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| state_name = Maharashtra
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| nickname = City of Dams
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'''Achalpur''' ({{lang-mr|अचलपूर}}), formerly known as '''Ellichpur''' and '''Illychpur''', is a city and a ] in ] in the ]n ] of ]. It has a twin city known as '''Paratwada'''. '''Achalpur''' ({{IPA-mr|ətsəlpur}}), formerly known as '''Ellichpur''' and '''Illychpur''', is a city and a ] in ] in the ]n ] of ]. It is the second most populous city in ] after Amravati and seventh most populous city in ]. Achalpur camp is known as Paratwada.

==Geography==
Achalpur and ] as a twin city is located at {{Coord|21|15|26|N|77|30|31|E|type:city}}.<ref></ref> It has an average elevation of 369&nbsp;metres (1210&nbsp;ft). This twin city is surrounded by a river named 'Sapan'. There is hilly area that acts like a fence to this city. This city is at the boundary of ] and ]. Even Madhya Pradesh is so close to this city that travelling of (about) 10&nbsp;km changes the state region.

==Demographics==
As of 2001 India ],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Achalpur had a population of 107,304. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Achalpur has an average literacy rate of 88%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 54% of the males and 46% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Transportation==
Achalpur is the northern terminus of the 762&nbsp;mm ] known locally as the Shakuntala railway. This line is composed of two legs intersecting with the ]–] ] railway at ] — the 76&nbsp;km northern leg to Achalpur and the 113&nbsp;km southeastern leg to ]. As of 2004 this line was still owned by a ]-based company which had leased the line to India's ] since 1903.<ref>. Simon Mortimer. Indian Railways Fan Club. February 13, 2004.</ref>

]
Paratwada is connected to ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], by the bus. Several private busses also run from Paratwada to ] mainly due to youth students.

] is the nearest airport (200&nbsp;km). Flights to all important cities are available from Nagpur. Nearest broad gauge railway station is at ] (50&nbsp;km) and ] (62&nbsp;km). Direct trains to all major cities are available from Badnera.

==Economic Activity==
The town had been major trade center for ] oil in India. The major commodities for trade include
* ]
* ]
* ]s
* ]
* ]
* ]
* Coffee
* Ayurvedic Medicine

==Places of Visit==
* Chikhaldara Hill Station 35&nbsp;km
* ] Digambar Jain Tirth 15&nbsp;km
* Chandrabhaga Dam
* Vazzar Dam
* Achalpur Bhool Bhulayya
* Orange Farms
* Shivaji Statue
* ] Wind Mill
* Ashtamahasiddhi temple (Chakradhar Swami)
* Naldamyanti dam
* Shenshah e Killah, Khalifa e Guass Pak, Hazrat Sayyed ali Chandshah wali Qadri Baba (RA)
* Shah Dulha Rehman Gazi Dargha (shrine)
* Waghamata and Kalimata Temple
* Bhairam Temple
* Dharkhora water fall
* Jungle Safari
* Haud katora
* Kartikswami Temple
* Mandalsha


==History== ==History==
Achalpur was the earliest capital of a branch of the ], which emerged sometime in the 8th century.<ref>{{Cite book|last=PhD|first=James G. Lochtefeld|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=g6FsB3psOTIC&q=achalpur+rashtrakuta&pg=PA565|title=The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Volume 2|date=2001-12-15|publisher=The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc|isbn=978-0-8239-3180-4|language=en}}</ref> It was the site of a battle between the Rashtrakutas and the ] in the 9th century.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Raghunathan|first=N.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LJ2KAAAAMAAJ&q=achalpur+rashtrakuta|title=Memories, Men, and Matters|date=1999|publisher=Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan|isbn=9788172761561|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Maharashtra (India)|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IWtDAAAAYAAJ&q=kalchuri+rashtrakuta+battle+achalapur|title=Maharashtra State Gazetteers|date=1986|publisher=Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State|language=en}}</ref>
It is first mentioned authentically in the 13th century as one of the famous cities of the ]. Though tributary to the ] ] after 1294, it remained under ] administration till 1318, when it came directly under the Muslims. It was afterwards capital of the province of Berar at intervals until the ] occupation, when the seat of the provincial governor was moved to ]. The town retains many relics of the ].


