Chandrapur
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This article is about the city in Maharashtra, India. For its namesake district, see Chandrapur district.
This article is about talukas in Chandrapur district. For other uses, see List of talukas in Chandrapur district.
Not to be confused with Chandrapura or Chandrapore.
For other uses, see Chandrapur (disambiguation).
Chandrapur (earlier known as Chanda, the official name until 1964) is a city and a municipal corporation in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra state, India. It is the district headquarters of Chandrapur district. Chandrapur is a fort city founded by Khandkya Ballal Shah, a Gond king of the 13th century.[1] The city sits at the confluence of the Erai river and Zarpat river. The area around the city is rich in coal seams.[citation needed]. Hence, Chandrapur is also known as the "Black Gold City".[2]
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Chandrapur
Chanda | |
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City | |
Nickname: Black Gold City | |
Coordinates: 19.950°N 79.297°E / 19.950; 79.297 | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Chandrapur |
Founded by | Khandkya Ballal Shah |
Named for | Mahakali Temple |
Government | |
• Type | Mahanagar Palika |
• Body | Chandrapur Municipal Corporation |
• Mayor | Rakhi Kacharlawar |
• Municipal Commissioner | Vipin Paliwal, IAS |
• Chairman, Standing Committee | Ramu Tiwary |
Area | |
• Total | 76 km2 (29 sq mi) |
• Rank | East Vidarbha: 2nd District: 1st |
Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 355,739 Chandrapur Urban Area |
• Rank | Vidarbha: 4th |
Demonym | Chandrapurkar |
Language | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 442401,442402,442403,442404 |
Telephone code | (+91), 7172 |
Vehicle registration | MH-34 |
Website | Official website |
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