Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Bhandara District is an administrative district in the state of Maharashtra in India. The district headquarters are located atBhandara. The district occupies an area of 4087 km² and has a population of 1,200,334 (male 605,520 female 594,814) of which 19.48% are urban (as of 2011).[1] It is fondly called as the 'District of Lakes'or 'Brass city'. Bhandara has a mixed economy with agriculture, industries and forest resources contributing to it. Bhandara is known for its large production of rice. Tumsar, a tahsil town, is a famous rice market. Bhandara town is also known as 'Brass City' owing to the presence of a large brass products industry. Bhandara has no shortage of tourism spots with several important destinations like Ambagad Fort, Brahmi, Chinchgad, Dighodi etc. The district is also famous for the Ordnance Factory Bhandara of the Ordnance Factories Board which manufactures products for the Indian Armed Forces. Estate which is popularly known as Jawaharnagar colony. The beautiful colony has 2 schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya Bhandra and Ordnance Factory State School. This is the only Kendriya Vidyalaya in the Bhandara district. There is one Navodaya Vidyalaya (brain child of Late Primeminister Rajiv Gandhi) in Navegoan Bandh. Ashok Leyland, a Hinduja Group Company, has a production facility at Gadegaon near Bhandara. Sunflag Iron Steel company and Shivmangal Ispat Pvt. Ltd. are other major industrial undertakings in the district. The most famous politician of this district is Praful Patel from Gondia (now a separate district), who was previously minister for Civil Aviation in the UPA government but now is the cabinet minister for heavy industries. Korambi, about 8 km from Bhandara town, is a popular tourist attraction, especially in winter. The devi temple on the hill and the Wainganga River flowing on one side of it is another scenic location at Korambhi.

