Amravati Draft District Tourism Plan

DISTRICT TOURISM PLAN AMARAWATI DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA

SUBMITTED TO

HON. COLLECTOR, AMARAVATI DISTRICT

A PROJECT OFTOURISM MINISTRY MAHARASHTRA TROUGH

MAHARASHTRA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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DISTRICT TOURISM MASTER PLAN FOR AMRAVATI DISTRICT 2012

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Preamble ......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Need of planning interventions ...................................................................................................... 8

1.3 Brief Scope of the Project ............................................................................................................... 9

1.4 Study Object ................................................................................................................................ 10

1.5 Study Components ........................................................................................................................ 10

1.6 Methodology for DTP Process ...................................................................................................... 12

1.7 Data Sources ................................................................................................................................. 13

1.8 Consultative Workshops/Group Discussions ................................................................................ 15

1.9 National tourism policy ................................................................................................................. 16

1.9.1 The salient features of the new tourism policy ......................................................................... 17

1.10 Benefits of tourism...................................................................................................................... 19

1.11 Costs of tourism .......................................................................................................................... 19

1.12 State Tourism Policy .................................................................................................................... 20

1.12.1 Objectives of the Maharashtra tourism policy ........................................................................ 20

1.12.2 Role of state govt. in tourism development ............................................................................ 20

1.12.3 Investment policy ..................................................................................................................... 22

1.12.4 Incentives ................................................................................................................................. 22

1.12.5 Development Regulations in Maharashtra .............................................................................. 22

1.12.6 Travel Circuits and Destinations / Attractions ......................................................................... 23

CHAPTER 2: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT ...................................................................................... 24

2.0 Brief of Amravati District .............................................................................................................. 24

2.1 District’s Special Characters .......................................................................................................... 26

2.2. Travel to Amravati District ........................................................................................................... 27

2.3 Historical Background of Amravati District ................................................................................... 28

2.4. Climate ......................................................................................................................................... 30

2.5 Demography .................................................................................................................................. 31

2.5.1 Sex Ratio ..................................................................................................................................... 32



2.5.2 Literacy Rate .............................................................................................................................. 33

2.5.3 Work Force Participation ........................................................................................................... 34

2.5.4 Workers Classification ................................................................................................................ 35

2.6 Administrative Divisions ................................................................................................................ 35

2.7 Languages...................................................................................................................................... 37

2.8 Education in Amravati District ...................................................................................................... 37

2.8.1 Education and Awareness .......................................................................................................... 38

2.9. Medical facilities .......................................................................................................................... 41

2.10 Economy ...................................................................................................................................... 41

2.10.1 Cottage Industries .................................................................................................................... 42

2.10.2 Agriculture ............................................................................................................................... 43

2.11 Electrification .............................................................................................................................. 45

2.12 Road Network ............................................................................................................................. 45

2.13 Political and Cultural Characteristics .......................................................................................... 46

2.13.1 Political Importance ................................................................................................................. 46

2.13.2 Notable people ............................................................................................................................ 47

Chapter 3 PHYSICAL PROFILE ...................................................................................................................... 49

3.1 Geographical Information ............................................................................................................. 49

3.2.Topography ................................................................................................................................... 49

3.2.2 Wetland ...................................................................................................................................... 53

3.2.3 Rivers .......................................................................................................................................... 55

3.2.4.1 Salient features upper Wardha dam ....................................................................................... 64

3.2.5. Ground Water Resources .......................................................................................................... 64

3.2.6 Water Level ................................................................................................................................ 67

3.2.7 Ground Water Resources .......................................................................................................... 72

3.2.8 Climate and Rainfall .................................................................................................................. 75

3.3 Current Status of Environment ..................................................................................................... 77

3.3.1 Basic Environmental Parameters ............................................................................................... 77

3.3.2 Suitability of Ground Water for Drinking Purpose ..................................................................... 85

3.4 Vegetation ..................................................................................................................................... 90

3.4.1 Flora and Fauna .......................................................................................................................... 93

3.5 Mineral Resources ........................................................................................................................ 97



CHAPTER 4: TOURISM IN AMRAVATI DISTRICT ....................................................................................... 98

4.1 Tourism in Maharashtra ................................................................................................................ 99

4.1.2 Ecotourism ............................................................................................................................... 100

4.2 Amravati Tourism ........................................................................................................................ 100

4.2.1 Places of interest ...................................................................................................................... 102

4.3 Heritage of Amravati District ...................................................................................................... 105

4.3.2 Forts ......................................................................................................................................... 106

4.4 Water Bodies ............................................................................................................................... 106

4.5 Hill Station ................................................................................................................................... 107

4.6 Consideration under 20 Year Maharashtra State Perspective Plan for Amravati district .......... 107

4.6.1 Proposed projects for Chikhaldara under 20 Year Maharashtra State Perspective Plan ........ 111

Chapter 5 : Important Tourist Destinations in Amravati district (State Level) ........................................ 112

5.1 Hill Station ‐ Chikhaldara ............................................................................................................. 112

5.2. Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) .................................................................................................... 135

CHAPTER 6: TOURISM DESTINATIONS OF AMRAVATI DISTRICT (REGIONAL LEVEL) ................................ 159

6.0 Tourism destinations and places at regional level ...................................................................... 161

6.1 Religious Tourism ........................................................................................................................ 161

Listing of Taluka Wise Tourist Spots ................................................................................................. 161

6.1 Warud Taluka ( 14 EXISITNG SPOTS + 9 NEW SITES) .................................................................. 161

6.1.1 Connectivity to Warud ............................................................................................................. 161

6.1.2 Description of Warud Town ..................................................................................................... 162

6.1.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Warud Taluka .................................................................................. 163

6.1.3.1 Gavhankund, Warud ............................................................................................................. 163

6.1.3.2 Amner, Warud ....................................................................................................................... 163

6.1.3.3 Mona Rani Fort, Warud ........................................................................................................ 164

6.1.3.4 Loni ( Dhavalgiri ) , Warud ..................................................................................................... 165

6.1.3.5 Savanga , Warud ................................................................................................................... 166

6.1.3.6 Musalkheda , Warud ............................................................................................................. 166

6.1.3.7 Pusla, Warud ......................................................................................................................... 167

6.1.3.8Karajgaon, Warud .................................................................................................................. 167

6.1.3.9 Nagthana, Warud .................................................................................................................. 168

6.1.3.10 Jhunj, Warud ....................................................................................................................... 168



6.1.3.11 Linga, Warud ....................................................................................................................... 169

6.1.3.12 Chamatkaari Devi, Warud ................................................................................................... 169

6.1.3.13 Vedapur, Warud .................................................................................................................. 170

6.1.3.14 Mahendri, Warud ................................................................................................................ 170

6.1.3.15 Proposed New Tourist / Attractive Places in Warud Taluka ............................................... 172

6.2 Morshi Taluka ( 14 EXISITNG SPOTS + 9 NEW SITES) ................................................................. 174

6.2.3.1 Riddhapur, Morshi ................................................................................................................ 175

6.2.3.2 Simbhora, Morshi .................................................................................................................. 175

6.2.3.3 Upper Wardha Dam ............................................................................................................. 176

6.2.3.4 Ambada, Morshi .................................................................................................................... 177

6.2.3.7 Salbardi, Morshi .................................................................................................................... 179

6.2.3.8 Dharul, Morshi ...................................................................................................................... 179

Chapter 7: Tourism circuits ....................................................................................................................... 210

7.1 Tourism Circuits in Amravati district ........................................................................................... 210

7.1.2 Established tourist circuits in Amravati ................................................................................... 210

7.1.2 Places of Interest in Respect to Eco‐Tourism: Existing Circuits ............................................... 211

7.1.3 Proposed Tourist Circuit in Amavati District ............................................................................ 215

chapter 8: Project proposals ..................................................................................................................... 216

8.1 Field Survey Findings .................................................................................................................. 216

8.2 Project ideas / concept ............................................................................................................... 216

8.3. Tourism Projects ........................................................................................................................ 217

8.3.1 Niche Tourism Products ........................................................................................................... 217

8.3.1.1 Adventure tourism ................................................................................................................ 218

8.3.1.2 Health Tourism ...................................................................................................................... 218

8.3.1.3 Wellness Tourism .................................................................................................................. 218

8.3.1.4 Golf Tourism .......................................................................................................................... 218

8.3.1.5 Corporate Tourism/ Meeting Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) .................... 219

8.3.1.8 Heritage Hotel ....................................................................................................................... 220

8.3.1.9 Apartment hotel ................................................................................................................... 221

8.3. 1.10 Guest Houses ..................................................................................................................... 221

8.3.1.11 Caravan Tourism ................................................................................................................ 221

8.3.1.12 Rural Tourism ...................................................................................................................... 221



8.3.1.13 Leisure Tourism ................................................................................................................... 222

8.3.1.14 Religious Tourism ................................................................................................................ 222

8.3.1.15 Special Interest tourism ...................................................................................................... 222

8.4 Investments Planning .................................................................................................................. 223

8.5 Accommodation .......................................................................................................................... 223

8.6. Basic Infrastructure .................................................................................................................... 223

8.7. Tourism Infrastructure ............................................................................................................... 224

8.8 Tourist need analysis and project ideas ...................................................................................... 224

8.9 Environment Impact Analysis ..................................................................................................... 226

8.10 Cost Calculations for Tourism Project Components ................................................................. 228

8.10.1 Details of Tourism Project Components ................................................................................ 228

8.11 SWOT Analysis of Tourist Destination ...................................................................................... 236

CHAPTER 9 : TOURIST FLOW ..................................................................................................................... 238

9.1 Tourism Scenario in India – An Overview ................................................................................... 239

9.2 Development of Tourism in Maharashtra ................................................................................... 239

9.3. Composition of Tourist Traffic in Maharashtra .......................................................................... 240

9.4 Market potential of Maharashtra tourism by Perspective plan ................................................ 242

9.5 Market Segments ........................................................................................................................ 244

9.6 Tourist Flow ................................................................................................................................. 245

9.6.1 Projection of Tourist Flow 2032 ............................................................................................... 245

9.7 Characteristics of Tourists ........................................................................................................... 247

9.7.4.2 Type of Accommodation ....................................................................................................... 250

9.7.4.4 Satisfaction level with tourist facilities ................................................................................. 251

9.8 Strategies for Improvement ........................................................................................................ 252

9.9 Infrastructure Analysis of Destinations ....................................................................................... 253

9.10 Estimation of Employment Generation .................................................................................... 253

9.11 Plan outlays for tourism ............................................................................................................ 256

CHAPTER 10 : INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR TOURISM .......................................................................... 257

10.1 Human resource development ................................................................................................. 257

10.2 Communication and marketing ................................................................................................ 258

10.3 Special efforts for promotion .................................................................................................... 261

10.4 Alliances with transporters, international airways, and international tour operators ............ 261



10.5 Tourist Information Centre and Kiosks ..................................................................................... 261

Chapter 11: STRATEGIES ........................................................................................................................... 262

11.1 Development and Planning of Tourism Destinations ............................................................... 262

Chapter 12 : investment planning............................................................................................................. 274

Chapter 13: Project Prioritisation ............................................................................................................. 308

13.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 308

13.2 Criteria of Prioritisation ............................................................................................................ 308

13.2.1 Thrust 1: TOURISM NODE EVALUATION: Prioritisation ......................................................... 308

13.2.2 Thrust 2: Market Attractiveness ‐ USP ................................................................................... 311

13.2.3 Thrust 3: Business Development ........................................................................................... 311

13.3 Action plan for Tourism: Gap closure (investment) prioritisation ............................................ 311

13.4 First Priority Tourism Development Sites ................................................................................. 312



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1.1 Preamble

1. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Limited is fully owned by Government

of Maharashtra. The Corporation has a mandate to promote tourism activities in

Maharashtra. Development of tourism infrastructure and preparation of District level

Tourism Master Plans are such tourism promotion activities being under taken by the

Corporation. To assist the Corporation in the same, the corporation has empanelled

Architectural / consultancy firms for the two categories viz. Development of tourism

infrastructure, preparation of District level Tourism Master Plans.

2. A District Tourism Master Plan (DTMP) is spelt as a perspective and a vision for the

future development of a district in respect to tourism. It presents the current stage of the

district’s development and sets out the directions of change. It identifies the thrust areas.

It also suggests alternative routes, strategies, and interventions for bringing about the

changes. It provides a framework and vision within which projects need to be identified

and implemented. It establishes a logical and consistent framework for evaluation of

investment decisions. A DTMP is anchored on the goal of creating economically

productive, efficient, equitable and responsive tourism destinations. It provides a basis for

districts to undertake sector reforms that help direct/indirect investment into tourism-

based infrastructure. It is essential for a district to systematically think of the future for

tourism growth, and determine how it wishes to grow in coming years.

a. Preparation of District level Tourism Master Plans

i. • Identifying tourist locations, analysis of tourist interests, study of present

infrastructure.

ii. • Preparation of District Level Tourism Master Plans, Approval to the Plans.

iii. • Recommendation of infrastructure and other facilities along with the cost

estimates.



3. The present assignment aim to prepare a DTMP document for Amravati District to

undertake spatial, fiscal, structural, marketing & institutional changes necessary for

improved service delivery systems that are suitable for tourism growth, address poverty

and enhance local economic performance. The District Tourism Master Plan will provide

the starting point for a process towards self-sustainable development of Amravati

District.

4. The entire DTMP preparation process will be based on the concept of a consultative

strategic planning process. The lessons from the past experiences will be incorporated

into the proposed DTMP. The DTMP will also be linked with the overall spatial planning

proposals, particular tourist spots planning proposals and policy framework of District

Plan and more importantly into the annual municipal budgeting. Linking the investment

plan of the DTMP with the district development budgets will be crucial in ensuring the

O&M and thus sustainability of the infrastructure assets created.

1.2 Need of planning interventions

Tourism is now well recognized as a major growth engine. Several countries have transformed

their economies by developing their tourism potential. Tourism has great capacity to create large-

scale employment – from the most specialized to the unskilled. The Indian economy is

undergoing a major transformation. With an annual growth of eight percent, India has become

the second most favored destination for foreign direct investment. As an economic activity in the

service sector, tourism also has enormous potential for contributing to economic growth.

Tourism has the potential to change the economic face of a region. The benefits of planned

tourism development are manifold. Promotion of tourism would bring many direct and indirect

benefits to the people. GoI as well as GoMP have initiated tourism policy/ies to meet the

growing demands for infrastructure and service delivery.

Some of the direct benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of tourism

development are:

· Employment opportunities in tourism and hospitality sector



· Development of private enterprise

· Improved standard of living

· Social upliftment and improved quality of life

· Better education and training

· Sustainable environmental practices

. Foreign exchange earning

Some of the indirect benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of tourism

development are:

· Infrastructure development – power, water, sanitation, hospitals, roads, etc.

· Market for local produce

· Employment in infrastructure sector

· Economic up-liftment due to income multiplier effect

1.3 Brief Scope of the Project

1. The present assignment aims to prepare a DTP document for Amravati district to undertake:-

Reconnaissance survey- geographical, social, political and economical

2. Study of situational analysis –

Existing socio-economic, industrial, historical, demographic profile of the district etc

3. Study of tourism Sector analysis –

Map all the existing tourism destinations and identify potential destinations within

district; Undertake tourism infrastructure gap analysis and suggest requirements etc.

4. Study of stake holders –

District level stakeholder consultations with the assistance of the district administration.

1. Engineering study and Reconnaissance

1) Study of climatic condition, geography and existing infrastructure.

2) Planning of tourism circuit layout plan of district tourism

3) Tourism traffic/tourists forecasts

4) Suggestions for archaeological conservation, urban design, alteration, reductive use.

5) Preliminary Engineering Design

6) Planning infrastructure planning and cost estimate

7) Phasing of the Project and Tourism Strategies etc.



2. Draft District tourism Plan

1) Obtaining comments and NOC from various Govt. Departments like UD, MTDC,

PWD, ASI, etc.

2) Discussion with clients and other Govt. Department and key persons for

suggestions

3. Final District tourism Plan

1) Submission to department of tourism, Government of Maharashtra for approval

2) Finalization of District tourism Plan.

1.4 Study Object

To prepare a 20 year perspective plan for development of sustainable tourism plan of Amravati district.

1.5 Study Components

The key components & sub components which need to be studied for formulation of District

Tourism Plan for Amravati district are presented in below table.

Figure 0-1: Key Components of District Tourism Plan

Maharashtra tourism Development Corporation has provided guidelines to be followed for

preparation of perspective plan which are listed as follows:

Key Components of District Tourism Plan

Demography & Economy

•Population Growth & Trend•Social Composition of Population•Growth Direction•Economic Base

Physical Infrastructure

•Water Supply•Drainage, Sewerage & Storm Water •Solid Waste Management •Power•Security• Approach and Transportation

SocialInfrastructure

OtherSectors

Finance Institutional Arrangements

•Education•Health•Hotel industry Tourism related infrastructure

•Religious tourism •Environment•Nature Tourism•Heritage & Conservation Topography New sites identification

•Receipts & Expenditure •Loans & Grants•Assets Management•DCB Statement•Fund Availability & Resource Mobilization•Pricing & Tariff Structure for Services

•Organizational Setup •Administrative & Executions Functions•Technical Capability•Inter agency Coordination & Overlapping functions



• A perspective plan with a time frame of 20 years needs to be developed for developing

sustainable tourism giving phasing of investment having regard to the resources available.

• The plan should be able to assess the existing tourism scenario in the District with respect

to existing traffic levels and inventory of:

o Natural resources

o Heritage and other socio-cultural assets

o Quantitative / demographic factors like population, employment, occupation,

income levels etc

o Services and infrastructure already available

• The plan would review the status of existing development / investment plans of schemes/

recommendation under state perspective plan for the development of tourism in the District.

The plan should list and evaluate existing potential tourist destinations and centres and

categories them on the basis of inventory of attractions, infrastructure availability, degree of

popularity, volume of traffic flow etc.

• The plan should analyse and categorize existing / potential destinations and centres, as a

standalone destination, part of a circuit and /or as major attractions for special interest groups

etc.

• The plan should assess the existing infrastructure levels at identified destinations / centres

in terms of quality of roads / transportation facilities, civic amenities, enroute transit

facilities, boarding and lodging facilities etc

• The plan should be able to broadly assess traffic flow to identified destinations and centres

for assessment of infrastructure requirements taking into account past growth trends,

suggested linkages and integration, future expected developments including likely

investments by the state and investment climate / incentive for private sector etc

• The plan should attempt and arrive at an indicative cost configuration of likely investment

on infrastructure development under different heads and to prioritize investment needs by

drawing up a phased investment plan covering the next 20 years.

• The plan should identify the existing as well as new tourism projects for expansion

/augmentation, upgradation of facilities and services, destinations and centres, which have

potential for development



• The plan should include project wise potential for employment generation; a reasonable

percentage of potential employment is to be reserved for women.

• The plan should indicate the actual and projected number of domestic and foreign tourist

arrivals for each proposed tourist place. Prioritize the scheme on the basis of employment

potential of the project and tourist arrival at the proposed destination/place.

• An inventory of existing infrastructural facilities (including paying guest facility) is to be

made; after which, the proposed infrastructure needs to be split up into various segments

concerning different state government departments , such as PWD, Forest, Culture,

handicrafts etc and dovetailed with the tourism plans.

• The DTP will generate specific priority actions and projects that can be the basis for

mobilizing funding from diverse sources and boost tourism development as per the national

tourism policy and Maharashtra tourism policy

1.6 Methodology for DTP Process

Figure 0‐2: Methodology for Preparation of District Tourism Plan

The Infrastructure Assessment

Opportunities , Strengths ,Risks and WeaknessesUnmet Demand/ Gap

Future Perspective and Vision

Direction of change andExpectations

Strategies for Development

Options and Strategies

Link with Reform Agenda

Criteria for Prioritization

Tourism Investment Plan & FinancialAlternatives

MultiStakeholder

Consultations

Parameters• Demography• Economic Base• Financial• Physical & Environmental • Infrastructure• Institutions• Universalisation of Services

Sectors/ Components • Environment Conservation • Tourism base Physical & social Infrastructure

• Renewal of services and hospitality facilities • Pro Poor tourism aspects

Marketing and networking •Transport and Roads Services



1.7 Data Sources

The main source of data is secondary sources from Collector Office and Urban Local

Bodies (ULBs) including Census of India and other Parastatal agencies. The primary data will

help to fill certain gaps and understand the local populace better. The list of important

departments and availability of information details are as mentioned in the following table;

Table 0-1 Key Sourcers for Secondary Data

S. No Department/Agency Data Availability

1 Collector Office

And

Urban Local Body

(ULB)

• District /Town level Tourism Map; nearest city/town/village

limits, poor /slum pockets, etc.

• Available type of tourism – adventure/religious/ wildlife etc.

• List of special population like Tribal etc., slums and other

information on urban poor located near Tourism spots.

• Social infrastructure; institutional‐health facilities, etc.

• District finance; last five years budgets, demand, collection &

balance (DCB) statements, Revenue collection due to tourism,

list of Tourism properties, loan statements etc.

• Organizational set up

• List of reports/documents prepared earlier for the city, if any

2 Census of India,

1981to2001

• District, Tehsil & Town level statistical information

• Population growth rate

• Sex ratio & Literacy Rate

• Occupation & Work participation rate

• Tourism

• Urban rural composition

• History &Profile (district and tehsil level)

3 PWD • List of SH/NH information

• Road network; type of roads, details on lengths and

conditions, proposals if any.




• Proposal, if any

4 PHED • Water supply; type of material used for distribution pipes,

transmission main lines from the source, major proposals etc.

• Estimated sewerage generation, proposals if any

• Solid waste management system; type of collection,

manpower, vehicles etc.

• Storm water drains; type of drains & lengths, low lying areas

and water bodies

• Sewerage & Sanitation Details; type of sewerage system, no.

of sanitation facilities

5 District Industrial

Center (DIC)

• Type of Industries

• Major exports and imports

• Workforce

• Regional influence

6 R.T.O • List of registered vehicles

• Comparative statement of vehicular growth at district, tehsil

level

6 Tourism Department • Type of tourist places

• Functionality & facilities availability at sites

• List of visitors from India & overseas

• List of proposals for development, if any

7 Archaeological Survey

of India

• About historical monuments

• Heritage & conservation

8 District Educational

Department

• Type of institutions especially of Hospitality industry

• No. of students;




• Type of facilities at each institutional level

9 Pollution Control

Board (PCB)

• Environmental issues in line with air, noise and water

pollution level

• Mitigation measures & guidelines

• Proposals, if any

10 Forest Department • Forest Cover and its status

• Flora Fauna

• List of reports/documents prepared earlier for forestry/social

forestry/ conservation, if any

• Number of visitors for wildlife tourism

11 Irrigation Department • Water bodies / river and reservoir

• Land available for development

• Available tourism infrastructure

• List of reports/documents prepared earlier for development

of tourism

• Number of visitors

12 Fire Fighting station • No. of fire tender

• Workforce

• Proposal, if any

13 Police Department • Crime rate

• Infrastructure available for security and emergency

1.8 Consultative Workshops/Group Discussions

Though, the information available from Collector Office, ULBs, Census of India and other

govt. organizations are not quite enough to complete the project report. As per the terms

of reference stages wise workshop proposed to reach the aim of the project;



The consultation process is expected to lead to primary participation of all stakeholders,

enhancing their involvement in preparing DTMP, increasing awareness of all citizens and

stakeholders, and prioritization of the challenges facing the town.

• Kickoff workshop:- To make an awareness in citizens about the DTMP project need

& importance

• 2nd workshop:- Infrastructure sector wise status report & finding the Issues/gaps &

Final DTMP report with financial operation plan

1.9 National tourism policy

Tourism policy was announced for the first time in Nov. 1982. The measures suggested in the

policy included

• Granting export industry status to tourism, adopting a selective approach for developing

tourist circuits,

• Inviting private sector participation and

• Utilization of national heritage for attracting tourists.

• The policy recognized the importance of international tourism in earning foreign exchange

and accorded high priority to its development. The policy recognized that facilities

provided are minimal for the large number of domestic tourists who travel on pilgrimage or

as tourists for other motivations and the need to substantially improve and expand facilities

for domestic tourists.

A national action plan for tourism was drawn up in May 1992. The objectives of the action plan

included

• Socio economic development of areas,

• Increasing employment opportunities,

• Developing domestic tourism especially for the budget category,

• Preservation of national heritage and environment,

• Development of international tourism and optimization of foreign exchange earnings,

• Diversification of tourism product and

• Increase in India’s share in world tourism.



The strategies for achieving the objectives outlined

• Improvement of tourism infrastructure,

• Developing areas on a selective basis for integrated growth along with marketing of

destinations to ensure optimal use of existing infrastructure,

• Restructuring and strengthening the institutions for development of human resources and

Evolving a suitable policy for increasing foreign tourist arrivals and foreign exchange

earnings.

Tourism was declared as a priority sector for foreign investment in July 1991. A new national

tourism policy has been drafted to keep pace with the developments taking place around the

world and under consideration of the Government of India. The national tourism policy 2002

includes provisions like facilitating the development of a dynamic private sector in tourism,

promoting eco-tourism and rural tourism, facilitating domestic tourism by promoting amenities

and facilities for budget tourist, giving greater stress to development of pilgrimage centres and

integrated development of identified tourist destinations with the involvement of all the

infrastructural departments, states and the private sector.

1.9.1 The salient features of the new tourism policy

(a) Position tourism as a major engine of economic growth

(b) Harness the direct and multiplier effects of tourism for employment generation, economic

development and providing impetus to rural tourism.

(c) Focus on domestic tourism as a major driver of tourism growth

(d) Position India as a global brand to take advantage of the burgeoning global travel and trade

and the vast untapped potential of Indian destinations.

(e) Private sector is acknowledged as a critical player in tourism growth with government acting

as a pro-active facilitator and catalyst

(f) Integrated development of identified tourist destinations with the involvement of all the

infrastructural departments/State govts and the private sector.

In relation to the development of products that are related to special interests of the target

market, the product development strategy in the Tourism Policy 2002 suggests the following



• Expansion of cultural tourism leveraging on India’s 22 World Heritage sites.

• Development of beach and coastal tourism in the states of Goa, North Karnataka and

Kerala.

• Development of Cochin and Andaman-Nicobar islands as international cruise destinations.

• Promote India’s unmatched variety of traditional cuisines internationally and encourage

Indian entrepreneurs to establish Indian ethnic cuisine restaurants across the world.

• Active promotion of village tourism to reap socio-economic benefits in the regions of

North East, Uttaranchal, Rajasthan, Kutch, Chhattisgarh and the plantation regions.

• Integrate National parks and major wild life sanctuaries into the main tourism product

through Interpretation centres, visitor management systems and promoting elephant and

tiger as ‘brands’ of Indian Wildlife Tourism.

• Promote adventure tourism in the ‘Himalayas’ through products such as white water and

Great River rafting. Regulations and certification of tour operators in this field should be

introduced.

• A world-class international convention centre should be constructed in Mumbai to promote

business tourism.

• Promote dedicated shopping centres such as Dilli Haat and Shilpagram along with

dissemination of information about shopping in India to tourists.

• Reintroduce “Festivals of India” program in top 12 future markets for India starting with

annual programs in UK and USA.

• Promote eco and health tourism.

Six new circuits to be developed for tourism were announced in the 2002-03 budgets by the

finance minister. The selection is specially aimed at attracting tourists from Japan, Korea,

Thailand, Indonesia and other far eastern countries.

• The first is the Bihar circuit which includes the traditional Buddhist circuit covering

Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda and Varanasi

• The second is the Buddhist monastic circuit between Himachal and Kashmir and includes

Kulu, Manali, Lahaul, Spiti and Leh.



• The third is a heritage circuit covering Gujarat which includes Ahmedabad, Dhola Vira,

Rajkot, Dwaraka, Porbunder, Somnath, Girnar and Palitana

• The fourth is the South Indian circuit that covers Chennai, Mahabalipuram,

Kanchipuram,Thiruvannamalai, Ginjee and Pondicherry

• The fifth is the Kerala circuit which covers Palghat, Kochi, Kottayam, the backwaters in

Kumarakom and Trivandrum

• The sixth circuit is the north-eastern circuit which includes Guwahati, Kaziranga, Shillong

and Tawag

1.10 Benefits of tourism

• Increase in employment

• Stimulation of business activity

• Increase in business diversity

• Increase in taxes collected

• Increase in sale of goods and services

• Increase in community pride and concern for community history, culture, attractions and

artifacts

• Conservation or restoration of historic sites or attractions

• Conservation of natural resources as a tourist attraction.

1.11 Costs of tourism

• Increase in use of sewer and water systems, requiring further development of the

community infrastructure

• Increase in costs of maintenance and repairs of the community infrastructure

• Increase in number of people and vehicles, resulting in congestion

• Shifts in the pace of community’s cultural and social life, as well as the community’s

structure

• New or increased expenses related to promotions, advertising and marketing

• New or increased investment costs incurred by the community



1.12 State Tourism Policy

The tourism policy of the state aims at achieving a planned growth in tourism, generating

employment, protecting natural & cultural resources in an ecologically sustainable manner and

promoting arts & handicrafts of different regions in the State. It has entrusted all commercial &

promotional activities to Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), which has

identified four thrust areas having highest tourism potential. These are Ajantha-Ellora,

Elephanta, Sindhudurg district and Lonar crater. MTDC is also taking initiative in developing

Forest tourism.

The state has formulated and adopted a policy for tourism development (1993) in consultation

with the representative of the travel trade, travel writers and Central govt. agencies.

1.12.1 Objectives of the Maharashtra tourism policy

(a) Bring about planned tourism growth with the help of experts and local participation

(b) Disseminate information on tourism attractions and provide visitors with an enriching

experience

(c) Upgrade existing tourism facilities

(d) Provide tourism facilities of international standards in select areas

(e) Provide facilities for youth and budget tourists

(f) Provide recreational facilities near major business, industrial and urban centers

(g) Earn more foreign exchange for the country

(h) Generate employment, especially in the interior areas of the state

(i) Protect its natural and cultural resources with integrated development in an ecologically

sustainable manner

(j) Promote its arts and crafts including handicrafts and handlooms and folk arts.

1.12.2 Role of state govt. in tourism development

1. The state government will function as a catalyst and confine its efforts to infrastructure

development, dissemination of information and coordination of sectoral activities to

create conditions for attracting substantial private sector investment in the tourism sector.



2. It is not the job of state agencies to run hotels and tourist buses and gradually the state

will withdraw from such operations and hand them over to the professionals in the

tourism industry.

3. The state will also provide fiscal incentives, assist in providing suitable sites and remove

bottlenecks, especially those connected with infrastructure development.

4. The state accords high priority to manpower development and protection of the interests

of the tourists. It will set up or assist in setting up training institutions and suitable

systems for ensuring quality control in tourism services.

5. It will encourage more active participation of voluntary groups and the associations of

hoteliers, the travel trade and tour operators in ensuring that tourists are provided a fair

deal.

6. The state will ensure that its natural and cultural resources will be enhanced with the help

of tourism activities and nothing that disturbs the ecological balance will be permitted.

7. Maharashtra tourism development corporation (MTDC) has been established under

companies act for systematic development of tourism. The corporation receives from the

state government financial assistance in the form of share capital contribution. The state

government has entrusted all commercial and promotional tourism activities to this

corporation.

