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Country
  
India

District
  
Amravati

Vehicle registration
  
MH27

State
  
Maharashtra

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Local time
  
Friday 12:58 AM

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Weather
  
25°C, Wind N at 2 km/h, 35% Humidity

Neighborhoods
  
Shirajgaon Band, Shivaji Nagar, Nangliya Nagar, Mahatma Fule Colony, Riddhpur

Chandurbazar is a town governed by a municipal council in Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

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Map of Chandur Bazar, Maharashtra 444704

Chandurbazar is situated about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the border of Madhya Pradesh

Demographics

As of the India census, Chandurbazar had a population of 17,635. 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 Samta sainik dal, Bharat Mukti Morcha and Bhariya Vidhyarthi Morcha.

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 College
  • 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:

  • 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:

  • Sunrise Convent
  • Little Angels School
  • G. R. Kabra Public Convent
  • 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.

    References

    Chandurbazar Wikipedia