The region to the south of the Godavari was inhabited by the aborigines, who are called Rakshasas in the Ramayana where the region is mentioned. Initially the district was included in the seventh century in the territories of the Haihaya Rajput kings of Chhattisgarh whose kingdom was known as Maha Kosala.umesh kachhawh Bhandara retains some recollection of Hindu kings who ruled from Nagardhan.
The 12th century saw the rule of Ponwars who were subsequently ousted by Gond chiefs who asserted their independence of the Ratanpur dynasty. This was followed by Raghoji Bhonsle of Vidarbha who established himself as the king of Chanda, Deogarh and Chhattisgarh in 1743. In 1755, Janoji was declared as the sovereign of the territory, after the death of his father Raghoji Bhonsle. The two brothers Mudhoji and Rupaji ofRaghoji Bhonsle of Hingani-Beradi were contemporaries of Shahaji, the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji and one of the ancestors of the Bhonsles of Nagpur who rehabilitated the village of Beradi was probably the contemporary of Maloji, the grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji. After the death ofSambhaji, during the Mughal-Maratha conflict, Parasoji rendered invaluable help to Rajaram who had succeeded to the throne of Chhatrapati. The territories of Gondawana, Devagad, Chanda and Berar from which he had exacted tribute were given to his charge under a grant made in A.D. 1699. In 1707 after the death of Aurangzeb when Chhattrapati Shahu was released by Muhammad Azam, Parasoji Bhonsle was the first of the Maratha nobles to join him in west Khandesh.
The 17th century saw the invasion of the Peshwas who were instrumental in making the district a part of Berar. The Peshwas were succeeded by the Nizams during the 1850s; the Nizam ceded Berar to the British East India Company. In 1903 the Nizam leased Berar to the British Government of India. It was transferred to the Central Provinces. In 1956, with the re-organization of states, Bhandara was transferred from Madhya Pradesh to Bombay Province and in 1960 with the formation of Maharashtra; it became a district of the state. After the 1991 Census the district was bifurcated into Bhandara and Gondiya or Gondia. The Mauryas, Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Vakatakas, the shepherd kings, Rajput dynasties, the Rashtrika-Petenikas, the Bhoja-Petenikas, the Ponwars, Deogarh Gond kingdom, Peshwa, Marathas, Bhonsles, Pandaris, Mughals, Lanji dynasty, Nizam, British, etc. The place is famous for its rice production. Bhandara town is also known as 'Brass City' owing to the presence of a large brass products industry. Chakradhara, Maharaja Svamidasa, Maharaja Bhulunda, Maharaja Rhudradasa, Rudrasena I, Prithivishena I, Vikramaditya, Harisena, King Mangalesha, Shankaragana, Durgaraja, Govindaraja, Svamikaraja, Nannaraja alias Yuddhasura, Kanhoji Bhonsle, Ranoji Bhonsle, Fatehsingh Bhonsle, Bajirav Bhonsle, Raghoji Bhonsle, Janoji, Mudhoji, Chand Sultan, Raghunath Singh, Wali Shah, Akbar Shah and Burhan Shah, Balaji Bajirav, Aurangzeb, Shuja Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, etc.
The region to the south of the Godavari was inhabited by the aborigines, who are called Rakshasas in the Ramayana where the region is mentioned. Initially the district was included in the seventh century in the territories of the Haihaya Rajput kings of Chhattisgarh whose kingdom was known as Maha Kosala. Bhandara retains some recollection of Hindu kings who ruled from Nagardhan. The 12th century saw the rule of Ponwars who were subsequently ousted by Gond chiefs who asserted their independence of the Ratanpur dynasty. This was followed by Raghoji Bhonsle of Vidarbha who established himself as the king of Chanda, Deogarh and Chhattisgarh in 1743. In 1755, Janoji was declared as the sovereign of the territory, after the death of his father Raghoji Bhonsle. The two brothers Mudhoji and Rupaji of Raghoji Bhonsle of Hingani-Beradi were contemporaries of Shahaji, the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji and one of the ancestors of the Bhonsles of Nagpur who rehabilitated the village of Beradi was probably the contemporary of Maloji, the grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji. After the death of Sambhaji, during the Mughal-Maratha conflict, Parasoji rendered invaluable help to Rajaram who had succeeded to the throne of Chhatrapati. The territories of Gondawana, Devagad, Chanda and Berar from which he had exacted tribute were given to his charge under a grant made in 1699 A.D.
In 1707 after the death of Aurangzeb when Shahu was released by Muhammad Azam, Parasoji Bhonsle was the first of the Maratha nobles to join him in west Khandesh.
The 17th century saw the invasion of the Peshwas who were instrumental in making the district a part of Berar. The Peshwas were succeeded by the Nizams during the 1850s; the Nizam ceded Berar to the British East India Company. In 1903 the Nizam leased Berar to the British Government of India. It was transferred to the Central Provinces. In 1956, with the re-organization of states, Bhandara was transferred from Madhya Pradesh to Bombay Province and in 1960 with the formation of Maharashtra; it became a district of the state. After the 1991 Census the district was bifurcated into Bhandara and Gondiya or Gondia. The current name of Bhandara, is derived from the term 'bhana' meaning 'brass', as the town is dominated by brass-working industry. With more than 3500 small lakes in and around the district, this 'Brass City' is also referred to as the 'District of Lakes'. It is characteristic of a mixed economy with agriculture, industries and forest resources contributing to it. Bhandara district is mainly popular for its large production of rice, and is thus termed as the 'rice bowl of Maharashtra'. Marathi is the chief language spoken in this district, in the northeast of state. Though dotted with a number of industries like Ashok Leyland, Sunflag Steel and Ordnance Factory, Bhandara offers ample opportunities for sightseeing with attractions like Ambagad Fort, Brahmi, Chinchgad and Dighodi. It also hosts two main fairs, namely Khandoba (November to December) and Maha Shivaratri (January to February), along with other festivals held at Ashti and Dhapewada.
With several ancient temples and historical monuments, along with beautiful lakes, parks and sanctuaries, Bhandara attracts plenty of tourists every year. The ideal time to visit this Maharashtrian district is in the months of October and November. The nearest air gateway to Bhandara is located 60 km away, in Nagpur. Rail links Bhandara to other cities with stations at Bhandara Road and Tumsar Road. Buses and other road transport travelling towards Bhandara ply on NH 6.
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Travelers are voting Khindsi Lake, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary and Nagardhan Fort as the best of 7 tourist attractions in Bhandara. There are 5 tourist attractions in Umred a city just 30 km from Bhandara and 107 tourist attractions in Nagpur which is 36 km distant. The most popular of these are Sonegaon Lake in Umredand Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. You can find 1069 tourist attractions in Maharashtraand 10713 tourist attractions in the country of India. Our members favorite in Maharashtra is Pune andMumbai is the top pick in India. Want more? Check out our map of tourist attractions in Bhandara.
Nagardhan, ancient Nandivardhan, the first capital of the Vakatakas, is 34 kms northeast of Nagpur and about 5kms south of Ramtek, famous for its fortified hill temple. The present land for at Nagardhan, probably built by Raghuji Bhosale I around 1740 AD, must have served the purpose of guarding the eastern approaches to Nagpur. 

Square in shape, it has an outer rampart with bastions and had an inner wall surrounding the buildings. The main gate, still in good condition, is on the north-west side. In the fort there is a temple below the ground level and the idol is placed on a ledge of a well like structure. Not far away from the present for there is a place where big sized bricks of ancient periods are often discovered. This is said to be a site of the capital-cum fort of the Vakatakas.
Top Science Colleges in Bhandara - Mentioned below is the list of all the top Science colleges in Bhandara. Find the Science college best suited to your career aspiration needs from this list of top Science colleges in Bhandara.
You will find all the details & requirements to become a proud student of any of these colleges which rank right at the top among the best colleges ever. So browse through our list of top Science colleges in Bhandara and build a path to great career ahead!
Engineering course is also called as B. Tech course in Bhandara. There are many top Engineering colleges in Bhandara, which provide Engineering courses in Bhandara. Click on the below list of engineering colleges in Bhandara and get details about 2014 engineering admissions in Bhandara

1.      Vidharba Youth Welfare Society College of Engineering

This Institute is located in Bhandara Maharashtra. It is a Private aided institute. This college has courses for Bachelors & Masters. This is a Co-Ed institute.Ask questions here about Vidharba Youth Welfare SocS Col of Engg admission 2013, Placement 2011, ranking, cut off and eligibility criteria.

