Chamorshi

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Chamorshi
The town of rice
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Chamorshi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19°56′17″N79°53′24″E / 19.938°N 79.890°E / 19.938; 79.890 Coordinates: 19°56′17″N79°53′24″E / 19.938°N 79.890°E / 19.938; 79.890
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Maharashtra
District Gadchiroli
Government
  TypeMaharashtra Government
  Body BJP
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total179,120 [1]
  Rank3rd in district population wise
Demonym chamorshikar
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration MH 33

Chamorshi is a Town and a tehsil in Gadchiroli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

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It is located near the east bank of the Wainganga River, which along with Wardha River forms the Pranahita River at Chaprala which meets the Godavari River. It is famous for the ancient historic temple of god Markandeshwar which is located at village Markanda. Temple is situated at the bank of the Wainganga river, which flows generally from North to South but at Markanda it takes Northward turn for 20 km before again going Southward.Markanda is also known as (vidharbhachi kashi). Every year at mahashivratri there is Mela or fair at markanda. Which last for 10 days. There is also a chicdoh barrage near to chamorshi which has more than 35 gates, which is also a major attraction of this town. There is also mutnur 30km from chamorshi now a day it has famous tourist attraction for vidharbha people. Mutnur is small hill station.

YearMaleFemaleTotal PopulationChangeReligion (%)
HinduMuslimChristianSikhsBuddhistJainOther religions and persuasionsReligion not stated
2001 [2] 8388681628165514-90.6530.5810.1030.0598.0810.0500.3640.110
2011 [1] 90759883611791208.22090.7530.7840.1700.0327.8140.0550.1510.241

Geography

Charmoshi has an average elevation of 182 metres (600 feet).

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References

  1. 1 2 Census India 2011.
  2. Census India 2001.