Chandrapur

Chandrapur (earlier known as Chanda, the official name until 1964) is a city and a municipal corporation in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra state, India. It is the district headquarters of Chandrapur district. Chandrapur is a fort city founded by Khandkya Ballal Shah, a Gond king of the 13th century. The city sits at the confluence of the Erai river and Zarpat river. The area around the city is rich in coal seams.. Hence, Chandrapur is also known as the "Black Gold City".

This article is about the city in Maharashtra, India. For its namesake district, see Chandrapur district.
Not to be confused with Chandrapura or Chandrapore.
For other uses, see Chandrapur (disambiguation).

Chandrapur
Chanda
City
Nickname: 
Black Gold City
Chandrapur
Location in Maharashtra, India##Location in India
Coordinates: 19.950°N 79.297°E / 19.950; 79.297
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictChandrapur
Founded byKhandkya Ballal Shah
Named forMahakali Temple
Government
 • TypeMahanagar Palika
 • BodyChandrapur Municipal Corporation
 • MayorRakhi Kacharlawar
 • Municipal CommissionerVipin Paliwal, IAS
 • Chairman, Standing CommitteeRamu Tiwary
Area
 • Total76 km2 (29 sq mi)
 • RankEast Vidarbha: 2nd District: 1st
Elevation
188 m (617 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total355,739 Chandrapur Urban Area
 • RankVidarbha: 4th
DemonymChandrapurkar
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
442401,442402,442403,442404
Telephone code(+91), 7172
Vehicle registrationMH-34
WebsiteOfficial website
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