55-525: Vengurla is a town in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra , India just north of Goa . It is surrounded by a semicircular range of hills with lush green foliage mainly of cashew, mango, coconut, and different kinds of berry trees. The hills of Dabholi, Tulas, and Mochemad respectively lie in the north, the east, and the south of Vengurla, while the Arabian Sea is located on its west. The town has
110-418: A government medical college and a government engineering college . The city's colleges (apart from the medical college) are affiliated with Gondwana University . On 20 October 2011, Chandrapur municipal council was elevated to a D-grade municipal corporation . The Chandrapur Fort (earlier known as Chanda Fort) (today called "old city") is a fort located at confluence of Erai and Zarpat rivers. The fort
165-604: A 3,340 MW power station complex which is owned by the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited , occupies an area of 12,212 hectares (122.12 km ) about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city. It employs approximately 3,460 people and supplies more than 25 percent of the state's electricity. A masonry dam on the Erai river, 15 km from the station provides water to the station and to Chandrapur. On 16 January 1977,
220-525: A large percentage of emigrants from the district are based in the Mumbai area. The district is also well connected by Konkan Railway to Mumbai, Thane, Goa and other parts of the country like Mangalore , Karwar Ernakulam , Thiruvananthapuram , Coimbatore , Tirunelveli , Hapa, Veraval, New Delhi, Jodhpur and Porbundar. The main railway stations on this route are Kudal , Kankavli and Sawantwadi . Many trains halt at these stations. The nearest major airport
275-581: A maximum of 32 °C and monsoon winds bring heavy rains (average rainfall 3240.10 mm). The people of Sindhudurg district mostly speak Konkani and a distinct dialect of Konkani called " Malvani "; almost all are fluent in Marathi as well. The eight talukas of this district are Devgad , Kankavli , Malvan , Kudal , Sawantwadi , Vengurla and Dodamarg and Vaibhavwadi . There are three Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district. These are Kankavli , Sawantwadi and Kudal. All of these are part of
330-588: A mean minimum temperature of 28.2 °C. On 2 June 2007, there was the highest recorded temperature of 49 °C.[In January 1899 & 2021], there was the lowest recorded temperature of 2.8 °C. The monsoon season comes between June and September. Chandrapur's average annual rainfall is 1249.4 mm. The average number of rainy days is 59.2. Chandrapur has been ranked 20th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India according to 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 Results' Per
385-566: A population of 849,651, of which 12.59% were urban (as of 2011). As of 2011, it is the least populous district of Maharashtra (out of 36 ). Sindhudurg district was established on 1 May 1981. The word ' Konkan ' is of Indian origin and considerable antiquity, though the origin of the name has never been definitively explained. The seven kingdoms of the Konkan of mythology are mentioned in the History of Kashmir and are said to have included nearly
440-479: A rich cultural heritage. Vengurla Taluka has some temples including those of Devi Sateri, Shri Rameshwar, Shri Navadurga at Kanyale Redi, Shri Mauli at Redi and Shiroda, Shri Vetoba at Aaravali, Shri Rampurush Temple at Kanyale Redi, Shri Ganesh at Redi and Shri Ravalnath . Vengurla, being a safe and natural port, commercial centre was initially established during 1665 by Dutch traders and subsequently by British rulers. Signs of Dutch - British rulers are present in
495-453: Is Mopa airport & Dabolim Airport in Goa which is around 80 km from cities like Sawantwadi, Kudal and Vengurle. Sindhudurg Airport at Chipi-Parule, near Malvan was inaugurated in 2019.Currently Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India provides daily flight services to and from Mumbai & Fly91 provides alternate day flights to Bangalore & Hyderabad. The cuisine of the district
550-409: Is 3,155.3 mm (124.22 in). According to India's 2001 census , Vengurla had a population of 12,471 in 2001. Males and females constituted 49% and 51%, respectively, of the population. 81% of Vengurla's population was literate (86% of males and 76% of females) compared to 59.5% of India's total population. 10% of the town's population was under 6 years of age at the time of the census. Malvani
605-638: Is also a local delicacy - varieties include Sungata and Golma which are both dried prawn preparations. Malvani cuisine differs from cuisines in the rest of Maharashtra, with dishes prepared using locally available spices and generally with little oil. Some popular Malvani dishes include Mango is a major influence on the socioeconomic life of Sindhudurg. Alphonso Mango (हापुस आंबा ) varieties from Devgad are particularly popular. Other varieties of mango: Mankur (मानकुर), Goa Mankur, Keshar, Pāyari (पायरी), Karel (करेल – used for preparing Mango Pickle), and Rayval are also popular for their distinct taste. Jackfruit
