Chandrapur
Founded in the 13th century by the Gond king Khandkya Ballal Shah, Chandrapur is a fort city in eastern Maharashtra sitting at the confluence of the Erai and Zarpat rivers. Known as the "Black Gold City" for the coal seams surrounding it, the city also has a history of cotton weaving and is recognised for its silk saris. The Gond-era fort, around 550 years old, and temples including the Mahakali Devi and Anchaleshwar draw visitors alongside the forested tiger country nearby.
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- Population328,351
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
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Chandrapur: quick answers
Where is Chandrapur?
Chandrapur is in India, about 135 km84 miles in a straight line from Nagpur.
How do you get to Chandrapur?
The nearest airport is Nagpur (NAG), about 3 hr 6 min away by road. The nearest train station is Chandrapur, about 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chandrapur?
The warmest month is May, averaging 36°C97°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 22°C72°F. The wettest month is July, with about 374 mm14.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chandrapur?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants, 1 café and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.