8. MTDC supplements its resources through institutional finance. Government gives grant

in aid to the Directorate of tourism. In an effort to tap the tourism potential, Govt. of

India has identified certain thrust areas as shown below:

1. Restoration and balanced development of National heritage projects of cultural,

historical and tourist importance

2. Attracting tourists both domestic as well as international; and

3. Development of selected tourist sports popular with tourists

Four areas having the highest tourism potential in the state have been identified for infrastructure

development on priority basis. These are known as ‘A’ category tourist places and consist of

Ajantha-Ellora, Elephanta, Sindhudurg district and Lonar, which is one of the five

meteorite craters in the world. These destinations are of national and international significance.

There are 36 other identified destinations, which can be said to have state-wide significance.



These are known as B category tourist places. The rest of the state has been placed in C category

and has local tourism potential. The commitment of efforts and resources for infrastructure

development reflect the perception inherent in the categorization.

1.12.3 Investment policy

The government has declared its policy of encouraging private investments in the tourism sector.

The main planks of this policy are:

1. To welcome private investment in creating both tourist facilities, as well as related

infrastructure

2. To encourage transfer of technology in tourism related industry

3. To have a flexible policy on joint ventures and terms for Build Operate and own or transfer

models.

The government of India has liberalized its policy for investment in hotel and tourism related

projects by foreign investors and non-resident Indians. This is permitted with or without

repatriation rights depending on the extent of participation and nature of industry. Foreign tie-ups

for marketing are freely considered for hotel projects.

1.12.4 Incentives

The govt. of Maharashtra announced a policy of incentives in 1999 for new tourism projects and

expansion of the existing projects, which was withdrawn. The type of incentives included total

tax exemption for a certain period (sales tax, luxury tax, entertainment tax/amusement tax, stamp

duty) and supply of electricity at industrial rates. The special package for Sindhudurg district

provided for 50% concession on available govt. land and no increase in water and electricity

tariff for a period of 10 years.

1.12.5 Development Regulations in Maharashtra

All development and building activity is regulated under the Maharashtra Regional and Town

planning Act, 1966. The government of Maharashtra has also issued Development control

regulations under this act. The government has also laid guidelines for the conversion of No

Development zone (NDZ) into Tourism Development zones (TDZ). Subject to certain

restrictions, land currently designated as NDZ may be converted to TDZ with some floor space



index (FSI) permitted for construction. For example, for plots currently designated NDZ, which

are larger than 10 hectare, 2 hectare (i.e. one fifth) of the area can be converted to TDZ. On the

TDZ area, 0.5 FSI (i.e. 1 hectare) will be permitted for development.

Land not specifically designated as NDZ but reserved in the regional plans for parks, recreation

etc., will also be allowed to be developed if they are particularly significant from the tourism

point of view. Here, 15% of the total area will be allowed for development with 0.20 FSI.

1.12.6 Travel Circuits and Destinations / Attractions

Maharashtra has to offer a large variety of tourist attractions to meet different category of

tourists. The different type of tourist attractions spread all over the Maharashtra State can be

grouped as under:

a. Hill Stations.

b. Pilgrimage.

c. Heritage.

d. Eco-tourism.

e. Beach.

b. Adventure tourism

c. Education tourism

d. Wildlife tourism

e. Health (Medical) tourism

f. Cultural tourism

g. Rural(village) Tourism



CCHHAAPPTTEERR 22:: GGEENNEERRAALL DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONN OOFF DDIISSTTRRIICCTT

This chapter deals with the Reconnaissance survey of the district in terms of -

geographical, social, political and economical characteristics. It also covers the Study of

situational analysis – Existing socio-economic, industrial, historical, demographic profile of

the district etc.

2.0 Brief of Amravati District

Amravati district is a district of Maharashtra state in central India. Amravati town is the

administrative headquarters of the district. The district is situated between 20°32' and 21°46'

north latitudes and 76°37' and 78°27' east longitudes. The district occupies an area of 12,235 km²

and population of 2,887,826 by census 2011. This district in the Nagpur Division is situated right



in the centre of the northern border of the Maharashtra State. The district is bounded by Betul

District of Madhya Pradesh state to the north, and by the Maharashtra districts of Nagpur to the

northeast, Wardha to the east, Yavatmal to the south, Washim to the southwest,

and Akola and Buldhana districts to the west. The name of the district is taken from that of the

headquarters' town and is said to have been derived from the temple of Ambadevi situated there.

The name Amravati meaning the abode of Immortals may also be traced from its association

with Lord Krishna.

Figure 2.1: Map of Maharashtra and Amravati District



Figure 2.1: Detail Map of Amravati District

2.1 District’s Special Characters

1. The district is endowed with a rich variety of tourist attractions- ancient temples, scenic

hill resorts, thick forests and varied wild life, hospitable people and colorful fairs and

festivals.

2. The prominent hill range in the district is the Gawilgad hills which are located in the

north-west of the district in Melghat and Chikhaldara tahsils. The crests of the range

attain an average elevation of about 1000 meters, the highest point being vairat at a height

of 1,177.75 meters.

3. The Wardha River forms the eastern boundary of the district, and the eastern portion of

the district lies within its watershed. The Purna River drains the southwestern portion of

the district, while the northwest is drained by the Tapti River.

4. Amravati is the main growing region for the Ellachipur Sanman Chili pepper.

5. Amravati is a large centre for cotton trade where cotton is assembled from the adjoining

districts as well. The cotton is sent to places all over the country and mainly to the textile

centres of Bombay, Solapur, Madras and Ahmedabad.



6. The percentage of the forest area to total area in the district is 30.43%, and is unevenly

distributed. Amravati has the distinction of having one third of its geographical areas

under forest cover amounting to about 3.96 lakh hectare area.

7. Apart from the agricultural products, the district is famous for its orange fruit plantations.

There is great demand for oranges from the district of Maharashtra as well as from

outside the state.

2.2. Travel to Amravati District

2.2.1 AIRWAY

Presently air –connection is available at Nagpur 190km from Amravati. Amravati Airport is located at

Belora, 15 kilometers South of Amravati on NH-6 towards Akola is not used for commercial

purposes. It also has a helipad facility. Regarding Amravati airport, Govt. of Maharashtra has

approved the proposal for developing this airport in the month of February 2009. MADC is in the process

of the developing the same.

2.2.2 RAILWAYS.

Important railway stations are Badnera and Amravati under Bhusawal-Badnera Section

of Bhusawal Division of Central Railway. The other stations under meter gauge are Wan Road

Dhulghat and Dabka. These are under Purna - Khandwa Section of South Central Railway. The

stations under narrow gauge are Daryapur, Anjangaon Surji and Achalpur under Narrow Gauge

Branch lines viz Murtajapur-Achalpur of Bhusawal Division of Central Railway.

2.2. 3 ROADS

Bombay-Dhulia-Nagpur Road. (NH6) -----This is the only national highway passing through

Amravati district. Leaving Nagpur and crossing Wardha district, it enters the eastern border of

Amravati district at 105.20 kilometers (mile 65/3) where it crosses the Wardha River over a well-

built bridge. It runs through the entire length of the district.

There are six state highways in Amravati, viz.

(i) Amravati-Pandhurna road,

(ii) Burhanpur-Amravati-Chanda road,

(iii) Akot-Betul road,

(iv) Dhamangaon-Yeotmal road,



(v) Amravati-Chandur Railway road and

(vi) Multai-Wardha road.

Figure 2.1: Amravati District Railway map

2.3 Historical Background of Amravati District

The history of the Amravati District which contains both the ancient and the modern capitals of

Berar, is to a great extent that of the province itself.

In 1853, the present-day territory of Amravati district as a part of Berar Province was assigned to

the British East India Company, following a treaty with the Nizam of Hyderabad. After the Company

took over the administration of the province, it was divided into two districts- South Berar with

its headquarters at Hingoli with neighboring region restored to the Nizam and North Berar was

reconstituted into East Berar with headquarters at Akola. The present-day territory of the district

became part of North Berar district, with headquarters at Buldana.



Figure 2.1: Amravati District Road map

Later, the province was reconstituted and the territory of the present district became part of East

Berar district, with headquarters at Amravati. In 1864, Yavatmal District (initially known as

Southeast Berar district and later Wun district) was separated. In 1867, Ellichpur District was

separated but in August, 1905, when the whole province was reorganized into six districts, it was

again merged into the district. In 1903, it became part of the newly constituted province

of Central Provinces and Berar. In 1956, Amravati district became part of Bombay State and

after its bifurcation in 1960 it became part of Maharashtra state.

The remains of Gawilgad fort and few buildings in Ellichpur are of archaeological importance.



2.4. Climate

The climate of this district is characterized by a hot and humid, but in winter it is comparatively

cool. The year may be divided into four periods.

1. The winter (December to February),

2. The summer (March to May),

3. The south-west monsoon season (June to September) and

4. The post-monsoon period (October to November).

Climatically the district is hot and humid, but in winter it is comparatively cool. The maximum

temperature reached 44.5 deg.C. And the minimum temperature was 12.4 deg C. Amravati

district receives rainfall from south westerly monsoons mainly in the months of June, July,

August and September. July and August are the months during which the maximum rainfall as

well as maximum continuous rainfall. And it receives minimum rainfall during the year 2007 In

Amravati 246.00 MM and maximum rainfall in Chikhaldara i.e. 1796.42MM.

Table 2.1 the overall climatic picture Geographical location 20°56′N 77°45′E

☼Maximum temperature 46.70 The hottest months are March to June

☻Minimum temperature 5.00 Coolest months are from December to February

Average annual rainfall 812.8 mm

2.4.1 Rainfall

Amravati district receives rainfall from south westerly monsoons mainly in the months of June,

July, August and September. July and August are the months during which the maximum rainfall

as well as maximum continuous rainfall. (Maximum rainfall in Amravati - 246.00 MM and

Chikhaldara i.e. 1796.42MM.). The rainfall generally increases from the south-west towards the

north-east of the district and July being the rainiest month.

2.4.2 Temperature

The maximum temperature reached 44.5 deg.C. And the minimum temperature was 12.4 deg C.

After October, temperature decreases progressively till December which is the coldest month. In

the wake of western disturbances which move across North India in the winter months, cold

waves affect the district at times and the night temperatures may go down to 5° or 6°C.

Temperatures rise rapidly after February till May which is the hottest month of the year. The heat

in the summer season is severe during the day, the nights being comparatively cooler. The

afternoon heat is sometimes relieved by thundershowers. With the arrival of the south-west



monsoon by about mid-June there is an appreciable drop in day temperature and the weather

becomes pleasant. After the end of September when the south-west monsoon withdraws, the day

temperatures increase slightly and there is a secondary maximum of temperature in October. The

night temperature, however, decreases progressively after September.

2.4.3 Humidity

Except during the monsoon season when the humidity is high, the air is generally dry. The

summer months are the driest.

2.5 Demography

According to the 2011 census Amravati district has a population of 2,887,826. The district has a

population density of 237 inhabitants per square kilometer (610 /sq mi). Its population growth

rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 10.77 %. Amravati has a sex ratio of 947 females for every

1000 males, and a literacy rate of 88.23 %.

Table 2.2: The decadal population growth of Amravati district S.No Year Population Growth

1. 2001 2 ,607,160 18.50%

2. 2011 2887826 10.77%

Table 2.3: The decadal population growth of the town s Sr. no.

Taluka name Population (1991)

Population (2001)

Population (2011)

1 Amravati 534,986 678,192 787,056 2 Morshi 154,373 170,891 182,126 3 Warud 182,464 211,113 224,239 4 Tiosa 124,028 98,071 104,545 5 Chandur Rly. 161,622 90,645 96,913 6 Nandgaon Khandeshwar 108,357 124,604 129,587 7 Bhatkuli 99,654 108,623 113,479 8 Daryapur 140,767 162,230 174,998 9 Anjangaon Surji 131,535 150,348 161,090 10 Dharni 113,464 147,086 187,064 11 Chikhaldara 76,136 95,561 118,659 12 Achalpur 211,400 252,513 279,030 13 Chandur Bazaar 161,271 190,179 195,909 14 Dhamangaon Rly. 127,068 133,131 15 Total population of Amravati

district 2,200,057 2,607,160 2,887,826



2.5.1 Sex Ratio

The current sex ratio (female population per 1000 male population) in Amravati District is 947.

There is rise in the sex ratio which is 938 in 2001.

Table 2.4 Decadal Sex Ratio

Table 2.5: Sex Ration In Different Talukas Of Amravati District

Amravati district Decadal sex ratio

Sr. no. Taluka name (1991) (2001) (2011)

1 Amravati 919 932 951 2 Morshi 935 939 943 3 Warud 932 938 948 4 Tiosa 939 938 945 5 Chandur Rly. 945 936 950 6 Nandgaon Khandeshwar 950 942 941 7 Bhatkuli 953 948 951 8 Daryapur 954 940 950 9 Anjangaon Surji 937 932 939 10 Dharni 951 962 958 11 Chikhaldara 938 952 957 12 Achalpur 943 932 937 13 Chandur Bazaar 933 932 944 14 Dhamangaon Rly. 938 949 15 Total Decadal sex ratio

of Amravati district 936 938 947

Figure 0-1: Sex Ratio

Source: Census of India, 2011,2001

Year female population /1000 male

2001 938

2011 947

Source : Census of India - 1991,2001

930

935

940

945

950

2001 2011



2.5.2 Literacy Rate

Amravati District has an average literacy rate of 88.23 %, with male literacy of 92.70% and

female literacy of 83.52 %.

Table 2.6 Literacy Rate 2001- 2011 YEAR Type Total Population (%) Male (%) Female (%)

2001 Amravati District 82.54 88.91 75.73

2011 Amravati District 88.23 92.70 83.52

(Source: Census 2011, 2001)

According to the 2001 census the literacy rate of the district was 82.50% with 88.90% and

75.70% of males and females were literate respectively. Tahsil-wise position of literacy rate is

given in the table-



Table 2.7 : Literacy in Urban/Rural Amravati district in % Amravati district Literacy rate(1991) Literacy rate(2001) Sr. no.

Taluka name Total Population (%)

Rural (%)

Urban (%) Total Population (%)

Rural (%) Urban (%)

1 Amravati 79.02 67.02 82.13 88.20 81.80 89.70 2 Morshi 71.41 69.38 80.32 83.70 82.60 88.10 3 Warud 69.11 66.01 78.17 80.60 78.20 86.50 4 Tiosa 69.34 69.34 ‐ 83.40 83.40. ‐ 5 Chandur Rly. 68.68 65.83 78.95 88.70 79.10 87.30 6 Nandgaon

Khandeshwar 67.50 67.50 ‐ 81.30 81.30 ‐

7 Bhatkuli 70.14 70.14 ‐ 83.00 83.00 ‐ 8 Daryapur 72.11 70.21 78.96 84.10 82.80 89.00 9 Anjangaon Surji 73.46 73.61 73.15 84.60 84.30 85.10 10 Dharni 39.19 39.19 ‐ 62.20 62.20 ‐ 11 Chikhaldara 34.70 32.30 87.37 65.80 64.40 90.40 12 Achalpur 71.10 66.07 77.05 83.20 80.10 87.30 13 Chandur Bazaar 72.86 71.95 81.87 82.80 82.10 89.60 14 Dhamangaon

Rly. 82.00 80.60 88.60

15 District Total 70.06 64.99 80.35 82.54 79.20 88.80

2.5.3 Work Force Participation

The population of the district according to 2011 census was 2,887,826 (2,607,160 – 2001) out of

which 1,482,845 (1,345,614– 2001) were males and 1,404,981 (1,261,546 – 2001) were females.

Density of the population of the district according to 2011 census was 237 (214 – 2001)

persons/sq.kms which is much below the density of Maharashtra state 365 (315 – 2001)

persons/sq.kms. The Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) observed for Amravati district is

(29.56%)

Table 2.8: Work Force Participation of Amravati District 2001 Distribution of main workers

Percentage % (1991)

Total working population in 2001 Percentage

Male Female

Cultivators 21.53 185644 20.437 144235 41409

Agricultural laborers 52.43 428625 47.187 248368 180257

Other Services 24.74 279493 30.769 245144 34349

Household industries 1.31 14601 1.607 10362 4239

Total 100 908363 100 648109 260254



2.5.4 Workers Classification

The percentage of working population is 42.02% in Amravati District. Review of workers

classification for Amravati District revels that in 2001 about 34.48 % of the total population are

main workers. Whereas percentage of marginal workers is 7.18% in 2001 and Non-workers

population is 57.98%.

Table 2.9: Workers Classification for Amravati District

Workers Classification 1991 2001 % Number %

Main Workers 40.36 908363 34.84 Marginal Workers 4.04 187259 7.18 Non‐Workers 55.60 1511538 57.98 Total working population 44.39% 1095622 42.02%

Source: Census of India, 2001 Table 2.10: Occupational distribution of the population of the district given in table

Table 2.11: Occupational distribution of Population

Sr. No. Category Rural population Urban population Total population

1 Cultivators 173915 11729 185644

2 Agricultural laborers 388613 40012 428625

3

Workers in industry apart from household industry , repair and service 8711

5890 14601

4 Other workers 85058 194435 279493

5 Total main workers 656297 252066 908363

6 Total partial workers 159877 27382 187259

2.6 Administrative Divisions

The district consists of six sub-divisions, which are further divided into 14 talukas. Amravati

sub-division is divided into three talukas: Amravati, Bhatukali and Nandgaon Khandeshwar.

Daryapur sub-division is further divided into two talukas: Daryapur and Anjangaon. Achalpur

sub-division also consists of two talukas: Achalpur and Chandur Bazaar. Morshi sub-division has

also two talukas: Morshi and Warud. Dharni sub-division is also divided into two talukas: Dharni

and Chikhaldara. Finally, Chandur (Railway) sub-division is divided into three taulkas: Chandur

(Railway), Tiosa and Dhamangaon.



There are eight Vidhan Sabha constituencies in this district. Six of these, Badnera, Amravati,

Tiosa, Daryapur (SC), Melghat (ST) and Achalpur are part of Amravati Lok Sabha constituency.

The other two constituencies, Dhamangaon Railway and Morshi are part of Wardha Lok Sabha

constituency.

2.6.1 Major towns

Chandur railway, Dhamangaon Railway, Achalpur, Anjangaon Surji, Ambada (Morshi),

Chikhaldara, Warud, Morshi, Shendurjana Ghat, Chandurbazar, Paratwada, Daryapur, Nandgaon

Khandeshwar, Badnera, Dharni, Tivasa, Ashtgaon.

Sub-Divisions Talukas within the sub-division

Amravati Amravati, Bhatukali and Nandgaon Khandeshwar

Daryapur Daryapur and Anjangaon

Amravati Amravati, Bhatukali and Nandgaon Khandeshwar

Daryapur Daryapur and Anjangaon

Achalpur Achalpur and Chandur Bazaar

Morshi Morshi and Warud

Dharni Dharni and Chikhaldara

Chandur (Rly) Chandur (Rly), Tiosa and Dhamangaon

Amravati district has 1996 villages out of which 1681 villages are inhabited and 315

villages are uninhabited. The rural population is distributed among 1681 inhabited villages in 14

tahsils. The Urban population is distributed among 11 units of which one is Municipal

Corporation and other ten are municipal towns.

Table 2.11 Administrative units of Amravati district S. No. Tahsils Blocks Towns (medium) Area in Sq.KM Status

1 Achalpur Achalpur Achalpur 16.54 M

2 Amravati Amravati Amravati 121.65 Municipal Corp.



3 Anjangaon Anjangaon Anjangaon 2.86 M

4 Chandur Chandur Chandur 2.56 M

5 Chandurbazar Chandurbazar Chandurbazar 1.98 M

6 Chikhaldara Chikhaldara Chikhaldara 3.94 M

7 Daryapur Banosa Daryapur Banosa Daryapur Banosa 3.50 M

8 Dattapur

Dhamangaon

Chandur Railway Chandur Railway 3.11 M

9 Morshi Morshi Morshi 5.93 M

10 Shendurjana Warud Shendurjana 1.92 M

11 Warud Warud Warud 1.92 M

Total Area 165.91

Table 2.12: Demographic details of Amravati district

Year Population Decadal

Growth Rate

SC

ST DENSITY

P/SqKm

URBAN RURAL

1991 2,200,057 18.19% 3,84,499 3,16,448 180 32.59% 67.40%

2001 2,606,063 18.45% 4,46,623 3,56,533 213 65.49% 34.50%

2011 2,887,826 10.77% 237

Source: Census of India,

2.7 Languages

Vernaculars include Bhalay, spoken by about 9000 in the district

2.8 Education in Amravati District

To exploit the resources, one needs the services of technically qualified and skilled persons. The

district is having a good number of educational institutions. Amravati district is well known for

its educational facilities. The district gets inspiration from its great sons Shri GadageBaba, Saint

Tukadoji Maharaj, and Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh who brought about a revolution in the field of

education. Established on the 1st of May 1983, Amravati University has a lion's share in its

contribution to the educational development of Vidarbha. Amravati University covers five major

districts in Vidarbha viz. Amravati, Akola, Yeotmal, Buldhana, and Washim. There are affiliated

180 colleges, 22 postgraduate departments and one College of Education run by the University.



At the heart of the Amravati city is the oldest and famous government institute known as

the King Edwards College Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science And Humanities, formerly known

as Vidarbha Mahavidyalaya, before which was known as King Edward College. It is the only

government college serving Amravati with maximum branches for Humanities at the

undergraduate and post-graduate level. The college has several renowned alumni. The institute

has over 500 teaching and non-teaching staff, the maximum in any college under Amravati

University.

Renowned educationalist and former Agricultural Minister of India, Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh is

the founder of Vidharbha’s largest Shivaji Education society. More than 265 educational

institutes are under the management of Shivaji Education Society, providing great contribution in

the field of education especially in rural area.

2.8.1 Education and Awareness

Amravati has emerged as a major educational center in Central India offering many majors

including medical and engineering courses. It has renowned colleges like Sant Gadge Baba

Amravati University, Government College of Pharmacy, Government College of Engineering,

Amravati, and Government Polytechnic Amravati. V.Y.W.S.'s Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of

Technology & Research is located at Badnera and Prof Ram Meghe College of Engineering and

Management also located at Badnera. It had a C-DAC center with Super Computer in it. New

engineering colleges sprang up in past few years including HVPM's Engg College and the Sipna

College of Engg and Technology.

A Nature Education and Interpretation Centre have been established at Semadoh. Around 50

thousand people visit this centre annually. Two orientation centres at Akot and Harisal, and an

interpretation centre at Amravati are also planned. Besides this other colleges and education

institutions are as under:-

Engineering colleges

• P. R. Patil Group of Educational Institutes • Government College of Engineering, Amravati • Sipna Shikshan Prasarak Mandals College Of Engineering Amravati • College Of Engineering Badnera, Amravati • HVPM College Of Engineering, Amravati • Ibss College of Engineering, Amravati



Polytechnic college • Government Polytechnic Amravati • Panjab Rao Deshmukh Polytechnic Shivaji Nagar Amravati • Dr. Rajendra Gode Polytechnic Amravati • P. R. Pote (Patil) Polytechnic Amravati • Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Polytechnic Amravati • Dr. Ram Meghe Polytechnic Amravati • G. H. Raisoni Polytechnic, Amravati

Other colleges • Shri. Ramkrishna Krida Vidhyalaya and College • Bhartiya Mahavidhyalaya • Vidarbha Maha Vidhyalaya (VMV) College • Shri Shivaji Science and Arts College • Brijlal Biyani Science College • G. S. Tompe Arts, Commerce & Science College, Chandur-Bazaar • Rural Institute, Amravati • Shri. Shivaji College of Agriculture Biotechnology • Government College of Pharmacy, Katora Naka, Amravati • Dr Gopalrao Khedkar Mahavidyalaya Khed.

Medical colleges • Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Medical College • Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial institute of Homeopathic Medical Sciences

Non-government organization

• Template: Gandhian Organization for Development. President-Shri. Malhar M. Gawande, Secretary-Prof. Mangesh R. Adgokar.

The NGO helps the poor and needy students to complete their education. It organizes the various

camps, awareness programme in Melghat area.

Even though the district has good educational facilities and good number of qualified persons is

available in the district, the problem of un-employment is still haunting the educated youth.

These are two reasons for the growing unemployment, one is the inclination of the educated

youth towards govt. jobs which limits job opportunity while the second reasons the private sector

is yet to develop fully as far as the enterprises activities are concerned. The live register of

information and guidance bureau of Amravati district throws some light on the qualified and

technically skilled persons who are unemployed.



Table 2.13: District’s Educational Organization And Intake Section Organization Intake Higher education 90 22820 Medical education 10 545 Technical education 69 11907 Commerce education 533 24110 Total 699 59302

Out of total student 9963 (55%) are art students, 3985 (22%) are commerce students, 2136 (11%)

are science students, 581 (4%) are law and legal studies and 1450 (8%) are students from

education (B.ED/D.ED)

So, total 59302 skilled students are graduated in a year which can explore their career in

tourism industry.

Other educational streams are proposed they are physio-therapy, Occupational therapy,

Prosthetics and Orthotics & BASLP, etc.

Other colleges and course offered under UGC Career Orientation Programmed educations which

are directly or indirectly related to the tourism industry:

Table 2.14: Colleges in Amravati District Sr. no. College name Education 1 Vidyabharti Mahavidyalay, Amravati Electronic Instrumentation 2 Women College, Amravati Communicative skill in English 3 R.R. Lahoti science college, Morshi Water quality and Soil testing 4 Vidyabharti Mahavidyalay, Morshi Marketing & salesmanship / insurance 5 Art, Commerce, Science college,

Chikhaldara Quality control of Petroleum and Petrochemical Product Apiculture

6 Shrimati Radhabai Sarda college, Anjangaon Surji

Web designing

7 G.C. Tompe college, Chandurbazar Rural handicraft / health club management

8 Govt. Gyaanvigyaan Organization Bio‐informatics Communication skill

Clinical psychology Biotechnology Fashion designing

Cultural Education: The Vidarbha Sangeet Vidyalaya, Amravati, is a private-aided institution under the direct control of the Social Welfare Department of the Amravati Zilla Parishad. It conducts courses of five years' duration leading to Sangeet Visharad and 7 years' period leading to Sangeet Alankar.

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In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Amravati one of the country's 250 most backward

districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the twelve districts in Maharashtra currently receiving

funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).

2.10.1 Cottage Industries

The main centre of weaving was at Achalpur City, Anjangaon-Surji and Kholapur (near

Amravati). The industries were both urban and rural in character. The urban handicrafts included

quality textiles and other luxury goods for the aristocracy. The important cottage industries in the

district are handloom weaving, tanning and leather working, brick, tiles, pottery making,

dyeing and printing, fruit juice processing, bamboo and cane working and oil-pressing. Co-

operative societies of the cottage workers are formed at many places.

1. Handloom Weaving

Handloom-weaving is the premier cottage industry of the district with a long tradition. The rich

cotton growing district of Amravati has always been an important centre of handloom- weaving.

The largest centre of cotton weaving was and still is Ellichpur (Achalpur), Kholapur and

Anjangaon were known for silk weaving. Handloom-weaving is commonly undertaken

throughout the district. The industry, however, is found to be localized particularly at Achalpur,

Daryapur, Anjangaon, Nerpingalai, Shendurjanaghat and Pusla, etc.

The cotton ginning and pressing ranked first in the district. The most important manufacture of

the district was cotton yarn and cloth produced by the mills at Badnera. Yarn and all kinds of

woven goods, both of Indian and European design and of a durable variety including dhotis,

pagris, uasotis, napkins, handkerchiefs and table-cloths, long-cloth, chaddars and yarn

were manufactured. So there are number of hand-weaving establishments

Handloom-weaving is also suited for cloth interwoven with gold and silver thread and cloth with

multicolored and delicate designs. Most of the cloth produced is of a coarse variety and is sold in

the local market. Finer products of handlooms are costly. Carpets produced at Achalpur are a

specialty and are in good demand.

2. Wool-Weaving: The industry mostly produced coarse country blankets. 3. Pottery:



Achalpur, Chandur Railway and Amravati tahsils, as the clay found in the river beds serves as an

excellent raw material for pottery as well as for bricklaying. The village potter makes the

traditional village pottery like gadgis, madakis, ranjan (round earthen pots) and thalis (dishes)

and earthen toys. This has a very good scope which can be involved in village tourism.

4. Basket Making

Bamboos which grow in abundance in the forests of the district are mainly used for making these

articles. It is used in day to day activity from household, agriculture, medicine, handicraft,

construction and in religious program of community.

Basket-making is a hereditary occupation of the burud community. They make supas

(winnowing fans) and topalis, duradis, rovalis and Karandis.

Bamboo festival – people of this area has great importance in their religious as well as social

gatherings. Bamboo stick festival is famous in their community.

All the above articles are used in the souvenir shop at tourist places as well as research and training centre

can be provided at such location so as to maintain and enhance the skills

of local craftsman.

5.Kumkum-Making Industry

Kumkum-making could be regarded as a unique and distinguishing industry of Amravati district.

The units produced kumkum (vermilion), lobhan (a kind of frankincense), gulal (red powder),

bukka (black scented powder), sindoor (a product of red lead) and hingool (red oxide of

mercury). The products were marketed in Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Banaras, Kanpur, Nagpur

and other places. The process of the production of these items can be used for tourism purpose.

2.10.2 Agriculture

The total geographical area of the district is 1221 Th. hectares out of which Net Sown area is

about 782Th. hectares and 57 Th. hectares area is under Fallow Land.

Land Use Pattern: The gross area under cultivation was 770429hectares during the year 2004-05.

The land utilization pattern of the district is given in table. Amravati is the main growing region

for the Ellachipur Sanman Chili pepper.

Cropping pattern different crops reveal that all of the total geographical area of the district

(1221753 Hec.) about 2332 hundred hec. of land is under Cotton followed by Mung, Tur, Gram,



Soyabean and Jwar with 408, 643, 392, 448 & 806 hundred hec respectively of land being

utilized for growing. The other major contribution area Rice, Wheat, Orange etc but cotton

occupies a major portion of land with 2332 hundred hectares under this crop.

Table 2.15: Land Utilisation in Amravati District s. no. Details Area in hectare 1 Total Geographic area 1221 2 Net Sown area 782 3 Forest land 3824 4 Fallow land 57 5 Land not available for cultivation 28 6 Other land 11 7 Area under HYV seeds 656

2.10.3 Dairy Development

Though livestock population in the district is very high, the number of milk cattle is less. As per

survey conducted by Animal Husbandry Department, the total milk production was 3968.31

thousand liters in the district during the year 2007-08 were purchased. There are 5 chilling plants

existing in the district having capacity of 70 thousands liters.

Table 2.16: Number of Chilling Plants and Capacity in Amravati District s. no. Place of Chilling Plant Capacity ( in liters) 1 Amravati 50000 2 Morshi 5000 3 Chikhaldara 5000 4 Achalpur 5000 5 Chandur Rly. 5000 Total 70000

Table 2.17: the power supply to major towns in the Amravati district

Sr.no city Sub center

33 KV supply

11 kV supply

Rohitra Proposed expenditure

Information of technical knowledge

1 Amravati 5 31 57 183 40.23 Information regarding Technical knowledge of high pressure consumers and reading of Rohitra meter will be done together and will be done together and controlled

2 Warud 1 0.09 13 22 3.85 3 Daryapur 1 2 6 10 9.31 4 Achalpur 2 15.50 13.50 30 12.26

5 Anjangaon 1 5.5 2 8 5.71 6 Morshi 1 0.09 9 12 4.56 Total 9 54.18 100.5 265 75.92



2.11 Electrification

The current status of power supply to Amravati districts is moderate. The power supply to major towns of the district is given in table 2.17

2.12 Road Network

Table 2.18: Amravati district road length and its percentage:

Sr. no.