Achalpur or Ellichpur was first mentioned authentically in the 13th century as one of the famous cities of the ].{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} Though tributary to the ] after 1294, it remained under ] administration till 1318 when it came directly under the Muslim ].
In 1294, Ala-uddin nephew of Jalaluddm Khilji, the reigning emperor of Delhi, invaded the Deccan with the object of subjugating Devagiri, of the wealth of which kingdom he had heard in the course of his forays in Central Asia. He halted at Ellichpur for two days and from thence marched towards Devagiti from where he carried off an enormous quantity of plunder.


In 1347 Achalpur with the Berar region was ruled by the ].
In 1642 Shah Beg Khan, a commander of 4,000 horse, was appointed subhedar of Berar in place of the Khan-i-Dauran and two years later Allah Vardi Khan was made a commander of 5,000 horse and received Ellichpur in jahagir on the death of Sipahdar Khan. Early in 1658 Aurangzeb left the ] in order to participate in the contest for the imperial throne which ensued on the failure of Shah Jahan's health and having worsted his competitors he gained the prize. He appointed Raja ] to the viceroyalty of the Deccan and made Irij Khan subhedar of Berar. In 1661, Diler Khan accompanied by Irij Khan, the subhedar of Berar and the Faujdar of the province marched through Berar to attack the Gond Raja of Chanda. The Raja submitted and the expedition terminated on the Raja paying to the imperial exchequer a crore of rupees and promising to pay an annual tribute of 2 lakhs and to raze his fortifications. At this time a new power was gaining ascendency in the Deccan, viz., that of the ]s under the leadership of ]. Inspired by the ideal of carving a separate State, and backed by the zeal of his followers he had made deep incisions in the Adil Shahi kingdom of Bijapur and had carried out daring attacks against the Mughal possessions in the Deccan. ] had sensed this danger and had sent his generals, Shayasta Khan, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Diler Khan to contain Shivaji's activities in 1665. In 1775 Nizam Ali, taking advantage of the existence of strong party opposed to Mudhoji Bhosle in Nagpur, sent Ibrahim Beg against him, and himself advanced as far as Ellichpur.


In 1490 ] proclaimed his independence and founded the ] of the ]. He proceeded to annex ] to his new kingdom and established his capital at Ellichpur. It was afterwards the capital of the ] at intervals until the ] occupation when the seat of the provincial governor was moved to ]. The town retains many relics of the ].<ref name="Chisholm">{{EB1911|inline=1|wstitle=Ellichpur|volume=9|page=291|}}</ref>
As the Mughal empire deteriorated in the 18th century, Achalpur along with the rest of Berar came under the rule of the ] of ]. In 1853, Berar came under ] administration, although it remained formally part of the ] until 1903. Achalpur, known by the British as Ellichpur, became part of East Berar District, with Amraoti (Amravati) as capital of the district. In 1867 East Berar was split into the districts of ] and ], with Ellichpur as the headquarters of Ellichpur District. The district had an area of {{convert|2605|sqmi|km2}}.


As the Mughal empire deteriorated in the 18th century, Achalpur along with the rest of Berar came under the rule of the ] of ]. In 1853, ] came under ] administration, although it remained formally part of the ] until 1903 when the province became the ] of the ]. Achalpur, known by the British as Ellichpur, became part of East Berar, with Amraoti (Amravati) as the capital of the division. In 1867 East Berar was split into the districts of ] and ], with Ellichpur as the headquarters of Ellichpur District. The district had an area of {{convert|2605|sqmi|km2}}.
In 1901 Achalpur had a population of 29,740, with ginning factories and a considerable trade in cotton and forest produce. It was connected by good roads with Amraoti and ]. Berar was annexed to British India in 1903 and merged with the ], and in 1905 Ellichpur District was merged into Amraoti District. The civil station of ], 5&nbsp;km. from the town of Ellichpur, contained the principal public buildings at the beginning of the 20th century.


