History
Gavrala, a small hamlet near Bhadravati, has been excavated by the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology, Nagpur during 2006–07. They have unearthed fortifications of theHistoric places
Bhadrawati Fort
The Bhadrawati Fort is located In heart of Bhadrawati City. This historical monument was made by the Gond king Bhankyasing across 3 acres of land. There is a big gate to the front of the fort, and all four sides are surrounded by huge walls. There is also a deep ancient well at the center of the fort. The locals say that the fort developed over 2000 years ago. Outside of the forth there are a few houses in which local residents live. Some structural stones are present in near area.Bhadranag Mandir
The city has an ancient temple of ''Bhadranag'' a form of LordJain Mandir
There isGanesh Temple
There is also a Ganesh temple at Gavrala and its architecture and archaeological remains refers the art of the late ancient historic period.Vijasan Tekdi
There are 2000 years old Buddhist caves in Vijasan Tekdi at Vijasan village. These caves have hosted International Buddha Dhamma conventions. Several leaders and Monks of Buddha Dhamma from all over the world have represented at the convention.Bhawani Mata Mandir
Bhawani Mata Mandir Is an ancient temple Located near Bhadranag Temple. this temple is Underground Temple in Special vocation Navratra And Astami This Place is Full Of Crowd.Mahishasur Mardini Mandir
An Ancient temple Located On Vijasan Tekdi deoolwada road Bhadrawati This Place was huge Gathering in Navaratri.Chandika Mata Mandir
This Ancient temple Is located behind Jain Temple. There are ancient structures around the Temple.Religious places
Temples
* Sai Mandir, Bagade Wadi * Vithhal Rukmai Mandir, Vithhal Mandir Ward * Old Bhairawa Shiva Temple, Bengali Camp Road * Remains Of Old Temple, Near Bagade Wadi * Durga Mandir, Bengali Camp * Videhi Sadguru Jagannath Maharaj Math, Vijasan * Datta Mandir, Sane Guruji Society * Shiva Temple, Malhari Baba Society, Sumthana * Balaji Temple, O.F Chanda - Sumthana Road * Remains Of Medieval Temple, Dollara Talav * Zinguji Maharaj Math, Zinguji Ward * Gajanan Maharaj Mandir, Suraksha NagarMosques
* Khwaja Garib Nawaz Masjid, Bhojward * Jama Masjid, Bazar Ward * Madina Masjid, Shahi Square * Defence Mosque, O.F Chanda - Sumthana Road * Hanfiya Masjid, Dollara Talav * Noorani Masjid, Gaurala * Mosque, Santaji NagarGurudwaras
* Gurudwara Gurunanak Sahib, Dollara * Gurudwara, O.F Chanda - Sumthana RoadChurches
* St. Thomas Church, Gandhi Square * The Pentecostal Mission Church, Thenge Plot, Chichordi * O.F Chanda Church, O.F Chanda - Sumthana Road * Christian Church, Dollara Talav *Jesus Evangelical Church,Guru nagar Near Murmura KarkhanaEconomy
Major Employers
* Ordnance Factory * Western Coalfields Limited * Karnataka EMTA * Open Cast Coal Mines Bhadravati is surrounded by open cast coal mines. There are mines at Majri, Chargaon, New Kunada, Telvasa, Dhorwasa, Baranj. Bhadrawati Market Bhadravati also has a market place (composed of grain and grocery stores, cloths and general shops, households appliances, specialized hospitals, medical stores, good hotels, etc.) serving the localities and nearby villages.Transport
Bus
The city is served by a MSRTC bus stand on NH-930, or the Nagpur-Chandrapur Highway. Buses run to various destinations like Aurangabad, Mancherial, Nagpur, Pune, Wardha, Gondia, Yeotmal, Ambejogai, and Shirdi. There are also private buses to Nagpur, Chandrapur, Chimur, and Pune other destinations.Railway
Bhadrawati Railway Station is Regular Type Railway Station. The Name Of Bhadrawati Railway Station is ''Bhandak'' Railway Station. Is Situated at 4 km South at Gaurala From MSRTC Bus Stop. This Railway Station Situated At Delhi-Chennai Route Under Central Railway Nagpur Region. There are few stoppages of train here.Road
At As the city is located on MH MSH 264 or NH-930 it has good transport facility. Bhadrawati Also Connected To Bhadrawati-Chandankheda-Shegaon Road, Bhadrawati-Konda-Majri-Wani RoadLocal Transport
Other Transport
Bhadrawati is connected with major cities like Chandrapur, Nagpur, Pune, Aurangabad, Adilabad, Akola, Amravati, Yeotmal, Pusad, Asifabad, Hyderabad Raipur, Washim, Gadchiroli, Darwha, Digras, Ner etc... by MSRTC buses, Private Transport System & CR Railway.Education
Bhadravati has below education facilities.Schools and Colleges
* Dr. Ambedkar Memorial High School * N.S. College of Science. * Fairyland school * Vivekanand College * New Vivekanand Kanya Vidyalaya. * Z.P. High School * Lokmanya Tilak Maha Vidyalaya * St Anne's High School * Ordnance Factory High School * K.V.O.F. Chanda * Karmavir Vidyalaya * Takshshila College * Y.S. Jr. College * Macaroon Student's AcademyPrimary Schools
* Eurolittles Pre School * Twinkling Stars Kindergarten * Bhadrawati Public School * Dnyaandeep English Medium School * Shri Sai Convent * Ankur Vidya Mandir * Dafodil Convent * Yashwantrao shinde primary schoolIndustrial Training & Engineering College
* Shri Sai College of Engineering and Technology * Govt. Industrial Training Institute * Shri Sai Industrial Training Institute * Nilkanthrao Shinde Pvt. Industrial Training Institute * Priyadarshini Industrial Training Institute * Kutemate Industrial Training InstituteDemographics
Bhadravati is a Municipal Council city in district of Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The Bhadravati city is divided into 26 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Bhadravati Municipal Council has population of 40,565 of which 21,451 are males while 19,114 are females as per report released byReferences