Chandurbazar is a town and municipal council located in the Amravati district of the state of Maharashtra, India. It lies on National Highway 53 (formerly NH 6) between the cities of Amravati and Akola and serves as a regional market centre, particularly for agricultural commodities such as cotton, soybeans, and pulses.
Geography
- Coordinates: approximately 20.93° N latitude and 77.14° E longitude.
- The town is situated on the Deccan plateau and experiences a tropical wet and dry climate typical of central Maharashtra.
Administration
- Chandurbazar falls under the jurisdiction of Amravati district.
- Politically, it is part of the Amravati Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituency and the Morshi Vidhan Sabha (state legislative) constituency.
Transportation
- Road: The town is traversed by National Highway 53, providing road connectivity to major regional centres.
- Rail: Chandurbazar railway station is on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line, offering passenger services to nearby cities.
- Air: The nearest major airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, situated about 200 km away.
Economy
- The local economy is dominated by agriculture and associated trade activities. Weekly markets attract traders from surrounding villages, facilitating the exchange of grains, oilseeds, and vegetables.
- Small‑scale manufacturing and service industries, such as textile processing and retail shops, also operate within the town.
Demographics
- According to the 2011 Census of India, Chandurbazar had a population of roughly 19 000 residents. Detailed breakdowns of literacy rates, sex ratio, and occupational structure are recorded in the census but are not reproduced here.
Education and Public Services
- The town hosts a number of primary and secondary schools, both government‑run and private.
- Health services are provided by a primary health centre and several private clinics.
Cultural Aspects
- The population primarily follows Hinduism, with minorities practicing Islam and Buddhism.
- Local festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali are celebrated with community events.
All information presented is based on publicly available governmental and geographical sources as of the latest census and infrastructure records.