In 1901 Achalpur had a population of 29,740, with ginning factories and a considerable trade in cotton and forest produce. It was connected by good roads with Amraoti and ]. Berar was annexed to British India in 1903 and merged with the ], and in 1905 Ellichpur District was merged into Amraoti District. The civil station of ], 5&nbsp;km. from the town of Ellichpur, contained the principal public buildings at the beginning of the 20th century.<ref name="Chisholm"/>
After India's independence in 1947, the Central Provinces became the province, and after 1950 the state, ]. The 1956 ] redrew the boundaries of India's states along linguistic lines, and the predominantly ]-speaking Amravati District was transferred to ], which was renamed ] in 1960 when it was split from ].


After India's independence in 1947, the Central Provinces became the province, and after 1950 the state, ]. The 1956 ] redrew the boundaries of India's states along linguistic lines, and the predominantly ]-speaking Amravati District was transferred to ], which was renamed ] in 1960.
==Paratwada==
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] is quite a modern city. Its existence being due to its selection as a military camp when Salabat Khan's reformed troops were converted into the Achalpur Bridge and made a part of Hyderabad Contingent. The city is divided into seven puras or quarters named Chhota Bazaar, Motha Bazaar, Mogalaipura, Gatarmal pura, Vakil line, Pension pura etc. The civil station is well laid out area with broad roads and excellent bungalows and public offices. There are two temples of Lord Datta and Vitthal. The Paratwada Municipal Council was established in the year 1893. Now both, Achalpur and Paratwada Municipal Councils are amalgamated.


==Geography==
During the reign of the British in India a military camp was established on the outskirts of the city. Paratwada during British Rule was known as Paltanwada or Achalpur Camp. After Independence the name was later changed to Paratwada from a Marathi word "Parat". It has been said that British camp was set up in the Civil Lines area of Paratwada and a big American Hospital was also built in Civil Lines which is now converted to the Maharashtra State Electricity Board office. Presently it is one of the most developed (largest city) civil townships in Amaravati district as well as in Maharashtra. It provides milk and milk related products to the market. Paratwada is the biggest supplier of Honey and Teak wood to all over ]. There is a famous hill station nearly an hour away known as Chikhaldara. Also a famous religious Digambar Jain Tirth known as Muktagiri is located about 20&nbsp;km from Paratwada. Paratwada is very closed to Madhyaya Pradesh. Various dams are being built on the outskirts of the city which is becoming a well known picnic spot.
Achalpur and ] are twin cities located in the lap of ] .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Achalpur.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Achalpur, India|work=fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 369&nbsp;metres (1210&nbsp;ft). These twin cities are surrounded by rivers named Sapan and Bicchhan, the tributaries of ]. There is a hilly area that acts like a fence to this city. This city is at the boundary of ] and ]. Even Madhya Pradesh is so close to this city that travelling of (about) 12&nbsp;km changes the state region.


==Demographics==
India's President ] on 6 September 2008 laid the foundation stone of the Finlay textile mill at Paratwada/Achalpur in Amravati district of Maharashtra. The textile mill, which was initiated as a private enterprise in 1903, was closed down in 1959. Then, it was taken over by the Government of Maharashtra and brought under state textile corporation in 1972 and subsequently nationalised on April 1, 1974 and was known as Vidharbha Mills. The unit was closed down once again in 2003. The new Finlay mill is now being relocated on this spot with the sophisticated machinery through the investment of Rs 326 crores. The plant, which has a potential of around 1250 employees, has started production in 2010. "Kandli" is small village attached to the Paratwada. It is a gram panchayat.
As of census 2011, Achalpur Tehsil had a population of 1,12,311.
As of 2001 India ],<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> Achalpur & Paratwada had a population of 107,304. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Achalpur has an average literacy rate of 88%, higher than the national average of 59.59%; with 54.41% of the males and 46% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.


