Bhandara district, Administrative district in Nagpur division, India
Bhandara district covers 3,717 square kilometers in Maharashtra state, featuring agricultural lands, small villages, and several flowing rivers supporting local farming activities.
The district's name originates from Bhanara, referenced in a stone inscription from 1100 AD at Ratanpur, and was governed by Haihaya Yadav kings during seventh century.
The population of 1.2 million people includes various tribal groups practicing Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, with Marathi serving as the primary language for communication.
The district contains three Vidhan Sabha constituencies - Tumsar, Bhandara, and Sakoli - all operating under the Bhandara-Gondiya Lok Sabha constituency for administrative purposes.
Tumsar, a tahsil town within the district, functions as a major rice market, while Bhandara town manufactures brass products, earning its designation as Brass City.
Location: Nagpur division
Capital city: Bhandara
Shares border with: Nagpur district, Gadchiroli district, Gondia district
Website: http://bhandara.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 21.18333,80.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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