Road hierarchy Existing Length (km) Road percentage Tar Kutcha Total

length Unfinished road

Total length

Tar Kutcha

1 National highway

74.20 0.00 74.20 0.00 74.20 100 ‐

2 Major state highway

294.20 0.00 294.20 0.00 294.20 100 ‐

3 State highway 1124.80 29.50 1154.30 0.00 1154.30 97.44 2.56 4 Major district

road 1226.90 106.40 1333.30 10.10 1343.40 92.08 7.92

5 Other district road

732.60 429.65 1162.25 39.50 1201.75 63.03 36.97

6 Rural road 877.25 1108.23 1985.48 250.03 2235.51 88.81 11.18 Total 4329.95 1673.78 6003.73 299.63 6303.36 95.25 4.75



Table 2.19: Hierarchy of road and length of Tar road:

Sr. no.

Road hierarchy 4 lane Tar road

3 lane Tar road

2 lane Tar road

5.5 m wide Tar road

3.75 m wide Tar road

Less than 3.75 m wide Tar road

Total tar road length (km)

1 National highway

34.40 39.80 387.21 649.36 308.23 0.00 1419.00

2 Major state highway

0.00 0.00 0.00 212.60 1002.90 11.40 1226.90


0.00 0.00 0.00 4.20 722.40 6.00 732.60

4 Rural road 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.61 0.00 874.64 877.25

Table 2.20: Hierarchy of road and length of unfinished road:

Sr. no.

Road hierarchy 4 lane Tar road

3 lane Tar road

2 lane Tar road

5.5 m wide Tar road

3.75 m wide Tar road

Less than 3.75 m wide Tar road

Total tar road length (km)

1 State highway 0.00 29.50 0.00 29.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Main state

highway 0.00 106.40 0.00 106.40 10.10 0.00 10.10


0.00 429.65 0.00 429.65 39.50 6.00 39.50

4 Rural road 0.00 0.00 1108.23 1108.23 0.00 250.03 250.03

2.13 Political and Cultural Characteristics

2.13.1 Political Importance

1. The first woman President of India (2007-2012), Smt. Pratibha tai Patil

belongs to Amravati. She joined the Indian National Congress (Congress Party)

and entered politics in 1962 as a member of the Maharashtra legislative

assembly. While there, she held the portfolio of public health and social welfare

and distinguished herself for her loyalty to her party. In 1985 she won a seat in the Rajya Sabha

(upper chamber of the Indian parliament), and she served as deputy chairman of that body from

1986 to 1988. Patil left the upper house in 1990 and was elected to represent Amravati in the Lok

Sabha (lower house) in 1991. She briefly retired from politics after completing her five-year term

but returned to public service in 2004 when she was appointed governor of the northwestern state

of Rajasthan.



2. The first Finance Minister of independent India Shri Chintamanrao alias C. D. Deshmukh was an

Amravatian.

3. Indian independence freedom fighters such as Rao Bahadur Raghunath Narasinha Mudholkar,

Dadasaheb Khaparde, and Moropant Vishvanath Joshi came from the city.

4. In 1897, the Indian National Congress assembled at Amraoti. It was headed by Chettur Sankaran Nair .

In an address he referred to the high-handedness of foreign administration, called for reforms and asked

for self-government for India with Dominion Status.

5. Freedom fighter Bhagat Singh hid for 3 days in Amravati during his underground stint. He is known to

have frequently visited the Hanuman Akhada (Gym) in this time.

6. The first people to represent an Indian delegation to Britain were Shri Ranganath pant Mudholkar &

Shri Moropant Joshi. Moropant Joshi was 29 years of age at the time.

7. Sir Moropant Vishvanath Joshi, a resident of Amravati, was the first Indian to have held the post of a

Minister in the British Government. He was the Home minister from 1920 to 1925.

8. Amravati is the only city in Maharashtra of which history from 11th Century is available.

9. Dr. Abasaheb@ Gopalrao Khedkar, First President of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress

Committee.

10. K. G. @ Babasaheb Deshmukh, youngest Member of Parliament of first Indian constitution.

11. Barrister Ramrao Deshmukh [1892-1981], prominent politician and academician from

Amravati.

2.13.2 Notable people

Saints

• Shri Sant Gadge Maharaj: was the great hero of 19th century and known for his social services[1876-1956], Social reformer

• Rashtra Sant Tukdoji Maharaj[1900-1968], Social reformer • Paramhanse Adkoji Maharaj • Pardhnyachakshu Shri Gulabrao Maharaj: • Shri Atchut Maharaj • Shri Sant Khapti Maharaj [Miraculous Yogi born in Bagapur village, Chandur

Taluka ](1890-2003) Political activists

• Veer Vamanrao Joshi • Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh[1888-1965], Social reformer, educationist and

Central Agriculture Minister. • Brijlal Biyani • Padmashri Shivajirao Patwardhan • Ramkrushna Suryabhan Gawai (Dadasaheb gawai)



• Shri B. T. Deshmukh • Dr. Sunil Deshmukh • Ravikumar Rana • Yashomati Thakur

Artists

• Shri Gopal Nilkanth Dandekar [Famous Marathi writer, born at Paratwada in Amravati Dist.] • Shri Suresh Bhat (was popularly known as "Gazal Samrat" or emperor of Gazals) [1932-2003], • Shri Pradeep Choudhary (Mural and Painter from J J School of Arts, Mumbai) • Shri Dhananjaysingh Varma (Painter from J J School of Arts, Mumbai) • Shri Bharat Ganeshpure (A very Famous Marathi movie actor, born at Daryapur, who have acted

in various Marathi movies) • A member of Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Shri Rajesh Muralidhar Mahatma (25 years)

was the first person to enter the "Limca book of records” for his feat of cycling for 24 hours without a pause.

Prominent persons

• R. S. Gavai, Governor of Kerala • Devisingh Shekhawat, Educator and former Mayor of Amravati • Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, Chairman of UGC • Hemant Kanitkar, Indian cricketer – 1974 • Veer Wamanrao Joshi, Freedom Fighter Bharat Ratna Dadasaheb Khaparde

2.13.3 Dances of Korku

Dance forms an essential part of Korku culture. Everybody from child to old person is trained to

dance. They perform different types of dances in various seasons. They sing their old songs and

dance for hours. During the dance, they sing of their works, of flowers and birds, of bride and

groom, of love and death, and also of very trivial things.



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3.1 Geographical Information

1. From the Geographical point of view Amravati district can be divided into two main

regions Melghat Hilly Areas and 2) the plains or the Payinghat. The prominent hill range

in the district is the Gawilgad hills which are located in the north-west of the district in

Melghat and Chikhaldara tahsils. The crests of the range attain an average elevation of

about 1000 meters, the highest point being vairat at a height of 1,177.75 meters. This is a

well forested region and has steep slopes. The only other range in the district is a low

time of trap hills, lateralized to some extent, rising in the vicinity of Amravati town

extending eastwards for some distance beyond Chandur railway.

2. The plains may be further divided into the following four sub-regions.

2.1 The soil of the district is deep brown to brick red and black cotton soil. Amravati

district is rich with fertile black cotton and alluvial soil.

2.2 The richest tracks are found in valleys of rivers Purna, Wan and Wardha.

2.3 The soil is rich black in Chandurbazar, Morshi, Warud, Achalpur, Daryapur and

Anjangaon Tahsils.

2.4 The pediment belt of light & medium black soils with pebble/boulder zone, with

abundant ground water supplies, sloping away from Satpuda range.

2.5 The region of deep & fertile soils of the South West where the sub-soil water is very

often saline.

2.6 The region of light red & medium black soils is at of Eastern Amravati & Chandur rly.

2.7 Patches of fertile black soil adjoin to Morshi & Warud area.

3.2.Topography

The district of Amravati may be broadly divided into two geographical divisions, the Melghat

hilly area, a highly forested area of the Satpudas and the plains area or the Payinghat below it

traversed by a number of streams flowing southwards from the Satpuda Mountains



Topography Map Of Amravati District 1

a. Melghat Division

The first division comprises practically the whole of the Melghat tahsil covering 77 per cent

of area is under tropical deciduous forests. This division may be further sub-divided into the

following sub-regions: -

(1) Gawilgad ridge,

(2) The southern forest zone.

(3) The northern forest zone,

(4) Upper Chandrabhaga valley,

(5) The plains of Dharni and Bairagarh, and

(6) The Katkumbh plateau.

The main ridge of the Gawilgad hills runs in an easterly and north-easterly direction

through the southern part of the Melghat tahsil. It enters the district just west of Wan railway

station with the heights of peaks about 750 meters increasing to over 820 meters south of Golai.

About one kilometer northwest of Jhira on the Akot-Koha route it attains an elevation of 1,101

meters. From here it extends as a flat-topped ridge for about four kilometers and after a slight

lowering at the pass, the main ridge continues north of the Shahanur River in a north-easterly



direction with summit levels of 1,100 meters widening into the Vairat and Chikhaldara plateaus.

Then it continues north of Chikhaldara plateau in a north-westerly direction passing

through Nanagiri to Kukru (1,134 meters) in Betul district beyond the border. The highest

summit on the ridge is Vairat (1,177.75 meters) sanctified by the temple of Vairateshwar. The

flat plateau is able to sustain cultivation and the village of Vairat. Eight miles to the east, is

located the Chikhaldara plateau 16 km. in area and with a population of 118,659 persons (2011)

constituting the town of Melghat. This was one of the two hill stations in the former Central

Provinces, the other being Panchmarhi. After the merger of the Vidarbha region with

Maharashtra, Chikhaldara has been developed as a holiday camp by the State Government.

Chikhaldara consists of a smaller upper plateau in the west, and a larger lower plateau in the east.

The upper plateau is always green with plenty of tree growth but the lower plateau is relatively

bare.

Some three kilometers south of Chikhaldara plateau lay the Gawilgad fort on another

plateau covering an extent of about one sq. km now in ruins. The fort area is surrounded on all

the sides except the north by precipitous slopes. On the north it is connected by a narrow ridge

like feature with the Chikhaldara plateau. Besides Vairat and Chikhaldara, on the plateau of the



Gawilgad ridge are some smaller villages such as Pastala and Nanagiri. A very remarkable

feature of this ridge is that the descent from the relatively flat summit plateau is by a series of

precipitous slopes one below the other separated by narrow steps of lesser gradients, most

conspicuous on the slopes of the plateau of Vairat, Chikhaldara and Gawilgad fort area. From

this main ridge the land slopes very steeply but irregularly through several minor ridges to the

Amravati plains which begin at an altitude of 450 meters. These steep slopes are covered with

tropical deciduous forests which have a drier appearance in summer than those on the north.

North of the main ridge there is a succession of hills and valleys in a contused pattern clothed

more luxuriantly than the southern part. Here the same deciduous species present a greener

appearance even in summer, being the result of lesser gradients and probably also of the lesser

degree of exposure to the sun from the south during a greater part of the year reducing the

amount of loss of soil moisture by evaporation and of the greater amount of rainfall.

The second geographical division, viz., the Payinghat or the plain area, may be further sub-

divided into the following sub-regions: -

(1) The Piedmont belt of light and medium black soils with abundant ground water supplies, sloping away from the Satpudas; (2) The region of deep and fertile soils of the south-west, where the sub-soil water is very often saline; (3) The regions of light red and medium black soils of Chandur and eastern Amravati; (4) Stretches of fertile black soils adjoining the Wardha in southern Morshi and south-eastern Chandur tahsils.

3.2.1 Hills

The Gawilgad hills, a part of the Satpudas, so named from the fortress situated on one of

the southern spurs, begin near the confluence of the rivers Purna and Tapi in the Nimar district of

Madhya Pradesh and pass through the Melghat tahsil of Amravati district to Betul district of

Madhya Pradesh. In the Melghat the crests of the range attain an average elevation of 1,000

meters, the highest point being Vairat at a height of 1,177.75 meters above sea level, the

Chikhaldara and the Gawilgad plateaus being only slightly lower. The foot hills bordering the

Tapi have a mean height of 500 meters. The hills are composed of the Deccan trap except that in

the south-easterly section along the scarp north and north-east of Achalpur a line of fault has

been responsible for exposing the sedimentary beds from beneath the Deccan trap, the northern

being the up throw side of the fault. Sandstone outcrops are found behind Bairam Ghat village.

The Kashi Talao has been built out of sandstone.



The only other range is a low line of trap hills, lateralized to some extent, rising in the

vicinity of Amravati town and extending eastwards for some distance beyond Chandur Railway

with a general average height of 50 to 100 meters above the surrounding country, or about 500

meters above sea level. Spurs from these hills extend northwards for some distance; and. the

barrenness of the land around them is in sharp contrast with the general fertility.

3.2.2 Wetland

Total 601 wetlands are mapped including 160 small wetlands (< 2.25 ha) with 22857 ha area.

The district is dominated by manmade wetland types. The reservoir/barrages with 7272 ha

occupy 31.82 % area, followed by the tanks/ponds with 4450 ha (19.47 %). Rivers/ streams

contribute 48.02 %. Details of wetland statistics is given in Table- 3.1. Aquatic vegetation is

significantly more during pre monsoon (1115 ha) than during post monsoon (180 ha). Open

water spread of the wetlands is significantly higher in post monsoon (22651 ha) than during pre

monsoon (6739 ha), indicating the rainfall dependence of the wetlands in the state, particularly

the dryness of rivers is very prominent. Turbidity of open water is mainly low in both the

seasons.

District Geographic Area(sq. km)

Wetland Area(ha) %of total wetland area

% of district geographic area

Amravati 12235 22857 2.25% 1.87% Table 3.1 : Area estimates of wetlands in Amravati ( area in hectare) Sr. No.

Wettcode Wetland Category Number of Wetlands

Total Wetland Area

% of wetland area

Open Water

Post-monsoon Area Pre-monsoon Area 1100 Inland Wetlands - Natural 1 1106 River/Stream 141 10975 48.02 10950 63 1200 Inland Wetlands -Man-made 2 1201 Reservoirs/Barrages 9 7272 31.82 7268 4797 3 1202 Tanks/Ponds 291 4450 19.47 4433 1879 Sub-Total 441 22697 99.30 22651 6739 Wetlands (<2.25 ha),

mainly Tanks 160 160 0.70 - -

Total 601 22857 100.00 22651 6739

Area under Aquatic Vegetation 180 1115 Area under turbidity levels

Low 21429 6129 Moderate 1204 608

High 18 2





3.2.3 Rivers

Water is one of the main resources essential for the overall socio-economic development of any

region. With the above exceptions the district is an undulating plain of black soil of a fertile type,

its richest tracts being perhaps in the neighborhood of the Wardha and the Purna rivers. It is

watered by a number of streams which rise in the Satpudas in the north. The Wardha River forms

the eastern boundary of the district and the eastern portion of the district for about 80 Kms lies

within its watershed. The Purna River drains the southwestern portion of the district, while the

northwest is drained by the Tapti River.

3.2.3.1 Godavari river basin

The Godavari River flow 1465 kms from its origin to the sea and the river basin extends over an

area of 312,812 km2 (which is 9.5% of the total geographical area of the country). It is a

transboundary river flowing through six states namely, Maharashtra (1,52,199 km2 - 48.65 %);

Andhra Pradesh (73,201 km2 - 23.40 % ); Chhattisgarh (39,087 km2 -12.49 % ); Madhya

Pradesh ( 26,168 km2 -8.63 %); Orissa ( 17,752 km2 - 5.67 %) and Karnataka (4,405 km2 - 1.41

%). The annual rainfall of the basin ranges from 300-600 mm and the annual mean temperatures

– 24- 29.5 oC. The total population in the basin is estimated to be about 60.5 million (2001

census) with a density of 195 / sq.km. 75% of the population is rural and 25% urban based. Of

the total workforce in the basin agriculture dominates with 40%, followed by 30% population

engaged as Agriculture labour and about 30 % work generated from mining sector.



The resulted in the classification of indices as given in Figure 2, considering the areas ranging

from vulnerable to very highly vulnerable the Godavari basin has about 63.5 % of the area

affected due to the selected five vulnerable components.

Figure 2 shows that among all the districts under Godavari river basin, 4 districts from Maharashtra, 2

from Orissa, one from Madhya Pradesh and one from Karnataka fall under very highly vulnerable

category. Especially, in case of Maharashtra state 77 % of the districts fall under vulnerable to very highly

vulnerable category. The variability is quite large in the districts and the river basin. The districts

especially in the middle and upper parts of the basin are vulnerable to climate change. A major portion of

the basin within the Andhra Pradesh province, except for the delta region, is less vulnerable.



1. Purna

The Purna, the largest of them rises near Bhainsdehi in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh at a

height of just over 760 meters in the Satpudas and after flowing for some 50 kilometers in a

general southerly and south-easterly direction through the hills enters the district emerging into

the plains, as the district boundary here lies along the base of the hills. It traverses across the

plains of the district in a south-westerly direction dividing it into two halves, first through the

Achalpur tahsil and then along the boundary between the Amravati and Daryapur tahsils. Then it

turns due westwards forming the boundary of the district and continues further to join the Tapti

near Muktainagar in Jalgaon district. The only significant left bank tributary of the Purna is the Pedhi.

The first of the principal right bank tributaries is the Arna. The next is a small river known as the Bodi.

The next tributary, the Chandrabhaga is a very important one, flowing in a general south-westerly

direction to join the Purna. The principal right bank affluent of the Chandrabhaga is the Bhuleshwari. The

westernmost tributary of the Purna of some significance within the district is the Shahanur, with its

tributary, the Bordi.

On the banks of the Purna are found a string of villages beginning from Vishroli near the foot of

the Satpudas and at close intervals of less than 3 kilometers lower down from Deurwada, situated

near the confluence with the Arna. The chief among them are Assegaon, Thugaon and Kholapur.



2. Pedhi

The only important left bank tributary of the Purna is the Pedhi. It rises in the low hills near

Rithpur and receives a number of small affluent both from the east and the west, the chief on the

west being the Naghira River. The Pedhi flows in a general south-easterly course passing by

Walgaon and Bhatkuli. After crossing the district boundary it turns and flows westwards and

north-westwards to join the Purna at the point where the latter makes a very short sojourn outside

the Amravati district into Akola.

3. Arna

The first of the principal right bank affluent of the Purna is the Arna which emerges from the

Satpuda hills in Betul district and flows in a south and south-easterly direction passing by

Sirasgaon to join the Purna just below Deurwada.

4. Bodi

The next affluent is a small river known as the Bodi River, which after passing by Talegaon joins

the Purna at Rajna.

5. Chandrabhaga

The Chandrabhaga River, a fifth order stream rises from the Chikhaldara hills and flows towards

south. With its affluent, the Pili or Bahramkasand on which is situated the village of Karasgaon,

the Bichan river passing through Paratwada, the Sapan river passing through Achalpur, the

Chandrabhaga river is a very important tributary flowing in a general south-westerly direction

past Wasni, Khallar and Daryapur to join the Purna about a kilometer and a half below Dhamodi.

The river rises just below the Vairat plateau and after receiving a number of small streams

draining the southern slopes of the Chikhaldara plateau and the slopes of the Gawilgad plateau,

flows in an easterly direction in a valley which forms a cultivated tract of about 2 kilometers in

width breaking the continuity of the forested areas on either side. About 2½ km. south-west of

Dhamangaon it turns southwards. The principal right bank affluent of the Chandrabhaga is the

Bhuleshwari River which itself receives the Gangadari River, another Satpuda stream. The

Bhuleshwari passes by Shindi Buzrug and Kokarda and meets the Chandrabhaga near Daryapur

east of Babli.

The groundwater in this area occurs primarily in the hard rocks, within the weathered mantle and

fracture zones of the underlying rocks. Good groundwater potential exists in narrow zones of

unconsolidated deposits along valley fills.



6. Shahanur.

The westernmost tributary of the Purna of some importance within the district is the Shahanur

River with its affluent, the Bordi. The Shahanur river rises in the Gawilgad hills near Jhira ghat

and after a fairly long and winding course first eastwards and then south-westwards enters the

plains near Malkapur and flows southwards passing by Anjangaon and turns south- westwards at

Umri and continues in this direction to join the Purna beyond the border of the district.

7. Bordi

Though the river Bordi flows for a major part of its course outside the district, it is joined by the

combined waters of the Chansuri River and the Gaimuk which have their plain courses within

the district.

8. Wardha

The Wardha River rises to the east of Multai in Madhya Pradesh and has a long and tortuous

course along the Satpuda hills. It forms the eastern boundary of the district and receives a

number of short tributaries on its right flowing within the district. The Sakti River rises in

Shendari reserved forest area in the Satpudas, and passing by Jarud and flowing southwards joins

the Wardha. The Dhawagiri River rises in the Dabka reserved forest area and flows past Benoda

and Loni before joining the Wardha.



9. Pak Nala.

The Pak Nala rises in the same Dabka forest area and receives, besides the Satpuda affluent, the

drainage of the northern slopes of Lakhara hills, a detached mass south of the Satpudas.

Hiwarkhed is situated on the banks of this river. The Pak Nala Project on this river provides

irrigation facilities to the area on the northern side of the Morshi-Warud road. The Kobi drains

the southern slopes of the Lakhara hills into the Wardha.

10. Maru

The Maru River rises south of Atner in Betul district and after a winding course in the Satpudas

enters the district and flows in a general south-easterly course to join the Wardha, where the

latter makes an abrupt right angular turn to continue the course of the Maru.

11. Narha

The Narha River is a much smaller but important tributary of the Wardha. Morshi, the tahsil

headquarters, is situated on its western bank.

12. Chargar

The westernmost tributary of some size flowing from the Satpudas is the Chargar River having

its source just east of the Wardha-Purna watershed, and flows past Ghat Larki, Khed, and

Udkhed with a general south-easterly direction parallel to the water divide and joins the Wardha

at Bhambor. The river Chargar receives the Kasi River, a smaller stream flowing somewhat

parallel to it on its western side from the north, and also the combined waters of the Dhaula, the

Lendi and the Bharantakia from the Ner hills in the south-west. Ner Pingalai village is situated

between the Lendi and the Bharantakia.

13. Minor Rivers

There are several small streams flowing eastwards from the Wardha-Purna water divide into the

Wardha River. Among them is the river Ner Pingalai on which is located Talegaon, Thakur and

Tiosa. The Bor River passing by Kurha and Idarba River passing by Temburni, Virul and

Anjansinghi River join together and flow into the Wardha. The Kolad-Dhangar River flowing

roughly parallel to the Wardha on its western side passes by Mangrul and joins it at Borgaon in

the south-east corner of the district. The Chandrabhaga River (this should not be confused with

the much larger one of the same name flowing by Daryapur) flows by Dattapur in an easterly

direction and then turns southwards to join the Wardha outside the district. The last of the

tributaries of the Wardha in the district is the Bemla which has only its middle course in the



extreme southern part of the district, but is important as receiving a number of affluent flowing

from the north, such as the Kholad and the Chandrabhaga (the third one in the district with the

same name) flowing by Chandur Railway and the Kalamali.

I. Purna-Wardha Water Divide

The water divide between the Purna and the Wardha system of rivers (in fact this is the water

divide between the Tapi flowing into the Arabian Sea and the Godavari flowing into the Bay of

Bengal as the former two are only tributaries of the latter) begins in the district at the foot hills of

the Satpudas and runs as a low divide of a little more than 360 meters in elevation in a general

south-easterly direction with peaks on it rising to 404 meters east of Pohenkheda and to 435

meters in Ner hills. From the Ner hills it turns and runs in a south-westerly direction somewhat

parallel to the Morshi-Amravati road with peak heights of 387 meters and 392 meters, and in the

hills east of Amravati with peaks over 460 meters. The water divide continues in the south-

westerly direction with a lower height (350 meters at Loni) and passes outside the district. By

comparing the levels of the beds of the Purna and the Wardha it is seen that the maximum

relative relief is not generally more than 100 meters, indicative of post-mature stage of

dissection. It may be mentioned here that the initial south-easterly course of the divide changing

into a south-westerly trend is also reflected in the courses of the several tributaries of the Purna

system within the district.

I. Tapi Tributaries.

As the highest hills of the Melghat are in its southern part the water divide between the south

flowing tributaries of the Purna and the north flowing tributaries of the Tapi lies towards the

southern part of the Melghat hills, so that the greater part of Melghat is drained northwards and

northeastwards towards the Tapi river. The more important among them are the Khursi, the

Khandu, the Sipna, the Garga, the Dewal and the Dhulghat. The Khursi river takes its source on

the eastern slopes of Katkumbh plateau and after a brief sojourn into the Betul district re-enters

the district and flows in a north-westerly direction flowing close to the district boundary for

some distance and then follows it for a while till it leaves it to flow northwards to join the Tapi.

The Khandu rising near Khamla in Betul district enters the district to flow west of the Katkumbh

plateau and has a fairly long and winding course in a general north-westerly direction cutting its

bed deeply through the several ranges of hills, before joining the Tapi just outside the district.

The Khapra has its source just outside the district on the northern slopes of the Antarmal plateau



of Betul district and has a similar winding course through the hills to join the Tapi outside the

district. The Sipna rises very close to the source of the Khapra and has a similar long winding but

westerly course towards the Tapi. But unlike the aforesaid rivers the Sipna has several flat

stretches of land adjoining its middle and lower courses useful for the purposes of cultivation

supporting such villages as Harisal, Chakarda and Duni. The Garga rises on the northern slopes

of the Gawilgad ridge west of the Vairat plateau and is joined by the Kutumbi at Koha and has a

general westerly and northwesterly course passing by Kalamkhar and Dhulghat to join the Tapi.

This river is even more important than the Sipna, for the lower valley below Garga Malur is an

extensive level area, richly cultivated, forming the Dharni plain which reaches up to Sipna on the

north at Diwa. The Dewal and Dhulghat rivers are two smaller streams which have their sources

in the Gawilgad ridge farther to the west of the others and have their lower plain courses near the

Tapi.

The following are some of the other rivers in Amravati District, with their tributaries.

• Tapti River

• Burshi River

• Surkhi River

• Tigria River

• Khandu River

• Khapra River

• Sangiya River

• Gadaga River

• Vaan River

• Wardha River

• Vidarbha River

• Bor River

• Pak Nala

• Maru River

• Narha River

• Chargar River

• Shanoor River

• Chandrabhaga River



3.2.4 Reservoirs in Amravati District

Rivers, Tanks, wells, etc. contribute to some extent to provide irrigation facilities. The work of

Malkhed, Shekandari, Sakhali, major and medium irrigation projects has been completed.

1. The Dams in Amravati District are:

1.1 Upper Wardha Project

1.2 Lower Wardha Project

1.3 Chandrabhaga Project

1.4 Bembala Project

1.5 Sapan Project

1.6 Purna Project

2. Amravati Irrigation Division, Amravati Completed M.I. Tanks - 42.

3. Zilla Parishad Minor Irrigation Division, Amravati

3.1 i) Completed Irrigation Tanks - 58

3.2 ii) Completed Percon. Tanks - 50

3.3 iii) Irrigation Projects in Progress:

a) Irrigation Tanks - 3

.. b) Percon. Tanks - 4

4. iv) a) Completed Village Tanks - 8 (From Regular Provision)

.b) Completed Village Tanks - 57 (Under E.G.S.)

c) Completed Village Tanks - 29 ( Under Jawahar Wells Scheme)

5. v) .a) Village Tanks in Progress - 10 (Under E.G.S.)

.b) Village Tanks in Progress- 22 (Under Jawahar Wells Scheme)

6. Superintending Engineer Minor Irrigation (Local Sector) Circle, Amravati.



3.2.4.1 Salient features upper Wardha dam

Official name Upper Wardha Dam Nal Damayanti Sagar

Location Amravati Coordinates 21°16′35″N 78°03′26″E

Coordinates: 21°16′35″N 78°03′26″E

Opening date 1993

Demolition date N/A

Owner(s) Government of

Maharashtra, India

Dam and spillways Type of dam Earth

fill Gravity

Height 46.2 m (152 ft) (Spillway), 36.62 m (120.1 ft)

Earth Dam Length 5,920 m (19,420 ft) (Spillway 268 m (879 ft)}

Impounds Wardha River

Reservoir Capacity 786,480,000 cubic meters

(Live storage 614,790,000 cubic meters)

Catchment area 4,302 km2 (1,661 sq mi) Surface area 9,748 ha

(24,090 acres)

Flood control: The reservoir water level is regulated in such a way that the river flooding in the

districts of Amravati and Wardha is avoided. An automatic system of operating gates of the

spillway dam to release flood water safely downstream has been installed in a control chamber of

the dam. The digital instrument installed (based on Genetic Algorithm) is a two-part ultrasonic

gauging device. This system is linked to the management system through "RS-232 digital

connection" to receive continuous gauge measurement data and concurrently converting the

gauge level to volume figures.

3.2.5. Ground Water Resources

Central Ground Water Board has taken up several studies in the district. Ground water

exploration in the district has been taken up in different Phases. The ground water exploration

has been done in Alluvial and hard rock areas occupied by Deccan Trap Basalt. A total of 66

Exploratory Wells (EW), 21 Observation Wells (OW) and 19 Peizometers (Pz) were constructed

till March 2007.



S. No. Taluka Forma-

tion

Wells Depth (mbgl) SWL (mbgl)

Discharge (lps)

Draw-Down (m)

Zones (mbgl) E

W O W

Pz

1. Amravati Alluvium 2 - 3 37.6 – 79.00 0.7 –1.37 0.38 –1.37 – –

Basalt 3 2 0 123.25– 195.00 0.05 –9.10 0.65 – 12.18 9.85 7.00 –20.00

2. Warud Alluvium 1 – – 150.55 4.35 0.38 – 10.35 –13.35 3. Morshi Basalt 3 1 – 166.85– 202.45 6.78–35.00 0.56– 7.78 – 24.00– 31.65 4. Tiosa Basalt 3 – – 184.25– 201.45 13.30 0.24– 0.56 – 7.00– 34.75

5. Chandur Railway Basalt 3 – – 141.00– 200.00 4.02–10.00 0.78–1.37 – 10.35-15.50

6. Nandgaon Kh’war Basalt 3 – – 141.55– 200 – 0.78 – –

7. Bhatkuli Alluvium 5 1 2 15.15– 128.60 3.65– 18.54

0.38– 16.80

0.75– 11.34 9.45-35.53

8. Daryapur Alluvium 7 – 1 32.00– 236.96 6.96–13.65 0.78–6.20 0.16–15.08 1.83– 177.30

9. Anjangaon Surji Alluvium 6 3 3 25.00– 300.10 5.91–20.00 1.37–

23.50 2.44– 21.45 6.10– 47.85

10. Dharni Basalt 4 5 – 80.30– 200.00 2.50–11.84 0.38–20.77

8.00– 21.41 –

11. Chikhaldara Basalt 6 3 – 74.45– 202.45 6.36–40.44 0.38–11.11

3.86– 28.84 10.00– 74.00

12. Achalpur

Alluvium 6 1 3 39.00– 298.91 9.02–20.58 1.37–19.00

7.81–9.59 6.00– 48.66

Basalt 1 1 – 80.55-126.25 20.89 4.43–16.21 12.90 –

13. Chandur Bazaar Alluvium 6 2 4 42.00– 177.14 5.31–17.80 1.37–

10.00 1.92 –12.70 6.00– 122.32

Total 66 21 19 15.15-300.10 0.05–40.44 0.24-23.50 0.16–28.44 1.83 – 177.30

A) HMS Station

G.S.D.A. has established a hydro meteorological station in 1994 at Benoda taluka Warud at 85

km from Amravati. A river gauging station is also established on Dhavalgiri river due South of

HMS at 0.5 km & continuous water level recorder is fixed on gauge well.