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#1732782739729660-473: Is also known as Vingoria. It includes areas such as Dabholi, Khanoli, Vetore, Tendoli, Wayangani, Surangpani, Shiroda, Redi. Under the Köppen climate classification , Vengurla features a tropical monsoon climate The record high temperature was 42 °C which was recorded in the month of April while the record low temperature was 10 °C which was recorded in the month of December. The annual precipitation
715-594: Is also known as the "Black Gold City". The local people relate the name "Chandrapur" to the words Chandra (the moon) and pur (a settlement) after a legend. Scholars see the name as a derivative of "Indupur" (city of the moon) which stood near the Jharpat in the Treta Yuga. There are many Stone Age sites in Chandrapur District. Suresh Chopane, a renowned researcher, found many stone-age tools in
770-458: Is also one of the most popular fruits of Sindhudurg. Malvani cuisine also has many vegetarian dishes, including Garyache Sandan, Karmal pickle, Bimble, Amba Halad, Karadichi Bhakri, Kanyacha Sanja, Appe, Ghavan, Dalimichi Usual, and Kaju Usual, Raiwal Ambyacha Rayta, Yelapp. 16°06′32″N 73°41′27″E / 16.108889°N 73.690833°E / 16.108889; 73.690833 Chandrapur Chandrapur (earlier known as Chanda ,
825-491: Is an often frequented temple in Chandrapur. The ancient temple was built by Dhundya Ram Sah, of Gond Dynasty around the 16th century. Tuesdays are a particularly significant day to visit. Within the mandir there is a small Ganesh temple and a Hanuman temple. At the two temple entrances, there are small shops for puja (worship) supplies such as coconut , flowers and cloth. Items for home décor and puja décor are sold near
880-520: Is called a "geological museum" as there is a large variety of rocks as well as commercially valuable minerals and fossils. Samples of such rocks are collected at the Suresh Chopane Rock Museum. Chandrapur has a hot and dry climate. December is the coldest month, with a minimum average temperature of 9 °C and a maximum average temperature of 23.2 °C. May is the hottest month with a mean maximum temperature of 43 °C and
935-805: Is connected to many cities in Maharashtra by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus service. Bus services are offered to Pune, Nagpur, Amravati, Yavatmal, Hyderabad, and Raipur. A proposed Chandrapur Pune expressway, via Yavatmal Beed, is in the planning stages. Chandrapur railway station is managed by the Nagpur CR railway division of the Central Railway . It lies on the New Delhi–Chennai main line . The Chanda Fort railway station
990-509: Is held by small and marginal farmers. The district has 38,643 hectares of forest cover. According to the 2011 census Sindhudurg district has a population of 849,651, roughly equal to the nation of Qatar or the US state of South Dakota . This gives it a population ranking of 474th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 163 inhabitants per square kilometre (420/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
1045-402: Is located in central India in the eastern part of Maharashtra state at 19.57°N latitude and 79.18°E longitude. Chandrapur is situated at 189.90 meters above the mean sea level . The area of the city is about 162.41 km . The north–south length of the city is about 15.90 km, while the east–west length is about 10.90 km. The city slopes from the north to the south. Chandrapur lies at
1100-703: Is managed by the Nagpur SEC railway division of the South East Central Railway . It lies on the Balharshah–Gondia line. Other railway stations within city limits are Vivekanand Nagar railway station , Babupeth railway station and Choti Padoli railway station . Chandrapur Airport , operated by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company , is situated near Morwa on MH SH 264, about 12 km from
1155-546: Is popularly known as Malvani cuisine . Coconut, rice, and fish feature prominently in Malvani cuisine. Seafood, particularly Bangada , Paplet , prawns, and Tisrya , is very popular. Kombdi Vade , also called Vade Sagoti , a chicken savory, is the most popular dish. Others include Ukadya Tandulachi Pej (उकड्या तांदळाची पेज – a semi-fluid boiled brown-red rice Congee preparation) and Solkadhi (सोल कढी – A preparation made of sol (kokum) सोल and coconut milk). Dry fish
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#17327827397291210-522: Is spoken as a local language (Malvani Konkani). Marathi , being the state language, is also understood and implemented. Sindhudurg district Sindhudurg district (Marathi pronunciation: [sin̪d̪ʱud̪uɾɡə] ) is an administrative district of the Konkan division in India, which was carved out of the erstwhile Ratnagiri district . The district headquarters are located at Oros . The district occupies an area of approximately 5,207 km and has
