Chandrapur district

Chandrapur district is an administrative region in eastern Maharashtra covering roughly 11,400 square kilometers and divided into fifteen administrative units. The area contains extensive coal mining operations concentrated in the Wardha Valley.

The district was created in 1981 when the government separated it from the former Chanda district and carved out new territories. The tehsils of Gadchiroli and Sironcha were removed to form separate administrative units.

Marathi is the main language spoken here, and Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim communities shape daily life through their traditions and celebrations. These groups have woven their practices into the rhythm of the district over generations.

The district connects to other regions via National Highway 353E and has a railway station on the main line between New Delhi and Chennai. These transport links make it relatively accessible from different directions.

The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve within the district protects a substantial tiger population while the same region holds major coal reserves. This coexistence of wildlife protection and mineral extraction shapes the area in unexpected ways.

Location: Nagpur division

Capital city: Chandrapur

Shares border with: Wardha district

Website: http://chanda.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 19.95000,79.30000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:51