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| style="text-align:right;" |54203
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==Transportation==
The Hospital is the only Christian Mission hospital in this backward area. It is also located in a community with a low paying capacity. It thus has an important role to play in providing much needed services to the community. A well-equipped laboratory, general physiotherapy services, X-ray, ECG and optical services, supports the speciality services. Over 30,000 Outpatient visits were recorded in 2005 for various specialities.
] is the northern terminus of the 762&nbsp;mm ] known locally as the ]. This line is composed of two legs intersecting with the ]–] ] railway at ]&nbsp;— the 76&nbsp;km northern leg to Achalpur and the 113&nbsp;km southeastern leg to ]. {{asof|2004|post=,}} this line was still owned by a ]-based company which had leased the line to India's ] since 1903.<ref>is now closed after 2016.. Simon Mortimer. Indian Railways Fan Club. 13 February 2004.</ref>

The Hospital networks with other NGOs in the area to provide basic medical and healthcare to the tribal population, especially those living in the interior villages, where medical care is non-existent. Kothara Community Hospital offers tertiary level care in Leprosy and secondary level care in the specialties of Ophthalmology, Dermatology and General Medicine. General Surgery through visiting surgeons both from TLM and outside was also a service provided at set times. Specialized services like Diabetic clinics, Glaucoma clinics and special eye clinics for leprosy home inmates were run. Low vision services for the visually impaired who cannot benefit from surgery or spectacles was a new service provided. Computerization of all OP services and billing since November 2007 was a major change. Evaluations of the Base Hospital and the CCC project were completed in 2007. CMAI recognized 2 ½ year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology course was started with 3 students enrolled in 2007. The hospital also had a change in leadership in the Superintendent, Dy Superintendent, Dy Superintendent (admin) and Administrative assistant posts.

==Education==
Education in ] is growing day by day.

Convents:-
1.Indrapuri Convent
2.Holy-Cross Convent
and many more.....

Schools:-
1.City High School
2.Subodh High School
3. S. G. Boys' High School, Paratwada
4. I.E.S. Girls High School
5.Municipal High School
6.Gareeb Nawaz Urdu High School
7. Rashtriya High Scholl
and many more.....


] is well connected to major cities by state highways. Maharashtra Major State Highway 6 and Major State Highway 24 passes from ]. Both public and private transport are popular in ]. Private companies too run buses to major cities throughout India. ]s and cycle rickshaws are allowed to operate in this city. Also, The ] (MSRTC) provides transport services to this city for interstate travel.
Colleges:-
1.Raje Shivaji Law College
2.BSP Commerce and Arts College
3. Jagdamba College
and some more.......


==See also== ==See also==
*] *]
*]


==References== ==References==
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City in Maharashtra, India
Achalpur
City
Narrow gauge train named 'Shakuntala' at Achalpur Railway StationNarrow gauge train named 'Shakuntala' at Achalpur Railway Station
Nickname: City of Dams
Achalpur is located in IndiaAchalpurAchalpurLocation in Maharashtra, IndiaShow map of IndiaAchalpur is located in MaharashtraAchalpurAchalpurAchalpur (Maharashtra)Show map of Maharashtra
Coordinates: 21°15′26″N 77°30′31″E / 21.25722°N 77.50861°E / 21.25722; 77.50861
Country India
StateMaharashtra
RegionVidarbha
DistrictAmravati
Area
 • Total35 km (14 sq mi)
Elevation369 m (1,211 ft)
Population
 • Total112,293
 • Density3,200/km (8,300/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN444805 or 444806
Telephone code07223
Vehicle registrationMH 27
Websiteachalpurcity.com

Achalpur (Marathi pronunciation: [ətsəlpur]), formerly known as Ellichpur and Illychpur, is a city and a municipal council in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the second most populous city in Amravati District after Amravati and seventh most populous city in Vidarbha. Achalpur camp is known as Paratwada.

History

Achalpur was the earliest capital of a branch of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which emerged sometime in the 8th century. It was the site of a battle between the Rashtrakutas and the Kalachuris in the 9th century.

