Chandur bazar is a City governed by a

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in Amravati district in the state of

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. Chandurbazar is situated about from the border of

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Demographics

India

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, Chandurbazar had a population of 18759. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chandurbazar has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 83% and female literacy of 75%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Chandurbazar has large organizations like ''Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh'', ''Bharatiya janta party'' and ''Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad'' Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal.

Economy

Chandurbazar is a hub for buying and selling cattle in the nearby region. It is also famous for jaggery processed by local farmers. The region also produces oranges and custard apples. It is also famous for saint Gulabrao Maharaj. Well known as Gudaacha Chandur.

Education

There are four senior colleges in Chandurbazar: * Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Yoga Mahavidyalay College (Near Bhaktidham, Chandur Bazar- Borala Road.) * N.A. Deshmukh College * G. S. Tompe Arts, Commerce & Science College * College of Home Science The G. S. Tompe Arts, Commerce & Science College was established in 1968 by Govidrao Sitaram Tompe to provide higher education in Chandurbazar. Schools from the primary to the secondary level of education include: * Dnyanodaya Vidyamandir Bhaktidham * Jijamata High School * G. R. Kabra High School * Nagar Parishad High School * Mainabai High School * Urdu High School * Orange Line School * Jagadamb High School * Anand Primary School * Maharashtra Primary School There are several kindergartens in Chandurbazar, including the following: * Nirmitee Convent * Sunrise Convent * Little Angels School * G. R. Kabra Public Convent * I-Tech Computer Institute, Shivaji Nagar, Chandur Bazar

Communication

Chandurbazar is linked by road to the city of

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, as well as neighboring towns like

Morshi Morshi is the second largest town in the Amravati district of Maharashtra, India. It is located 55 km north-east of Amravati, situated very close to the border with Madhya Pradesh, in the scenic southern foothills of the Satpura ranges. ...

Paratwada Paratwada, formerly known as Paltanwada and also known as "Achalpur Camp" is a city and a municipal council in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is also the second most populous city in Amravati District after Amravati ...

(Achalpur) Asegaon, etc. The proposed Nagpur-Indore National Highway will go through the town. Chandurbazar is also connected by rail, with one train station on the Amravati-Narkher line.

References

{{Amravati-geo-stub Cities and towns in Amravati district Talukas in Maharashtra