B) Depth and yield range

The storage capacity & the Transmisivity of the basalt flows are not uniform. It changes from

place to place and flow to flow in the vertical direction. The lateral flow continues for

considerable distance while the weathered residue is thick or vesicular zones spreads uniformly,

while fractures, joints have high degree of interconnection. In the Deccan trap area the primary

porosity is due to presence of interconnected vesicles when is not filled by secondary material



while secondary porosity is develop due to weathered, cooling joints and fractures.

In alluvium area the sandy zone becomes a good aquifer having good porosity and permeability.

The ground water is tapped by the tube wells in this area.

C) Saline Tract

Most of the villages in talukas like Daryapur, Bhatkuli, Anjangaon and Chandur Bazaar are

having saline ground water and these talukas are dominantly covered by Alluvium.

D) Statement of observation well data (Static Water Levels in Observation Wells) Sr. No.

Taluka Last 5 Years AverageMonth March (In Meters)

S.W.L. Month March 2010 (In Meters)

Difference in Average

(In Meters) (3‐4)

1 2 3 4 5

1 Achalpur 15.3 18.06 ‐2.76

2 Amravati 8.03 7.67 0.36

3 Anjangaon Sur. 15.74 18.33 ‐2.59

4 Bhatkuli 9.57 8.86 0.91

5 Chandur Bazaar 14.82 15.43 ‐0.61

6 Chandur Rly. 7.03 8.33 ‐1.3

7 Dhamangaon Rly. 6.47 7.11 ‐0.64

8 Chikhaldara 4.79 3.64 1.15

9 Daryapur 12.96 13.53 ‐0.57

10 Dharni 6.86 6.77 0.09

11 Morshi 9.36 9.62 ‐0.26

12 Nandgaon Khnd. 5.91 7.1 ‐1.19

13 Tiosa 6.37 7.02 ‐0.65

14 Warud 10.27 9.88 0.39

The northern most part of the fresh water zone

is underlain by soft weathered boulders of

Basalt and this is restricted to small patches of

around 10 km within Achalpur and Anjangaon

taluka. This zone is termed as Bazada zone and

exploration is yet to be done here. The

southern saline area is distributed in parts of

Daryapur, Bhatkuli and Amravati talukas and

has been explored in detail by drilling. Depth

of the wells ranged from 15.15 to 300.10 m



bgl. Static water levels vary from 3.65 to 20.58 m bgl. Discharge from exploratory wells ranged

from 0.38 to 23.50 lps for drawdown’s ranging from 0.16 to 21.45 m. Granular zones have been

encountered and screened at various depths. However, it is found that zones down to the depth of

70 m falling in younger Alluvium have better yields and the water is less saline. This zone can be

used for agricultural purposes by means of shallow tube wells constructed down to the depth of

65 m and yielding up to 10 lps for 30 m lift.

3.2.6 Water Level

Central Ground Water Board periodically monitors 64 National Hydrograph Network Stations

(NHNS) stations in the Amravati district, four times a year i.e. in January, May (Premonsoon),

August and November (Postmonsoon). The data on premonsoon and postmonsoon water levels

along with fluctuation during 2006 and long term water level trends (1997-06) is given in table

3.4.



Table 3.4: Water Level Data (2006) with Long Term Trend (1997-06). S. Location Pre Post Fluct- Premonsoon Postmonsoon No. monsoon monsoon uation Trend Trend Water Water (m) Rise Fall Rise Fall Level Level (m/yr) (m/yr) (m/yr) (m/yr) (m bgl) (m bgl) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Ambada 13.85 12.67 1.18 1.09 0.75 2. Anjansingi 5.10 2.28 2.82 0.30 0.49 3. Arao 2.80 0.92 1.88 0.35 0.04 4. Ashtagaon 5.27 2.27 3.00 0.16 0.01 5. Badnera 11.81 4.57 7.24 0.41 0.06 6. Barukheda 3.31 0.13 3.18 - - - - 7. Behali 4.30 3.10 1.20 0.24 0.02 8. Belora 8.60 8.98 -0.38 0.02 0.08 9. Benoda (WT) - - - 0.12 0.07 10. Bhatkulijain 7.66 2.68 4.98 0.10 0.05 11. Bhokarbardi 8.03 1.64 6.39 0.44 0.09

12. Chandur Bazaar 25.50 24.40 1.10 0.77 0.78

13. Chandur Railway

4.15 2.65 1.50 0.05 0.05

14. Chicholi 8.97 4.11 4.86 0.02 0.06 15. Chinkhedi 1.80 2.07 -0.27 - - - - 16. Dapori1 13.10 4.34 8.76 0.09 0.31 17. Dargarh 4.78 2.28 2.50 0.01 0.004 18. Daryapur 19.31 15.73 3.58 0.008 0.23

19. Devgaon 4.65 3.55 1.10 0.28 0.27

20. Dharni 5.85 2.80 3.05 0.05 0.10 21. Gadegaon1 17.20 16.49 0.71 0.66 0.53 22. Ghat larki 13.04 13.04 0.00 0.01 1.00 23. Ghodadev 14.60 14.60 0.00 0.36 0.72 24. Harisal 10.34 5.73 4.61 0.37 0.04 25. Hatru 2.03 0.82 1.21 - - - - 26. Hiwarkheda 11.90 9.50 2.40 0.04 0.08 27. Jamgaon 9.87 4.50 5.37 0.52 0.02 28. Karasgaon 12.55 12.55 0.00 0.06 0.10

29. Khanapur 8.45 4.68 3.77 0.01 0.23 30. Kher 10.35 4.35 6.00 0.26 0.28 31. Khopra 12.34 12.34 0.00 0.05 0.35 32. Kolkaz 7.62 6.84 0.78 0.02 0.05 33. Kurha 5.00 3.37 1.63 0.002 0.68

34. Lawada 6.23 2.62 3.61 0.17 0.04 35. Loni 17.60 16.17 1.43 0.13 0.32 36. Lontek 6.70 - - 0.12 0.38



37. Lotwada 11.40 - - 0.18

38. Mahuli 7.98 2.77 5.21 0.26 0.03

39. Manjarkhed Kasba 24.80 7.19 17.61 - - - -

40. Morshi 11.40 - - 0.41 0.008 41. Nandgaon 10.35 5.18 5.17 0.37 0.28 42. Nimbhari 9.50 8.91 0.59 43. Pala 13.15 8.92 4.23 0.35 0.17 44. Pathrot 20.30 20.30 0.00 0.73 1.25 45. Pathrot1 26.90 25.35 1.55 - - - - 46. Pimpri 5.28 5.28 0.00 0.001 0.29 47. Pohra 2.65 2.02 0.63 0.15 0.12 48. Rithpur 9.65 5.96 3.69 0.40 0.25 49. Saiwada 8.67 8.67 0.00 0.16 0.27 50. Sawarkheda 11.20 11.20 0.00 0.04 0.34

51. Shendurjana (Kh)9.74

9.74 0.00 0.06 0.56

52. Shivni1 6.60 1.80 4.80 - - - - 53. Silona 4.44 0.15 4.29 0.33 0.02 54. Sindola 7.10 5.83 1.27 0.17 0.10 55. Sirasgaon 18.08 18.08 0.00 0.77 1.27 56. Temburkheda1 9.80 4.34 5.46 0.23 1.34 57. Teosa 3.45 2.05 1.40 0.241 0.02 58. Umarkhed 12.58 7.67 4.91 0.16 0.07 59. Wadgaon 8.20 6.08 2.12 0.08 0.02 60. Wadner gangai 9.54 8.26 1.28 - - - - 61. Walgaon 6.65 4.00 2.65 0.042 0.01 62. Warud 14.15 10.15 4.00 0.29 0.30 63. Wishroli1 16.80 15.23 1.57 0.42 1.13 64. Yavali 10.20 10.20 0.00 0.13 0.42

3.2.6.1 Depth to Water Level – Premonsoon (May-2006)

The depth to water levels in the district during premonsoon ranges between 1.80 (Chinchkhedi)

and 26.90 (Pathrot) m bgl. Depth to water levels during premonsoon (May 2006) has been

depicted in Figure-3. Shallow water levels within 10 m bgl are observed in major parts of the

district i.e., in southern part of the district in parts of Bhatkuli, Amravati, Teosa, Chandur

Railway and Nandgaon Khandeshwar talukas and in northwestern part of the district in parts of

Dharni and Chikhaldara talukas. In central and southern parts of the district comprising major

parts of Daryapur, Anjangaon, Achalpur, Chandur Bazaar, Morshi and Warud and small parts of

Bhatkuli, Amravati, Nandgaon (Kh) and Chandur Railway talukas the water levels rests between

10 and 20 m bgl. Deeper water levels, i.e., more than 20 m bgl are observed in small isolated



areas in parts of Achalpur, Chandur Bazaar talukas in central part of the district and in part of

Chandur Railway in southern part of the district.

3.2.6.2 Depth to Water Level – Postmonsoon (Nov.-2006)

The depth to water levels during postmonsoon (Nov. 2006) ranges between 0.13 m bgl

(Barukheda) and 25.35 m bgl (Pathrot-1). Spatial variation in postmonsoon depth to water level

is shown in. Shallow water levels within 10 m bgl are observed in major parts of the district i.e.,

in southern part of the district in entire Teosa, Chandur Railway and Nandgaon Khandeshwar

Talukas and in major parts of Bhatkuli, Amravati, Morshi and Warud talukas. Very shallow

water levels of less than 5 m bgl are observed in northern part of the district in almost entire

Chikhaldara and Dharni talukas. In major parts of Darayapur, Anjangaon and south eastern part

of Warud taluka, the water levels are between 10 and 20 m bgl. The deeper water levels of more

than 20 m bgl are observed in north central part of the district in major parts of Achalpur, and

Chandur Bazaar talukas.



3.2.6.3 Seasonal Water Level Fluctuation– (May-Nov. 2006)

In major parts of the district rise in water levels in the range of 0.59 (Nimbhari) to 17.61 m

(Manjarkhed Kasba) is observed. In almost entire district rise in eater levels have been observed.

Rise in water level in the range of 0 to 2 m is the most dominant range observed in the eastern,

north central and northern parts of the district. In south western and north western parts, the rise

is in the range of 2 to 4 m. Rise of more than 4 m is observed in southern, southeastern and

peripheral north western parts of the district in parts of Nandgaon (Kh), Chandur Railway,

Bhatkuli, Amravati talukas in southern part of the district and in Morshi and Warud talukas and

north western part of the district in Dharni taluka. Fall in the water level is observed in few small

isolated areas in the northern part of Chandur Bazaar taluka.

3.2.6.4 Water Level Trend (1997-2006)

Trend of water levels for premonsoon and postmonsoon periods for last ten years (1997-2006)

have been computed for 56 NHNS and are given in Table-4. Analysis of trend indicates that

during premonsoon period, rise in water levels has been recorded at 17 stations and it ranges

between negligible at few stations and 0.52 m/year (Jamgaon). Fall in water levels has been

observed at 39 stations and ranges between 0.01 (Ghat larki) and 1.09 m/year (Ambada). During

postmonsoon period, rise in water levels has been recorded at 11 stations and it ranges from 0.01



(Walgaon) to 0.68 m/year (Kurha), whereas at 45 stations, fall in water levels ranging between

negligible at few stations and 1.34 m/year (Temburkheda) is observed. Thus in major part of the

district, both during pre and postmonsoon periods declining trends of water levels have been

observed.

3.2.7 Ground Water Resources

Central Ground Water Board and Ground Water Survey and Development Agency (GSDA) have

jointly estimated the ground water resources of Amravati district based on GEC-97

methodology. The same is presented in Table-5, whereas the graphical representations of the

resources on the map are shown in Figure-5. Ground water resource assessment was done for

8392.39 sq. km. area of which 352.53 sq. km. area is under command and 6646.13 sq. km. is

non-command area. About 1393 sq. km. area comes under poor ground water quality.

As per the estimation, the total annual ground water recharge is 994.20 MCM with the natural

discharge of 49.71 MCM, thus the net annual ground water availability comes to be 944.50

MCM. The gross draft for all uses is estimated at 732.70 MCM with irrigation sector being the

major consumer having a draft of 707.59 MCM. The domestic and industrial water requirements

are worked at 38.63 MCM. The net ground water availability for future irrigation is estimated at

259.53 MCM. Stage of ground water development varies from 32.92% (Dharni) to 149.33%

(Warud). The overall stage of ground water development for the district is 77.58%. Out of total



14 talukas, 3 talukas i.e., Morshi, Warud and Daryapur are categorized as “Over-Exploited”, 1

taluka i.e., Chandur Bazaar falls in “Critical” category whereas remaining 10 talukas i.e.,

Amravati, Bhatkuli, Nandgaon (Kh), Achalpur, Anjangaon, Chandur Railway, Dharni,

Chikhaldara, Tiosa and Dhmangaon fall in “Safe” category. Watershed wise resources

computation indicate that the watersheds PT-2, PT-20, PTP-2, WR- 1, WR-2, WR-3 and WRC-1

watersheds fall in ”Over-Exploited”, WR-9 in “Critical”, PTP-6, WR-8, WRB-2 and WRB-17

fall in “Semi-Critical” category.

3.2.7.1 Yield Recharge Potential

A major part of the area is underlain by the Deccan Trap Basalt. The northwestern part of the

district, comprising Dharni and Chikhaldara talukas is primarily hilly and therefore has a poor

ground water development potential. In eastern part, i.e., in Warud and part of Morshi talukas,

Deccan Traps have low ground water development potential. The ground water in these areas

can be developed through dugwells. The southeastern part of the district comprising Nandgaon

(Kh), Chandur Railway and Tiosa talukas occupied by Deccan Traps has medium ground water

potential. Ground water in these areas can be developed through dugwells and DCB. Deccan

Traps has relatively higher yields in the central part of the district in parts of Amravati, Bhatkuli

and Morshi talukas. In these areas the ground water can be developed through dugwells, DCB

and borewells. The nature and yield potential of the aquifers occurring in different areas is given

in table

S. Taluka Main Yield Type of Wells Remarks No. Aquifer Potential Suitable 1. Achalpur Alluvium High Dugwells Tubewells 2. Amravati Basalt Medium to Dugwells High Borewells 3. Anjangaon Alluvium Medium to Dugwells Southern parts are having brackish Surji High Tubewells to saline ground water

4. Bhatkuli Alluvium Low to Dugwells Central and southern parts are having brackish to saline ground

Medium DCB water 5. Chandur Alluvium Medium to Dugwells Bazaar High Tubewells 6. Chandur Basalt Medium Dugwells Railway Borewells 7 Chikhaldara Basalt Poor Dugwell Hilly Area



8 Daryapur

Alluvium Medium Dugwells DCB

Southern parts are having brackish to saline ground water

9 Dharni Basalt Poor Dugwell Hilly Area 10 Morshi

Basalt Low to

Medium Dugwells Borewells

11 Nandgaon

Basalt Medium Dugwells Borewells

12 Tiosa

Basalt Low to Medium

Dugwells Borewells

13 Warud

Basalt Low Dugwells DCB



3.2.8 Climate and Rainfall

The Climate of the district is characterized by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the

year except during the south-west monsoon season, i.e., June to September. The mean minimum

temperature is 15.1°C and means maximum temperature is 42.2°C. The normal annual rainfall

over the district varies from 700 mm to about 1700 mm. It is the minimum in the south western

parts of the district around Daryapur (709 mm). This increases towards north and reaches a

maximum in the northern part around Chikhaldara (1647 mm). The average rainfall for the last

ten years ranges from 603.8 mm (Anjangaon) to 1374.02 mm (Chikhaldara) and the same is

presented in Table-3.2. The average annual rainfall for the last ten years when compared with

the normal annual rainfall, it is observed that the average annual rainfall for the last ten years of

the district is much less than the normal annual rainfall. Thus the rainfall has definitely decreased

in the district over the period of time.

Note : (1) The District Rainfall(mm.)(R/F) shown below are the arithmatic averages of Rainfall of Stations under the District. (2) % Dep. are the Departures of rainfall from the long period averages of rainfall for the District. (3) Blank Spaces show non-availability of Data. YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC R/F

%DEP R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

R/F %DEP

2008 0.0 -100

0.0 -100

8.0 4

9.0 109

2.0 -75

75.0 -44

173.4 -32

128.9 -44

170.8 10

28.8 -35

5.0 -71

0.0 -100

2009 0.0 -100

0.0 -100

0.0 -100

0.0 -100

6.0 -24

70.5 -48

301.7 18

110.6 -52

87.5 -44

37.9 -15

77.8 345

6.0 -22

2010 19.9 78

3.0 -71

15.8 105

0.0 -100

0.0 -100

125.9 -7

365.3 43

371.9 62

123.6 -20

60.6 36

15.4 -12

0.0 -100

2011 0.0 -100

0.4 -94

0.0 -100

5.2 41

73.0 1041

119.9 -13

240.0 -6

338.5 39

147.5 -3

13.3 -75

0.0 -100

0.0 -100

2012 3.2 -68

0.0 -100

0.0 -100

6.4 73

12.0 88

147.4 7

282.4 11

243.5 0

316.1 109

25.0 -53

0.4 -97

0.1 -99



Table 3.2 Annual rainfall data (1996‐2005) (mm) S. No.

Taluka 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Avg.

1 Achalpur 720.40 695.40 913.40 724.00 516.00 472.90 646.50 625.00 572.00 654.00 653.96 2 Amravati 637.70 671.70 759.96 999.36 766.80 619.60 672.50 681.80 511.62 886.40 720.74 3 Anjangaon 570.20 645.80 902.40 691.50 349.90 466.10 687.40 604.10 492.20 628.40 603.80 4 Bhatkuli 790.10 607.80 675.40 646.60 535.20 672.20 582.50 519.40 538.62 711.60 627.94 5 Chandur bazaar 790.80 774.70 778.32 695.20 398.80 585.00 777.20 608.60 549.30 578.00 653.59

6 Chandur Railway 746.20 599.60 599.62 938.30 688.90 788.60 859.70 850.90 418.03 1048.5 753.84

7 Chikhaldara 1710.40 1568.90 1776.80 1396.00 938.00 1207.00 1254.00 1373.20 1157.70 1358.2 1374.02 8 Daryapur 587.80 638.20 846.90 780.90 686.40 617.10 603.80 415.20 510.30 696.20 638.28 9 Dhamangaon

Railway - - 1158.00 1070.90 709.10 721.60 851.30 750.80 630.60 1116.4 876.09

10 Dharni 570.20 886.60 1161.40 1065.80 471.50 409.70 841.90 915.00 677.90 907.20 790.72 11 Morshi 574.00 514.00 707.70 690.40 420.10 534.20 763.10 750.00 659.80 696.30 630.96 12 Nandgaon-

khandeshwar 642.10 764.90 743.98 1040.40 599.00 725.00 768.40 520.40 441.40 1194.4 744.00

13 Tiosa 721.40 647.40 766.88 949.05 400.10 708.00 642.20 618.50 568.05 964.00 698.56 14 Warud 635.70 836.70 666.81 972.90 455.90 619.20 581.30 734.40 608.30 783.20 689.44 Average 745.92 757.82 889.83 904.38 566.84 653.30 752.27 711.95 595.42 873.06 745.08



3.3 Current Status of Environment

3.3.1 Basic Environmental Parameters

The government of Maharashtra has created a separate department for Environment in 1985 to

look after environmental problems in the state. The Maharashtra pollution control board has been

in force since 1970. The board is regularly monitoring environmental water quality at 38

locations in the state.

The board is also monitoring the overall environmental quality at 136 other locations of which at

64 locations the water quality has deteriorated since BOD was exceeding limits. The main reason

is discharge of domestic effluent in the river without treatment.

The ambient air quality in Mumbai is monitored by Municipal Corporation of Brihanmumbai at

6 locations. It has decided to monitor 26 stations under the project, National Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring (NAAQM) in the state. The Maharashtra pollution control board is monitoring the

ambient air quality at 5 locations in the state, the remaining monitored by educational

institutions. During 2000-01, at one location, SO2 concentration was found above the standard

and at 8 locations SPM (suspended particulate matter) level was found above standard.

There are environmentally polluting industries – large – 2, medium – 1, small – 70.

Amravati Region was established in 1997 at Amravati. There are three sub-divisions viz. 1)

Amravati- I (Amravati District), 2) Amravati – II (Yavatmal & Washim Districts), 3) Akola

(Akola & Buldana Districts) under jurisdiction of Regional Office, Amravati. This Region is

located in Purna Sub Basin, Painganga Basin and Wardha Basin. The important rivers in this

region are Wardha, Painganga, Man, Shahanoor, Katepurna, Chandrabhaga, Bembla & Nalganga

etc. The region is blessed with abundant natural resources in the form of rivers, high mountain

ranges. Wani taluka in Yavatmal district has prominently Coal Mines & Lime Quarries and other

part of the region covered the industries like engineering, Agro based units. There is only one

thermal power station viz. Paras Thermal Power Station, MSEB, Paras, Tq. Balapur, Dist. Akola

having generation capacity 62.5 MW.



1. Municipal Solid Waste Management :-

Most of these towns have experienced significant population growth in last two decades.

Presently in all the urban bodies in the region, for the treatment & disposal of Municipal Solid

Waste generated in the cities & towns selection of proper sites have been finalized. Presently in

all the urban bodies in the region the entire Municipal Solid Waste is disposed improperly. The

status of Municipal Solid Waste management is presented in Table. It is observed from the

information that the total Municipal Solid Waste generation in the region is about 692.11 T/Day.

The all the municipal councils in Amravati region & Amravati Municipal Corporation has

obtained authorization. Name of District

No. of local bodies

No. of authori‐sation issued

Quantity of MSW generated in T/M

Quarterly of waste treated and disposal

No. of local bodies having adequate treatment facility

Remarks.

M/s Rasika Seeds Pvt. Ltd. has granted authorisation for treatment of Municipal Solid Waste of quantity 150 T/day

Amravati. 11 11 7051.50 Nil Nil

Biomedical waste ( M&H ) Rules , 1998. (Amendment 2000) Name of District

No.of Medical institutes identified

No. of authorisation issued

Quantity of BMW generated in T/M

Quantity of Waste treated & disposed T/M

No. of units having Adequate treatment disposal facilities.

Amravati 263 145 24.45 11.04

133 Municipal Solid Waste (M&H) Rules , 2000. Name of No.of No. of Quantity of Quarterly of No. of local bodies

District local bodies

authori‐sation issued

MSW generated in T/M

waste treated and disposal

having adequate treatment facility Remarks.

M/s Rasika Seeds Pvt. Ltd. has granted authorisation for treatment of Municipal Solid Waste of quantity 150 T/day

Amravati. 11 11 7051.50 Nil Nil



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SN Name of Local

Body Population Source of

Water Consent under Water act. Validity.

Quantity of Water Consumption CMD

Quantity of Domestic Effluent CMD

Treatment Facility Provided whether Adequate/ Inadequate

Mode of disposal

Quantity of Solid Waste Generate T/Day

Treatment Facility for Solid Waste Generate

Disposal of Solid Waste Generated

Authorisation as per Municipal Solid Waste rules. Validity.

1 Municipal Corporation, Amravati.

650000 Upparwardha dam, Tube wells

31/07/2006 62000 49600 Inadequate Local nala to Pedhi river

150 No Land filling / dumping.

Obtained

2 Municipal Council, Achalpur

107304 Tube wells 31/12/2004 10000 8500 Inadequate Bicchan & Sapan river

25 No Dumping Obtained

3 Municipal Council, Anjangaon Surji

51163 Shahanur dam 31/07/2004 2850 2280 Inadequate Shahanur river 10 No Dumping Obtained

4 Municipal Council, Chandur Rly.

17720 Well & Malkhed Tank W.S.S.

31/12/02 3300 3234 Inadequate Local nala/ river Chandra-bhaga

4.5 No Dumping Obtained

5 Municipal Council, Chikhaldara.

4700 Lakes 31/12/2005 500 400 Inadequate Local nala to Sipna river


6 Municipal Council, Chandur Bzr.

17635 Tube wells 31/12/2002 1400 800 Inadequate Parsoda nala to Pedhi river


7 Municipal Council, Dhamangaon Rly.

20328 Well & Tube wells

31/12/2004 1980 1584 Inadequate Local river Chandra- bhaga


8 Municipal Council, Daryapur

34398 Shahanur dam

31/12/2012 1950 5060 Inadequate Local river Chandrabha


9 Municipal Council, Shendurjana Ghat.

21080 Well & Tube wells

31/06/2012 1000 800 Inadequate Local nala / river Deona-Jiona


10 Municipal Council, Warud.

41000 Shekdari dam

31/12/2011 1000 800 Inadequate Local river Chudamani


11 Municipal Council, Morshi

33607 Upparwardha dam

31/12/2007 4110 3288 Inadequate Local nala / river Damyanti.




2. Fly Ash Utilisation :-

It is mandatory for the brick manufacturers located within 100 k.m. from the coal based thermal

power plants utilized minimum 25% of fly ash in manufacturing of the bricks. It is also

mandatory for the construction agencies to utilize the fly ash & fly ash based products in a time

bound manner. The fly ash utilisation rules have been framed in order to protect the precious top

layer soil used in brick manufacturing which is causing environmental degradation of soil

besides other impacts such as greater soil erosion, loss of green cover etc. & also encourage the

utilisation of fly ash which is accumulating a very high rate. The Akola, Buldana, & part of

Amravati district is covered under 100 k.m. from coal based thermal power station located at

Paras, Tq: Balapur, Dist: Akola having 62.5 MW electricity generation capacity. This thermal

power station is generating in an average nearly 8000 Tons of fly ash every month. The fly ash is

stored in the ash bund. Board has perused for utilisation of fly ash with the power station

regularly.

There are three existing units in operation utilising fly ash for fly ash brick manufacturing &

about 400 Brick kilns located in the 100 k.m. radiuses from the thermal power station utilising

fly ash. The fly ash utilisation from the Paras Thermal Power Station over a period is presented

in Table-16 which indicates steady increase in the utilisation.

Fly Ash generation & utilisation at Paras TPS. Month Ash Generation MT Ash Utilisation MT Ash utilisation in Percentage

April‐04 8260 7195 87.11 May‐04 8575 3595 41.92 June‐04 6047 2010 33.24 July‐04 9609 4020 41.84 Aug‐04 9893 14036 141.88 Sept‐04 10314 8472 82.14 Oct‐04 9183 10724 116.78 Nov‐04 10582 10560 99.79 Dec‐04 9790 13440 137.28 Jan‐05 10467 13680 130.07 Feb‐05 4667 9664 206.85 Mar‐05 4320 5002 115.79 Total 101706 102398 100.7



4.Air quality:

The problem of air pollution is felt in some specific areas within the cities mainly due to

heavy traffic density. MPCB monitors ambient air quality at several locations including the

industries & urban areas. The proposal for operating NAQAAM stations has been submitted

and work of finalization of monitoring at Rajkamal Chowk, Camp Area and MIDC Area is

going on. The data of ambient air quality of Amravati, city is presented at Table-6.It shows

that the ambient air quality is generally within the standards.

Amravati City: Amravati Region accommodates highly populated urban areas like Amravati

city. The problem of air pollution is felt in some specific areas within the cities mainly due to

heavy traffic density. MPCB monitors ambient air quality at several locations including the

industries & urban areas.

Ambient Air Quality Data ( 2004 – 05) Name of Name of Class Number of

the city sampling samples

station analysed in report

SO2(ug/m3) Nox(ug/m3) SPM(ug/m3) RSPM(ug/m3)

year Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Amravati SriKrishna A 06 14.22 16.91 15.56 27.75 34 30.87 116 246 181 65.57 160 112.80 Peth

Noise levels monitoring observations.

City Location Class *** Monitoring Period No of

observations

Noise levels in dBA

Date time Min Max Avg Amravati District Women Hospital Sensitive 12/11/04 7.45pm 3 56.64 62.8 59.6 11/11/04 7.45pm 3 50 58.4 54.2 Jaystambh Chowk Commercial 12/11/04 8.30 pm 3 76.3 84 80.8 11/11/04 8.30 pm 3 66.78 74 70.7 Rukhamini Nagar Residential 12/11/04 9.30 pm 3 62.3 84.9 71.2 11/11/04 9.30 pm 3 54.21 68.8 60.5 Note :- *** means industrial, commercial, residential & sensitive.



It is observed that the air quality has been degraded.

Year Centre’s name Concentration of air Pollution SO2 ug/m3 NOx ug/m3 RSPM ug/m3 Permissible limit 80 80 100 2009‐2010 Govt. College of Engineering 9.98 12.07 71

Raja Kamal Chowk 13.63 16.29 125.15 MIDC Amravati 11.82 13.92 100.58

2010‐2011 Govt. College of Engineering 10.48 12.76 79.02 Raja Kamal Chowk 12.84 15.27 141.35 MIDC Amravati 12.34 14.45 126.47

2011‐2012 Govt. College of Engineering 10.00 13.00 70.00 Raja Kamal Chowk 11.00 12.00 112.00 MIDC Amravati 11.00 12.00 103.00

Figure 2: SO2 Value

0

20

40

60

80

100

2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12

Govt. College of Engineering

Raja Kamal Chowk

MIDC Amravati

Standard

020406080

100

2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12


Raja Kamal Chowk

MIDC Amravati



Figure 3: NOx ug/m3

Figure 3: RSPM ug/m3

1. Ambient Air Quality Monitored at Govt. College of Engineering

2. Ambient Air Quality Monitored at A-23 MIDC Amravati

3. Ambient Air Quality Monitored at Raja Kamal Chowk, Amravati

Note:

Figures in Red color shows the readings exceeding the standards and in Green color shows the

readings falling within standards.

NA:Not Available

BDL:Below Detectible Limit

0

50

100

150

2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12


Raja Kamal Chowk

MIDC Amravati

Standard



In 2011-12, ambient air quality at three locations, SO2 concentration was found below the

standard and at one location RSPM (Respirable suspended particulate matter) level was

found above standard which is indicated in red.

The problem of air pollution is felt in some specific areas within the cities mainly due to

heavy traffic density. So some protection measures have to be taken to control the air

pollution and awareness among the people to use environmentally friendly mode of

communication.

5.Water quality

Surface water quality : Amravati Region is blessed with vast natural water resources in the

form of Perennial River which are major source of drinking water supply to various cities. The

important occupation in this region is agriculture, which are highly dependent on these important

water resources. The industrialization and the increasing urbanization are responsible for the

rapidly increasingly stress on the water environment of the area. It is therefore necessary to

protect these water resources of the region.

