Bhandara district
Bhandara district | |
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Bhandara Zilla Parishad | |
• Guardian Minister | Dr.Vijaykumar Gavit Cabinet Minister |
• President Zilla Parishad |
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• District Collector | Shri. Sandeep Kadam (IAS) |
• CEO Zilla Parishad |
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• MPs |
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Area | |
• Total | 3,717 km2 (1,435 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,200,334 |
• Density | 320/km2 (840/sq mi) |
• Urban | 19.48% |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Major highways | NH53, NH247, NH353C. |
Average annual precipitation | 1327 mm |
Website | bhandara |
Bhandara District (Marathi pronunciation:
. The district occupies an area of 3717 km2 and has a population of 1,200,334 (605,520 males and 594,814 females), of which 19.48% are urban as of 2011. The growth rate of Bhandara is 5.56% .The district is also known for the Ordnance Factory Bhandara of the
Officer
Members of Parliament
- Bhandara–Gondiya)
Guardian Minister
Guardian Minister Bhandara | |
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पालकमंत्री भंडारा | |
Chief Minister of Maharashtra | |
Term length | 5 years / No time limit |
Website | bhandara |
list of Guardian Minister
Name | Term of office |
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Satej Patil Minister of State |
9 January 2020 - 03 March 2020 |
Vishwajeet Kadam Minister of State |
03 March 2020 - 29 June 2022 |
Deputy Chief Minister
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27 September 2022 - 04 October 2023 |
Dr.Vijaykumar Gavit Cabinet Minister |
04 October 2023 - Incumbent |
District Magistrate/Collector
District Magistrate / Collector Bhandara | |
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जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हदंडाधिकरी भंडारा | |
Incumbent Shri. Yogesh Kumbhejkar (IAS) since 2022 | |
Residence | At Bhandara district |
Appointer | Government of Maharashtra |
Term length | No time limit |
Website | bhandara |
list of District Magistrate / Collector
Name | Term of office |
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Shri. Sandeep Kadam (IAS) | 2019 - Incumbent |
History
In the seventh century, the district was included in the territories of the
By the 17th century, the district was made a part of
Peshwas were ousted by
Ambagad Fort
This medieval period fort is situated in
Geography
Bhandara is one of the major administrative districts in Maharashtra, and is located in the Nagpur division at 21°10'N 79°39'E. The district is enveloped by Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh in the north and Chandrapur in the south, smallest border with Gadchiroli in the southeast while Gondia and Nagpur mark its eastern and western borders respectively. Covering an area of 3716 km2, the district of Bhandara is segregated into three sub-divisions, Bhandara, Tumsar and Sakoli, that are further divided into seven talukas. Bhandara sub-division is divided into two talukas: Bhandara and Pauni. Tumsar division have Tumsar and Mohadi. Sakoli sub-division is divided into three talukas: Sakoli, Lakhani, and Lakhandur.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1901 | 276,306 | — |
1911 | 322,277 | +1.55% |
1921 | 337,193 | +0.45% |
1931 | 387,388 | +1.40% |
1941 | 452,512 | +1.57% |
1951 | 503,536 | +1.07% |
1961 | 593,898 | +1.66% |
1971 | 731,053 | +2.10% |
1981 | 850,488 | +1.52% |
1991 | 1,021,408 | +1.85% |
2001 | 1,136,146 | +1.07% |
2011 | 1,200,334 | +0.55% |
source:[2] |
According to the
The major Hindu castes include Powar, Rajput, Brahmin, Teli, Kunbi etc.
Religion
According to the census of 2011, Hinduism is the predominant religion in Bhandara district. Its adherents form the majority of the total population, at 84.09%. Buddhism is the second largest religion at 12.87%. The Buddhists follow the Navayana school of Buddhism. Islam, a predominantly urban religion, is a small minority. 0.21% people didn't state their religion in the census. Other religions are stated to be 0.30% of population.[6]
Language
At the time of the
Marathi is the official as well as the most spoken language in the district. Bhandara city has many people from other Indian states as well as people belonging to the world's major faiths.
Politics
There are three
Economy
Bhandara has a mixed economy including agriculture, manufacturing and forest resources. With several ancient temples and historical monuments, along with lakes, parks and sanctuaries, Bhandara attracts many tourists.
In 2006 the
See also
- Bhandara Taluka
References
- ^ "Census GIS India". Archived from the original on 11 January 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
- ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ^ a b c d e f "District Census Hand Book – Bhandara" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Timor-Leste 1,177,834 July 2011 est.
- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
Rhode Island 1,052,567
- ^ a b "Population by Religion - Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "Districtwise List of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies". Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra website. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
- ^ a b 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.