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==History==
==History==
Chikhaldara was discovered by Captain Robinson of the Hyderabad Regiment in 1823. The Englishmen found it particularly attractive because the lush green hue 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 make it the seat of the Government of India. British Commander select leader of chikhaldara named Mr.Sheikh Mehtab. He was landlord of chikhaldara. He Distributed land free of cost to adivasi to build their houses. He ruled for many years on chikhaldara.
Chikhaldara was discovered by Captain Robinson of the Hyderabad Regiment in 1823. The Englishmen found it particularly attractive because the lush green hue 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 make it the seat of the Government of India. British Commander select leader of chikhaldara named Mr.Sheikh Mehtab. He was landlord of chikhaldara. He Distributed land free of cost to adivasi to build their houses. He ruled for many years on chikhaldara.

==Climate==
According to [[Köppen climate classification]], climate of Chikhaldara is categorized as [[Humid Subtropical]], [[Cwa]]. Chikhaldara has four distinct seaons - [[Winter]], [[Summer]] (Late winter and early summer can be called [[spring]] but is of very short duration), [[Monsoon]] (Rainy season) and Post-monsoon or [[Autumn]]. Summers are hot and long, from mid-March to Early June. Summer temperature varies from 16°C to 41°C. Monsoon starts in early June and lasts till early October. July and October are wettest months. Chikhaldara receives averagely 1600 mm of rainfall annually. Mist following morning rain is common. Monsoon temperature ranges from 18°C to 26°C. Post-Monsoon starts mid-October and lasts till mid-November. Autumn, which is a transition between Post-Monsoon and Winter, is of short duration and lasts from mid-November to mid-December. Temperature during post monsoon and autumn ranges from 12°C to 30°C. Winters of Chikhaldara are mild with chilly, foggy mornings; pleasant, clear and sunny days; hazy and calm evenings and hazy, cool nights. Temperature in winter ranges from 4°C to 23°C.


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==

Revision as of 15:19, 18 April 2021

Chikhaldara
Hill station
Chikhaldara is located in Maharashtra
Chikhaldara
Chikhaldara
Location in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 21°13′N 77°43′E / 21.21°N 77.72°E / 21.21; 77.72
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictAmravati
Elevation
1,188 m (3,898 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total4,718
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMH- 27

Chikhaldara is a hill station and a municipal council in Amravati district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Featured in the epic of the Mahabharata, this is the place where Bheema killed the villainous Keechaka in a herculean bout and then threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as Keechakadara—Chikhaldara is its corruption.

The sole hill resort in the Vidarbha region, it is situated at an altitude of 1118 meters with highest vairat point 1188 meters and has the added dimension of being the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. Chikhaldara has an annual rainfall of 154cm. Temperatures vary from 39C in summer to 5C in winter. The best months to visit are from October to June.

It abounds in wildlife, such as tigers, panthers, sloth bears, sambars, wild boar, and rarely seen wild dogs. Close by is the famous Melghat Tiger Project which has 82 tigers.

The scenic beauty of Chikhaldara can be enjoyed from Hurricane Point, Prospect Point, and Devi Point. Other interesting excursions include Gavilgad and Narnala Fort, the Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the Semadoh Lake

History

Chikhaldara was discovered by Captain Robinson of the Hyderabad Regiment in 1823. The Englishmen found it particularly attractive because the lush green hue 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 make it the seat of the Government of India. British Commander select leader of chikhaldara named Mr.Sheikh Mehtab. He was landlord of chikhaldara. He Distributed land free of cost to adivasi to build their houses. He ruled for many years on chikhaldara.

Climate

According to Köppen climate classification, climate of Chikhaldara is categorized as Humid Subtropical, Cwa. Chikhaldara has four distinct seaons - Winter, Summer (Late winter and early summer can be called spring but is of very short duration), Monsoon (Rainy season) and Post-monsoon or Autumn. Summers are hot and long, from mid-March to Early June. Summer temperature varies from 16°C to 41°C. Monsoon starts in early June and lasts till early October. July and October are wettest months. Chikhaldara receives averagely 1600 mm of rainfall annually. Mist following morning rain is common. Monsoon temperature ranges from 18°C to 26°C. Post-Monsoon starts mid-October and lasts till mid-November. Autumn, which is a transition between Post-Monsoon and Winter, is of short duration and lasts from mid-November to mid-December. Temperature during post monsoon and autumn ranges from 12°C to 30°C. Winters of Chikhaldara are mild with chilly, foggy mornings; pleasant, clear and sunny days; hazy and calm evenings and hazy, cool nights. Temperature in winter ranges from 4°C to 23°C.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Chikhaldara had a population of 4718. Males constituted 58% of the population and females 42%. Chikhaldara had an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy at 86% and female literacy at 72%. 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Water supply

Water is supplied from Shakkar lake.

Local features of importance

Tourist points

  • Malviya point (sunrise)
  • Bhimkund (Kitchakdari)
  • Vairat Devi
  • Sunset Point
  • Bir Dam
  • Panchbol Point
  • Kalapani Dam
  • Mahadev Mandir
  • Semadhoh Tiger Project
  • Hariken Point
  • Mozari Point
  • Prospects Point
  • Devi Point
  • Goraghat
  • Shakkar Lake
  • Government Garden
  • Museums
  • Waterfalls
  • Dharkhora
  • Bakadari
  • Muktagiri
  • Kolkaz
  • Pancha Dharag waterfall
  • Gawilgad Fort

Connectivity

Chikhaldara is well connected to the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul (M.P.), Khandwa (M.P.) by road. The nearest airport is Nagpur: 229 km via Paratwada-Chandur Bazar-Katol route and 231 km via Paratwada-Amravati-Kondhali route. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara via Amravati-Paratwada.

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

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