1. Ground Water

MPCB has monitored some wells periodically. The ground water quality observed at some

location in Amravati city is presented in Table. Total hardness (CaCO3) and Sulphates is

sometimes beyond the limit.

Ground Water Quality : In the district, 34 water samples were collected during May 2006, out

of which 30 samples were representing Deccan Trap Basalt and 4 were representing Alluvium.

The samples were broadly classified into four classes as given in Table.

Geochemical Classification of Ground Water Samples. Sr. No.

Classification Type No. of Sample

% of Sample

1 Alkaline earths (Ca+Mg > 50%) exceeds alkali metals and weak acids (CO3+HCO3 > 50%) exceeds strong acids

Ca-HCO3 14 41

2 Alkali metal (Na+K > 50%) exceeds alkaline earths and weak acids

Na-HCO3 3 9

(CO3+HCO3 > 50%) exceeds strong acids.



3 Alkaline earths (Ca+Mg > 50%) exceeds alkali metals and strong acids (Cl+SO4+NO3 > 50%) exceeds weak acids

Ca-Cl 14 41

4 Alkali metal (Na+K > 50%) exceeds alkaline earths and strong acids (Cl+SO4+NO3 > 50%) exceeds weak acids

Na-Cl 3 9

Total 34 100 The ground water in the district is not dominated by a particular type of water. The table shows

that 41% samples each are of Ca-HCO3 and Ca-Cl type. These samples are mainly from Basaltic

aquifer. The samples, which are dominated by Na-HCO3 and Na-Cl type of water are only 9%

and belongs to Alluvial area. It is observed that the ground water samples representing Basaltic

aquifer, which were of Ca-HCO3 type, have changed to Ca-Cl type. The type of water in

Alluvium gives an idea about inland salinity problem existing in the Purna Alluvium basin of the

district.

3.3.2 Suitability of Ground Water for Drinking Purpose

The suitability of ground water for drinking purpose is determined keeping in view the effects of

various chemical constituents in water on the biological system of human being. Though many

ions are very essential for the growth of human, but when present in excess, have an adverse

effect on human body. The standards proposed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for

drinking water (IS-10500-91, Revised 2003) were used to decide the suitability of ground water.

The classification of ground water samples was carried out based on the desirable and maximum

permissible limits for the parameters viz., TDS, TH, Ca, Mg, Cl, SO4 and NO3 prescribed in the

standards and is given in Table below.

Classification of Ground Water Samples based on BIS Drinking Water Standards (IS-10500-91, Revised 2003)

Parameters DL MPL Samples Samples Samples with conc. with conc. with conc. < DL in DL-MPL >MPL TDS (mg/L) 500 2000 10 23 1 TH (mg/L) 300 600 11 18 5 Ca(mg/L) 75 200 19 15 0 Mg(mg/L) 30 100 11 19 4 Cl (mg/L) 250 1000 25 9 0 SO4 (mg/L) 200 400 34 0 0 NO3(mg/L) 45 No No relaxation 16 relaxation 18 F (mg/L) 1.0 1.5 31 1 2 (Here, DL- Desirable Limit, MPL- Maximum Permissible Limit)



The classification in Table-7 shows that concentration of NO3 is beyond the maximum

permissible limit in 53% of samples. In few samples, the concentration of parameter such as

TDS, TH, Mg and F have also crossed the maximum permissible limits. Overall, the potability of

ground water in the monitored wells has been affected mainly due to high NO3 in ground water.

Therefore, it can be concluded that the ground water quality in majority of the area is good for

drinking purpose.

3.3.2.1. Surface Water

The important rivers flowing through the region are Wardha, Painganga, Purna, Katepurna, Man,

Shahanoor, Chandrabhaga, Bembla & Nalganga etc. These rivers are important drinking water

resources of the region. MPC Board regularly monitors the water quality at these important water

resources.

The Amba nala passes through the dense, residential & commercial area of Amravati city. It is

observed that this river is encroached by the residential growth from all sides & experiencing

pollution due to addition of domestic sewage. It is observed that the river is encroached by the

residential growth from all sides & experiencing pollution due to addition of domestic sewage.

Further, the natural water streams are also obstructed due to human activities resulting in drying

of these rivers.

MPCB monitored the water quality at some lakes before & after Ganpati Festival. Table-3

presents the water quality at some lakes before & after Ganpati immersion. The change in water

quality illustrates the need of educating the people regarding water pollution due to immersions.

Gems & MINARS sampling station:-

There is one Minimal Indian Nation Aquatic Resource Sampling (MINARS) station at Purna

River in the Amravati Region. This is located at Dhupeshwar, Tq : Malkapur, Dist: Buldana.

Quarterly samples are collected & analysed at Regional Laboratory at Nagpur. Water quality is

mostly within limits except sulphates on few occasions.

It is observed that the water quality has been degraded due to mixing of sewerage.

Concentration of Water pollution

Purna River Pedhi River Permissible Limit

ph 8.2 8.32 6.0 – 8.5 B.O.D. 8.5 11.46 Less than 5mg/lit D.O. 5.01 4.82 More than 5mg/lit



Water Quality Monitored at: Purna River

Year: 2011 Months Ph (6.0 – 8.5) B.O.D. (< 5mg/lit) D.O.( > 5mg/lit) January February 7.69 6.80 5.05 March 8.20 7.80 3.90 April 8.60 4.8 5.80 May 8.11 7.20 5.20 June 8.09 14.00 4.40 July 8.30 7.70 5.70 August 8.76 8.00 4.70 September 7.96 3.80 6.30 October 7.86 5.20 6.30 November 8.42 6.20 5.40 December 7.14 4.00 6.20 Year: 2012 January 8.04 7.60 4.90 February 8.25 7.60 5.40 March 8.09 14 3.90 April 7.74 6.80 4.73 May 8.05 7.20 5.70

Note: the letters in black bold are indicating – out of permissible limit



River Water Quality data (2004-05)

Name of the River / Lake

Name of sampling Station

Class of Water

No. of Samples analysed in report year

Water Quality Status

pH COD mg/l BOD mg/l DO mg/l Total Coliform mpn/100ml

Dist. Amravati.

Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg Min Max Avg

Pedhi river Kund AII 05 7.25 8.56 7.93 14 72 43 3.1 07 5.05 05 6.15 5.58 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

Pedhi river Haturna AII 05 7.63 8.69 7.98 16 71 43.5 3.5 8.5 06 4.99 6.12 5.55 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

Pedhi river Bhatkuli AII 05 7.35 8.24 7.99 24 81 52.5 3.6 8.8 6.2 4.83 6.1 5.46 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

Pedhi river Dadhi Pedhi

AII 05 7.39 8.65 8.02 18 68 43 03 9.6 6.3 04 6.17 5.08 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

Purna river Vishroli AII 02 7.49 8.53 8.01 16 27 21.5 2.9 3.1 2.5 5.79 6.02 5.9 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

Purna river Kural AII 02 7.97 8.57 8.27 30 51 40.5 3.2 4.5 3.85 5.6 6.06 5.83 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

Purna river Ashegaon AII 02 7.9 ‐‐‐ 7.9 34 ‐‐ 34 04 ‐‐‐ 04 04 ‐‐‐ 04 ‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Purna river

Kholapur AII 02

7.88 8.52 8.2 20 81 50.5 3.3 9.2 6.25 5.61 5.64 5.62 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ Purna river

Lasur AII 02

7.87 8.47 8.17 20 62 41 3.1 07 5.05 5.61 6.69 5.65 ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐

Amba nalla Amravati. AII 02

08 8.55 8.27 264 328 251 114 156 135 --- --- --- ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐ ‐‐‐



Water Quality Before and After Ganpati Festival at Amravati Town

Location

CHATRI TALAO PEDHI AT REWASA

PURNA AT ASEGAON

Month Before Emersion

After Emersion

After Emersion

Before Emersion

After Emersion

After Emersion

Date of Sampling

26/09/04 28/09/04 29/09/04 27/09/04 28/09/04 28/09/04

Parameters MPCB Limits (mg/ltrs)

p H 5.5 to 9 8.32 8.49 8.46 8.5 8.59 8.55 Conductivity DO 4 6.06 4.94 4.48 5.93 6.03 BOD 5 8 8.6 12.5 3.5 3 5.6 COD 250 50 50 82 45 32 57 SS 100 34 46 58 26 28 54 TDS 2100 512 610 696 498 536 636 ONG 10 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil CD 0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Pb 0.1 0.021 0.055 0.068 0.053 0.057 0.09 HG 0.001 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Chlorides 600 100 60 60 80 75 65 Sulphates 400 Ni 45 12.5 12 27.9 27.9 27.9 Phosphate 0.058 0.12 0.11 0.078 0.096 0.13 % of Sodium 60 61.32 41.2 38.3 57.7 55 23.89 Cr 0.05 BDL BDL 0.004 0.021 0.01 0.004

ANALYSIS RESULT PURNA RIVER POINT AT DHUPESHWAR YEAR 2004‐05.

PARAMETER & LIMIT Apr‐04 Jul‐04 Oct‐04 Oct‐04 Nov‐04 Jan‐05 Mar‐05 (MINARS) (MINARS) ph 8.5 7.63 8.2 8.64 8.27 8.75 7.62 Turbidity 1 16 1 … 1 … 1 Conductivity 86 103 130 280 220 310 146 Dissolved Oxygen 5.5 5.93 6.15 6.3 5.9 6.2 5.1 B.O.D. 4 15 3.1 3.5 3 3.9 7.1 Chemical Oxygen Demand 20 72 18 …. 20 … 24 Suspended Solids 18 84 14 …. 18 … 20 T.D.Solids 436 510 658 …. 1108 … 730 Calcium 33.6 28 36 …. 44.8 … 28 Magnessium 12.6 11.6 10.69 …. 34 … 36 Total Alkalinity 258 44 162 …. 234 … 154 Hardness 136 118 118 …. 252 … 134



Chloride 84 110 218 …. 111 … 65 Sulphate 41 24.2 7 …. 515 … 17 Ammonical Nitrogen 0.84 …. …. 1.23 …. 1.36 …. Nitrate 4.5 16.8 6.6 3.61 11.6 4.28 4.8 Phosphate 0.28 0.111 0.194 …. 0.103 …. 0.136 Fecal Chlorifarm MPN/100 ml

…. …. …. 110 …. 70 ….

Total Chlorifarm MPN/100 ml

…. …. …. 900 …. 500 ….

3.4 Vegetation

3.4.1 Forests Cover

Amravati has the distinction of having one third of its geographical areas under forest cover

amounting to about 3.96 lakh hectare area. One of the three Tiger Reserves, namely the Melghat

Tiger Reserves, of Maharashtra is located here. This famous reserve spread over an area of

1676.93 sp km has recently completed 30 years of its existence and is one of the last remaining

habitats of Indian Tiger in Maharashtra. The hilly terrain of the national park gives it a distinct

importance as a tiger habitat as most other reserves are located in plains.

Apart from this, the Gugamal National Park and sanctuaries like Dharni-Kolkaaz, Narnala,Wan

and Ambaburwa are also located here. The district exhibits two distinct geographical regions,

viz., the plain regions in the east and south-east and the hilly regions of the Satpuda ranges in

north and north-west. The plain region is extensively cultivated and forests appear only in dotted,

scattered patches. The hilly region is an extensive block of compact forests called Melghat and

contains an abundance of rich teak trees. The percentage of the forest area to total area in the

district is 30.43%, and is unevenly distributed. Amravati has the distinction of having one third

of its geographical areas under forest cover amounting to about 3502 SQ.KM. area.

Area under forest for the year 2007-08

s. no. Category Area in sq. kms

1 Reserved forest 3492

2 Protected 10

3 Unclassified forest --

Total 3502



The district is fairly rich as far as resources are concerned. The major and minor forest

production of the district is found in good quantity. Some forest produces like Behada, Hirda,

Moha’s flower are found in large quantity, leaves and herbs could be used for setting up cottage

type industries of the Ayurvedic medicine. Palas leaves and it is used for making pratravali and

colours during Holi festival.

3.4.2 Tree Forests: These include the forests of Melghat capable of producing big-size teak and

timber of other type.

3.4.3 Minor Forests: These include the forests in the outskirts of Melghat and those in the plain

regions, which are capable of producing small-size timber poles of teak, etc. These forests also

supply fire-wood, thorns and grass and serve as good pastures for grazing the cattle.

3.4.4 Babul Bans: These are artificially created forests of Babul (Acacia arabica) in the

cultivated plain tracts and lie dotted over the area.

3.4.5 Ramnas and Pasture Forests: These include open forests with sparse tree growth and lie

mostly in the plain regions of the district, where an intense demand exists for grass and grazing.

Figure 3.3 Forest Cover



3.4.6 Melghat tiger reserve: The Melghat area was declared a tiger reserve in 1974. The reserve

is a catchment area for five major rivers all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. Melghat is

the prime biodiversity repository of the state. More than 700 naturalized plant species have been

enlisted in the flora of Melghat. Teak is the predominant tree species. Bamboo is also

widespread.

A 40 Sq. Km tourism zone has been established near Semadoh. Annually around 6000 tourists

avail of the tourist facility here. The nature education and interpretation centre at Semadoh has

four dormitories (64 beds), 10 huts (20 beds) and tent facility. Tent facility (6 tents) has been

established at 11 different places to facilitate trekking in the reserve.

Details of flora and fauna are given below:

Forest Map of Amravati



3.4.7 Flora and Fauna

The forests abound is varied flora and fauna. Wildlife includes tiger, panther, wolves, jackals,

gaur, sambar, chital, mantijac, wild pig, slott bear, four-Horned antelope, flying squirrel,

common langur, chinkara or mountain gazelle, bonnet macaque and other small animals. The

forests are also rich in bird diversity with more than 200 species having been recorded. The flora

of Melghat includes many rare herbs and medicinal plants, which are fast disappearing due to

lack of adequate attention and general pressures of population explosion and conventional

development.

Flora Fauna

Teak, ain.

Bamboo, Tiwas,

Dhaoda, Kusum,

Mahua

Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Jackal, Sambar, Indian Bison,

Barking Deer, Blue Bull, Spotted Deer, Chausingha, Ratel, Flying Squirrel,

Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Porcupine, Pangolin, Mouse Deer.

s. no. Forest Products Production

1 Major Forest Products

a) Timber wood 4.360 th. MP

b) Fuel wood 4.033 th. MP

2 Minor Forest Products

A Bamboo 55370(no)

B Piece Bamboo ‐‐

c Grass 35(MT)

D Tendu leaves 21929 ( S.B.)

e Gum ‐‐‐

Some forest produces like Behada, Hirda, Moha’s flower are found in large quantity, leaves and

herbs could be used for setting up cottage type industries of the Ayurvedic medicine. Palas

leaves and it is used for making pratravali and colours during Holi festival.

3.4.7.1 Wild Animals

The physical features of the district are distinguished into two marked tracts. In the east and

south are the intensively cultivated plain tracts, with scattered blocks of forests. The portion in



the north and north-west, called Melghat, comprises the hilly terrain of the Gawilgad ranges of

the Satpudas. The plain tracts contain open type of forest, as a result of the biotic influences. The

hilly region is a well-preserved compact block of forest. The existence of the fauna has a direct

relation with the condition of the vegetation and the biotic influences. The plain tract is thus poor

in fauna, while the well-preserved forest of the hilly region is richly stocked with different kinds

of wild animals.

The name of varieties of animals found in this region is mentioned below:-

Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal and Fox, Wild Dogs, Beers, Badger, Wild Pig, Hare, Porcupine,

Mongoose, Otter, Bison, Sāmbhar, Chital, Barking Deer, Blue bull, Black buck, Charsingha

Grey Squirrel and Others.

3.4.7.2 Birds

The birds of the district include most of the gaily plumaged varieties common elsewhere, such

as the golden orioles, the blue roller, the king-fisher and the little green fly-catchers. They also

include the painted and rock sand grouses, the peacock, the jungle quail, the grey partridge,

jungle fowl, green pigeon, crow, the large grey and rain quail and the button quail. Pea fowls

and jungle fowls are particularly abundant in the Melghat forests in the valley of the Sipna

River.

Of the water birds the ordinary varieties of duck and teal, as well as the varied assortment of

cranes and other shore birds are found.

In Melghat many rare birds like the black and orange fly catcher

(Ochromelanigrorufa), otherwise found in the Nilgiris and in Ceylon, are

seen. Cyornis Tickellia,Tickell's blue redbreast common in Central India is also found

here. Myio-phonusHorsfieldii - the Malbar whistling thrush is found near Chikhaldara.

3.4.7.3 Fish

Out of the total geographical area of the district, 10638 hectares is suitable for fish farming apart

from the 963Kms. long area under river water. Amravati district affords natural facilities for the

development of inland fisheries as there are about 300 tanks, in addition to the rivers. Of these

300 tanks only 35 are perennial, the rest being shallow and seasonal, but they serve the purpose

of developing fishery effectively.



The tanks of Pohra, Chikhaldara, Anjangaon Bari as well as the drinking water supply

tanks of Wadali and Chhatri have been brought under scientific fish culture with remarkable

success during the last five years. They are stocked with fry and finger-lings of Bengal carps,

viz., Catla (Catla catla), Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Mrigal (Cirrhinamrigala). These varieties

are imported from West Bengal and introduced in the tanks.

The principal rivers which afford facilities for Pisiculture are the Purna river and a 40-

mile belt of the Tapi. Pedhi, Kholat, Shahanur, Bembla, Wardha and Chandrabhaga are the

other rivers affording habitat facilities for fish life and growth. But these rivers are rather

shallow and do not have enough deep pools to serve as perennial fish culturing rivers.

However, the resources afforded by these rivers are exploited to a beneficial extent and

varieties such as Murrel, Wallago, minor carps and several other species of lesser importance

are reared.

The following fishes are found in the tanks and rivers of Amravati District:-

Chana marulius (Murrel) Heteropheustes fossilis (Singi) Chana striatus Clarias batrachus (Magur, Waghur) Chana punclatus Anguilla bengalensis Wallago attu Chela clupeoides Puntius kolus Rasbora daniconius Puntius sarana Puntius ticto Labeo fimbriatus Colisa fasciata Labeo bata Xenentodon cancila Mystus seengala (Singar) Nandus nandus Glossogobius giuris

Besides these species of fish, several types of prawns and crabs are found in the district. Of

these Palaemon carcinus is the commercially important prawn found in Wardha River. In 2007-

2008 the fish production was 3799.5 M.T. Talukawise details are given in the table

FISH PRODUCTION

s.

no.

TAHSIL Area under

river water

(Kms)

Area Suitable

For Pissiculture

( HECT)

ACTUAL AREA (

HECT)

FISH

Production

(MT)

1 Amravati 127 460 450 350

2 Morshi 95 6061 5667 650

3 Warud 82 384 350 305



4 Tiwasa 103 220 170 280

5 Chandur railway 50 390 375 366

6 Nandgaon ( khande) 35 190 149 225

7 Bhatkuli 25 44 41 50

8 Daryapur 63 44 42 45

9 Anjangaon 85 211 205 180

10 Dharani 100 1309 1245 520

11 Chikhaldara 29 650 531 270

12 Achalpur 89 462 462 300

13 Chandur bazaar 42 202 185 250

Total 963 10638 9882 3799.5

3.4.7.4 Snakes

Amravati district has hilly regions in the north and northeastern borders. These regions adjoin the

Burhanpur, Betul and Chhindwara forests. The other parts of the district are dry and have a black

cotton soil. In fact there seems to be a perpetual scarcity of water in and around Amravati.

Looking to this nature of the terrain therefore it is no wonder that a number of snakes are found

in the north while the south seems to confine to Cobra, Russels Viper, Rat snake and the

Checkered black. In the hilly north there is a likelihood of the prevalence of the rough tailed

snake also.

3.4.7.5 Livestock

The livestock population of the district and its break up under different groups as per 2003

census is given in table

Live Stock Population

s. no. Category Population thousands (2003 census)

1 Cow and Bullock 480

2 Buffaloes 116

3 Sheep and Goats 324

Total live stock 1571

4 Paultry 445



3.5 Mineral Resources

Mineral form the backbone of Enterprises development and therefore production of various

minerals is taken as a yardstick to know the development activity that has taken place in any

given location.

In view of this, a great emphasis is now being laid on exploration of Mineral deposits in the

country. The state of Maharashtra has also made vigorous efforts to develop its minerals. The

state of Maharashtra is fairly endowed with number of economic mineral deposits. Out of the

state’s total area of 307583 sq.km. Potentially rich mineral area is hardly 37328 sq.kms. This is

further evidenced from the fact that Amravati district has only 5% of mineral bearing area of the

state. With no major primary mineral whose workable reserves are identified in the district for

their supply. However few minerals like limestone, plastic clay etc. do occur in Amravati district.

Clay is very common mineral occurring in great many varieties with different chemical

and physical properties. A variety of clay is known to occur in the district suitable for the

manufacture of pottery, earthenware, low to medium duty refractory bricks, stoneware pipes.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has laid down various specifications for clays to be used for

various purposes. The clay available in the Amravati district may be classified into two

categories.

1. Fire clay

2. Stoneware clay.



CCHHAAPPTTEERR 44:: TTOOUURRIISSMM IINN AAMMRRAAVVAATTII DDIISSTTRRIICCTT

Maharashtra is the third largest State of India, both in area and population. It is located on the

West Coast of India with a 720 km long coastline along the lush green Konkan region. Nestled in

the Western Ghats and the Sahyadri mountain range are several hill stations and water reservoirs

with semi-evergreen and deciduous forests. The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, with its dense

forests, is home to several wild life sanctuaries and nature parks. Thus all the three regions of

Maharashtra offer considerable tourism potential. Maharashtra abounds in numerous tourist

attractions ranging from ancient cave temples, unspoiled beaches, ancient forts and monuments,

forests and wildlife, unique hill stations, pilgrimage centres, and a rich tradition of festivals, art

and culture. Hence, our campaign slogan for Maharashtra Tourism – “MAHARASHTRA

UNLIMITED!”

Figure 4.1: Detail Map of Maharashtra



4.1 Tourism in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. Maharashtra tourism

offers almost everything from its pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, natural

caves, waterfalls, to imposing forts, colourful festivals, ancient pilgrimage shrines, museums,

and historical monuments that draw large number of travelers. Tourism in Maharashtra is one

of the fastest growing industries, which brings a lot of foreign exchange and has led to the

generation of employment in the state. Semadoh and Melghat Tiger Reserve Project are on the

national tourism map.

Figure 4.2: Maharashtra Tourist Places Map 4.1.1 Hill Stations

The Western Ghats in Maharashtra is home to several charming hill stations. Most of them

belong to the colonial era the more favourite of them being Matheran and Mahabaleshwar.

Chikhaldara is the only hill station in eastern Maharashtra (Vidarbha) and is of as much



importance to Vidarbhaites as Matheran/Mahabaleshwar to western Maharashtra. A map

indicating the major hill stations in Maharashtra is shown in the map.

Figure 4.3: Maharashtra State Hill Stations Map

4.1.2 Ecotourism

The state has immense scope for eco-tourism. There are approximately 24 wild life sanctuaries

and National parks. These include three forest areas, which have been declared as Tiger reserves

under the Project Tiger conservation scheme by the Ministry of Environment and Forest,

Government of India. These are

namely Melghat Tiger reserve in

Amravati district, Pench Tiger

reserve in Nagpur district and the

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger reserve in

Chandrapur district. Incidentally

all the three Tiger reserves lie on

the Eastern part of Maharashtra.

4.2 Amravati Tourism

Tourism in Amravati districts

comprises visiting the various

religious sites, places of worship,



Parks, Forts, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Zoo, Heritage Structures and other religious yatras.

Amravati has many historical and cultural heritages sites. The district has witnessed the reigns of

many kings like the Marathas, Bahmanis and later on the British rule. There are remains of some

very old forts like the Gavilgarh fort in Chikhaldara and Narnala fort near Akot, which falls in

the neighboring Akola district, is contiguous to the forests of Amravati circle. One can glimpse

remnants of the historical past in these places.

Amravati has the distinction of having one third of its geographical areas under forest cover

amounting to about 3.96 lakh hectare area. One of the three Tiger Reserves, namely the Melghat

Tiger Reserves, of Maharashtra is located here. This famous reserve spread over an area of 1676.93

sp km has recently completed 30 years of its existence and is one of the last remaining habitats of

Indian Tiger in Maharashtra. The hilly terrain of the national park gives it a distinct importance as a

tiger habitat as most other reserves are located in plains. Apart from this, the Gugamal National Park

and sanctuaries like Dharni-Kolkaaz, Narnala, Wan and Ambaburwa are also located here. These

forests abound is varied flora and fauna. Wildlife includes tiger, panther, wolves, jackals, gaur,

sambar, chital, mantijac, wild pig, slott bear, four-horned antelope, flying squirrel, common langur,

Chinkara or mountain gazelle, bonnet macaque and other small animals. The forests are also rich in

bird diversity with more than 200 species having been recorded. The flora of Melghat includes many

rare herbs and medicinal plants, which are fast disappearing due to lack of adequate attention and

general pressures of population explosion and conventional development.

Other than above-mentioned areas of conservation importance, Amravati has many historical and

cultural heritages sites. The district has witnessed the reigns of many kings like the Marathas,

Bahmanis and later on the British rule. There are remains of some very old forts like the Gavilgarh

fort in Chikhaldara and Narnala fort near Akot, which falls in the neighboring Akola district but is

contiguous to the forests of Amravati circle. Folk lore has it that the fort of Narnala dates back to the

times of Pandavas, while Gavilarh, is supposed to have been built by the Gawlis, a local pastoral

community. The Narnala fort was first taken over by the Bahmani rulers in medieval times, which

repaired and strengthened it before passing into the control of the British.

Thus one can glimpse remnants of the historical past in these places. Another important aspect,

which could be developed as part an ecotourism strategy, is ‘religious’ tourism. There are many spots

like the year Hanuman temple in Wari founded by a famous saint of Maharashtra, Swami Ramdas;

Dhargad Mahadev Temple, and number of small and big temples in Chikhaldara are regularly

frequented by local people. Though these visits are seasonal and restricted to few important festival



days in a year, they turn out to be a challenge for local forest administration as the volume of visitors

is very high (sometimes more than twenty thousand in a single day). The impact of so many visitors

in single day can be quite damaging to the forests and wildlife if not regulated in a proper manner.

How these local tourists will be included and dealt with in a mutually beneficial manner is would be

challenge for any ecotourism strategy for the region. As one can see, most of the remains of the forts

and other historical structures also happen to lie in or near the forest areas. This makes it easier to

plan and promote tourist itineraries having multi-dimensional aspects like nature, history, culture and

religion.

4.2.1 Places of interest

General list showing well-known existing tourist places

• Melghat Tiger Reserve, of Project Tiger • Chikhaldara Hill Station • Amravati • Gugarnal National Park



• Wan Wildlife Sanctuary • Gawilgarh Fort • Ambadevi temple - Historic place to visit and it is ancient one, related with

Rukhminiharan • HVPM Institute(Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal) - India's Biggest Sport Institute • Kondeshwar & Tapowaneshwar • Salbardi • Nerpinglai • Mozari • Jahagirpur (Marda) • Bhiltek Nagoba Yatra • Ghuikhed • Amla Vishveshwar sant Eknath Maharaj Yatra • Rianmochan Mahadev Yatra • Bahiram • Sawanga Vithoba • Koudanyapur Birth Place of Rukmini • Shahanur Dam, Anjangaon Surji • Simbhora Dam, Morshi • Deonath Math, Anjangaon Surji • Ekveera Temple, Murha, Anjangaon Surji • Vitthal Mandeer, Anjangaon Surji • Bettle Leave Farming, Anjangaon Surji • Saint Ruplal Maharaj, Anjangaon Surji • Saint Gulab Baba Ashram, Takarkheda, Anjangaon Surji • Khandeshwar Bhagawan Temple, Nandgaon Khandeshwar • Rastrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Janmabhumi, Mozari Gurukunj • Amravati, The Leprosy Mission Community Hospital, Kothara • Bahiram fare in Dec-Feb • Riddhapur • Talegaon Dashasahastra



Table 4.1 Table showing Important Tourist places by Type and Location

Type of Tourists Places

Name of the Places Location

Place of Worship Ambadevi Temple Shri Ambadevi Temple is located in the centre of the city and is devoted to Goddess Ambadevi.

Place of Worship Shri Bhakti Dham Temple

Shri Bhakti Dham Temple is located on Badnera road in Amravati and is devoted to Lord Krishna and his consort, Radha.

Place of Worship Sridham Temple

Sridham Temple situated on the Rallies Plot in the centre of the Amravati city is also known as Satidham

Place of Worship Shri Ekvira Devi Temple Shri Ekvira Devi Temple located near the Shri Ambadevi Temple is in Amravati city. The temple was built in 1660

Wild Life Sanctuaries

Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary

Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Wan Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Melghat area. It is a part as well as an extension of the Melghat Tiger Reserve

Zoo Wadali Talao Wadali Talao, one of the popular reservoirs, is situated on the Chandur Railway Road, towards the east of Amravati. This reservoir supplies fresh and clean water in the city

Parks Gugarnal National Park Gugamal National Park was carved out from the Melghat Tiger Reserve in 1987 in Amravati District, Maharashtra.

Forts Gavilgarh Fort Gavilgarh Fort is situated in vicinity of Chikhaldara in Amravati district of Maharashtra. This fort is located at a height of 1103 m, which dates back to around 300 years and has been included under Melghat Tiger Project.



Heritage Chhatri Talao Chhatri Talao was built in 1888 and is a reservoir, which supplies drinking water to the residents of Amravati city. Situated on the Malkhed Railway Road

Heritage Melghat Tiger Reserve Melghat Tiger Reserve is among the first nine Tiger Reserves situated in the northern part of Amravati district of Maharashtra state.

Heritage Chikhaldara Chikhaldara is a hill resort situated at an altitude of 1118 m in the Vidarbha region of Amravati. The place finds its mention in the epic, the Mahabharata, as it is believed that Bheema killed Keechaka and then threw him into the valley. Thus, the place came to be known as Keechakadara – Chikhaldara. the scenic beauty of Chikhaldara can be enjoyed from Hurricane point, Prospect point and Devi point. Other interesting excursions include Gawilgad and Narnala Fort, the Pundit Nehru Botanical Garden, the tribal museum and the Semadoh lake.

Historical and Religious Centers

Kondeshwar & Tapowaneshwar

Amravati

Salbardi: Shambhu Mahadev Pilgrimage

Amravati, Morshi

Nerpinglai Amravati, Morshi Riddhapur: Shree Govind Prabhu fair of Mahanubhav Culture. Chandur

Bazaar, Amravati

Kaundannyapur: Shree Kaundannyapur fair Tiosa, Amravati Mozari : Rashtra Sant Tukdiji Maharaj Yatra

Tiosa, Amravati

Jahagirpur (Marda) :Hanuman fair

Tiosa, Amravati

Bhiltek Nagoba Yatra Chandur Rly. Ghuikhed: Mendoli baba Yatra

Chandur Rly.

Amla Vishveshwar sant Eknath Maharaj Yatra

Chandur Rly.

