Amravati district | |
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     Clockwise from top-left: Gulaba Baba Ashram in Takarkheda, Upper Wardha Dam, Shahanur Dam,Melghat, Chamak Khurd | |
.svg) Location in Maharashtra | |
 Amravati district | |
| Coordinates:20°56′N77°45′E / 20.93°N 77.75°E /20.93; 77.75 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Division | Amravati |
| Headquarters | Amravati |
| Government | |
| • Body | Amaravati Zilla Parishad |
| • Guardian Minister | Chandrashekhar Bawankule Cabinet Minister |
| • President Zilla Parishad |
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| • District Collector |
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| • CEO Zilla Parishad |
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| • MPs | |
| Area | |
• Total | 12,235 km2 (4,724 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,888,445 |
| • Density | 213/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MH-27 |
| Website | amravati |
Amravati district (Marathi pronunciation:[əmɾaːʋət̪iː]) is adistrict ofMaharashtra state in centralIndia. It is the administrative headquarter ofAmravati division, which is one of the two divisions inVidarbha (other being Nagpur), out of total 6regions in state of Maharashtra.
The district is situated between 20°32' and 21°46' north latitudes and 76°37' and 78°27' east longitudes. The district occupies an area of 12,235 km2. The district has boundaries withBetul District ofMadhya Pradesh state to the north, and with the Maharashtra districts ofNagpur to the northeast,Chhindwara district ofMadhya Pradesh to the northeastWardha to the east,Yavatmal to the south,Washim to the southwest, andAkola andBuldhana districts to the west.
In 1853, the present territory of Amravati district as a part ofBerar Province was assigned to theBritish East India Company, following a treaty with theNizam of Hyderabad. After the Company took over the administration of the province, it was divided into two districts. The present territory of the district became part of North Berar district, with headquarters atBuldhana. Later, the province was reconstituted and the territory of the present district became part of East Berar district, with headquarters atAmravati. In 1864,Yavatmal District (initially known as Southeast Berar district and later Wun district) was separated. In 1867,Ellichpur District was separated but in August 1905, when the whole province was reorganised into six districts, it was again merged into the district. In 1903, it became part of the newly constituted province ofCentral Provinces and Berar. In 1956, Amravati district became part ofBombay State and after its bifurcation in 1960, it became part ofMaharashtra state.[1][2]
The climate is tropical. In summer temperatures can go up to higher than 47 °C (117 °F). The northern part of the district is colder as compare to rest of the district due to the hilly regions ofChikhaldara.
TheWardha River forms the eastern boundary of the district, and the eastern portion of the district lies within its watershed. ThePurna River drains the southwestern portion of the district, while the northwest is drained by theTapti River. Other important rivers are Shahanoor andChandrabhaga. Musali and Cherry are successfully introduced and cultivated now in Chikhaldara Hills.
The Purna rises near Bhainsdehi in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh in the Satpudas. After flowing for about 50 km in a general southerly and south-easterly direction enters the district. It travels across the district in a south-westerly direction dividing it into two halves, first through the Achalpur taluka and then along the boundary between the Amravati and Daryapur talukas. Finally, it turns due westwards forming the boundary of the district and continues further to join the Tapti nearMuktainagar inJalgaon district. The only significant left bank tributary of the Purna is the Pedhi. The first principal right bank tributary is the Arna. The next is a small river known as the Bodi. The next tributary, the Chandrabhaga is a very important one, flowing in a general south-westerly direction to join the Purna. The principal right bank affluent of the Chandrabhaga is the Bhuleshwari. The westernmost tributary of the Purna of some significance within the district is the Shahanur, with its tributary, the Bordi.[3]
The following are some of the other rivers in Amravati District, with theirtributaries.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1901 | 806,859 | — |
| 1911 | 873,012 | +0.79% |
| 1921 | 827,867 | −0.53% |
| 1931 | 941,604 | +1.30% |
| 1941 | 988,524 | +0.49% |
| 1951 | 1,031,160 | +0.42% |
| 1961 | 1,232,780 | +1.80% |
| 1971 | 1,541,209 | +2.26% |
| 1981 | 1,861,410 | +1.91% |
| 1991 | 2,200,057 | +1.69% |
| 2001 | 2,607,160 | +1.71% |
| 2011 | 2,888,445 | +1.03% |
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| Religion | Percent | |||
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| Hinduism | 71.15% | |||
| Islam | 14.59% | |||
| Buddhism | 13.29% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.97% | |||
