Chandur Bazar | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Nickname: ChBz | |
  Chandur Bazar Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 21°14′30″N 77°44′44″E / 21.2417°N 77.7456°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Amravati |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,759[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MH27 |
Chandur bazar is a City governed by a Municipal Council in Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Chandurbazar is situated about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the border of Madhya Pradesh.
Demographics
As of the India census,[1] Chandurbazar had a population of 18759. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chandurbazar has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 75%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Chandurbazar has large organizations like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Bharatiya janta party and Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal.
| Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
| 2001[2] | 8985 | 8650 | 17635 | - | 50.536 | 38.616 | 0.465 | 0.028 | 9.521 | 0.783 | 0.006 | 0.045 |
| 2011[1] | 9529 | 9230 | 18759 | 0.064 | 46.426 | 42.891 | 0.453 | 0.064 | 9.542 | 0.512 | 0.053 | 0.059 |
Economy
Chandurbazar is a hub for buying and selling cattle in the nearby region. It is also famous for jaggery processed by local farmers. The region also produces oranges and custard apples. It is also famous for saint Gulabrao Maharaj. Well known as Gudaacha Chandur.
Education
There are four senior colleges in Chandurbazar:
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Yoga Mahavidyalay College
(Near Bhaktidham, Chandur Bazar- Borala Road.)
- N.A. Deshmukh College
- G. S. Tompe Arts, Commerce & Science College
- College of Home Science
The G. S. Tompe Arts, Commerce & Science College was established in 1968 by Govidrao Sitaram Tompe to provide higher education in Chandurbazar.
Schools from the primary to the secondary level of education include:
- Dnyanodaya Vidyamandir Bhaktidham
- Jijamata High School
- G. R. Kabra High School
- Nagar Parishad High School
- Mainabai High School
- Urdu High School
- Orange Line School
- Jagadamb High School
- Anand Primary School
- Maharashtra Primary School
There are several kindergartens in Chandurbazar, including the following:
- Nirmitee Convent
- Sunrise Convent
- Little Angels School
- G. R. Kabra Public Convent
- I-Tech Computer Institute, Shivaji Nagar, Chandur Bazar
Communication
Chandurbazar is linked by road to the city of Amravati, as well as neighboring towns like Morshi, Paratwada (Achalpur) Asegaon, etc. The proposed Nagpur-Indore National Highway will go through the town. Chandurbazar is also connected by rail, with one train station on the Amravati-Narkher line.
