Nandurbar

Nandurbar
नंदुरबार
Nandanagri
City
Nandurbar
Location in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 21°22′N 74°15′E / 21.37°N 74.25°E / 21.37; 74.25Coordinates: 21°22′N 74°15′E / 21.37°N 74.25°E / 21.37; 74.25
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Nandurbar
Named for Nandu Raja
Elevation 210 m (690 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 279,783
Demonym(s) Nandurbarkar
Languages
 • Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 425 412
Vehicle registration MH 39
Website www.nandurbar.nic.in

Nandurbar  pronunciation  is a city and a municipal council in Nandurbar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Nandurbar municipal corportaion is the first municipal corporation. [1] Nandurbar is an administrative district in the northwest corner of (Khandesh region) of Maharashtra.[2] On 1 July 1998 Dhule was bifurcated as two separate districts now known as Dhule and Nandurbar. The district headquarters is located at Nandurbar city. The district occupies an area of 5034 km² and has a population of 1,311,709 of which 15.45% is urban (as of 2001). Nandurbar district is bounded to the south and south-east by Dhule district, to the west and north is the state of Gujarat, to the north and north-east is the state of Madhya Pradesh. The northern boundary of the district is defined by the great Narmada river. It came into limelight during February 2006 bird flu crisis which struck many of its poultry farms. Thousand of chickens from the farms had to be killed and buried in nearby grounds to stop the virus spreading. Earlier of 2016, Nandurbar [Maharashtra]].now a day nandurbar is one of the devolping district.from independence congress government run the nagarpalika.

Geography

Nandurbar is located at 21°22′N 74°15′E / 21.37°N 74.25°E / 21.37; 74.25. It has an average elevation of 210 metres (688 feet). It has mainly hilly region and have 'Toranmal' which is 2nd hill station after Matheran in Maharashtra. Tapi river is located at 12 km from city. Narmada river forms the district's boundary on the northern and north-eastern side.it is well known tribal area. hence called tribal district.

Transport

Nandurbar is served by a station on the Indian Railways network. Also State transport buses are available.Nandurbar is connected to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat by indian state highways.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[3] Nandurbar had a population of 1,11,037. Nandurbar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Nandurbar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tourist Attractions

View Points

  • Yashawant Lake
  • Aawashabari Point
  • Sunset Point
  • Coffee Garden
  • Check Dam
  • Gorakshanath Temple
  • Nagarjun Point
  • Sat Payari(Seven Steps)View Point
  • Lotus Lake
  • Forest Park & Medicinal Plant Garden
  • Sita Khai
  • Sarangkheda is famous for its festival and large horse market.
  • Kochra Mata Mandir, near Shahada
  • Balaji Mandir, in Nandurbar
  • Dandapaneshwar Park
  • Hutatma Garden

See also

References

  1. ↑ "२४ रोजी नगराध्यक्ष निवड" [24 Roji Nagaradhyaksh Nivad]. Lokmat (in Marathi). Nandurbar. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "सातपुड्याच्या कुशीतलं आदिवासींच्या भुमीतलं- नंदुरबार" [Saatpudyachya Kushitla Aadivasanichya Bhumitla- Nandurbar]. www.thinkmaharashtra.com (in Marathi). Nandurbar. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "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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