1265-503: The 2011 census of India, Chandrapur's population was 375,000. Marathi is spoken by majority of the people in Chandrapur. The native Gondi is spoken by most of the Gonds in Chandrapur. People can also speak Hindi and English. Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan , the conference on Marathi literature , has been held twice in Chandrapur, in 1979 (Chair Vaman Krushna Chorghade ) and in 2012 (Chair Vasant Aabaji Dahake). In 2016,
1320-565: The 7th and 10th centuries. The Chalukya dynasty ruled in the region to the 12th century CE. The Seuna (Yadava) dynasty of Devagiri ruled a kingdom, including the Chandrapur area, in approximately 850 CE and continued until 1334 CE. The Gond people are part of the Adivasi (indigenous people) of India. In ancient times, the Gond diaspora spread throughout central India. After the passage of many kings, who were largely subservient to other rulers,
1375-556: The Gond king, Khandkya Ballal (1470 – 1495) came to the throne. He founded Chandrapur. As per legends, Khandkya, who resided in Sirpur , was covered in tumours. His wise and beautiful wife nursed him. She asked him to leave Sirpur and move to the north bank of the Wardha River . There, the king built a fort he named "Ballalpur" and thus founded the city of Ballarpur . In the year of 1262, one day while hunting northwest of Ballalpur,
1430-549: The Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency. Sindhudurg's major crops are Rice , Coconut , Kokum , Mango and Cashew , of which the last three are the major annual crops. The irrigated area in Sindhudurg is 23.48%, through wells and small canals. 33,910 hectares of the district's agricultural land are irrigated, while 104,390 hectares are not. 74% of the total land holding in the district
1485-583: The city : Dutch Wakhar (Warehouse), St. Lukes Hospital, Crowferd Market, etc. Planned city having road, market, commercial and office buildings, Municipal Council, Hospitals, Parks, etc. was developed by British rulers. The 130-year-old Vengurla Municipal Council is one of the oldest Municipal Council in Maharashtra State. Vengurla is located at 15°52′N 73°38′E / 15.87°N 73.63°E / 15.87; 73.63 . It has an average elevation of 11 metres (36 ft). Vengurla
1540-413: The city. In 1874, three tehsils were created: Viz Mul, Warora and Bramhpuri. The upper Godavai district of Madras was abolished and four tehsils were added to Chandrapur to form one tehsil with Sironcha , approximately 150 km to the south, as its centre of governance. In 1895, the headquarters was transferred to Chandrapur. In 1905, a new tehsil with headquarters at Gadchiroli was created through
1595-742: The city. The airstrip is 950 m in length. Development of the airport is limited by surrounding obstructions, particularly the thermal power plant. Hence, the MADC is building a greenfield airport at Vihirgaon, 40 kilometres from Chandrapur. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur. Chandrapur is a centre for coal mining. In 2012, there were 27 coal mines around Chandrapur. Other industries include cement making, paper manufacturing, and ferro alloy manufacturing. The Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station ,
1650-649: The city. The king's officers, the "Tel Thakurs" built the fortified city. The city became Chandrapur. Chandrapur was taken over by Nagpur Bhonsles in 1751 during the Maratha empire period. The last ruler of the Maratha dynasty, Raghuji Bhonsle III died in 1853 without issue. In 1853, Chandrapur was annexed to British India. During the British colonial period, the area of Chandrapur was called "Chanda". By 1871, Anglican and Scottish Episcopal missionaries had arrived in
1705-570: The confluence of the Erai and Zarpat rivers. The Erai river has a history of flooding. Flood marks are seen on the walls of the city. In the north of the city, a dam is constructed on the river Erai, having the capacity of 207 million cubic meters. The Gaontideo Nala originates from the uplands of the Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station . The Macchhi Nala originates from uplands of Central Forest Rangers College. Chandrapur lies on terrain rich in coal. Chandrapur
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1760-470: The decade 2001–2011 was -2.21%. Sindhudurg has a sex ratio of 1037 females for every 1000 males, which is second highest in Maharashtra, and a literacy rate of 85.56%. 12.59% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.54% and 0.82% of the population respectively. Languages in Sindhudurg district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 91.22% of
1815-412: The district was reduced to a sub-collectorate level under Thane district. In 1832, it was again made a full-fledged district and named Ratnagiri district. In the year 1945, a new Mahal ( tahsil ) called Kankavli Mahal (tahsil) was formed. The former Indian state of Sawantwadi was merged with the district and the taluka boundaries reorganized in the year 1949. In the same year the new taluka of Sawantwadi