Rianmochan Mahadev Yatra

Bhatkuli, Amravati

Bahiram: Bahiram Khandoba & Bahiram Bowaji

Bahiram

Sawanga Vithoba Chandur Rly. Talegaon Dashasahastra:

An ancient Historical town near Chandur Rly. Where there are old temples, bricks that float on water, deep Celler, God Mahadeva's great temple, old wells with Steps

4.3 Heritage of Amravati District

4.3.1 Old Amravati



Amravati was once surrounded by four gates: Jawahar Gate, Kholapuri Gate, Nagpuri Gate and

Amba Gate. The jwellery market (also known as Sarafa Bazaar) is located inside Jawahar Gate

with renowned shops like Mangalam, Gogate Saraf, Soni jewellers, etc. There are mainly two

parts inside the Fort wall, Bhaji Bazar and Budhwara, famous for the Ganeshotsava (Lord

Ganesh Festival). In Bhaji Bazar, two Ganesh Mandal are famous (1) Chhatrapati Shivaji

Mandal and (2) Sarvajanik Mandal, In Budhwara, the Famous Mandals are (1) Azad Hind

Mandal (2) Nilkanth Mandal, who organize various programs during the 10 days. Also there are

famous Temples located in old Amravati (1) Balkrishna temple, Someshwar Temple, Murlidhar

and bhrahmachari maharaj Temple (Renewed by Deodia family in 1938), Laxmi Narayan

Temple, Jain Shwetamber Temple, Kala Maroti Temple all in Bhaji bazaar, (2) Nilkanth Temple,

Shri Krishna temple, Ekvira Devi temple, all in Budhwara, Amba Devi and Ekvira Devi temple,

Amba Gate.

4.3.2 Forts

Folk lore has it that the fort of Narnala dates back to the times of Pandavas, while Gavilgarh, is supposed to have been built by the Gawlis, a local pastoral community. The Narnala fort was first taken over by the Bahmani rulers in medieval times, which repaired and strengthened it before passing into the control of the British.

1. Gawilgad Fort 2. Narnala Fort. 3. Bhokarbardi Killa

4.4 Water Bodies

Major projects - two in number • Upper Wardha, • Lower Pedi

Medium projects - eight no.

1. Purna 2. Chandra Bhaga 3. Sapan 4. Vasani 5. Garga 6. Pandri 7. Bordi Nalla 8. Pedi Baraj



Total no. of minor projects in irrigation total 33 in no.

Chargarh, Songaon shivadni, Bhagadi, Bor river, Vagadi barej, Samada sondhadi, Takali kalan ,Rajura,

Chandrabhaga barej, Niman sakhali, Lodni dhawalgiri, Kawara nallah, Niman chargharh,Pak river,

Chandi river, Hira bambai,Nagthada, Karajgaon, Chandas vadhoda, Chandsura, Timtala, Raigharh,

Jhatamajhari, bhimdi, Radapisa , Baghlinga ,Bhada Pawani Shivadgon, Doma ,Aampati, Patiya ,junoon

4.5 Hill Station

1. Gawilgarh hills a part of the Satpuras so named from the fortress situated on one of their

southern spurs, lie between 20° 10’ and 21° 47’N and 76° 40’ and 77° 53’E, and pass from the

Betul district through the Melghat taluka to end at the junction of the rivers Tapti and Purna in

Nimar.

2. Melghat crests of the range attain an average elevation of 3400 feet, the highest point,

according to the calculation being the Bairat plateau of 3866 feet and Chikhaldara and Gawilgarh

being only slightly lower.

3. Tapti Foot Hill : The foot hills bordering on the Tapti have a mean height of about 1650 feet.

The range is composed of Deccan trap of the upper cretaceous or Lower Eocene group.

4. Trap Hills near Amravati - Other range is a low line of trap hills rising in the vicinity of

Amravati and extending eastwards to some distance beyond Chandur Railway with a general

average height of 200 to 300 feet above the surrounding country or about 1500 feet above the

sea-level. Spurs from these hills extend northwards for some distance, and the barrenness of the

land around them is in sharp contrast with the general fertility.

4.6 Consideration under 20 Year Maharashtra State Perspective Plan for Amravati district

Under the 20 Year Maharashtra State Perspective Plan rating of various districts were done on

the bases of existing tourist places and destinations. The higher the rating means better position

among the destinations.

Table 4.2: Zone Wise Ranking of Tourist Destinations and Places

Zone District Destination/ Tourist Place Theme Score

North Zone

Aurangabad Aurangabad City Heritage 37.00Ahmednagar Shirdi Pilgrimage 36.00Aurangabad Ellora Heritage 35.00Aurangabad Ajanta Heritage 33.00Buldana Shegaon Pilgrimage 32.50



Nasik Nasik City Leisure 31.50Nasik Trimbakeshwar Pilgrimage 29.50Nasik Bhandardara Ecotourism, Leisure 29.50Aurangabad Paithan Cultural 28.00Aurangabad Daulatabad Heritage 27.00Nasik Wani Pilgrimage 25.50Aurangabad Khuldabad Heritage 25.00Nasik Chandvad 23.50Buldana Lonar Crater Ecotourism 21.00


East Zone

Nagpur Nagpur City Leisure, Heritage, Culture, Historical, Pilgrimage 37.50

Wardha Wardha City Historical 34.50Amravati Chikhaldara Hill Station, Heritage 33.00Chandrapur Chandrapur City Pilgrimage 32.50Nagpur Ramtek Pilgrimage 31.00Amravati Amravati City Pilgrimage, Hub 30.50Nagpur Pench Tiger Reserve Ecotourism 29.50Nagpur Totladoh Leisure 29.50Wardha Sewagram Historical 28.50Chandrapur Bhadravati Pilgrimage 28.00Wardha Paunar Historical 28.00Nagpur Khindsi Leisure 27.00

Chandrapur Tadoba‐Andheri Tiger Reserve Ecotourism 27.00

Bhandara Bhandara City Hub 26.50Gondia Nawegaon NP Ecotourism 26.50Amravati Melghat Tiger Reserve Ecotourism 24.50Gondia Nagzira Wildlife S. Ecotourism 24.50


South zone

Sholapur Pandhrapur Pilgrimage 35.00Dharashiv Tuljapur Pilgrimage 32.50Prabhani Aundha Nagnath Pilgrimage 27.00Beed Parali Vaijanath Pilgrimage 27.00Beed Ambejogai Pilgrimage 26.50


West Zone

Mumbai Mumbai City Leisure, Heritage, Culture, Historical, Pilgrimage 40.00

Pune Pune City Leisure, Heritage, Culture, Historical, Pilgrimage 35.50

Ratnagiri Ganapatipule Pilgrimage, Beach 35.00Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Leisure 35.00



Kolhapur Kolhapur city Pilgrimage 34.00Raigad Alibag Beach 33.00Pune Bhimashankar Hill station 33.00Sindhudurg Malvan Heritage, Beach 33.00Satara Mahabaleshwar Hill station 32.00

West Zone

Raigad Janjira Heritage, Beach 31.50Sindhudurg Kudal Leisure 31.50Kolhapur Panhala Heritage, Leisure 31.50Ratnagiri Ratnagiri City Beach, Heritage 31.00Sindhudurg Vengurla Beach 31.00Sindhudurg Amboli Leisure 30.50Sindhudurg Devgad Mango, Beach 30.50Raigad Elephanta Heritage 29.50Pune Ashtavinayak Pilgrimage 29.00Raigad Srivardhan Pilgrimage, Beach 29.00Raigad Harihareshwar Pilgrimage, Beach 28.50Pune Lonavala‐Khandala Hill station 28.50Kolhapur Jotiba Pilgrimage 28.00Satara Panchgani Leisure 28.00Sindhudurg Vijaydurg Heritage 28.00Raigad Pratapgad Heritage 27.50Sindhudurg Tarkali Beach 27.50Ratnagiri Diveagar Pilgrimage, Beach 27.00Sindhudurg Kunkeshwar Pilgrimage/ Beach 27.00Raigad Matheran Hill station 26.50Satara Koyna Leisure 26.00Sindhudurg Velneshwar Pilgrimage, Beach 26.00Satara Wai Pilgrimage, Leisure 26.00Raigad Karnala Eco 25.50Sindhudurg Mithbao Beach 25.50Sindhudurg Jaigad Heritage, Beach 25.00Ratnagiri Dervan Cultural 24.50Kolhapur Dajipur Eco 23.50Ratnagiri Hedvi Beach 23.00Ratnagiri Karde Beach 21.00Ratnagiri Murud‐Harne Heritage, Beach 21.00Ratnagiri Pavas Pilgrimage 20.00Ratnagiri Anjarle Pilgrimage 18.50



This is a table representing the state level ranking of different tourist spots which are ranging from 18 to 40, in which Amravati district getting 33 on a state level it has greater importance as tourism point of view.

Table 4.3: Project rating by theme of Destination and Tourist Places

zone Project Concept Destination/ tourist Place theme Rank

EAST ZONE

Know Gandhi Program Wardha Special Interest 34.5Signage's leading to various Temples Bhadravati Infrastructure 26Elephant Safari Tadoba Ecotourism 25.5Communication Facility Tadoba Res. Infrastructure 29.5Elephant Safari Nawegaon NP Ecotourism 25.5Bamboo Handicraft/ Furniture shops Nagpur Socio Economic 38Musical fountain at Kalidas Smarak Ramtek Entertainment 30Communication facility near temple Ramtek Infrastructure 31.5Restaurant Totladoh Amenity 27 Melghat orientation center Amravati Ecotourism 33Repair of approach roads to points Chikhaldara Infrastructure 24View point development Chikhaldara Infrastructure 23Coffee shop & outlet for coffee grown locally Chikhaldara Socio Economic 30Restoration of Gawilgad fort Chikhaldara Conservation 22.5Petrol/Diesel supply facility Chikhaldara Infrastructure 19Trekking Route Semadoh Ecotourism 31.5Electrical supply strengthen Semadoh Infrastructure 19.5Renovation of Semadoh tourist complex Semadoh restoration 29Regular vehicular connection to Chikhaldara Semadoh Infrastructure 27STD connection at Semadoh village Semadoh Infrastructure 24.5

Table 4.4 : Major attraction included in the 20 year Maharashtra state tourism perspective plan



4.6.1 Proposed projects for Chikhaldara under 20 Year Maharashtra State Perspective

Plan

1. Coffee bar at Chikhaldara 2. Public amenities at Chikhaldara. 3. Budget and Non star luxury accommodation at Chikhaldara. 4. Area development plan for Chikhaldara. 5. Garden with Musical fountain at Chikhaldara. 6. Convention centre at Chikhaldara. 7. Health resort at Chikhaldara. 8. Trekking route development at Semadoh. 9. Cottage accommodation at Semadoh village. 10. Melghat orientation centre at Amravati.



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Amravati district is located on the state tourism map with few important tourism destinations like

Chikhaldara, Melghat tiger reserve and Semadoh. These tourism destinations attain a higher rank among

the destinations among other districts’ destinations.

5.1 Hill Station - Chikhaldara

Chikhaldara is located on longitude 21 degrees 21' N, latitude 77 degrees 22' E. Chikhaldara,

Dharni and Melghat extends over an area sq. kms. It forms the major port of Amravati district of

Maharashtra in India. It is divided into two plateaus. The lower plateau is at 36oo ft (MSL) AND

the upper Plateau is at 3650 ft.

The Chikhaldara and Dharni are two major towns in

the area. Chikhaldara is located on the sudden high

plateau. It is also famous for coffee plantation. It is the

only place in Vidarbha where wind energy is

generated and these two winds are one of the points of

tourist attraction.

The only hill station in the Vidarbha region offers an abundance of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes

and waterfalls. Chikhaldara has many things to be explored. It is named after "Keechaka". This is

the place where Bheema killed villainous Keechaka and threw him into the valley. It thus came

to be known as "Keechakadara"-"Chikhaldara" is its corruption. Chikhaldara is full of deep

valleys, and these valleys are full of velvet mist and majestic trees. Chikhaldara is situated at an

altitude of 1,118 m and has the added distinction of being the only coffee-growing area in

Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is full of deep valleys, and these valleys are full of velvet mist and

majestic trees. All this makes it a very popular summer retreat. With abundance of natural

scenery, exciting wildlife, breathtaking waterfalls and a placid lake, the beauty of Chikhaldara is

overwhelming. The climate is always breezy and walking on the clouds often becomes a reality.

It abounds in wildlife - panthers, sloth bears, sambars, wild boar, even the rarely seen wild dogs.





5.1.1 Chikhaldara town

Chikhaldara is the only hill station in Vidarbha region, a small town with Nagar Parishad. It is

spread around 25 km from Motha to Vairat and around 394H area. In 1823, Hyderabad

contingent K. Robince discovered the Chikhaldara. The British Government resided in this place.

It is important from mythological point of view as it shows Pandavas from Mahabharat visited

this place and few places are still known from their names. The original name of Chikhaldara is

Kichakdara. The population of Chikhaldara tahsil is 118659, rural 171686 and urban 5151

according to 2011 census. Chikhaldara town has 3081 population in 1991.

Table 3.1 Historic Census Population for Chikhaldara Town

S.No YEAR POPULATION DECADAL GROWTH IN %

1 1981 2620

2 1991 3081 17.56%

3 2001 4711 52.91%

4 2011 5151 9.34%

(Source: Census 2001)

Semadoh village

Located 43km from Achalpur, it is a village with 1367 population in 1981 and 1630 in 2001. The

area of village is 244.79 hectare out of which 35.90 forest area.

5.1.2 Connectivity

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Dhule-Nagpur road. Amravati is 137 km from Nagpur and Semadoh is 100km from Amravati and 763

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5.1.4 Tourist Destinations and Places at Chikhaldara

5.1.4.1 The names of important tourist points in Chikhaldara are as mentioned below.

• Chikhaldara wild life sanctuary • Bhimkund (Kitchakdari) • Vairat Devi • Sunset Point • Bir Dam • Panchbol Point • Kalapani Dam • Mahadev Mandir • Semadoh Tiger Project • Hurricane Point • Mozari Point • Prospects Point • Devi Point • Monkey Point • Goraghat • Shakkar Lake • Semadoh Lake • Malviya and Sunrise Point • The Pundit Nehru Botanical Garden

5.1.4.2 Tourist Attraction in Chikhaldara

• The tribal Museums • Waterfall • Dharkhura • Bakadari • Muktagiri • Forts-

o Gawilgarh Fort o Narnala Fort o Amner Fort

1. BheemKund: the famous spot BheemKund is 3km away from Chikhaldara and accessible by tar road. It is around 3500 ft deep. It was named on Bheem.

2. Vairat Devi and Sunset Point: the place is 10 km away from Chikhaldara and accessible by road. This place is in the scenic beauty of nature. People visit this place at sunset. It was the capital of Viraj King from Mahabharat. The small Devi temple is famous in this village. People visit this temple during Navratri and Choutras.

3. Veer Talao (Lake): in 1890, the lake was constructed under British Empire. It was made by basalt and stone. It was made for solders so called as “Veer Talao”.



4. Panchbol Point: it is 4km away from Veer Talao. It is famous for echo and therefore also known as five echo point.

5. British symmetry: the grave yard of British soldiers and their family’s grave is present which were died in the battle of Gawilgad fort.

6. Shivsagar Point and Black Water Lake: black water lake is situated towards the upper plateau. It was constructed by Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikarn and small Raam temple was constructed there. It is accessible by road and this straight road goes to Shivsagar point. It is famous for the sunset.

7. Mahadev Mandir: it is 6 km from Black Water Lake and people visit this place in the month of Shravan.

8. Devi Point: it is 1.5 km from Chikhaldara bus stand. People visit this place during Chaitra month.

9. Mozari Point: it is 2 km from hotel Green. It has a provision of Helipad. 10. Rajapathi: The hills near upper plateau are known as Rajpathi and Gond Raja tomb is

situated there. 11. Government garden: This garden is situated on upper plateau. It was made by British

government and therefore known as Company garden. It has a facility of swimming pool as well as mini train.

12. Hurricane Point: this point is on the upper plateau near the garden. 13. Goraghat Point: it is on the upper plateau near tourist cottages developed by Maharashtra

tourism development in the scenic beauty. 14. Prospect Point and Thakur Point: this point is near Deepshikha solders’ school. One can

enjoy the dense forest from this point. 15. Monkey point: this point is near the forest department training school which is on the way of

Vairat. 16. Long point: this point is 2km from the forest department school in the dense forest. 17. Malviya and Sunrise Point: this point is on the way of Chikhaldara Paratwada road. The

sunrise from this point is tourist attraction point. 18. Museum: there were two museums, out of them one is at forest department training school

and one at Tiger project. 19. Shakker lake and water games: it is on the way of Gawilgad fort. The water of this lake is

used by Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran project. The water sport facility is also available by the Maharashtra tourism development authority.

20. Semadoh – Tiger Project: Melghat Tiger Project was started in 1973. It is on the way of Chikhaldara to Semadoh. The lodging facility and museum is available in the Melghat Tiger Project.

5.1.5 Tourist Flow

Tourists come from all over the country, especially Maharashtra and Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. A

large portion of visitors to Chikhaldara are from neighboring cities like Amravati, Akola and Nagpur.



Chikhaldara Semadoh

1,00,000 p.a. 30,000 p.a.

5.1.6 Characteristics of Tourists and Spending Pattern

Tourist visit Chikhaldara hill station for Leisure and adventure sports like trekking etc. The normal age group of tourists visiting Chikhaldara is given in table. Repeat tourism is a strong phenomenon - A large number of tourists visit the spot twice or thrice, while few especially trekkers visit the spot every year.

Age group %age Age Group %age

3‐14 5% 15‐24 20%

25‐34 30% 34‐44 20%

45‐54 20% 55 and above 5%

The tourists visiting Chikhaldara are of medium income level governing with moderate spending pattern.

The Chikhaldara hill station is quite crowded in peak months, hence there is a need of more lodging

boarding facility of moderate cost level.

Spending pattern

Overnight: Rs 500 – 700 per day

Day tourists: Rs 300 - 400 per day

Repeat tourists: High for Chikhaldara, many tourists visit here even twice a year. Trekkers are

sure visitors every Monsoon.

The ratio of expenditure is as below

Accommodation 50% Food 25% Transport 25%

5.1.7 Major Attractions Attraction Location Theme Tourist type

Chikhaldara view point 5‐6 km radius in Chikhaldara Nature Family Youth/ Trekkers

Gawilgad Fort 5‐6 km radius in Chikhaldara Heritage

Semadoh 2km Nature

Ambadevi temple Amravati city Pilgrimage Pilgrimage

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5.1.8 Infrastructure

Good basic infrastructure facility is available at

Chikhaldara. There is sometimes scarcity of water

supply during summers. Semadoh forest tourist

complex is in a very shabby state. The potential is availability of 20 Acre land that can sustain 20 Will

mills producing 20 Mega W electricity sufficient for

Chikhaldara Area .

a. Accommodation

Type Capacity ( Rooms) 5 star hotels ‐ 0 0 3 star hotels ‐0 0 2 star hotels ‐0 0 High budget ‐5 100 Budget category ‐6 120

b. Infrastructure



c. Other entertainment facility

There is no attractive other entertainment facility at Chikhaldara and the status can be termed “Poor”. As

far as Environment Status and Regulations are concern, Whole of Semadoh and a certain portion of

Chikhaldara have been demarked as NDZ. The natural features and attraction are very good.

5.1.9 Employment Opportunities and Avenues

Majority of the population of Chikhaldara is engaged in tourism activity. A part of the local tribes in the

surrounding villages are engaged in farming activity. It is a Bottlenecks/ Constraints for further

development as Chikhaldara and Semadoh being a NDZ, limited development are possible.

5.1.10 Strength and weakness

(I) Strength of attraction

Chikhaldara is very popular and well known destination. It is the only Hill Station in the whole Vidarbha

region. Semadoh being a Tiger reserve is a unique destination in itself. Incidentally, it also has the highest

number of Tigers than any other reserve in Maharashtra.

(ii) Weakness

Melghat Tiger reserve has a poor system of showing the Tiger to the visitor. Also the sighting possibility

of a Tiger is very low due to hilly terrain.

5.1.11 Proposal for Development

a. The Chikhaldara region can be developed as a circuit by connecting nearby spots especially the virgin

spots. Few proposed adventure sports will also be a new attraction at Chikhaldara. The proposed

convention center will attract corporate tourists for year-round tourism. Chikhaldara is also a potential

spot for developing an amusement park. The proposal suggested for Chikhaldara under state 20 years

perspective tourism plan has also been included. Following is the list of projects that can be developed at

Chikhaldara;-

1. Coffee bar at Chikhaldara 2. Public amenities at Chikhaldara. 3. Budget and Non-star luxury accommodation at Chikhaldara. 4. Area development plan for Chikhaldara. 5. Garden with Musical fountain at Chikhaldara. 6. Convention centre at Chikhaldara 7. Health Spa/resort at Chikhaldara. 8. Development of Tourism Circuit with necessary facilities 9. Butterfly park 10. Amusement park 11. Adventure sports. 12 Golf course 12 tees at Chikhaldara



b. Under Maharashtra tourism policy, the Chikhaldara Development plan was prepared by CIDCO and it got more importance because of the nearest Tiger project. The project considerations are as follow: -























5.2. Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) Melghat was declared a Tiger Reserve and was among the

first nine Tiger Reserves notified in 1973-74 under the Project

Tiger. It is in northern part of Amravati District of

Maharashtra State. Located close by Chikhaldara is the

famous Melghat Tiger Reserve which has more than 100

tigers. Melghat is located on longitude 21 degrees 21' N,

latitude 77 degrees 22' E. It forms the major port of Amravati

district of Maharashtra in India. The Tapti River and the

Gawilgad ridge of the Satpura Range form the boundaries of

the Reserve. The Tapi River flows through the northern end of

the Melghat Tiger Reserve, through a forest which lies within

the catchment area of the river system. They are five major

rivers: the Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of

which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The North-Eastern boundary of the Reserve is marked by

River Tapti. Many different kinds of wildlife, both flora and fauna, are found here. It is a prime

habitat of Tiger. The forest is Tropical Dry Deciduous in nature, dominated by Teak. Melghat is

prime biodiversity repository of the Maharashtra State. The type of forest of Melghat Tiger

Project is of deciduous nature.

Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central

India, called Gawilgad hill in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The ridge running east-west has its

highest point at Vairat (1178 m. above msl.), forms the south-western boundary of the Reserve.

It is a prime habitat of the tiger. The forest is tropical dry deciduous in nature, dominated by teak

Tectona grandis. The Reserve is a catchment area for five major rivers viz. Khandu, Khapra,

Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The north-eastern

boundary of the Reserve is marked by the Tapti River. Melghat is the prime biodiversity

repository of the state.

The sudden slope of Melghat forms the part of catchment of river Purna. The three major

tributaries originating from Melghat region and draining into river Purna are Chandrabhaga,



adnani and wan. Chikhaldara is located on high sudden plateau at an altitude of 1100 ms. above

MSL.

Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of a rugged topography with only a few

entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateau

amidst rugged terrain. Contiguity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees the long-term

conservation potential of the area.

5.2.1 Conservation History

Previously, Melghat Tiger Sanctuary was created in 1985 with an area of 1597.23 sq.

km. Gugarnal National Park was carved out of this Sanctuary in 1987. Melghat area was

declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is 1676.93 sq. km. The

core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km. and buffer

area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39

sq. km. is non-forest), were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat

Sanctuary. The remaining area is management as 'multiple use area'. And The Management plan

for Melghat Tiger Reserve has been sanctioned by the Government for the period 2004-05 to

2013-14.



5.2.2 Linkage

Melghat is approachable by Road, Rail and Air. Semadoh is the main centre from tourist point of

view.

By road: this is 13 km from Semadoh, 25 km from Chikhaldara, 45 km from Paratwada, 50 km

from Amravati and 160 km from Nagpur.

By Railway: connected through Badnera junction

By Air: Nagpur is the nearest airport.

5.2.3 Climate

The considerable altitudinal variations in Melghat

gives rise to smart variations in rainfall which ranges

from 1000 mm to 2050 mm. The rainfall is received

in 50 to 60 rainy days during July to September.

Winter is cooled and summer is extremely hot. Temperature varies from 6 degrees Celsius to

43.6 degrees Celsius. The average mean maximum annual temperature is 46⁰ C. and the average

mean minimum temperature is 40⁰ C and rainfall 950 mm to 1400 mm .



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5.2.4 Habitat:

This are constitutes forest which are part of world’s fifth biologically richest heritage country. It

has species like Tiger and of the endangered Gaur and other animals like Wild dog, Jackal, Sloth

bear, Leopard, Caracal, etc.

The People: Inhabitants of Melghat are predominantly scheduled tribes. These include ‘Korku’,

‘Gond’ and ‘Nihal’. ‘Balai’ is a major constituent in the category of scheduled castes. A race

designated as ‘Gaolan’ belongs to backward class. The remaining population is made up of

‘Gaoli’ and others. It is seen that majority of the villagers residing within the MTR are Korkus

and percentage of Gonds, Balais, Gaolis are limited.

5.2.5 Major Flora More than 700 plant species have been enlisted in Melghat. Teak is the

predominant tree species. Saag is very famous in Melghat. This tree is very tall so Korku people

called it as Patel Sapna.

5.2.6 Major Fauna Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, Wild dog, Jackal, Sambar, Gaur, Barking deer,

Nilgai, Cheetal, Chousinga, Ratel, Flying Squirrel, Wild boar, Langur, Rhesus monkey,

Porcupine, Pangolin, Mouse deer, Python, Otter, Caracal, are the main species which are found

here.

5.2.7 Tourist attraction point

1. Panchdhara: it is on Sipna River. Where 5 tributaries are visible is known as

Panchdhara.

2. Chourakund: it is on Khapra River. The area with number of Jalkund on Khapra River

is known’s as Chourakund.

5.2.8 Infrastructure and Facilities Available

1. lodging and boarding facility at Semadoh:

• 4 dormitories,

• 10 huts and tent facility.

Tent facility has been established at 11 different places to facilitate trekking in the Reserve.

2. Education and Awareness: A Nature Education and Interpretation Centre at Semadoh.

Around 50 thousand people visit this centre annually.



3. Jungle Safari at Semadoh

4. Nature trails – Trekking routes

5.2.9 Infrastructure and Facilities Required

1. Information centre

2. Medicine Plantation

3. Tourist Guides

4. Wildlife museum and Amphitheater at Semadoh

5. Melghat orientation centre at Amravati.

5.2.10 Tourist Information Centres

Melghat Project Tiger has established major T.I.C. (Tourist Information Centre) in Amravati,

Semadoh, Harisal, Gullarghat, and Chikhaldara. The center at Amravati is to orient city dwellers

before they visit Melghat Sanctuary. The Semadoh Nature Education and Interpretation Center is

recognized as one of the best in the Country. It provides interpretation facilities in the form of

Information Center. Wildlife area drives by any bus, tracks routes, nature trails and wildlife

films. The low cost accommodation for about 100 persons is provided in the pictures

surroundings on the bank of river Sipna. It offers an ideal site for holding nature camp for

children and enthusiastic trackers.

Information Center at Harisal forcea on highlighting tribal culture especially korkus. The center

at Gullarghat facilitates tourist coming from south i.e. Akot and Akola. It has emphasis on the

Medicinal and Ethno botanical use of wild plants. The major tourist attractions near Gullarghat

Information Center are Sulainala waterfall, Mahadeo temple and Medicinal plant cultivation

area. The M.P.C.A. (Medicinal Plant Cultivation Area) is protected with the help of local people.

It has Narnala Fort on the North Side.

5.2.11 Wan Wildlife Sanctuary

Wan Sanctuary is nothing but, an extension of the Melghat Tiger reserve. Situated on the

southern side of Melghat, the sanctuary falls under the Amravati district of Maharashtra only.

Dotted with tropical dry deciduous forests, the hilly and jagged terrain of the Wan Wildlife

Sanctuary is home to a large as well as rich variety of flora and fauna.





5.2.12 Proposal for Development

i. Information cum interpretation centre

ii. Medicine Plantation and herbal park

iii. Tourist Guides and training center for tourist guides

iv. Wildlife museum and Amphitheater at Semadoh

v. Melghat orientation centre at Amravati.

vi. Non-star lodging facility ( Budget accommodation)

vii. Star lodging facility

viii. Restaurant offering varied cuisines ix. Trekking route development at Semadoh.

X.Cottage accommodation at Semadoh village

5.3 Forts

Gavilgarh fort and Narnala fort

The Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateau and Narnala fort (under Akola district) abetting

southeastern part of Melghat Tiger Reserve add to the aesthetic value of the area. Visitors to

these archaeological monuments enjoy the serene forests in the backdrop.

Amner fort

Amner fort often called Jilpi Amner occupies an elevated position immediately overlooking the water of

Garga and Tapti at their junction.

5.3.1 GAWILGAD FORT

5.3.1.1 Connectivity:

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Chikhaldara is 250 km from Nagpur, 120 km from Akola and 85km

from Amravati.

Latitude: 21°47’N and 77°33’E and M.S.L. is 3600 ft.

Gawilgarh fort is situated in the Satpuda ranges 3km from Chikhaldara Taluka. It is situated on the edge of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The Tapi and Purna rivers meet each other at the Nimaj which is very near to this place. The Tapi River divides Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and Purva River is the largest river in the district. The highest point of Satpuda Hills is around



3400 ft. The fort is visible from 3-4 km because of its location. It is under the archeological department of India.

5.3.1.2 History

Gawilgarh fort was very famous in the history of Warad. It was considered that who won the Gawilgarh fort - won the Warad Empire. It was very important as protection point of view because of its location. It was constructed by Raja Gawali in 12th century and the fort was named on his name. Ahamadshaha III selected Emadshaha in 1471 for Warad. Then Emadshaha constructed Shardul Door. In 1572, The Gawilgarh and Narnada fort was included in Nijam Empire. In 1577, Navab Murtija Nijam has repaired the fort for self protection.. After 1744, the Gawilgarh fort was ruled by Bhosale. In 1822, the Gawilgarh fort came under British Empire and in 1947 it got the freedom.

5.3.1.3 Architecture

Gawilgarh fort has great architectural character. In this fort many architectural treasury like Jama masjid, Lahan masjid, Darbar hall, Topkhana, Satiche tulsivrundavn, Panchdatu tof, etc are present. It is spread around 10 to 12 km and surrounded by natural beauty. Basalt stone was used for construction of this fort and lime use for joining the stone. It has 9 gates. The names of these gates are:



1. NINE gates

1. Main gate – Machhali darwaja 2. Bujarband / Veerbhan darwaja 3. Shardul darwaja 4. Dusra darwaja 5. Dilli darwaja 6. Kichak darwaja 7. Khind darwaja / Mozri darwaja (Khuni darwaja) 8. Bastapur darwaja 9. Firfatte darwaja

Out of these 9 gates, three gates were most important and they are Shardul darwaja, Dilli darwaja and Firfatte darwaja.

2. SHARDUL DARWAJA:

It is a third gate from Chikhaldara side. This gate was situated in the middle area of the fort. It is

stronger as compare to other gate. Two Tiger, Six Elephant, tree, two eagles etc. was carved on

it. Direction of this gate is in east side. This gate is also known as Gandbhairund door.

3. DILLI DARWAJA:

Delhi door was very important for the protection purpose. It was the strongest gate in the fort. The historically very important – during the battle with British, Bonising was died at this gate.