Achalpur or Ellichpur was first mentioned authentically in the 13th century as one of the famous cities of the Deccan. Though tributary to the Delhi Sultanate after 1294, it remained under Hindu administration till 1318 when it came directly under the Muslim Delhi Sultanate.

In 1347 Achalpur with the Berar region was ruled by the Bahmani Sultanate.

In 1490 Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk proclaimed his independence and founded the Imad Shahi dynasty of the Berar Sultanate. He proceeded to annex Mahur to his new kingdom and established his capital at Ellichpur. It was afterwards the capital of the Berar Subah at intervals until the Mughal occupation when the seat of the provincial governor was moved to Balapur. The town retains many relics of the Sultans of Berar.

As the Mughal empire deteriorated in the 18th century, Achalpur along with the rest of Berar came under the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad. In 1853, Berar Province came under British administration, although it remained formally part of the Hyderabad state until 1903 when the province became the Berar Division of the Central Provinces. Achalpur, known by the British as Ellichpur, became part of East Berar, with Amraoti (Amravati) as the capital of the division. In 1867 East Berar was split into the districts of Amraoti and Ellichpur district, with Ellichpur as the headquarters of Ellichpur District. The district had an area of 2,605 square miles (6,750 km).

In 1901 Achalpur had a population of 29,740, with ginning factories and a considerable trade in cotton and forest produce. It was connected by good roads with Amraoti and Chikhaldara. Berar was annexed to British India in 1903 and merged with the Central Provinces, and in 1905 Ellichpur District was merged into Amraoti District. The civil station of Paratwada, 5 km. from the town of Ellichpur, contained the principal public buildings at the beginning of the 20th century.

After India's independence in 1947, the Central Provinces became the province, and after 1950 the state, Madhya Pradesh. The 1956 States Reorganisation Act redrew the boundaries of India's states along linguistic lines, and the predominantly Marathi-speaking Amravati District was transferred to Bombay State, which was renamed Maharashtra in 1960.

Geography

Achalpur and Paratwada are twin cities located in the lap of Satpuda . It has an average elevation of 369 metres (1210 ft). These twin cities are surrounded by rivers named Sapan and Bicchhan, the tributaries of Chandrabhaga river. There is a hilly area that acts like a fence to this city. This city is at the boundary of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Even Madhya Pradesh is so close to this city that travelling of (about) 12 km changes the state region.

Demographics

As of census 2011, Achalpur Tehsil had a population of 1,12,311. As of 2001 India census, Achalpur & Paratwada had a population of 107,304. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Achalpur has an average literacy rate of 88%, higher than the national average of 59.59%; with 54.41% of the males and 46% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Year Male Female Total Population Change Religion (%)
Hindu Muslim Christian Sikhs Buddhist Jain Other religions and persuasions Religion not stated
2001 55687 51629 107316 - 58.086 36.177 0.364 0.094 4.453 0.667 0.069 0.089
2011 58108 54203 112311 0.047 54.549 39.505 0.359 0.066 4.864 0.527 0.012 0.117
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Transportation

Achalpur railway station is the northern terminus of the 762 mm narrow gauge railway known locally as the Shakuntala railway. This line is composed of two legs intersecting with the Mumbai–Kolkata standard gauge railway at Murtajapur — the 76 km northern leg to Achalpur and the 113 km southeastern leg to Yavatmal. As of 2004, this line was still owned by a London-based company which had leased the line to India's Central Railway since 1903.

Paratwada is well connected to major cities by state highways. Maharashtra Major State Highway 6 and Major State Highway 24 passes from Paratwada. Both public and private transport are popular in Paratwada. Private companies too run buses to major cities throughout India. Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are allowed to operate in this city. Also, The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) provides transport services to this city for interstate travel.

See also

References

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Places adjacent to Achalpur
Chikhaldara, Khandwa, Indore Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh State Betul, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh State
Burhanpur, Jalgaon Achalpur- Paratwada Nagpur, Wardha
Aurangabad, Jalna Nanded, Parbhani Amravati, Yavatmal
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