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'''Nandurbar''' {{audio|Nandurbar.ogg|pronunciation}} is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Nandurbar district]] in the | '''Nandurbar''' {{audio|Nandurbar.ogg|pronunciation}} is a city and a [[municipal council]] in [[Nandurbar district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. Nandurbar municipal corporation is the first municipal corporation.<ref>{{cite news|work=Lokmat|title=२४ रोजी नगराध्यक्ष निवड|trans-title=24 Roji Nagaradhyaksh Nivad|language=mr|date=16 June 2015|access-date=12 July 2015|location=Nandurbar|url=http://www.lokmat.com/storypage.php?newsid=6908038&catid=21}}</ref> Nandurbar is an administrative district in the northwest corner of ([[Khandesh]] region) of Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thinkmaharashtra.com/node/2169|location=Nandurbar|date=2 July 2015|title= सातपुड्याच्या कुशीतलं आदिवासींच्या भुमीतलं- नंदुरबार|trans-title=Saatpudyachya Kushitla Aadivasanichya Bhumitla- Nandurbar|work=www.thinkmaharashtra.com|access-date=12 July 2015|language=mr}}</ref> On 1 July 1998 Dhule was bifurcated as two separate districts now known as Dhule and Nandurbar. The district headquarters is located at Nandurbar city. The district occupies an area of 5034 km<sup>2</sup> and has a population of 1,311,709 of which 15.45% is urban (as of 2001). Nandurbar district is bounded to the south and south-east by Dhule district, to the west and north is the state of [[Gujarat]], to the north and north-east is the state of Madhya Pradesh. The northern boundary of the district is defined by the great [[Narmada River|Narmada river]]. It came into limelight during February 2006 [[Bird flu outbreak|bird flu crisis]] which struck many of its poultry farms. Thousand of chickens from the farms had to be killed and buried in nearby grounds to stop the [[Avian influenza|virus]] spreading. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The district was part of the Khandesh district with Dhule and Jalgaon till July 1998. According to some, khandesh means the country of Lord Krishna. The ancient name of this region is Rasika, when Nandurbar was also called Nandanagri after the name of its king Nandaraja.<ref>https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/docs/default-source/district-draft-toursim-plans/nandurbar.pdf</ref> | The district was part of the Khandesh district with Dhule and Jalgaon till July 1998. According to some, khandesh means the country of Lord Krishna. The ancient name of this region is Rasika, when Nandurbar was also called Nandanagri after the name of its king Nandaraja.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/docs/default-source/district-draft-toursim-plans/nandurbar.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 July 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821060358/https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/docs/default-source/district-draft-toursim-plans/nandurbar.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
The district is also rich with mythological accounts of the Ramayana, where the region is referred to as ‘Krushik’. | The district is also rich with mythological accounts of the Ramayana, where the region is referred to as ‘Krushik’. | ||
The region is linked to various rulers of the time including Chalukyas, Vartakas and Yadavas. | The region is linked to various rulers of the time including Chalukyas, Vartakas and Yadavas. | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Nandurbar is located at {{Coord|21.37|N|74.25|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 210 metres (688 feet). It has mainly a hilly region and has 'Toranmal' hill station which is 75 km from the Nandurbar district. It is the 2nd hill station after [[Matheran]] in Maharashtra. | Nandurbar is located at {{Coord|21.37|N|74.25|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 210 metres (688 feet). It has mainly a hilly region and has 'Toranmal' hill station which is 75 km from the Nandurbar district. It is the 2nd hill station after [[Matheran]] in Maharashtra. | ||
[[Tapti River|Tapi river]] is located at 12 km from city. Narmada river forms the district's boundary on the northern and north-eastern side.it is well known tribal area. hence called tribal district.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} | [[Tapti River|Tapi river]] is located at 12 km from city. Narmada river forms the district's boundary on the northern and north-eastern side.it is well known tribal area. hence called tribal district.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}} | ||
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Nandurbar had a population of 1,11,037. Nandurbar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Nandurbar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Nandurbar had a population of 1,11,037. Nandurbar has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 65%. In Nandurbar, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==Tourist attractions== | |||
==Tourist | |||
* [[Toranmal]] is nearby hill station. | * [[Toranmal]] is nearby hill station. | ||
* [[Unapdev]] is (56.7 km) from Nandurbar) is a picnic point in Nandurbar. | |||
===View Points=== | ===View Points=== | ||
* Yashawant Lake | * Yashawant Lake | ||
* Aawashabari Point | * Aawashabari Point | ||
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* Coffee Garden | * Coffee Garden | ||
* Check Dam | * Check Dam | ||
* Khadki point | |||
* Tornadevi temple | |||
* Macchindranath cave | |||
* Gorakshanath Temple | * Gorakshanath Temple | ||
* Nagarjun temple | |||
* Nagarjun Point | * Nagarjun Point | ||
* Sat Payari | * Sat Payari View Point | ||
* Lotus Lake | * Lotus Lake | ||
* Forest Park & Medicinal Plant Garden | * Forest Park & Medicinal Plant Garden | ||
* Sita Khai | * Sita Khai | ||
* [[Sarangkheda]] is famous for its festival and large horse market | * Akrani Mahal Fort | ||
* Asthamba | |||
*Bardharya Waterfall | |||
* Umti waterfall | |||
* Alaldari waterfall | |||
* Dahel waterfall | |||
Saribar waterfall | |||
* Kedareshwar temple | |||
*Tirthkar Jain leni caves | |||
* [[Sarangkheda]] is famous for its festival and large horse market and Datt temple | |||
* Kochra Mata Mandir, near [[Shahada]] | * Kochra Mata Mandir, near [[Shahada]] | ||
* Unapdev | |||
* Statue of motivational power[Lonkheda] | |||
* The famous religious temple is khodai mata mandir (part of pawagadh, Gujarat mataji) | |||
* Wagheshwari mata mandir | |||
* Sankashta mata temple | |||
* Balaji Mandir, in Nandurbar | * Balaji Mandir, in Nandurbar | ||
* | * Motha Maruti Ram Mandir | ||
* Dandapaneshwar Park | * Dandapaneshwar Park | ||
* Ganpati mandir | |||
* Shani temple [Shanimandal] | |||
* Kathoba devasthan | |||
* Walheri waterfall | |||
* Hutatma Garden | * Hutatma Garden | ||
* Manik Chowk | |||
* Virchak Dam | |||
* Bargal gadhi [Taloda] | |||
* Heramb ganesh temple [Jaynagar] | |||
*Abul Gazi chisti R.A Dargah | *Abul Gazi chisti R.A Dargah | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyvSdcHt9Ug C.B. Water Park and Garden] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyvSdcHt9Ug C.B. Water Park and Garden] | ||
** Bhatesing bhaiya park | ** Bhatesing bhaiya park | ||
* Sayyed Imam Badshash chisti R. A Dargah Nandurbar | |||
* Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj natya mandir | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Nandurbar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nandurbar Loksabha Constituency]] | *[[Nandurbar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Nandurbar Loksabha Constituency]] | ||
*[[Nandurbar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nandurbar Vidhan Sabha Constituency]] | *[[Nandurbar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nandurbar Vidhan Sabha Constituency]] | ||
*Chhatrapati shivaji maharaj natya | *Chhatrapati shivaji maharaj natya mandir | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||