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Amravati district (Marathi pronunciation: [əmɾaːʋət̪iː]) is a district of Maharashtra state in central India. It is the administrative headquarter of Amravati division, which is one of the two divisions in Vidarbha (other being Nagpur), out of total 6 regions in state of Maharashtra.

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Amravati.

Amravati district
District of Maharashtra
Chikaldara waterfall, Melghat valley in the Satpura range , Orange and Cotton plantations
Amravati district
Location in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 20.93°N 77.75°E / 20.93; 77.75
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DivisionAmravati
HeadquartersAmravati
Government
 • BodyAmaravati Zilla Parishad
 • Guardian MinisterDevendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister
 • President Zilla Parishad
  • President
    Nitin Gondane
  • Vice President
    Datta Dhomne
 • District Collector
  • Pavneet Kaur (IAS)
 • CEO Zilla Parishad
  • Avishyant Panda (IAS)
 • MPs
  • Navneet Kaur Rana
    (Amravati)
  • Ramdas Tadas
    (Wardha)
  • Krupal Tumane
    (Ramtek)
Area
 • Total12,235 km2 (4,724 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,888,445
 • Density213/km2 (550/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMH-27
Websiteamravati.nic.in

The district is situated between 20°32' and 21°46' north latitudes and 76°37' and 78°27' east longitudes. The district occupies an area of 12,235 km². The district has boundaries with Betul District of Madhya Pradesh state to the north, and with the Maharashtra districts of Nagpur to the northeast, Chindwara district of Madhya Pradesh to the northeast Wardha to the east, Yavatmal to the south, Washim to the southwest, and Akola and Buldhana districts to the west.


Officer



Members of Parliament



Guardian Minister


Guardian Minister Amaravati
पालकमंत्री अमरावती
Emblem of India
Incumbent
Devendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister
since 27 September 2022
StyleThe Honourable
ResidenceMumbai Sagar Bangla
AppointerChief Minister of Maharashtra
Term length5 years / No time limit
Websiteamravati.gov.in/en/

list of Guardian Minister

Name Term of office
Yashomati Chandrakant Thakur 9 January 2020 - 29 June 2022
Devendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister		 27 September 2022 - Incumbent

District Magistrate/Collector


District Magistrate / Collector Amaravati
जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हदंडाधिकरी अमरावती
Emblem of India
Incumbent
Ms. Pavneet Kaur (IAS)
since 2020
ResidenceAt Amaravati district
AppointerGovernment of Maharashtra
Term lengthNo time limit
Websiteamravati.gov.in/en/

list of District Magistrate / Collector

Name Term of office
Ms. Pavneet Kaur (IAS) 2020 - Incumbent

History


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]


Geography


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 owning to the hilly regions of Chikhaldara.


Economy


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]


Agriculture


Amravati is the main growing region for the cotton and '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. Soyabean has become a popular Kharip crop.


Rivers


The Wardha River forms the eastern boundary of the district, and the eastern portion of the district lies within its watershed. The Purna River drains the southwestern portion of the district, while the northwest is drained by the Tapti River. Other important rivers are Shahanoor and Chandrabhaga. Musali and Cherry are successfully introduced and cultivated now in Chikhaldara Hills.

The Purna rises near Bhainsdehi in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh in the Satpudas. After flowing for about 50 km in a general southerly and south-easterly direction enters the district. It travels across the district in a south-westerly direction dividing it into two halves, first through the Achalpur taluka and then along the boundary between the Amravati and Daryapur talukas. Finally, it turns due westwards forming the boundary of the district and continues further to join the Tapti near Muktainagar in Jalgaon district. The only significant left bank tributary of the Purna is the Pedhi. The first of the principal right bank tributaries is the Arna. The next is a small river known as the Bodi. The next tributary, the Chandrabhaga is a very important one, flowing in a general south-westerly direction to join the Purna. The principal right bank affluent of the Chandrabhaga is the Bhuleshwari. The westernmost tributary of the Purna of some significance within the district is the Shahanur, with its tributary, the Bordi.[5]

The following are some of the other rivers in Amravati District, with their tributaries.


Divisions


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]


Major towns


Major towns include Achalpur, Paratwada, Anjangaon,. Chandur railway, Dhamangaon Railway, Hiwarkhed, Chikhaldara, Kholapur, Warud, Morshi, Rithpur, Shendurjana Ghat, Chandurbazar, Daryapur, Nandgaon Khandeshwar, Dharni, Teosa,. badnera, Nerpinglai


Demographics


Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901806,859—    
1911873,012+0.79%
1921827,867−0.53%
1931941,604+1.30%
1941988,524+0.49%
19511,031,160+0.42%
19611,232,780+1.80%
19711,541,209+2.26%
19811,861,410+1.91%
19912,200,057+1.69%
20012,607,160+1.71%
20112,888,445+1.03%
source:[8]

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]

Religions in Amravati district (2011)[12]
Religion Percent
Hindus
 
 71.15%
Muslims
 
 14.59%
Buddhists
 
 13.29%
Other or not stated
 
 0.97%

Languages


Languages in Amravati district (2011)[citation needed]

  Marathi (66.83%)
  Urdu (11.86%)
  Korku (8.20%)
  Hindi (7.35%)
  Gondi (1.85%)
  Sindhi (1.09%)
  Others (2.82%)

At the time of the 2011 Census of India, 66.83% of the population in the district spoke Marathi, 11.86% Urdu, 8.20% Korku, 7.35% Hindi, 1.85% Gondi and 1.09% Sindhi as their first language.[13]

Marathi is the official and the most spoken language in the district. The dialect spoken here is called Varhadi dialect. Deccani Urdu is also prominent among the Muslim community. Korku and Gondi languages are also spoken by a significant number of people.[14]


Transport


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.


Prominent persons



Places of interest



Education in Amravati district



Engineering colleges



Polytechnic college



Other colleges


Tilak Maharashtra Vidhyapith, Pune - Study Center Amravati


Medical colleges


H.V.P.M., Amravati


Other institutions



Folk arts



See also



References


  1. "Gazetteers of the Bombay Presidency-Amraoti district-History and Archaeology". Amravati district website. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 24 March 2009.
  2. "Amravati District Gazetteer-General Introduction". Amravati district website. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 24 March 2009.
  3. Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  4. "Indian Chilli Varieties". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  5. "Amravati District Gazetteer-General-Rivers". Amravati district website. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
  6. "About Amravati District". Amravati district website. Archived from the original on 6 April 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
  7. "Districtwise List of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies". Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra website. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2009.
  8. Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  9. "District Census 2011 - Amravati" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General, India. 2011.
  10. US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Jamaica 2,868,380 July 2011 est
  11. "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011. Arkansas 2,915,918
  12. "C-16 Population By Religion - Maharashtra". census.gov.in.
  13. 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
  14. "Language and mother tongue: Census 2011, District level data". Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010.
  15. http://www.polybadnera.ac.in/
  16. "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.


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[ru] Амравати (округ)

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