Bhamragad
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Bhamragad is a town and a taluka and a district sub-division in Gadchiroli district
in the India
n state
of Maharashtra
.
It is located on the right banks of a confluence of three rivers: The Indravati River
, a tributary of Godavari
river, the Pearl Kota, and the Pamul Gautami. It is also located on the border of Maharashtra
and Chhatisgarh states of India
.
It is part of Aheri
Sub-division of Gadchiroli district along with Aheri
, Etapalli
, and Sironcha
talukas.
It is located in the dense forests which are also called as Dandkaranya. The most of the population is Madia Gond. These people maintain their tradditional lifestyle. Madia Gond children are attending schools, many now are doctors, paramedics, teachers, police personnel and employees of the government forest department.
is located near Hemalkasa a village in Bhamragad taluka, this project was founded by Padma Vibhushan
Baba Amte
, his son Padma Shri
Dr. Prakash Amte
is the present medical director.
The population of this village is mainly Madia Gond
.
to Aheri
, Gadchiroli
. One can get bus from Nagpur to Aheri
or Allapalli
both are the main transportation hub (located on 7km distance from each other) for Bhamragad, Bhamragad is 65km from Allapalli.
Allapalli is the Central Town Connecting like Aheri,Sironcha,Ettapalli,Mulchera,Bhamragad (All Five Taluka). On Allapalli to Bhamragad Root you will find Talewada, Permilli, Bhandia (River) Kudkelli
Phata, Tadgaon, Hemlkasa and then Bhamragad.
These all villages are situated in a unique forest. The forest is very vast, and all kinds of animals like tigers , monkeys, snakes etc. could be seen while travelling here.
Gadchiroli District
Gadchiroli district is an administrative district in Maharashtra, India. The town of Gadchiroli is the administrative headquarters of the district....
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
.
It is located on the right banks of a confluence of three rivers: The Indravati River
Indravati River
Indravati River is a tributary of the Godavari River, located in central India. The river rises in the Eastern Ghats in Kalahandi Orissa, and flows west to join the Godavari, forming the boundary between Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh states at places....
, a tributary of Godavari
Godavari River
The Godavari is a river that runs from western to southern India and is considered to be one of the big river basins in India. With a length of 1465 km, it is the second longest river in India , that runs within the country and also the longest river in South India...
river, the Pearl Kota, and the Pamul Gautami. It is also located on the border of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
and Chhatisgarh states of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Geography
Bhamragad is located at 19.25°N 80.35°E. It has an average elevation of 231 metres (761 feet).It is part of Aheri
Aheri
Aheri is a town and a tehsil and a district sub-division in Gadchiroli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located on the left banks of Pranhita River, a tributary of Godavari River....
Sub-division of Gadchiroli district along with Aheri
Aheri
Aheri is a town and a tehsil and a district sub-division in Gadchiroli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located on the left banks of Pranhita River, a tributary of Godavari River....
, Etapalli
Etapalli
Etapalli is a town and a tehsil in Gadchiroli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.Etapalli is tehsil of Aheri Sub-division of Gadchiroli district along with Aheri, Bhamragad and Sironcha tehsils....
, and Sironcha
Sironcha
Sironcha is a town and the administrative headquarters of Sironcha tehsil in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra state in central India.-Geography:Sironcha is located at . It has an average elevation of 118 metres ....
talukas.
It is located in the dense forests which are also called as Dandkaranya. The most of the population is Madia Gond. These people maintain their tradditional lifestyle. Madia Gond children are attending schools, many now are doctors, paramedics, teachers, police personnel and employees of the government forest department.
Hemalkasa
The Lok Biradari PrakalpLok Biradari Prakalp
Lok Biradari Prakalp is a social project of the Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Warora involving a hospital, a school and an animal orphanage. It was started on 23 December 1973,by the social worker Baba Amte in 1973 for integrated development of Madia Gond...
is located near Hemalkasa a village in Bhamragad taluka, this project was founded by Padma Vibhushan
Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before the Padma Bhushan...
Baba Amte
Baba Amte
Murlidhar Devidas Amte, popularly known as Baba Amte was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people suffering from leprosy....
, his son Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
Dr. Prakash Amte
Prakash Amte
Prakash Amte is a medical doctor and social worker from Maharashtra, India. Son of Magsaysay awardee and legend Baba Amte, he and his wife, Dr...
is the present medical director.
The population of this village is mainly Madia Gond
Madia Gond
Madia Gonds or Madia or Maria are one of the endogamous Gond tribes living in Chandrapur District and Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra State, and Bastar division of Chhattisgad State India. They have been granted the status of a Primitive Tribe by the Government of Maharashtra under its...
.
Transport
Bhamragad is connected by Buses run by MSRTCMSRTC
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation , also referred to as MSRTC, or simply ST, is the state run bus service of Maharashtra, India with 16,000 buses which ferry 7 million passengers daily on 17,000 routes...
to Aheri
Aheri
Aheri is a town and a tehsil and a district sub-division in Gadchiroli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located on the left banks of Pranhita River, a tributary of Godavari River....
, Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli is a town and a municipal council in Gadchiroli district in the state of Maharashtra, central India. It is the administrative headquarters of the district.It is very lush in Monsoon season but also prone to flooding....
. One can get bus from Nagpur to Aheri
Aheri
Aheri is a town and a tehsil and a district sub-division in Gadchiroli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located on the left banks of Pranhita River, a tributary of Godavari River....
or Allapalli
Allapalli
Allapalli is a village located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India. This is the central point for travel access to all five talukas of the Southern Gadchiroli District.-Geography:...
both are the main transportation hub (located on 7km distance from each other) for Bhamragad, Bhamragad is 65km from Allapalli.
Allapalli is the Central Town Connecting like Aheri,Sironcha,Ettapalli,Mulchera,Bhamragad (All Five Taluka). On Allapalli to Bhamragad Root you will find Talewada, Permilli, Bhandia (River) Kudkelli
Kudkelli
Kudkelli is a village in Taluka Bhamragad, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, India. This is typically the village of Adivasi People like Madia. but in 18th Century some other Telugu people came from Andra Pradesh for business purpose. later on the setteled over here.Kudkelli is one of the qualified...
Phata, Tadgaon, Hemlkasa and then Bhamragad.
These all villages are situated in a unique forest. The forest is very vast, and all kinds of animals like tigers , monkeys, snakes etc. could be seen while travelling here.