1870-521: The district, which has been displayed in his Rock Museum. Archeological finds, such as signs of pottery making, suggest inhabitation of the Chandrapur area in Neolithic times. From ancient times, Chandrapur has fallen under the control of many different rulers. Between 322 BCE and 187 BCE, much of India, including Maharashtra, was part of the Maurya Empire . From 187 BCE to 78 BCE, Chandrapur
1925-622: The inaugural All India Gondi Religious Convention was convened by the Central Provinces and Berar Gondwana Samaj Sewa Samiti in Warora, 30 km north west of Chandrapur. The chair was Raja Virshah Krushnashah Atram, a descendant of Khandkya Ballal Sah and current titular Gond king of Chandrapur. According to the 2011 India census, total population was 3,20,379. Chandrapur lies on major state highways MH MSH 6, MH MSH 9 and state highways MH SH 233, MH SH 243 and MH SH 264. Chandrapur
1980-435: The king became thirsty and rode up to the dry bed of the Jharpat river in search of water. He discovered water trickling from a hole, and after drinking, washed his face, hands and feet. That night, he slept soundly for the first time in his life. On his return, the queen was delighted to see that many of the tumours on her husband's body had disappeared. The king said it was the water that had cured him and took his wife to see
2035-470: 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. The city sits at the confluence of the Erai river and Zarpat river. The area around the city is rich in coal seams. . Hence, Chandrapur
2090-652: The population spoke Marathi , 2.29% Malwani , 1.65% Konkani , 1.54% Urdu , 1.33% Hindi and 0.93% Kannada as their first language. Sindhudurg is connected to the state capital Mumbai by road through the erstwhile National Highway 17 ( NH-17 ), now renumbered as NH-66. This highway also connects the district to neighbouring Goa and Karnataka . There are regular MSRTC and private luxury buses connecting to adjoining cities like Kolhapur (110 km away from Kankavli), Belgaum (90 km from Sawantwadi City), Panaji – Goa (55 km away Sawantwadi & Vengurle). Towns and major villages are well connected to Mumbai as
2145-463: The reorganization of Indian states, Chandrapur district was transferred from Madhya Pradesh to Bombay state . In 1959, part of Adilabad district of Hyderabad state , was transferred to Chandrapur district. In May 1960, Chandrapur district became part of the Maharashtra state . In 1964, the city was renamed to Chandrapur. Following the 1981 Census of India, Chandrapur district was divided into Chandrapur district and Gadchiroli district . Chandrapur
2200-709: The state of Goa , on the west by the Arabian Sea , and to the east across the crest of the Western Ghats or Sahyadris is Kolhapur district . Sindhudurg is part of the Konkan (coastal) region, a narrow coastal plain in western Maharashtra which lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. Sindhudurg has a semi-tropical climate and remains warm and humid most of the year. It has three clear seasons: rainy (June–October), Winter (November–mid February) and Summer (mid February–May). Temperatures rise to
2255-580: The station's foundation stone was laid by the Central Energy Minister, K. C. Pant. The Karmavir Dadasaheb Kannamwar High School (previously known as the Zilha Parishad Jubilee High School) was established in 1906. The Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya was founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak . The Chanda Sikshan Prasarak Mandal is a large educational institution with a number of campuses in Chandrapur. Chandrapur has
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2310-544: The temple complex. The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located approximately 30 km north of Chandrapur near the Erai dam. This park was included in the project tiger since 1973. The total area of the reserve is 625.40 km . In 2014 the tiger population in Tadoba was 66, that number has gone up to 86. Tadoba is now a home to 86 Tigers despite years of lynching, poaching & other threats. There are many hotels and resorts near Moharli gate, Zari gate and Navegaon gate of
2365-572: The temple. Dharmashalas provide accommodation for pilgrims. The annual yatra (fair) takes place in April, entertaining the followers of Mahakali and the citizens of Chandrapur. The Anchaleshwar Mandir celebrates a form of the Lord Siva. It is situated adjoining Anchaleshwar Gate of Chandrapur fort on the banks of the Zarpat river. The official samadhi (mausoleum) of the Gond kings is located within
2420-418: The temple. Near the rear entrance there is a Shani temple. Within the temple are two murtis (idols). One associated with Shiv Ling is a standing idol decorated with red, yellow and orange cloths. The other is in a reclining position below the ground level, and devotees must walk in a tunnel to reach it. Inside the temple, a priest is present to assist visitors with puja and offerings. A trust administers