4. FIRFATTE DARWAJA:

It was the last and strongest gate on southern side of the fort. Pirpathari is real name of this gate.

5.3.1.4 OTHER IMPORTANT BUILDINGS OF THE FORT:

The Hindu and Yamani architectural style is present in the entire Gawilgad fort. There was

number of buildings like Temple, Godown, Jama masjid, Hattikhana, Lahan masjid, Barudkhana,

Nagarkhana, Telkhana etc.

1. Lahan (small) Masjid:

This masjid was situated near Dev Lake at the southern side of Delhi gate. This Masjid was

constructed on 4 columns and 8 half poles. It was facing towards eastern side.

2.Store house: It is situated on the southern side of Small Masjid. It was constructed on 20columns and 3ft above the ground level. 3.Tomb: This was situated near to Dev Lake. The upper portion is of the tomb is circular.



4.Temple: This temple was situated on southern side of Dev Lake. The architectural style of this temple is of Bhosale period with intricate carving on the walls. 5.Jama masjid: Architecturally Jama masjid was very important. It was situated on southern side of hills. It can be seen from the first entrance gate. This masjid has 21 domes and 3 verandahs with 4 minarets surrounding. But of these four only one minaret is existing. In 1488, Fateulla repaired this Masjid. 6.Rani Mahal: It was constructed for queens. The carving of this Mahal is very intricate and beautiful. 7.Rani Zharokha: The zharokha was situated near Fatte gate. One can see Amravati, Achalpur, Akola, and Anjanpur from this zharokha. 8.Buruj (Bastion): This is very important part of the fort which was used during battle for locating enemies. There were five buruj in this fort. They are:

1. Mozari buruj, 2. Chandani buruj, 3. Teliya buruj, 4. Son killa buruj, and 5. Bahram buruj.

1. Mozari Buruj: It is very important example of an Indian

architectural style. It was situated on the Mozari side. And it was three stories high.

2. Baharam Buruj: This is very important and famous as compare to other buruj. In 1577, this castion was

constructed by Baharam. It was constructed in lime and Pashan. It was situated on south-western side of the fort.

9 Lakes (Talao): There were total 10 lakes in Gawilgarh fort. They are as:

1. Shankkar Talao 2. Dhobi Talao 3. Machhali Talao 4. Dariyakund 5. Dev Talao 6. Lendi Talao 7. Sati Talao



8. Bamji Talao 9. Kham Talao 10. Shani Talao

Out of these lake Shankar Talao, Dev Talao and Dhobi Talao contain water throughout the year.

10.Queen’s Bathroom:

This bathroom was only for royal ladies. It has square shaped tank and area for dressing. This bathroom was surrounded by 20ft high wall and it was directly connected to Rani Mahal through subway.

11. Gawilgarh’s Tof:

There were 10 Tof present at Gawilgad fort. Out of them Kaalbhairav and Bijali were the most important. They were placed at Peer Fatte gate and other is towards Chikhaldara. They were 22 ft and 16 ft long respectively.

12. Ashatdhatu Tof:

It was made out of 8 metals like gold and silver. It was kept at forest department office. Out of entire Tof only 3ft long piece was left. It is around 3 to 4 quintal.

5.3.1.5 Proposal for Development

a. Information cum interpretation centre b. Medicine Plantation and herbal park c. Tourist Guides d. Non-star lodging facility ( Budget accommodation) e. Star lodging facility f. Restaurant offering varied cuisines g. Light and sound show facility with latest technology h. Developing tourism around 10 lakes





Amner Fort

5.3.2.1 Connectivity:

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Achalpur is 110 km from the destination. Connectivity is from

Achalpur to Dharni (90km), Dharni to Bhoker Burdi (15km) and Bhoker Burdi to Amner fort (5km).

Latitude: 21°31’N and 76°47’E and M.S.L. is 2900 ft.

The Amner fort near Amner village in Melghat Taluka is situated on the elevated part immediately

overlooking the waters of the Garga and Tapti at the junction.

5.3.2.2 Description

The Amer fort also called Jilpi Amner is a small fort is famous for its architecture and importance during

historic wars. It is a compact looking quadrangular building of brick and mud pointed with mortar. The

walls are flanked by four round bastions of the same material, and enclose about an acre of ground. The

west angle is occupied by a mosque, which with its minarets towering about the rest of the fort, present a

picturesque object. The north-west approach is on level with the left bank of the Tapti is very steep and

lofty. The gateways and a portion of the ramparts were destroyed in 1858 and the guns four/five in

numbers were also removed. It lay in the line of Tantia Topi’s retreat.

5.3.2.3 Proposal for Development

a. Tourist Guides b. Non-star lodging facility ( Budget accommodation) c. Restaurant offering varied cuisines d. Light and sound show facility with latest technology e. Developing tourism around the river junction f. Improving connectivity



5.4 Amravati Town

Amravati is one of the prominent cities in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city housing the

headquarters of the Amravati district is well known for its great religious, commercial and social

significance. The city’s landscape is dotted by historical landmarks like temples of Goddess

Amba, Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Venkateshwara. Owing to great significance latest news from

Amravati is a common affair.

There are a number of good quality educational institutions in Amravati imparting world-

class education to the students from all over India. Besides, the city is also fast emerging as

tourist destination. The visit of the city is a hassle free affair as accommodation of every whim

and budget can be found in the city. Population of Amravati city in 2011 is 646,801; of which

male and female are 330,544 and 316,257 respectively. The sex ratio of Amravati city is 957 per

1000 males.



In education section, total literates in Amravati city are 543,568 of which 284,490 are

males while 259,078 are females. Average literacy rate of Amravati city is 93.03 percent of

which male and female literacy was 95.52 and 90.44 percent.

Total children (0–6) in Amravati city are 62,497 as per figure from Census India report on 2011.

There were 32,713 boys while

29,784 are girls. Child sex ratio

of girls is 910 per 1000 boys

The total area of the city is

270 km2 of which 181 km2 falls

under municipal limits and about

89 km2 falls out off the

municipal limits.

Amravati is growing as an

industrial center, with its cotton

mills touching new heights of

advancement. Amravati is where you can find as an ideal place to roam around at the time when

you come to Maharashtra on a holiday tour.

5.4.1 Location

Amravati is located at 20.93°N and 77.75°E. It has an average elevation of 343 metres

(1125 feet). It lies 156 km (97 mi) west of Nagpur, and serves as the administrative center of

Amravati District and of Amravati Division.

5.4.2 Connectivity

Amravati city is located on national highway Number 06. It is connected by road and railways to

other parts of the state and country. Amravati is situated 156 km away from Nagpur.



5.4.3 Infrastructure

Road

Two wheelers and city buses run by the Amravati Municipal Corporation are the major forms of transport within the city. Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are also popular. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) provides transport services for intercity and interstate travel. Many private operators also ply on the highly traveled Amravati – Pune and Amravati –Indore route. Bus services to cities like Nagpur, Bhopal, Indore, Raipur, Jabalpur, Mumbai, Pune, Akola, Nanded, Aurangabad, Parbhani are also available. The NH6, which runs from Hazira (Surat) to Kolkata, passes through Amravati.



Railway

Amravati is situated on the branch line from Badnera on Bhusawal – Nagpur section of Mumbai (CSTM) – Howrah main railway line of Central Railways.

Ex President Pratibha Patil laid the foundation stone for the New Amravati Model Railway Station building on 7 September 2008. It was inaugurated on 10 December 2011. The new train Amravati-Tirupati Express was flagged off on the same date. Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav announced the decision to set up a new divisional railway office in Amravati which will be housed in the model railway station building. This will be the sixth divisional railway office of Central Railways, the other five divisions being in Mumbai, Nagpur, Solapur, Bhusawal and Pune.

Amravati railway station provides multiple shuttle services to Badnera throughout the day. Along with this, following trains originate from here.

• Amravati – Jabalpur Super Fast Express • Amravati – Nagpur Intercity Express • Amravati – Mumbai Superfast Express • Amravati – Surat Fast Passenger • Amravati – Nagpur Passenger • Amravati – Bhusaval Passenger • Amravati – Tirupati Superfast Express • Amravati – Pune Express (Bi-weekly) via Akola, Purna and Latur



Air

Amravati Airport, located at Belora, 15 kilometers off NH-6 towards Akola, is operated by the

Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). Presently it has no commercial scheduled

flights. The Nagpur Flying Club has applied to DGCA for permission to shift its flying

operations to Amravati airport. It also has a helipad facility. MADC is acquiring about 400

Hectares of land for developing the airport and related facilities at an estimated cost of Rs. 225

Crores.

5.4.4 Tourism in Amravati city

The town is located near the passes through the hills that separate the cotton-growing

regions of the Purna basin to the West and the Wardha basin to the East. There are two lakes in

the eastern part of the city, Chhatri Talao & Wadali Talao. Pohara & Chirodi hills are to the east

of the city. The Maltekdi hill is inside the city, it is 60 meters high. This region also commands

the glory of housing Shivtekdi, a popular hilltop place that attracts numerous joggers. Authorities

are also making efforts to develop Maaltekdi as a tourist destination.

The city of Amravati enjoys an amazing location that is near to the hills. This region also

commands the glory of housing Shivtekdi, a popular hilltop place that attracts numerous joggers.

Authorities are also making efforts to develop Maaltekdi as a tourist destination.



The city of Amravati showcases cultures as vibrant as imaginative poet’s imagination. A host of

fairs and festivals are part of the culture of the city. Various legends and tales add to the cultural

diversity of the city. According to one legend, Lord Krishna eloped with Goddess Rukhamini

from her wedding ceremony through a tunnel connecting Ambadevi temple to Koundinyapur.

The remnants of this tunnel can still be found in the city. Adding to its cultural perspective there

is a host of fairs and festivals that offers a glimpse into the cultural kaleidoscope of this region.

The city of Amravati offers varied many attractions which are mostly holy shrines and

that is the reason why Amravati is an important place for pilgrimage. Amravati temples include

Shri Ekvira Devi temple, Shri Bhakti Dham temple, Satidham temple, etc. Amravati is famous

for Goddess Ambadevi which lies right in the middle of the city. The tourists come enormously

every year to enjoy the sightseeing of Amravati and pay a visit for worshipping Goddess

Ambadevi to seek her blessings.

Places of interest • Chhatri Talav • Malkhed • ShivTekdi • Wadali • Salbardi

Public spaces • Rajkamal Square • Malkhed lake (malkhed) • Eorbit(Sai Nagar) • Maltekdi(Shivtekdi) • Vadali Lake(Vadali) • Chhatri Lake(Dastur Nagar) • Rathi Nagar (ESKON Temple)

a. Shri Ambadevi Temple, Amravati

Shri Ambadevi Temple is situated in the heart of the city of Amravati at

Gandhi Square. It is a very old temple and even finds mention in the old

gazetteers. The legend of the temple goes like this. Rukmini, the daughter

of King Bhishmak of Vidarbha, hears tales of Lord Krishna`s courage and

falls in love with him. Legend has it that Lord Krishna escaped with

Goddess Rukhamani on her wedding ceremony. He used a tunnel from

Ambadevi temple to Koundinyapur, another spiritual place near Amravati.

This tunnel is now closed. The length of the tunnel remains unknown even



to this day.

People from all walks of life and from different parts of India visit the temple. The Navaratri

festival, which falls just before Dussehra festival, is celebrated by the people and the temple

authorities with great gaiety and pomp. During these nine days of the celebrations, various

cultural and religious programs are arranged. A big mela is held on this occasion which is visited

by many people. The Shri Ambadevi temple is 1 Km towards the West from Amravati Railway

station and 1.5 Km. from Amravati Bus Stand. Ample number of local vehicles and taxis are

available from Amravati Railway station and Bus Stand. The Vehicles and Taxies are also

available from Badnera railway station (on Mumbai-Kolkata Rail Route).

b. Bhakti Dham Temple

This temple is located on Amravati Badnera road, where beautiful idols of Lord Krishna and

Radha are placed. Also found here is the statue of Shri Sant Bappa. Behind this temple a small

park is also maintained for children.

c. Sridham Temple

Satidham Temple is situated in the heart of the city of Amravati at Rallies Plot. There are

beautiful idols of Lord Krishna-Radha, Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva

and Rani Satiji placed within the temple. Every year a fair is arranged on the occasion of

Janmashtami, which is attended by a large number of devotees.

5.4.5 Growth of Amravati city

Like many other small cities, Amravati is ramping up its infrastructure. New flyovers and roads

are being built under the Integrated Road Development Programme (IRDP) of the Government

of Maharashtra. The city is rapidly expanding towards Badnera, 10 km to the south, an important

railway junction where the branch railway line serving Amravati joins the main Mumbai –

Bhusawal – Wardha – Nagpur – Howrah rail route.

Amravati is growing as an industrial center, with cotton mills leading the way. Amravati district

is home to Vidarbha Sugar Mills Ltd., Kurha. It is the sole surviving sugar factory in Amravati

region. Indiabulls is developing a 2640MW Thermal Power Plant at Nandgaon Peth/Sawardi

MIDC. Once finished, it will be India's third largest. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) plans to

make air defense missiles at a proposed site at Nandgaon Peth/Sawardi MIDC.



5.4.6 Entertainment, recreation and retail infrastructure

Shopping centers like Best Price (Walmart-Bharti Venture), Big-Bazaar, D-Mart,J and D

Mall(Veer Vamanrao Joshi market), N-Mart and ITC Choupal Sagar have cropped up in recent

years. This has happened as a result of increase in the standard of living and due to a drastic

increase in the city's Gross domestic product (by purchasing power parity).

Lifestyle brands have a retail presence in the city. Additionally other retail brands like Adidas,

Reebok, Levi Strauss, John Players, Raymond, and Titan Watches & Eye-wear operate stores.

The city has many single screen Film theaters. The city has Multiplexes such as E-orbit (Big

Bazar) and Rajesh (Jaistambh).

5.4.7 Communication

Landline services in the city are currently provided by 2 operators, viz. BSNL& Reliance

Communications. WLL services are currently offered by Tata Teleservices, BSNL and Reliance

Communications. 3G network-provider are BSNL 3G, Tata DoCoMo 3G Vodafone India 3G and

Idea Cellular 3G.BSNL and MTS are also providing EVDO coverage on their CDMA network.

In recent years internet penetration in the city has seen enormous growth. Hence, broadband

internet services are gaining increasing popularity. FM of Drgapur, Badnera Amravati at

90.4 MHz named Sadhana FM. Also AIR FM radio station which is now broadcasting test

signals is soon to be working on 101.5 MHz. One can listen Trial session of Amravati FM in 1

pm to 3 pm daily.

5.4.8 Folk Arts

Tribal of the Melghat region were found to be engaged in the manufacturing of traditional

bamboo articles. Melghat region is fairly rich as far as forest resources are concerned and these

resources could be successfully exploited for industrial purpose. A few agro based industries

could be considered for development particularly related to cotton as the district is known for its

cotton production

• Dandar

• Powada

• Bhajan

• Keertan

• Korku dance

• Holi of Korku's



5.4.9. Fairs and festivals in Amravati district

Most of the fairs held in the district are associated with important deities and religious festivals.

In the fairs traders and shopkeepers set up temporary stalls and large quantities of agriculture

produce and other articles of daily use as well as luxury goods including toys, etc. are brought

for sale. Most of the fairs held are in rural areas. The following fairs are termed important:-

o Bahiram fair at Karanja held from Margashirsha Sud.5 to Margashirsha Vad5,

o Ganeshotsav fair at Khel choudhar (Karanjgaon) Achalpur tahsil from

Bhadrapada Sud.4 to Bhadrapada Sud. 15

o Shah Doula Rahimna Shah Gazi urus at Achalpur from 10th days to 15th days of

the Muslim month rabiul Awwal

o Salvardi fair- from Madha Vad. 12 to Phalgun Sud. 13

o Shri Gadge Maharaj fair at Shegaon starts from 13th December every year and

lasts for 8 days i.e. 20th December

o Shri Amba Devi fair held from Ashvina Sud. 1 to Ashwina Sud. 10

o Kaudanyapur fair at Kaudanyapur commences on Kartika Sud. 11 and ends on

Kartika Vad 2

o Vithoba fair at Sawanga held in the month of Chitra and Ashvina and

o Bendoji Baba fair at Ghuikhed from Magha Sud. 1 to Magha Sud. 12.

5.4.10 Proposal for Development o Information cum interpretation centre o Tourist Guides training institute o Hotel management institute o Non-star lodging facility o Star lodging facility o Restaurant offering varied cuisines o Melghat orientation centre at Amravati. o Amusement park o Zoo o Rejuvenation, development of tourist facility and beautification of two lakes o Convention center



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6.0 Tourism destinations and places at regional level

The popular tourism destination existing in Amravati district for regional level are mostly religious spots

visited by large number of devotees at various religious occasions. There are two large reservoir and nine

medium tanks/ reservoirs that can be developed for regional level tourism.

6.1 Religious Tourism

Tourism in Amravati district comprises visiting the various religious sites and places of worship.

There are a number of places of religious significance found in the district. Most of these are

places of Hindu worship.

Listing of Taluka Wise Tourist Spots

6.1 Warud Taluka ( 14 EXISITNG SPOTS + 9 NEW SITES)

6.1.1 Connectivity to Warud

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Morshi to Warud. Amravati is 80.5km from Warud.

Warud is located on major state highway 10 and state highway 244 also meets here.



Latitude: 21°28′0″N 78°16′0″E and M.S.L. is 2900 ft.

6.1.2 Description of Warud Town Warud has a population count of 41,005 (2001 census). The current population is higher (47,817, according to a 2006 estimate). Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Warud has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 74%. In Warud, 12% of the population is under 6. Warud is situated by the side of river Chudamani. In ancient days it was a saying that Chudamani is the holy river containing milk flow. A religious Lord Shiva Temple is situated by the side of river Chudamani and now this temple is well known as Kedareshwar Temple. Warud makes the border between the state Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The north side of Warud is surrounded by Satpuda Hills.

The weather in Warud is very cool in winter as well as it is very hot in summer. Warud is one of the most earning places in Amravati district of Maharashtra. Soil here is black and most suitable for cotton and oranges. It is full of Orange growing farms called as "Santra Bagicha".

Warud has an agricultural-based economy. Warud is also known as California of India for world class quality of orange. Warud is recently developing as good trade center as there is no bigger town around. People from around 100 nearby villages daily visit Warud for one or the other reason. Business in city is well dominated by farmer community. Quality of education is good in city. City has good potential to develop as good business and education center. Some educational institutions like B.Ed, D.Ed, BBA, BCA, MCM.B.lib, dress designing’s, arts commerce and science all the secondary educational facilities available here.



6.1.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Warud Taluka

6.1.3.1 Gavhankund, Warud

A religious tourism spot at village

Gavhankund, situated at 7 km away

from Warud town, Taluka Head

Quarter. There is Kapileshwar Siv

Temple situated on the bank of

river Soki. On the eve of Shivaratri

every year a large number of

devotees visit the temple. The

majority of devotees come from all

over Taluka. Shekdari dam at 1 km

from the temple site is a perfect site for nature tourism.

Linkages – to reach the place state transport bushes are available from Warud and nearby

villages.

Lodging/boarding – facility for night stay is available. No lodging /boarding and no restaurant

for good eateries are available near temple or dam site.

Infrastructure/facilities required –

1. Parking facility 2. Improving connectivity 3. Improving communication 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Drinking water facility 7. Public toilets 8. Places for pause/Rest 9. Boating facility 10. Garden

6.1.3.2 Amner, Warud

The Dargah of Hajarat Saiyyad Shaha Jalaluddin Baba and Hajarat Abdulla Shah Baba are

situated near village Amner. The dargahs are famous in the region. The village Amner is

situated on the bank of river Wardha on the Confluence (Sangam) of river Jam and Wardha.

They popularly have known as Mama – Bhanje (Uncle and Nephew). Mohharam festival and



Urs are celebrated here since ages. It is said that the dargahs were from Mugal Era. The place is

registered by Hindu and Muslim both

(Registered No. is B-316). A Community

centre is built in premises of Dargah.

Around 150 to 200 tourists are come

to this place for the Darshan of Saiyyad

Shaha Jalaluddin Baba every day. Also,

about 1000 follower visit the place every

Thursday.

Linkages - This Village is 18 km away from Warud, the Taluka head quarter and 105 km away

from Amravati, District Head quarter.

Lodging/boarding - no lodging/boarding and eateries available


1. Parking facility 2. Improving connectivity 3. Improving communication 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Public toilets and bath 7. Places for pause/Rest 8. First-aid facility 9. Community center

6.1.3.3 Mona Rani Fort, Warud

Mona Rani Fort is situated near village Amner. According to 2001 census, population of this

village is 3749. It is a Gram Panchayat. Mahadev Mandir -There is an old temple of Mahadev

in the old mud fort, now in a ruined state, on the left bank of the river Wardha, about 0.604 km

from Amner village. It stands overlooking the confluence of the Wardha and the Jam rivers.

Nothing except huge mounds of earth remains to testify the existence of a land fort. The temple

is just within the borders of the Amravati district with the district of Nagpur stretching beyond.

From the mandap of the temple the inhabitations of the Jalalkheda village are clearly visible. The

temple is built of stone, brick and mortar. While the actual face of the temple is towards the east

its entrance is on the southern side. As usual the linga occupies the central position in the

gabhara measuring about 1.394 sq. metres (15 sq. ft.) crowned with a sikhar of no great beauty.



The outer ball is 9x6 metres (30'x 20') and is well-lighted and ventilated. In the mandap there is

an image of nandi, the vahan of Mahadev. From the temple terrace a view of the confluence of

the rivers can be bad. The structure from its appearance looks very antique, the plaster and some

bricks having given way in some places and unless prompt measures are taken to repair it, it

might crumble before long. About 30 paces off there is a pool of great depth at the bottom of

which there is an old temple which can be seen when the river is clear. Perhaps the most striking

of the ruins, though it is little over two hundred and fifty years old, is the makbara of Lal Khan

Pathan a large domed building in white stucco, with small spires in the four corners. Over the

gateway is an inscription in Persian.

Linkages - Amner Village is 18 km away from Warud, the Taluka head quarter and 105 km

away from Amravati, District Head quarter. The fort is 0.6 km from Amner village.

Tourist : The temple is held in high veneration and, is daily visited by a large number of people. On

Mahasivratra day a fair attended by over 15,000 people coming from both Amravati and Nagpur districts

is held.



1. Parking facility 2. Improving connectivity 3. Improving communication 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Public toilets and bath 7. Places for pause/Rest 8. First-aid facility 9. Community Hall 10. Light and sound show 11. Drinking water facility 12. Garden

6.1.3.4 Loni ( Dhavalgiri ) , Warud

This place is known for Shri Sant Vasantdas

Maharaj place.

Linkages - This Village is 19 km away from

Warud, the Taluka head quarter and 99.5km



away from Amravati, District Head quarter.



1. Parking facility 2. Improving connectivity 3. Improving communication 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Public toilets and bath 6. Places for pause/Rest 7. First-aid facility 8. Drinking water facility 9. Garden

6.1.3.5 Savanga , Warud

This place is famous for the ancient temple of lord Shiva. Around 50 to 60 people visit this place

every day and on Shivratri.

Linkages - This Village is 15km away from Warud, the Taluka head quarter and 102 km away


Lodging/boarding – no lodging/boarding and eateries, only

drinking water facility is available.


1. Parking facility 2. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 3. Budget Accommodation 4. Public toilets and bath 5. Renovation of Temple 6. Plantation 7. Improving connectivity 8. Improving communication

6.1.3.6 Musalkheda , Warud

The holy place is known for the darbar of Paramhans Yashvant Baba. He is known as Shri Krishna awtar. People celebrate his birthday in the month of Paush and death anniversary on Ganesh chaturti. More than 300 followers come to this place on every Pornima. The place comes under Wathoda Gram Panchayat with 153 populations.



Linkages - This Village is 2km

away from Wathoda and 99 km

away from Amravati, District Head

quarter. At present it is assessable

by Kaccha road.

Lodging/boarding – On the

opposite side of river (Bel)

Dharamshala is available.


1. Proper tar road for access 2. Parking facility 3. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Public toilets and bath 6. Bridge on Bel river 7. Beautification of river Bel 8. Drinking water facility 9. Improving communication

6.1.3.7 Pusla, Warud

Pusla is known for Sheikh Fardi Baba Samadhi. People visit this place on Moharram.

Linkages - This place is 2km away from Pusala and 12 km away from Warud Taluka.

Lodging/boarding - no lodging/boarding, only pedestrian route, drinking water and electricity is

available near Samadhi.


1. Proper access route to climb at hill 2. Parking facility 3. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 4. Hotel for lodging and boarding 5. Public toilets and bath 6. Improving communication

6.1.3.8Karajgaon, Warud

Population of Karajgaon is around 2500. The place is known for the Bramhaleen Dattagir temple. On every ashatami around 40 to 45 thousand people come and participate in Mahaprasad



ceremony. 7 day Bhagwat program is also carried out during this period and different programs regarding farming, Medical camp, people awareness, etc are conducted.


1. Parking facility 2. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 3. Budget Accommodation 4. Public toilets and bath 5. Drinking water facility 6. Garden area 7. Godowns 8. Improving communication

6.1.3.9 Nagthana, Warud

This is situated in the scenic beauty of river Chudaman. The place is known for Rastra Sant

Tukjoji Maharaj and Shiv temple. The dam is very close to this place. It is visited every day by

25 to 30 followers and nature lovers.

Linkages - This Village is 10 km away from Warud near Madhya Pradesh border.



1. Parking facility 2. Restaurents offering varied cuisines 3. Public toilets 4. First-aid facility 5. Beautification 6. Places for pause/Rest 7. Boating 8. Improving communication

6.1.3.10 Jhunj, Warud

This place is near Wardha River. It has number of beautiful waterfalls. It is adjacent to Amravati,

Nagpur and Wardha district border. There is Shivkalin and Rishimaharaj temple. People visit this

place on Mahashivratri.

Linkages - This Village is 2 km away from Haturna and 16 km away from the Taluka head

quarter Warud.

Lodging/boarding - Community hall is available




1. Access road 2. Parking facility 3. Restaurents offering varied cuisines 4. Public toilets and bath 5. First-aid facility 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Drinking water facility 8. Improving communication

6.1.3.11 Linga, Warud

This is a religious place. It is famous for the darbar of Dadaji Dhuniwale. Every day 50 to 60

people visit this place and celebrate the festival on Vasant Panchami with Mahaprasad program.

This place is in the scenic beauty of Wardha River on the Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

border.

Linkages - This Village is 30 km away from the Taluka head quarter Warud.

Lodging/boarding - Lodging, Public toilets and drinking water facility is available.

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. Restaurents offering varied cuisines 3. First-aid facility 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Improving communication

6.1.3.12 Chamatkaari Devi, Warud

The place is known for Santoshi Mata temple. The place visits this place on every Friday.

Linkages - This Village is 2 km away from the Taluka head quarter Warud, on Warud

Tembhurkheda road.



1. Access road 2. Electricity 3. Parking facility 4. Restaurants offering varied cuisines 5. Public toilets and bath 6. First-aid facility 7. Budget Accommodation



8. Drinking water facility 9. Improving communication

6.1.3.13 Vedapur, Warud

It is religious place on the bank of Wardha River, famous for Hanuman Temple in Vidarbha Region. The population of this village according to 2001 census is 108. Every day 250 to 300 people visit this place. The place is crowded on every Saturday. It has joint Gram Panchayat and it comes under Babhudkheda.

Linkages - This Village is 2 km away from Amner Village, and 20km from the Taluka head

quarter Warud.

Lodging/boarding - lodging/boarding and drinking water facility is available


1. Parking facility 2. Restaurants offering varied cuisines 3. Public toilets and bath 4. First-aid facility 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Improving communication

6.1.3.14 Mahendri, Warud

This place has British era rest house. Different species of wild animal

can be seen because of nearby water body. The area is surrounded by

forest land and comes under forest. Nature lover visit this place to

enjoy wildlife. Mahendri is the forest type is Southern Tropical Dry

Deciduous Forests. The forests provide ideal conditions of harborage to a

variety of birds and animals. The animals commonly spotted are Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Bisons, Sloth

Bears, Sambars, Four-Headed Antelopes, Blue Bulls, Chitals, Barking Deers, Mouse Deer’s, Civet Cats,

Jackals, Jungle Cats, Spotted Hyenas, Wild Dogs and Hares. Among the birds that are prominent and

commonly seen are Peafowl, the Grey Jungle Fowl and the Red Spur Fowl & migratory birds in Pandhari

Lake.

Linkages - This Village is 17 km away on the Warud- Pandhurna road.



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6.1.3.15 Proposed New Tourist / Attractive Places in Warud Taluka

Following places can be developed as tourist places:

1. Bhemendi, 2. Jhatamajhiri, 3. Pusali – Buddhist site near Pusli dam, 4. Shanti Vana Bhoomi Vihara, Umri Road, Near Pusali Dam, 5. Shendurajana Ghat, Warud. 6. Pusali dam 7. Pandhari dam, 8. Pak nala/River Project - The Pak Nala rises in the Dabka forest area and receives, besides the

Satpuda affluent, the drainage of the northern slopes of Lakhara hills, a detached mass south of the Satpudas. Hiwarkhed is situated on the banks of this river. The Pak Nala Project on this river provides irrigation facilities to the area on the northern side of the Morshi-Warud road. The Kobi drains the southern slopes of the Lakhara hills into the Wardha.

9. Pusali-Satnur village tourism 10. Satnur dam, 11. Shekdari river , 12. Wai dam 13. Nagthana dam

All this places requires beautification and basic facilities for the purpose of development as a

tourist place.





6.2 Morshi Taluka ( 14 EXISITNG SPOTS + 9 NEW SITES)

6.2.1 Connectivity to Morshi

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Morshi. Amravati is 61km from Morshi.

Morshi is located on major state highway 10 and state highway 240 also meets here.


6.2.2 Description of Morshi Town

As of 2001 India census, Morshi had a population of 33,607. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Morshi has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 73%. In Morshi, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. It lies 61 km. (34 miles) north-east of Amravati, the headquarters of the district, and is connected with it by a first class road, which passing through Morsi runs to Warud from whence a branch of it crosses over to the Madhya Pradesh border to Multai and another goes on to the river Wardha at the extreme east of the tahsil. It is also connected with Achalpur by a fairly good road which would soon be turned into a first class road as the traffic on that route is rapidly on the increase.



6.2.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Morshi Taluka

6.2.3.1 Riddhapur, Morshi

This religious place is known as Mahanubhava’s Kashi. It is near Dev River. Chakradhar Swami

wrote Lilacharitratra at this place. The mythological history shows the importance of this place

as Shri Krishna and Pandav visited this place. The people celebrate holy festival on the day of

Chaitra Pornima and on Guru Pornima.

No. of Tourist Visited: - Out of District – 50000

Local – 50000 to 60000

State – 100000

Out of State – 9000 to 10000

Linkages - This Village is 24km away from Morshi, the Taluka head quarter and 87 km away


Lodging/boarding - lodging/boarding, library, restaurant, drinking water and toilets

facility is available.

