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Gadchiroli (pronunciation  [ɡəɖt͡ʃiɾoliː]) is a city and a municipal council in Gadchiroli district in the state of Maharashtra, central India. It is located on eastern side of Maharashtra, and is the administrative headquarters of the district. Gadchiroli is called a lung of Maharashtra as it has almost 35% of this district has forest cover. The main river flowing through city is the Wainganga River. The landscape is lush and green during the monsoon season which is prone to flooding. Gadchiroli is known for its forests. Teak is grown commercially and bamboos are used for various crafts.

Gadchiroli
City
Gadchiroli
Location in Maharashtra, India
Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli (India)
Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli (Asia)
Coordinates: 20.10°N 80.30°E / 20.10; 80.30
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictGadchiroli
Founded byKhandkya Ballal Shah
Government
  TypeMunicipal Council
  BodyGadchiroli Municipal Council
  ChairpersonYogita Pipare[1]
Area
  Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total54,152
  Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Language
Time zoneUTC+5:00 (IST)
899986263607132
Vehicle registrationMH-33
Websitewww.gadchiroli.gov.in

Notable places and Personalities


Some notable places and personalities in the town include:


History


In ancient times the region was ruled by the Rashtrakutas, the Chalukyas, the Yadavas of Deogiri and later the Gonds of Gadchiroli. In the 13th century Khandkya Ballal Shah founded Chandrapur and made it his capital. Chandrapur subsequently came under Maratha rule. In 1853 Berar, of which Chandrapur (then called Chanda) was part, was ceded to the British East India Company. In 1854 Chandrapur became an independent district of Berar.

In 1905 the British created the tehsil of Gadchiroli by transfer of a zamindari estate from Chandrapur and Bramhapuri. It was part of the Central Provinces until 1956 when, with the reorganisation of the states, Chandrapur was transferred to Bombay state. In 1960, when Maharashtra was created, Chandrapur became a district of the new state. On 26 August 1982 Chandrapur was divided, with Gadchiroli tehsil becoming an independent district.

Naxalism is highly prevalent in Gadchiroli, with the guerrilla fighters taking to the hills and dense forests, 15 soldiers have been killed in an IED blast at Kurkheda area in 2019.[5] Gadchiroli has also been designated as part of the Red Corridor.[6] Settlements are being explored by many social workers.


Geography


Gadchiroli is located at 20.10°N 80.0°E / 20.10; 80.0.[7] It has an average elevation of 217 metres (715 feet). Gadchiroli District is one of the largest in Maharashtra by land area. The town and surrounding area is considered to be beautiful during the monsoon season (July to September), and is surrounded by a teak wood forest.


Climate


Located near centre of Indian peninsula, far from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, Gadchiroli has a tropical wet-and-dry climate with dry conditions prevailing for most of the year. It receives an annual rainfall of about 1,000 mm (39 in), almost entirely from monsoon rains between June and September. Summers are extremely hot lasting from March to June, with maximum temperatures occurring in May.


Demographics


According to the 2001 India census,[8][needs update] Gadchiroli had a population of 42,464. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Gadchiroli had an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 80%, and female literacy was 67%. 13% of the population was under 6 years of age.

The main languages spoken are Marathi, Hindi, Gondi, Madiya, Bengali and Telugu. The literacy rate is improving with an increase in educational facilities.

The people of Gadchiroli celebrate many indigenous festivals.[2] Adivasi peoples celebrate festivals like Mohram, Pola, etc. The Bengali community here celebrate festivals like Durga Pooja, Basanti Pooja, Kali pooja, etc.


Administration



Politics


The MP of Gadchiroli-Chimur constituency is Ashok Nete. The MLA from different constituencies within are:


Transport


Gadchiroli is connected by roads to Chandrapur, Nagpur, Bhandara and Gondia. There are no rail connections to Gadchiroli, with the nearest line passing through Wadsa (Desaiganj).Wadsa is the only railway station in Gadchiroli District. The condition of roadways in the area is being improved to provide improved security against the recent Naxilite insurgency.[2]


Education


All the degree colleges in Gadchiroli are now affiliated with the recently established Gondwana University, Gadchiroli.[9] The government of Maharashtra established Gondwana university by splitting RTM Nagpur University, purported to be a major revolution in education for the tribal youth in the district.

Namdeorao Poreddiwar College of Engineering and Technology was a technical college located at Mouza Bodli, Gadchiroli but now is closed due to some administrative reasons.[10]


See also



References


  1. "BJP retains Gadchiroli, Armori, loses Aheri". www.thehitavada.com. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  2. "Tourist Places | District Gadchiroli, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  3. Ali, Mazhar . "Two rare smooth-coated otter pups found in lake near Gadchiroli Nagpur News - Times of India".
  4. cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/CHANDRAPUR/places_Wairagadh.html
  5. "Maharashtra: 15 policemen killed; NIA to probe IED blast in Gadchiroli". The Indian Express. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  6. Deshpande, Vivek (19 October 2009). "In Gadchiroli's red zone". Indian Express. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  7. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gadchiroli
  8. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  9. "Gondwana University, Gadchiroli". Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  10. "Namdeorao Poreddiwar College Of Engineering And Technology Gadchiroli". Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2011.

На других языках


[de] Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli ist eine Stadt im indischen Bundesstaat Maharashtra. Die Stadt befindet sich im Osten des Bundesstaates und liegt nahe dem geografischen Zentrum Indiens.
- [en] Gadchiroli

[ru] Гадчироли

Гадчироли (англ. Gadchiroli) — город на востоке индийского штата Махараштра. Административный центр округа Гадчироли. Средняя высота над уровнем моря — 217 метров. По данным всеиндийской переписи 2001 года, в городе проживало 42 464 человека, из которых мужчины составляли 51 %, женщины — соответственно 49 %. Уровень грамотности взрослого населения составлял 74 % (при общеиндийском показателе 59,5 %). 13 % населения было моложе 6 лет.



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