According to the2011 census Amravati district has apopulation of 2,888,445,[6] roughly equal to the nation ofJamaica[7] or the US state ofArkansas.[8] This gives it a ranking of 131st in India (out of a total of640).[6] The district has a population density of 237 inhabitants per square kilometre (610/sq mi).[6] Itspopulation growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 10.77%.[6] Amravati has asex ratio of 947females for every 1000 males,[6] and aliteracy rate of 88.23%. 35.91% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 17.53% and 13.99% of the population respectively.[6]
At the time of the2011 Census of India, 66.83% of the population in the district spokeMarathi, 11.86%Urdu, 8.20%Korku, 7.35%Hindi, 1.85%Gondi and 1.09%Sindhi as their first language.[9]
Marathi is the official and the most spoken language in the district. The dialect spoken here is called Varhadi dialect. Deccani Urdu is also prominent among the Muslim community. Korku and Gondi languages are also spoken by a significant number of people.[10]
The district consists of six sub-divisions, which are further divided into 14 talukas. Amravati sub-division is divided into three talukas: Amravati, Bhatukali and Nandgaon Khandeshwar. Daryapur sub-division is further divided into two talukas: Anjangaon and Daryapur. Achalpur sub-division also consists of two talukas: Achalpur and Chandur Bazar. Morshi sub-division has also two talukas:Warud and Morshi. Dharni sub-division is also divided into two talukas:Dharni and Chikhaldara. Finally, Chandur (Railway) sub-division is divided into three talukas: Chandur (Railway), Tiosa and Dhamangaon.[11]
There are eightVidhan Sabha constituencies in this district. Six of these, Badnera, Amravati, Teosa, Anjangaon-Daryapur (SC), Melghat (ST) and Achalpur, are part of AmravatiLok Sabha constituency. The other two constituencies, Dhamangaon Railway andWarud-Morshi, are part of Wardha Lok Sabha constituency.[12]
Major towns includeAchalpur,Paratwada, Warud-Orange City,Anjangaon,Chandur railway,Shirala,Walgaon,Dhamangaon Railway,Hiwarkhed,Chikhaldara,Kholapur,Morshi,Rithpur,Shendurjana Ghat,Chandurbazar,Daryapur,Nandgaon Khandeshwar,Dharni,Teosa,Badnera, andNerpinglai.
| Guardian Minister Amravati | |
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| पालकमंत्री अमरावती | |
 Emblem of India | |
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| Style | The Honourable |
| Residence | Amravati |
| Appointer | Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
| Term length | 5 years / No time limit |
| Website | amravati |
| Name | Term of office |
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| Chhagan Bhujbal Deputy Chief Minister | 7 November 2009 - 10 November 2010 |
| Ajit Pawar Deputy Chief Minister | 11 November 2010 - 26 September 2014 |
| Pravin Pote Minister of State | 5 December 2014 - 8 November 2019 |
| Yashomati Chandrakant Thakur Cabinet Minister | 9 January 2020 - 29 June 2022 |
| Devendra Fadnavis Deputy Chief Minister | 24 September 2022 - 4 October 2023 |
| Chandrakant Patil Cabinet Minister | 4 October 2023 - Incumbent |
| District Magistrate / Collector Amravati | |
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| जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हदंडाधिकरी अमरावती | |
Emblem of India | |
Incumbent since March 2019Pavneet Kaur (IAS) | |
| Residence | At Amravati district |
| Appointer | Government of Maharashtra |
| Term length | No time limit |
| Website | amravati |
| Name | Term of office |
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| Saurabh Katiyar (IAS) | 2023 - Incumbent |
In 2006 theMinistry of Panchayati Raj named Amravati one of the country's 250most backward districts (out of a total of640).[13] It is one of the twelve districts in Maharashtra currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[13]
Amravati is the main growing region for the cotton and pigeonpea 'Tur' inChandur Railway,Dhamangaon,Teosa,Nandgaon Khandeshwar,Achalpur particularly.Ellachipur SanmanChili pepper.[14]Anjangaon Surji andAchalpur are known for growing betel leaves, piper longum, orange and banana.Warud-Orange City,Morshi,Chandur Bazaar andAchalpur are known for growing oranges.Soybean has become a popular Kharif crop.[citation needed]
Important railway stations areBadnera Junction andAmravati Main Terminal underBhusawal-Badnera Section ofBhusawal Division ofCentral Railway. The other stations undermeter gauge are Wan Road Dhulghat and Dabka. These are under Purna - Khandwa section ofSouth Central Railway. The stations undernarrow gauge areAchalpur, Anjangaon Surji and Daryapur under Narrow Gauge Branch lines viz Murtajapur-Achalpur ofBhusawal Division ofCentral Railway.
Amravati - Narkhed line has been ready since January 2014. Railways are now available to travel fromNarkhed toBhusaval. Warud's railway station has been given the nameWarud Orange City because it is the biggest exporter of oranges from all over India.
TheAmravati -Chandur Bazar -Morshi -Warud Orange City -Narkher railway track is electrified.
Due to this Amravati - Narkher railway line; Railway network in Amravati district become strong. It serves three talukas and some villages also have station so people travel via railway towardsAmravati,Akola,Nagpur,Nanded,Bhusawal,Jaipur,Indore,Hyderabad andBengaluru.
Amravati Airport is located at Belora, 15 kilometres south ofAmravati onNational Highway 53 (National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)) towardsAkola.
Jamaica 2,868,380 July 2011 est
Arkansas 2,915,918
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