Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli is located in Maharashtra
Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 20°11′06″N 79°59′02″E / 20.185°N 79.984°E / 20.185; 79.984
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictGadchiroli
Founded byKhandkya Ballal Shah
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyGadchiroli Municipal Council
 • ChairpersonYogita Pipare[1]
Area
 • Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total54,152
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Language
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
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Vehicle registrationMH-33
Websitewww.gadchiroli.gov.in

Gadchiroli ( [ɡəɖt͡ʃiɾoliː]) is a city and a municipal council in Gadchiroli district in the state of Maharashtra, central India. It is located on eastern side of Maharashtra, and is the administrative headquarters of the district. Gadchiroli is called the lung of Maharashtra as almost 70% of this district is covered by forests having 21% of the total forest cover of the state. The main river flowing through city is the Wainganga River. The landscape is lush and green during the monsoon season which is prone to flooding. Gadchiroli is known for its forests. Teak is grown commercially and bamboos are used for various crafts. [2]

  1. ^ "BJP retains Gadchiroli, Armori, loses Aheri". www.thehitavada.com. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  2. ^ https://mahaforest.gov.in/writereaddata/report_file/1661235983AAR2020.pdf [bare URL PDF]

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