Bramhapuri

Bramhapuri
ब्रम्हपूरी
city

Overview of Bramhapuri Town

Overview of Bamhapuri Town
Bramhapuri

Location in Maharashtra, India

Coordinates: 20°22′N 79°31′E / 20.36°N 79.51°E / 20.36; 79.51Coordinates: 20°22′N 79°31′E / 20.36°N 79.51°E / 20.36; 79.51
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 / 20.36; 79.51 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

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.

About Bramhapuri

Festival

Bramhapurian's celebrate festivals of all the religions. The Pola and Ganesh Chaturthi are the most famous.

References

  1. "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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