Bramhapuri
| Bramhapuri ब्रम्हपूरी | |
|---|---|
| city | |
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Overview of Bamhapuri Town | |
  Bramhapuri Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| 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 |
Bramhapuri is a city and a municipal council in Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Geography
Bramhapuri 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] Bramhapuri had a population of 31,200. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bramhapuri 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 Bramhapuri and Chandrapur tehsil...bramhapuri
Climate
The climate here is generally hot and dry whereas in the rainy season it is humid and the rainfall is quite heavy. The temperature in summer goes above 45°C and in winter drops below 10°C.
Hospitals
Hospital facilities in Bramhapuri is also great
- Christanand Hospital
- Dr.Gedam Hospital
- Jiwne Hospital
- Ladukar hospital
- Donadkar accidental care hospital
- Akhare Child Hospital
- Sparsh nursing home
- Shatayu hospital
- Sutika Gruha Hospital
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.
- Christanand Convent and Junior College
- Vidyaniketan School
- Vithobaji Amle College Of Education
- Government Polytechnic College
- Nevjabaai Hitkarini College
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar 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
- Z P High School
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.
- Bramhapuri 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.
- Bramhpurian'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.International Tennis player Abhijeet Bhusari was born and brought up in Bramhapuri. he currently resides in Troy , Michigan USA
- Regional headquarters 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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