Amravati district, Administrative district in Maharashtra, India
Description
Amravati is an administrative district in central Maharashtra positioned between the Wardha River and Tapti River with varied geographical features. The district divides into six administrative subdivisions and fourteen talukas, with Amravati city serving as the main administrative seat.
History
The territory came under British East India Company control in 1853 through a treaty with the Nizam of Hyderabad as Berar Province. This colonial period shaped the administrative framework and infrastructure that remain partly visible today.
Culture
Marathi serves as the main language of daily life, while Urdu and Korku are spoken by smaller communities. This linguistic diversity shapes local traditions and how people interact across the district.
Practical
The district is best explored by road, connecting major towns and smaller settlements through the region. Visitors should use local guides or tourism offices to access remote areas and wildlife reserves effectively.
Did you know?
The Melghat Tiger Reserve within the district protects Bengal tigers and hosts a notable population of these rare big cats. The area offers walkers and nature enthusiasts chances to explore its forested mountain terrain.
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Melghat
81.2 km
Gawilghur Fort
65.3 km
Muktagiri
53 km
Gugamal National Park
81.9 km
Narnala Fort
82.7 km
Upper Wardha Dam
50 km
Akola Fort
82.9 km
Balapur Fort
105.6 km
Anand Sagar
111.1 km
Amba Devi Cave
57 kmAmba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary
118.9 km
Funland Water Park
5.1 km
Hauz Katora
44.7 kmTemple of Mahadev
79.3 kmGhātkhed Talāb
10.6 kmBlack stone temple of Bhawani
80.8 km
City wall of Nawab Ismail Khan
45 km
Temple of Anandeshwar
54.1 kmMahadev Temple
66.8 kmChhatri near Dak Banglow
105.4 kmSouth -East bastion of the outer city wall and Panch Burj Hasrath Yab
82.9 kmDahihanda gate of outer city wall
82.7 kmAmbājhari Tālāb
59.2 kmMojhari Dharan
62.6 kmBīr Talāv
70.1 kmChhatri Talāb
4.5 kmTriveni Tāl
48.2 kmUmri Tālāb
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