Brahmapuri, India
| Brahmapuri ब्रम्हपूरी | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Brahmapuri | |
| Coordinates: 20°22′N 79°31′E / 20.36°N 79.51°ECoordinates: 20°22′N 79°31′E / 20.36°N 79.51°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Chandrapur |
| Elevation | 229.5 m (753.0 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 153,486 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 441206 |
| Telephone code | 07177 |
| Vehicle registration | MH34 |
| Nearest city | Nagpur |
Brahmapuri is a city and a municipal council in Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Geography
Brahmapuri is one of the six divisions located in the northeastern part of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra at 20°22′N 79°31′E / 20.36°N 79.51°E and has an average elevation of 229.5 metres (753 feet).
Demographics
According to 2001 Indian census,[1] Brahmapuri had a population of 31,200. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Brahmapuri has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 82% and female literacy of 69%. 12% of the population is under six years of age.
History
In 1854, when Chandrapur was formed as an independent district, it included Bramhapuri as a tehsil in 1874. Afterwards a new tehsil with headquarters at Gadchiroli was created in 1905 by transfer of zamindari estates from Brahmapuri and Chandrapur tehsil...
Climate
The climate of Bramhapuri city is generally hot and dry. The climate is humid in the rainy season and the rainfall is quite heavy. The temperature in summer is higher than 45°C and in winter, it falls below 10°C.
Education
Bramhapuri is famous for education in the surrounding areas and many people come here for schooling. Bramhapuri is known as a small Pune or Vidyanagri. There are many schools and colleges in the city.
- Vithobaji Amle College Of Education
- Government Polytechnic College
- Nevjabaai Hitkarini College
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College
- Christanand Convent and Junior College
- Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya and Junior College
- Nevjabaai Hitkarini Boys High School And Junior College
- Dr. Ambedkar Vidyalaya
- Nevjabaai Hitkarini Girls High School
- Hindu Dnyan Mandir
- SavitriBaai Fule Kanya Vidyalaya
- Vidyaniketan Convent School
- Panjabrao Deshmukh Convent and Junior College
About Bramhapuri
- Bramhapuri is the taluka headquarters and it is famous for its rice market.
- The cottage industry here is that of rolling beedis.
- It has a huge cattle market.
- Brahmapuri is known as a medical and dental hub in the surrounding areas.
- The head office of the SOCH (Society for Oral Cancer and Health) is located here.
- Brahmpurian's Dental Superspeciality Clinic is one of the leading dental and oral health care providers.
- Bramhapuri is famous for sports all over Maharashtra, mainly for hockey, basketball, handball and chess. Many of state and national level players, along with a few international players come from the city.
- Regional headquarter of NEEMS (Noble Elementary Educational Multipurpose Society).
- A well known Non Profit Organisational a Panchasheel Education Society facilitating a Hostels for Girls & Boys for economically backward classes in the name of 1) Panchasheel Boys Hostel 2) Mayadevi Girls Hostel 3) P.S. Ramteke Boys Hostel.
Festival
Bramhapurian's celebrate festivals of all the religions. The Ganesh Chaturthi is the most famous.
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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