Nanda, Maharashtra
Nanda | |
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  Nanda Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°46′25.87″N 79°8′11.429″E / 19.7738528°N 79.13650806°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Chandrapur |
| Government | |
| • Type | [[]] |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 20,000 approx. |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| • Other | Telugu, Hindi are also widely spoken |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| <-- PIN --> | 442917 |
| Telephone code | 07173(area code) |
| Vehicle registration | MH 34 |
Nanda is a town in Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
The town has been called a "mini India" as it has a large number of people from all over India. The reason behind the population diversity is UltraTech Cement, a cement company that created employment opportunities for nearby villagers.[1]
History
[edit]Before 1983, Nanda was a village with agriculture as its main economy. But after L&T Cement Plant was established in 1983, the business and population has expanded.
Demographics
[edit]Nanda is surrounded by four cement factories. Dust pollution levels are high, but the industry is the main source of income for this area.
Cement Industries nearby :
- UltraTech Cement, Awarpur
- Murali Agro Cement, Naranda
- Manikgarh Cement, Gadchandur
- Ambuja Cement, Upparwahi
Nearby Towns :
- Gadchandur ( 7 km )
- Korpana ( 25 km )
- Rajura ( 31 km )
- Ballarpur ( 38 km )
Nearby Villages :
- Bibi ( 2 km )
- Awarpur ( 2.5 km )
- Pimpalgaon ( 4 km )
- Duddeery ( 1km )
Transport
[edit]Nanda have road transport State Transport ( ST ) and private bus transport facility direct to Nagpur.
Education
[edit]Nanda have several esteemed educational institutions. Some of the private educational institutes are:
- Aditya Birla Public School Awarpur
- Shri Shivaji English School & Jr. College
- Prabhu Ramchandra School & College
- Jawaharlal Nehru School Awarpur
- Priyadarshini vidyalya nanda
Economy
[edit]UltraTech Cement is the major employer in this area. Many people migrated to Nanda area due to this cement plant.
Nanda has a local economy of stores and businesses serving the localities and nearby villages.
References
[edit]- ^ "HC notices to MSETCL, Ultra Tech on illegal towers in Nanda - The Times of India". Times of India. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
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