Chandrapur

Chandrapur District is a district in the Nagpur Division of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The district was formerly known as Chanda District, but was renamed in 1964. Chanda was the largest district in India until it split into the separate district of Gadchiroli. It had a population of 2,071,101, with 32.11% of the population classified as urban as of 2001.Chandrapur District is known for its Super Thermal Power Plant, one of the biggest in Asia, and its vast reserves of coal in Wardha Valley Coalfield. Chandrapur also has large reservoirs of limestone. The abundant natural lime and coal resources supply many cement factories, such as L&T (now UltraTech Cement), Gujarat Ambuja (Maratha Cement Works), Manikgarh, Murli Cement and ACC Cement in the district.Tadoba National Park near Chandrapur is one of India's 28 Project Tiger reserves.The city of Chandrapur, the administrative headquarters, features the ancient temples of Anchaleshwar (Lord Shiva) and Mahakali (Goddess Mahakali).DivisionsChandrapur district comprises 15 talukas, namely Chandrapur, Ballarpur, Rajura, Bhadravati, Warora, Chimur, Nagbhid, Bramhapuri, Sindewahi, Mul, Sawali, Gondpipri, Korpana, Pombhurna and Jiwati.The district has six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) constituencies: Rajura, Chandrapur, Ballarpur, Warora, Bramhapuri and Chimur. Rajura, Chandrapur, Ballarpur and Warora are part of Chandrapur Lok Sabha constituency. Bramhapuri and Chimur are part of Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha constituency.