2.      Sanmarg Shikshan Sanstha - Mandukarrao Pandav College of Engineering

This Institute is located in Bhandara Maharashtra. It is a Private aided institute. This college has courses for Bachelors & Masters. This is a Co-Ed institute. This College was recognised on the year 2008.Ask questions here about Sanmarg Shikshan Sanstha - Mandukarrao Pandav College of Engineering admission 2013, Placement 2011, ranking, cut off and eligibility criteria.
Tumsar is a city and municipal council in the Bhandara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city's name comes from a fish, "tum", that was discovered in the area. Tumsar is located at 21.38°N 79.73°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 272 metres (892 feet). Tumsar is approximately 6 km from the Wainganga River, 30 km from Bhandara, 95 km From Nagpur, 65 km from Gondia and 300 km fromJabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). It is 700 km from Bhopal, 920 km from Delhi, 1000 km from Kolkata and 980 km from Mumbai and Indore. The town has several lakes. Tumsar once had a severe drinking water crisis, but later drinking water from the Vainganga was directed to the town. In summer water is supplied to the city through the borehole in Durga Colony, Tumsar. Tumsar is also known as Rice Nagri, and was previously known as Kuber Nagari. Shri Bishan Das Kochhar, a member of Ghadar Party floated by Lala Hardayal, settled in Tumsar in 1932. He was a graduate in electrical engineering from Washington State University, and first Asian to have topped the university. He hailed from Nurmahal Dist Jalandhar, Punjab. He established Mahalaxmi Rice Mill near Ganj Bazar, where presently his grandson Dr. Santosh Kochhar, MD runs one of the most modern Cardiac and General Nursing Homes in Central India. For over 50 years Dr. Bishan Das Kochhar fondly called Babuji by Tumsar citizens gave free homoeopathic Medical Care to all and sundry, and people flocked to him for his charitable expertise. Shri Anandrao Makde Guruji was famous freedom fighter, who floated Rashtriya School in Tumsar. After independence he became minister under Congress Government in C.P. Many young people from Tumsar, under the guidance of the late freedom fighter Shri Govindrao Ganpat Nawkarkar, joined the freedom movement under Mahatma Gandhi in 1946. Some prominent freedom fighters from Tumsar include shri shanbhu ji lanjewar, Shri Ram Lanjewar, Shri Bhiwaji Lanjewar, Shri Hemraj Sakharwade Shri Gaidhane and Shri Mehar.

Culture
Tumsar celebrates several main festivals. These are Kanuba, Kanhaiya Pujan, Durga Pujan, Ganpati Utsav, Pola (Marbat), Dasara, Diwali, and Budhha Jayanti. Tumsar also began celebratingShobhaYatra in 2005. In the era immediately after Independence, the Gandhi Jayanthi Saptah was also celebrated and Bangali Kali Puja by Bangali Samiti Tumsar.
During the Kanuba and Rakshabandhan festival, which takes place during the holy Shrawana month, bhujli is exchanged as a mark of respect and love.
Tumsar was once a large market for scented rice, but the market has declined in recent years. There are about 21 rice mills in Tumsar. Tumsar is also home to one of the biggest grain mandi, APMC.
Before the nationalisation of the manganese ore mines located near the town, the town had many wealthy residents who owned giant bungalows and residential complexes.
There are few employment opportunities available in Tumsar, as the town is far from the capital of Maharashtra. The area is known for the manufacturing of beedis, from which poor residents make their living. Other than beedi, several companies have factories and offices in Tumsar. The FACOR Group of Andhra Pradesh has an office with about 40-50 staff, and Uni Deritend Castings Ltd., at Maneck Nagar is another prominent employer. There are also rice mills and sugar factories that employ some local residents,and main industry is Alloy manufacturing plant called Uni ferro Alloy is main source of income for local people,apart from these small scale industries like milk products and filtering alloy stuffs added few points to economy of Tumsar.

Transport
Tumsar Town railway station is located on Tirodi Line, which transports manganese ore from MOIL's Chikla, Dongri and Tirodi mines. The main railway station, Tumsar Road (Dewhadi), is 5 km away from the town on the Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line. Two trains connect Trivandrum with Tumsar, running 3–4 days a week with AC coaches. Several Express and Mail trains also stop at Tumsar. Tumsar also owns MSRTC Bus Depot.
Tumsar is connected by roads to all nearby villages and major cities such as Bhandara, Gondia, Nagpur and Amravati.

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