Chikhaldara
Chikhaldara is in the district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra Amaravati. It is believed that its name derives from Keechaka. This hill station is the only hill station, which offers tourists a lot of wildlife, viewpoints,etc. |
| Chikhaldara Hill Station in Maharashtra |
Introduction:
Chikhaldara is a city and a municipal council in Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Chikhaldara is a plateau and is one of the cool air locations of Maharashtra. It is located in cotton growing area also a Historical valued place where Lord Krishna took Rukminee. It is the only coffee growing area of ​​Maharashtra.
Chikhaldara is named after the king Kichak, who was killed by Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. It is said to have died at the hands of Bhima and thrown in the deep valleys called dari in Marathi language (language of the State of Maharashtra) hence the name was later Kichakdara written as Chikhaldara.
Brief History
Chikaldara was discovered by Captain Robinson of the Hyderabad Regiment in 1823. The English was particularly attractive because the lush green of the place reminded them of England. When the leaves fell in September / October, they were reminded of autumn in England. There was even a proposal to be the seat of the Government of India.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, [1] Chikhaldara had a population of 4,718. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Chikhaldara has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy of 86% and females 72%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Water supply
Water is supplied from Sakkar taalab.
Local characteristics of importance
Melghat Tiger Reserve, which includes the National Park Gugamal
Strong Gawilgad
Bhim-kund: This is the place where Bhima washed his hands of the blood of Keechaka.
Forest Garden
Wildlife Museum
Paratwada
Chikhaldara Tourist Spots
- Bhimkund (Kitchakdari)
- Devi Vairat
- Sunset Point
- Bir Dam
- Panchbol Point
- Kalapani Dam
- Mahadev Mandir
- Semadhoh Project Tiger
- Hariken Point
- Mozari Point
- Prospects are
- Devi Point
- Goraghat
- Shakkar Lake
- Malviya and Sunrise Point
- Garden Government
- Museums
- Waterfall
- Dharkhura
- Bakadari
- Muktagiri
Connectivity
Chikhaldara is well connected with the cities of Nagpur and Amravati road. The nearest international airport is Nagpur: 229 km through-Chandur Achalpur Katol Bazar-route and 231 km via Achalpur-Amravati-Kondhali. Layers MSRTC buses from Nagpur to Amravati and Chikhaldara through via Katol.