2475-430: The transfer of zamindari estates from Bramhpuri and Chandrapur tehsil. In 1907, a small area of land was transferred from Chandrapur to the newer districts and another area of about 1560 km , comprising three divisions of the lower Sironcha tehsil (Cherla, Albak and Nugir) were transferred to Madras State. Between 1911 and 1955, no major changes occurred in the boundaries of the district or its tehsils. In 1956, with
2530-438: The water hole. On clearing the grass and sand, they found five footprints of a cow in the solid rock, each filled with water. The water source at the spot was inexhaustible and considered holy. The place was called "Tirtha of Acalesvar of the Treta Yuga". When the king bathed in the water, all the tumours on his body vanished. That night at the water hole, Acalesvar appeared to the king in a dream and spoke comforting words. A temple
2585-524: The whole west coast of India. The Pandavas are said to have passed through this region in the 13th year of their exile and to have settled in this area for some time. The Raja of this region, Veerat Ray, accompanied them in the war at Kurukshetra with the Kauravas . In the middle of the sixth century, kings of the Maurya and Nala dynasties appear to have ruled in the Konkan. The district of Ratnagiri
2640-467: Was built by Gond king, Khandkya Ballal Sah. The fort has four gates: Jatpura Gate to the north, Anchaleshwar Gate to the east, Pathanpura Gate to the south and Binba Gate to the west. The fort also has Five small gates, called khidkis (windows): Bagad Khidki to the northeast, Hanuman Khidki to the southeast, Vithhal Khidki to the southwest and Chor Khidki to the northwest and Masan Kidki. The fort has strong walls 15–20 feet high. Mahakali Mandir (temple)
2695-414: Was built over the water hole. One morning, at the water hole, the king saw a hare darting out of a bush and chasing his dog. Eventually, the dog killed the hare. The king found a white spot on the forehead of the hare. The queen said it was a good omen and a fortified city should be built with its layout based on the chase of the dog and hare. She said the place where the hare was killed would be unlucky for
2750-412: Was completed in three years, designed such that it could not be seen easily by enemies coming from the Arabian Sea . Sindhudurg district is the southern part of the Konkan coast which is historically known for its long coast line and safe harbours. Sindhudurg district was earlier a part of Ratnagiri district. For administrative convenience and industrial and agricultural development, Ratnagiri district
2805-468: Was created and two new mahals, Kudal and Lanja, were formed. With the reorganization of states in 1956, the district was included in Bombay State and since 1960, it is a part of Maharashtra. The name of the district has been adopted from the sea fort of Sindhudurg. This was built by Shivaji Maharaj near Malwan and its name literally means ‘Sea Fort’. Its construction started on 25 November 1664 and
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#17327827397292860-401: Was divided into Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg with effect from 1 May 1981. Sindhudurg district now comprises the eight tahsils of Sawantwadi, Kudal, Vengurla, Malvan, Devgad, Kankavli, Vaibhavwadi and Dodamarg. Sindhudurg district is the southern most district of Maharashtra. It has deposits of Iron, Bauxite and Manganese. Sindhudurg is bordered on the north by Ratnagiri district , on the south by
2915-653: Was not immune. The sultan lost his hold on the district in 1675 with the rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , and the district became part of the Maratha Empire . Marathas continued to rule the district till 1817, when the conflict between the British and the Peshwas concluded and the whole of Konkan was transferred to the British. In 1819 South Konkan was formed as separate district with its headquarters first at Bankot and later at Ratnagiri. Three northern subdivisions were transferred to Thane district in 1830 and
2970-478: Was part of the Shunga Empire which controlled much of central and eastern India. The Satavahana Empire controlled Chandrapur from the 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE. The Vakataka dynasty ruled from the area from the mid 3rd century CE to 550 CE. The Kalachuri dynasty ruled in the area in the 6th and 7th centuries CE. The Rashtrakuta dynasty followed, controlling the Chandrapur region between
3025-579: Was under the Silahars , and the capital of their kingdom was probably Goa. Later it may have been relocated to a more central place in the vicinity of Ratnagiri or Kharepatan. Chandrapur was one of the most ancient towns in Konkan, probably founded by Chandraditya , son of the Chalukya king Pulakeshin II . The 16th century saw the advent and rise of Portuguese power on the west coast of India and Sindhudurg
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