. |
| Agricultural Area | 4870 Sq. Kms. |
| Industrial Area | 32.34 Sq. Kms. |
| Forest Area | 3810 Sq. Kms |
| Wastelands | 550 Sq. Kms. |
| Tribal Area | |
| Non Tribal Area |
| Year | Temperature | Rainfall |
| 2011 | MAX : 49°C. MIN : 11.6°C. | Average Rainfall 1142.07 mm |
Tourist Places :
TADOBA – ANDHARI Tiger Reserve :
Tadoba Photo gallery :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.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger reserve was created in 1995. The area of the Reserve is 625.40 sq. km. This includes Tadoba National Park, created in 1955 with an area of 116.55 sq. km. and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1986 with an area of 508.85 sq. km. The Reserve is constituted with 577.96 sq. km. Reserve Forest, 32.51 sq. km. Protected Forest and 14.93 sq. km. other areas.
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.
Bhadravati Jain Temple :
This ancient temple is situated in the heart of the city. Devotees throng the temple throughout the year.
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