Bhandara
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Bhandara भंडारा Bhannara |
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| City | |
| Nickname(s): Brass City and Rice Bowl City Of India | |
 Bhandara
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| Coordinates: 21°10′N 79°39′E / 21.17°N 79.65°ECoordinates: 21°10′N 79°39′E / 21.17°N 79.65°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Vidarbha |
| District | Bhandara |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Bhandara Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 91,845 |
| • Density | 5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Bhandarian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi language Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 441904, 441905, 441906 |
| Telephone code | +91-7184 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-36 |
| Sex ratio | 982 per 1000 male. ♂/♀ |
| Website | http://www.bhandara.gov.in |
Bhandara (
pronunciation ) is a City and Municipal Council and headquarters of Bhandara district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Bhandara is an agricultural centre for the farmers around its region majorly growing rice. The city speaks regional language Marathi .The city has the crossing of National Highway No. 6. The city is split between two rivers one is Wainganga and other is Sur Nadi. The city is surrounded by industries like Ashok Leyland, Sunflag steel and Ordnance Factory. The Wainganga is the principal river in the district, and the only stream that does not dry up in the hot weather, its affluent within the district being the Bawanthari, Bagh, Kanhan and Chulbund.
Norgyaling Tibetan Settlement, the only Tibetan community in Maharashtra, was established near Bhandara here in 1972. About 1,000 Tibetans live in Norgyaling (also spelled Norgyeling or Norgaling).
Bhandara is located at 21°10′N 79°39′E / 21.17°N 79.65°E. It has an average elevation of 244 metres (800 feet).
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