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Green area and beautification of place 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Non-luxury hotel 6. Restaurants offering varied cuisines 7. Public toilets and bath 8. Drinking water facility 9. Improving communication

6.2.3.2 Simbhora, Morshi

The name of the holy place is Nirank. Shimbhora dam tal.morshi dist.amravati lies 21°16'24"N

78°3'34"E, is the tourist attraction at this place. It has 13 doors and this dam provides drinking

water to Amravati. This is also famous for the distribution of fishes in the state.

No. of Tourist – Out of District – 20 to 30 thousand

Local – 20 to 30 thousand



Lodging/boarding – no lodging/boarding facility.



Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Green area 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Public toilets and bath 7. Drinking water facility 8. Improving communication

6.2.3.3 Upper Wardha Dam

It is an earth fill straight gravity dam across the Wardha River, a tributary of the Godavari River,

near Simhora village in Morshi taluka. The dam provides multipurpose benefits of irrigation,

drinking water supply, flood control and hydropower generation. The Upper Wardha Dam is also

known as the Nala Damayanti Sagar, named after the famous characters Nala and Damayanti of

an epic love story in Hindu mythology, Nala Damayanti.

The reservoir water spread at Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 342.50 m (1,123.7 ft) is 9,748 ha

(24,090 acres).

The Wardha River, across which the Upper Wardha Dam is built, is a tributary of the Godavari

River. From its origin, at an altitude of 785 m (2,575 ft) in Satpura Range from the Multai



plateau in Betul District of Madhya Pradesh, the river flows 32 km (20 mi) in Madhya Pradesh

and then enters into Maharashtra near

the Multai plateau of the Satpuda range.

It flows along the entire northern and

western border of the Wardha district.

After traversing 528 km (328 mi), it

joins Wainganga River and together it

is called the Pranhita, which ultimately

flows into the Godavari River. Kar,

Wena, Jam and Erai are its left-bank

tributaries whereas Madu, Bembla and

Penganga are the right-bank tributaries. The catchment area is hilly and forested in its upper

reaches from its source and the lower reaches are flat wide valleys.

Location : The project is located near Morshi, about 8 km (5.0 mi) towards to the east of Morshi

and 56 km (35 mi) from the Amravati town, in the Godavari River Basin. The river drains a

catchment area of 4,302 km2 (1,661 sq mi) up to the dam site.



1. Access road 2. Parking facility 3. Restaurants offering varied cuisines 4. Public toilets and bath 5. First-aid facility 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Drinking water facility 8. Improving communication 9. Health spa 10. Tourist resort

6.2.3.4 Ambada, Morshi

This place is known for the Mugdal Maharaj temple. Every year people celebrate festival on

Shravan Suddha Chaturthadashi. Around 20 to 25 thousand people visit this place during the

festival.

No. of Tourist – Out of District – 1000 Local – 25000





Lodging/boarding – no lodging/boarding facility

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Public toilets and bath 6. Drinking water facility 7. Improving communication

6.2.3.5 Udaykhed, Morshi

This place is famous for Ganpati temple. This is mostly crowded on Ganesh festival. It is in the

scenic beauty of Chardagh River.

No. of Tourist – Out of District – 4000 to 5000

Local people – 10000 to 15000




Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Beautification 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Public toilets and bath 7. Drinking water facility 8. Improving communication

6.2.3.6 Gorada, Morshi

The place is known for Pingala Devi Gad. The Kafar Lake is near to this place. Around 50 to 60

thousand people come to this place during Chaitra, Shravan and Navratri.

No. of Tourist – Out of District – around 20 to 30 thousand people

Local people – 20 to 30 thousand people






Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Beautification 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Public toilets and bath 7. Drinking water facility 8. Improving communication

6.2.3.7 Salbardi, Morshi

This place is in the scenic beauty of Satpuda Mountains. It is famous for hot and cold waterfall. It is also known as “Sitechi Nhani”. People visit this place in the month of Shravan to celebrate Mahashivratri.

Linkages - This Village is 8 km away from Morshi, the Taluka head quarter and 69 km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.


Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Public toilets and bath 6. Drinking water facility 7. Improving communication

6.2.3.8 Dharul, Morshi

This place is situated in the scenic beauty of Satpuda Mountains on the border on Maharashtra

and Madhya Pradesh. People visit this place on every Pornima and celebrate Raksha Bandhan,

Mahashivratri and Navratri festival.

No. of Tourist – Out of District – 50000

Local – 20000 to 30000

From State – 100000

Out of state – 5000 to 7000

Linkages - This Village is 13 km away from Morshi, the Taluka head quarter and 67 km away




Lodging/boarding – no lodging/boarding facility at this place only toilet and drinking water

facility is available.

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Improving communication

6.2.4 Dhamangaon RailwayTaluka

6.2.4.1 Connectivity to Dhamangao

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Dhamangao. Amravati is 56km from Dhamangao.

Located on State Highway 237. And on narrow gauge railway track.


6.2.4.2 Description of town

Dhamangao and Dattapur are twin villages joined to form the Dhamangoa town, the tahsil head

quarter. As of 2011 India census, Dhamangaon had a population of 22,430. Males constitute 51%

of the population and females 49%. Dhamangaon has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher

than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83% and, female literacy is 88%. In

Dhamangaon, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. This region mostly depends on the

cotton & agricultural business.

6.2.4.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Morshi Taluka

6.2.4.3.1Pimpalkhuta, Dhamangaon

This place is famous for the Shiva Temple. The place is known for the birth place of Sant Shankar Maharaj. More than 150 statues of various saints are present in this Temple. People visit this place during Ramnavmi, for seven days. During this seven days people celebrates and attend different program such as social welfare, community marriages, etc.

Linkages - This Village is 17 km away from Dhamangaon, the Taluka head quarter and 42 km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.

Lodging/boarding – for 100 people lodging/boarding facility and 25,000 sq.ft Hall is available




1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Public toilets and bath 6. Children park 7. Shopping Centre 8. Improving communication

6.2.4.3.2 Ashta Wadala, Dhamangaon

This place is at the bank of Wardha River and it is famous for Bhikaram Maharaj Temple. Every day around 1 thousand people visit this place.


Lodging/boarding – no lodging/boarding facility is available


1. Beautification 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Hall (Sabha Mandap) 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Drinking water facility 8. Public toilets and bath 9. Shopping Centre 10. Improving communication

6.2.4.3.3 Bagaji Sagar Dam, Dhamangaon

Bagaji Sagar Dam is in Lower Wardha Project on Wardha River. It has 21 doors and people visit this place when the doors of this dam are opened.

Bagaji Sagar Dam – capacity - 284 million cubic millimeters

580 m long wall



No. of Tourist – 2000 per month

Linkages - This spot is 72 km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Garden 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Exhibition Hall 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Drinking water facility 7. Public toilets and bath 8. Electricity 9. Internal road 10. Improving communication

6.2.4.3.4 Jalgaon Aarvi, Dhamangaon

This place is famous for Sant Lahari Baba temple. Around 30 to 40 thousand people visit this place on his Punyatithi (death anniversary). Many social programs are carried out during this period.




1. Beautification of Ghat 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Exhibition Hall (Sabha Mandap) 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation (for 50 people) 7. Non luxury hotel 8. Drinking water facility 9. Public toilets and bath 10. Shopping centre 11. Improving communication

6.2.4.3.5 Gunji Tekadi, Dhamangaon

This place is famous for Chindhe Maharaj. He has established few schools in rural area and known for his social work. His Bhajan are still famous in Maharashtra State.



Linkages - This Village is 7 km away from Dhamangaon, the Taluka head quarter and 50km away from Amravati, District Head quarter. Lodging/boarding – no lodging/boarding facility is available Infrastructure/facilities required –

1. Beautification of Ghat 2. Parking facility 3. First-aid facility 4. Exhibition Hall (Sabha Mandap) 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation (for 50 people) 7. Non luxury hotel 8. Drinking water facility 9. Public toilets and bath 10. Shopping centre 11. Improving communication

6.2.5 Tiwasa (Tiosa) Taluka

6.2.4.1 Connectivity to Teosa

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Teosa - Amravati is 40km. Tiosa is located on Hajira–

Kolkatta National Highway 6

Latitude: Tiosa located at 21°5′10″N 78°3′50″E. It has an average elevation of 306 metres (1,007 feet.

6.2.4.2 Description of town

As of 2001 India census, Tiosa had a population of 107,304. Males constitute 52% of the

population and females 48%. Tiosa has an average literacy rate of 77%, 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.



6.2.4.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Tiwasa Taluka

6.2.4.3.1 Gurudevnagar (Mozri), Tiwasa

This place is known for Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj. People from Maharashtra visit this place in the month of October to celebrate his death anniversary.

Linkages - This Village is 6 km away from Tiwasa, the Taluka head quarter and 35 km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.

Lodging/boarding – Bhakta nivas is available

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 4. Budget Accommodation 5. Drinking water facility 6. Public toilets and bath 7. Improving communication

6.2.4.3.2 Kondanyapur, Tiwasa

This place is situated on the bank of Wardha River and known for Rukmini’s hometown. People come to this place and celebrate on Aashadhi Ekadashi and Kartik Pornima. Some area is dedicated for ISKCON Temple.






6.2.4.3.3 Dhamantri, Tiwasa

This place is situated on the bank of Wardha River. It is famous for thousand year old Shiva temple. People visit this place on Mahashivratri.




6.2.4.3.4 Varkhed, Tiwasa

This place is known for Sant Shri Aakdoji Maharaj.

Linkages - This Village is 6.8 km away from Tiwasa, the Taluka head quarter and 46.8 km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.





6.2.5 Chandur Railway Taluka

6.2.5.1 Connectivity to Chandur Railway

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Chandur railway - Amravati is 30km. It is located on

Amravati-Narkhed narrow –gauge line and on state highways 241 and 243.

Latitude: Tiosa located at 20°80′N 77°97′E. It has an average elevation of 500 metres.

6.2.5.2 Existing Tourism Spots in Chandur Railway Taluka

6.2.5.2.1 Description of town Chandur town or Chandur Railway as distinguished from Chandur Bazar is the headquarters of the tahsil. This place is famous for Naag Mandir, Mahadev Ghat and Mahakali Mandir. Around 2 to 5 thousand visit this place during Naag Panchami, Mahashivratri and Navratri respectively.

Linkages - This Village is 30 km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.


Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 3. Budget Accommodation 4. Drinking water facility 5. Public toilets and bath 6. Improving communication



6.2.5.2.2 Karla, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Avadhut Maharaj and Jagdamba Devi temple. Around 1 to 1.5 lac people from surrounding area visit this place during Gudi Padhava and Navratra.

Linkages - This Village is 3 km away from Chandur Railway, the Taluka head quarter and 33 km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.



6.2.5.2.3 Pathergaon, Chandur Railway

The place is famous for Indrashesh Maharaj temple. There is an old step well at this place. People visit this place during Mahashivratri.




6.2.5.2.4 Sawanga, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Avadhut Maharaj. Around 1 lac people visit this place in the month of March for 15 days.




Lodging/boarding – lodging/boarding facility is available


6.2.5.2.5 Manjarakhed, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Pataleshwar Mahadev. Around 4 thousand people visit this place in the month of Shravan and Mahashivratri.

Linkages - This Village is 5 km away from Chandur Railway, the Taluka head quarter and 35km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.

Lodging/boarding – lodging/boarding and restaurant facility is available


6.2.5.2.6 Ghuikhed, Chandur Railway

This place is around 20 km from Ghuikhed and it is famous for Bonduji Maharaj. 2.5 lac people visit this place in the month of June.


Lodging/boarding – lodging/boarding, school and Govt. Hospital is available

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 3. Budget Accommodation 4. Drinking water facility 5. Public toilets and bath



6. Improving communication

6.2.5.2.7 Bhiltek, Chandur Railway

This place is around 10 km away and it is famous for Shambhuahekh (Naag) temple. Around 40 to 50 thousand people visit this place during Posh Month.




6.2.5.2.8 Satefal, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Bhanudas Maharaj and around 1.5 thousand people visit this place in the month of May.




6.2.5.2.9 Bagapur, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Khapati Maniram Maharaj Baggi and around 2 thousand people visit this place during Shivratri.






6.2.5.2.10 Baggi, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Sant Maniram Maharaj Baggi and around 2 thousand people visit this place in the month of February.

Linkages - This Village is20 km away from Chandur Railway, the Taluka head quarter and 50km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.



6.2.5.2.11 Jalapa Jag tap, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Shri Pandurang Maharaj Dasara and around 5 thousand people visit this place in the month of October - Navratri festival.

Linkages - This Village is15 km away from Chandur Railway, the Taluka head quarter and 45km away from Amravati, District Head quarter.





6.2.5.2.12 Sawangi Magrapur, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Idga Dadamiya. Around 2 thousand people visit this place during Bakri EId.



6.2.5.2.13 Ambapur, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Maroti (Hanuman) Temple. Around 2 thousand people visit this place during Hanuman Jayanti.



6.2.5.2.14 Bramhi, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Maroti Temple. Around 500 people visit this place during Hanuman Jayanti.





6.2.5.2.15 Naya Savanga, Chandur Railway

This place is famous for Maroti Temple. Around 2 thousand people visit this place during Hanuman Jayanti.



6.2.6 Achalpur Tahsil

6.2.5.1 Connectivity to Achalpur

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur (200km). 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Achalpur - Amravati is 50.30km. Achalpur 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 connected to Nagpur, Pune, Amravati, Anjangaon, Yavatmal, Akola, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondiya, Jalgaon, Indore, Bhopal, Betul, Burhanpur, by the bus. Several private busses also run from Paratwada to Pune mainly due to youth students.

Latitude: Achalpur and Paratwada as a twin city is located at 21°15′26″N 77°30′31″E. It has an average

elevation of 369 metres (1210 ft).



6.2.5.2 Description

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 Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Even Madhya

Pradesh is so close to this city that travelling of (about) 10 km changes the state region. As of

2001 India census 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. The town had been major trade center for Palmarosa oil in India. The major

commodities for trade include – Cotton, Bananas, Oranges, Red chilies, Groundnut, Honey,

Coffee and Ayurvedic Medicine.

6.2.5.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Achalpur Taluka

• Muktagiri Digambar Jain Tirth 15 km • Chandrabhaga Dam • Vazzar Dam • Achalpur Bhool Bhulayya • Orange Farms • Shivaji Statue • Ashtamahasiddhi temple (Chakradhar Swami) • Shah Dulha Rehman Gazi Dargha (shrine) • Waghamata and Kalimata Temple • Bhairam Temple • Dharkhora water fall • Jungle Safari • Haud katora • Kartikswami Temple • Mandalsha



All the esixitng tourist spots will be provided with the basics six elements. And special elements to the spots like waterfall, dam etc.

6.2.5.3.1 Ashatamasidhi, Achalpur

This place is famous for Mahanubhav Panth Temple. Around 5 to 6 thousand people visit this

place.



6.2.5.3.2 Sultapura, Achalpur

This place is famous for Shri Bhulbhulayya Balaji Temple.


Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. Places for pause/Rest 3. Drinking water facility 4. Public toilets 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Improving communication

6.2.5.3.3 Hauj Katora, Achalpur

This is a historic place.





6.2.5.3.4 Godwagholi, Achalpur

This is a religious place. Around 4 to 5 thousand people visit this place during Mahashivratri.



6.2.5.3.5 Dattaziri Alamad baba, Achalpur

This is a religious place.



6.2.5.3.6 Malaveshpura, Achalpur

This is a religious place famous for Shri Kartik Swami Temple. It is situated in the centre of the

Achalpur city.


Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. Places for pause/Rest 3. Drinking water facility 4. Public toilets 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Improving communication 8. Non-luxury Accommodation



6.2.5.3.7 Jivanpura, Achalpur

This is a religious place famous for Aminath Temple.



6.2.5.3.8 Dams 1. Sapan Project Wazzar, Achalpur

This place is known for Wazzar Dam Project. It is a tourist spot.

Linkages – This place is 13 km away from Achalpur, the Taluka head quarter and 63.30 km



Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Drinking water facility 5. Public toilets 6. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 7. Budget Accommodation 8. Improving communication 9. Non-luxury Accommodation 10 Health spa

2. Chandrabhaga Project, Bhopapur, Achalpur

It is a tourist spot and known for Bhopapur Dam Project.

Linkages – This place is 15 km away from Achalpur, the Taluka head quarter and 65.30km



Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility



3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Drinking water facility 5. Public toilets 6. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 7. Budget Accommodation 8. Improving communication 9. Non-luxury Accommodation 10 Health spa

6.2.6 Anjangaon Taluka

6.2.6.1 Connectivity to Anjangao

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. (250km) 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Anjangao - Amravati is 80.0km. Anjangaon is connected

to Amravati (76 km) and Akola (75 km) by roadways. The state transport (MSRTC) buses ply from Anjangaon to Amravati, Paratwada, Akola, Akot, Ramtek, Yavatmal, Pandharkavada, Nagpur, Aurangabad etc. Some private travel agencies run bus services to Pune and Mumbai. Anjangaon Surji is a station of Bhusaval–Nagpur section of Central Railway on Achalpur-Murtijapur narrow gauge railway route. This narrow gauge train is popularly known as Shakuntala Express. Nearest broad gauge railway station is Murtijapur (50 km).

Latitude: Anjangaon is located at 21.1631°N 77.3094°E. It has an average elevation of 374 metres

(1227 feet).

6.2.6.2 Description

Anjangaon Surji is an ancient town having religious and historical importance. After the Battle of Assaye

and the Battle of Argaum, the Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon was signed on December 30, 1803 at Anjangaon



between the British and Daulat Rao Sindhia, chief of the Maratha people. In 18th century Vithoji Narayan

was awarded the vatandari of Anjangaon. There are records that he was awarded with a title 'Surji'.

Anjangaon is mentioned as one of 46 Mahals of Vidarbha in Ain-i-Akbari. The revenue of Anjangaon as

mentioned in Ain-i-Akbari was 32 lakhs. The river Shahanoor on the banks of which Anjangaon is

located was historically named as Sharneera (meaning river generated by an arrow). A popular story

exists that during the year of banishment, Arjuna generated the water stream by hitting the soil by an

arrow. As of 2001 India census, Anjangaon had a population of 51,163. It is the third most populous city

in Amravati District after Amravati and Achalpur. Males constitute 52% of the population and females

48%. Anjangaon has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with

76.5% of the males and 70.1% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

According to previous census, population of Anjangaon was 41,674 (1991), 27,897(1971), 21,931(1961)

and 11,881(1901).

6.2.6.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Achalpur Taluka 6.2.6.3.1 Muha Devi, Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Ekvira Devi and Zingraji Maharaj Temple. People visit this

place for 9 days during Navratri and for 1 day on Chaitra Pornima respectively.

No. of Tourist – Daily – 200 to 250

Monthly– 6000 to 6500

During Festival – 60000 to 1000000

Linkages – this place is 10 km away from Anjangaon, the Taluka head quarter and 90 km away




6.2.6.3.2 Takarkheda More, Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Sant Gulabbaba. People visit this place for 1 day on Bhaubij.







Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Drinking water facility 5. Public toilets 6. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 7. Budget Accommodation 8. Improving communication

6.2.6.3.3 Vanoja (Bagh), Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Lakhmaji Maharaj. People visit this place for 1 day on Gudi

Padwa.








6.2.6.3.4 .Kumbhargaon, Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Chandra Bhaga Temple. People visit this place for 1 day in

the month of Chaitra.










6.2.6.3.5 Aawajapur, Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Ganpati Temple. People visit this place for 1 day during

Ganesh festival.

No. of Tourist – Daily – 50







6.2.6.3.6 Khanampur Pandhari, Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Ramdev Baba. People visit this place for 1 day during

Bhadava festival.








6.2.6.3.7 Shelgaon, Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Gadage Baba. People visit this place for 1 day on Gadage

Baba Punyatithi.








6.2.6.3.8 Chausala, Anjangaon

This is a religious place famous for Shri Ram Temple. People visit this place for 1 day on Ram

Navami.


Monthly– 500








6.2.6.3.9 Historical places

1. Deshpande Wada, Anjangaon

This is a historic place and shows historical links with the Nijam Era.

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. Drinking water facility 3. Public toilets 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Improving communication

2. Devnath Math, Anjangaon

This is a famous Math.

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. Drinking water facility 3. Public toilets 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Improving communication

6.2.7 Daryapur Taluka

6.2.6.1 Connectivity to Daryapur

1. Air connectivity: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. 2. Railway: Nearest railway station is Akola or Badnera. 3. Road connectivity: Amravati to Daryapur - Amravati is 52.0km.



Latitude: Daryapur is located at 20.56°N 77.20°E. It has an average elevation of 288 metres

6.2.6.2 Description

Daryapur is situated on the bank of Chandrabhaga river. The town drives its name from Darya

Imad Shah the 3rd independent Kings of Berar( A.D.1526-1560)and who founded Daryapur.

Daryapur is also famous as a cotton producing town with numerous jinning and pressing

factories. It also excels in production of cereals like 'Mug' and 'Chana'. Soyabeen production in

recent years is also growing. As of 2001 India census, Daryapur had a population of 34,398.

Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Daryapur Banosa has an average

literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82% and, female

literacy is 74%. In Daryapur Banosa, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

6.2.6.3 Existing Tourism Spots in Achalpur Taluka 6.2.6.3.1 Mohimapur, Daryapur

This is a historical place and it is around 1250 to 1300 years old.


Linkages – this place is 32 km away from Daryapur, the Taluka head quarter and 84 km away


Lodging/boarding – no lodging/boarding, only drinking water facility is available

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility



2. First-aid facility 3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Public toilets 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Improving communication

6.2.6.3.2 Pimpdaoud, Daryapur

This place is famous for Sant Parshram Maharaj. Around 1 lac people visit this place for 7 days

in the month of December.

Linkages – this place is 18 km away from Daryapur, the Taluka head quarter and 70 km away


Lodging/boarding – lodging/boarding and hotels and drinking water facility is available

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Public toilets and bath 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Improving communication 8. Luxury accommodation 9. Non-luxury accommodation

6.2.6.3.3 Shingnapur, Daryapur

This place is famous for Maroti(Hanuman) Temple. Around 8 thousand people visit this place on

Gudhi Padva in the month of February.

Linkages – this place is 23 km away from Daryapur, the Taluka head quarter

Lodging/boarding – lodging/boarding and hotels and drinking water facility is available

Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Public toilets and bath 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Improving communication 8. Luxury accommodation 9. Non-luxury accommodation



6.2.6.3.4 Uprai, Daryapur

This place is famous for Shardal Baba Darga. Around 10 thousand people visit this place for 2

days in the month of February.



Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Public toilets and bath 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Improving communication 8. Luxury accommodation 9. Non-luxury accommodation

6.2.6.3.5 Aasha Manisha Temple Daryapur

This place is famous for Aasha Manisha Temple. People visit this place for 9 days in the month

of October.

Linkages – this place is 1 km away from Daryapur, the Taluka head quarter and 20km away



Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Public toilets and bath 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Improving communication 7 Non-luxury accommodation

6.2.6.3.6 Babhadi, Daryapur

This place is famous for Shiva Temple. Around 10 thousand people visit this place on

Mahashivratri in the month of February.

Linkages – this place is 1 km away from Daryapur, the Taluka head quarter and 21km away






1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Public toilets 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Improving communication 8. Luxury accommodation 9. Non-luxury accommodation

6.2.6.3.7 Umari Itbarpur, Daryapur

This place is famous for Yogi Mahraj Temple. Around 10 thousand people visit this place for 2

days in the month of January.



Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Public toilets and baths 4. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 5. Budget Accommodation 6. Improving communication 8. Luxury accommodation 9. Non-luxury accommodation

6.2.6.3.8 Mahuli, Daryapur

This place is famous for Narayan Guru Mahraj Temple. Around 3 thousand people visit this

place in the month of January.



Infrastructure/facilities required – 1. Parking facility 2. First-aid facility 3. Places for pause/Rest 4. Public toilets 5. Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6. Budget Accommodation 7. Improving communication 8. Luxury accommodation 9. Non-luxury accommodation



Name of tahsil Name of place No. of tourist (daily )

No. of tourist (on particular Festival / monthly )

1) Warud

Gavhankund Amner 150 ‐200 1000 (Thursday) Mona Rani Fort Loni ( Dhavalgiri ) Savanga 50‐60 50‐60(Shivratri) Musalkheda 300 (Pornima) Pusla Approx. 50 (Moharam) Karajgaon 40000‐45000 (ashatami) Nagthana 25 – 30 (Sankrant) Jhunj (Mahashivratri) Mahendri Linga 50 ‐60 (Vasant Panchami) Chamatkaari Devi (Friday) Vedapur 250 ‐ 300 (Saturday)

2)Morshi

Riddhapur Local – 50000 to 60000 Out of District – 50000 State – 100000 Out of State – 9000 to 10000 (Chaitra Pornima and Guru Pornima)

Simbhora Local – 20000 – 30000 Out of District – 20000 ‐ 30000

Ambada 20 – 25 (Chaturthadashi)

Gorada 50 – 60 (Chaitra, Shravan and Navratri)

Udaykhed Local people – 10000 to 15000 Out of District – 4000 to 5000 (Ganesh festival)

Salbardi 2‐3 lac (Mahashivratri)

Dharul, M.P. Local – 20000 to 30000, Out of District – 50000 From State – 100000, Out of state – 5000 to 7000 (Pornima)

3)Dhamangaon

Pimpalkhuta Approx. 1000 Approx. 1 lac (Ramnavmi, for seven days)

Ashta Wadala 1000

Bagaji Sagar Dam 2000

Jalgaon Aarvi 30000 – 40000

Gunji Tekadi 5000‐10000



4)Tiosa

Gurudevnagar (Mozri)

(October)

Kondanyapur (Aashadhi Ekadashi and Kartik Pornima)

Dhamantri (Mahashivratri)

Virkhed

5)Chandur Railway

Karla 1 to 1.5 lac (Gudi Padhava and Navratra)

Pathergaon (Mahashivratri)

Sawanga 1 lac (March for 15 days)

Manjarakhed 4000 (Shravan and Mahashivratri)

Ghuikhed 2.5 lac (June)

Bhiltek 40000‐50000 (Posh)

Satefal 1500 (May)

Bagapur 2000 (Shivratri)

Baggi 2000 (February)

Jalaka Jagtap 5000 (October – Navratri)

Chandur Railway 2000‐5000 (Naag Panchami, Mahashivratri and Navratri)

Sawangi Magrapur 2000 (Bakri Id)

Ambapur 2000 (Hanuman Jayanti)

Bramhi 500 (Hanuman Jayanti)

Naya Savanga 2000 (Hanuman Jayanti)

6)Achalpur

Ashatamasidhi 5000‐6000

Sultapura

Hauj Katora 5000‐7000 (Nag panchi)

Godwagholi 4000‐5000 (Mahashivratri)

Dattaziri Alamad baba

8000

Malaveshpura

Jivanpura 10000‐ 15000 (mahashivratri)

Sapan Project Wazzar

Chandrabhaga Project

7)Anjangaon



Muha Devi 200 ‐ 250 60000 to 1000000 (9 days for Navratri and 1 day on Chaitra Pornima)

Takarkheda More 50 to 100 Monthly– 1000 to 2000 During Festival – 4000 to 5000 (Bhaubij)

Vanoja (Bagh) 50 to 100 Monthly– 1000 to 2000 & During Festival – 4000 to 5000 (Gudi Padwa)

Kumbhargaon 50 to 100 Monthly– 1000 to 2000 & During Festival – 2000 to 3000 (Chaitra)

Aawajapur 50 Monthly– 500 to 1000 During Festival – 2000 to 3000 (Ganesh festival)

Khanampur Pandhari

50

Monthly– 500 to 1000 During Festival – 2000 to 3000 (Bhadava festival)

Shelgaon 50 Monthly– 500 to 1000 During Festival – 1500 to 3500 (Gadage Baba Punyatithi)

Chausala 50 Monthly– 500 During Festival – 2000 to 3000 (Ram Navami)

Deshpande Wada, Anjangaon

Devnath Math, Anjangaon

8)Daryapur

Mohimapur 100 to 125

Pimpdaoud 1 lac (7 days in December)

Shingnapur 8000 (Gudhi Padva)

Uprai 10000 (2 days in February)

Daryapur

(9 days in October)

Babhadi 10000 (Mahashivratri in February)

Umari Itbarpur 10000 (2 days in January)

Mahuli 3000 (January)

9)Chikhaldara

10)Melghat Tiger Reserve



CCHHAAPPTTEERR 77:: TTOOUURRIISSMM CCIIRRCCUUIITTSS

Integrated Tourism Circuit is a connected route or main corridor of tourism attractions that links

a group of at least 3 destinations. It is the sum of tourism products that comprise a region and

may consist of a set of products or a particular product that shares the same theme.

They combine nature based, cultural and other attractions in such a way as to offer to visitors an

experience from a variety of vantage points.

A well-defined, both geographically and thematically in order to optimize benefits to

both the visitors and the inhabitants of the areas visited. The circuit is a specific element of

communication directed to raising awareness and to helping the process of development of

tourism products. Information is uniform, well organized and agreed and can be regularly

updated. It is a useful tool of orientation and information that assists national authorities to make

tourism decisions over a wide spectrum of applications allowing the end user to understand and

interpret the complete product through the integrated vision of the destination. It is also a tool

that helps the tour operator to design appropriate packages for the market.

Selection of these circuits will be undertaken so as to develop them in an integrated

manner. Tourism, being one of the largest industries, plays a key role in achieving the socio-

economic goals of the development plans of a nation. It is a composite of service providers, both

public and private, which includes travel agents and tour operators; air, rail and sea

transportation operators; guides; owners of hotels, guest houses and inns, restaurants and shops;

etc.

7.1 Tourism Circuits in Amravati district

7.1.2 Established tourist circuits in Amravati

Amravati - Chikhaldara –Semadoh-Muktagiri-Melghat Also called Amraoti, Amravati is located in north-eastern Maharashtra state, western India. It lies 85

miles (137 km) west of Nagpur. The town occupies an important position near passes through the hills

that separate the cotton growing regions of the Purna River basin (west) and the Wardha River basin

(east). A growing industrial centre, it is expanding toward nearby Badnera; its cotton mills supply

Bombay, Calcutta, and Ahmedabad. The nearby attractions are Melghat tiger reserve and Chikhaldara

which is the famous Hill station of Vidarbha. It is a eco, leisure theme tourist circuit.



7.1.2 Places of Interest in Respect to Eco-Tourism: Existing Circuits The Ecotourism sites in Amravati district are located in such a way that they are visited in circuits. The various circuits presently working are given in table 5.2 in accordance with the days of visit.

SrN

Important places of Attraction Accommodation Distance from Divi. (Approx. in KM)

Excursion days

Amravati Forest Division, Amravati, Distt- Amravati

1. Digergavhan, Gurukunj Mozari, Varkhed, Jahagirpur, Koudinyapur, Malkhed Kondeshwar, Jewade

Forest, PWD RH. Mozari Ashram, Deosthan Dharmashala

220 1

2 Morshi, Simbhora, Salbardi, Ridhapur

PWD,MTDC, Irrigation Deptt. RH

170 1

3 Paratwada, Muktagiri, Beharam, PWD RH & Private Hotels

122 1

4 Ridhapur, Salbardi, Mahendri, Morshi Forest RH.& PWD RH. 120 1 East Melghat Forest Division, Chikhaldara: Dist.: Amravati5 1. Bhimkund, Malaviya Point, Forest Garden,

Kalapani Tank, Shivsagar Point, Mozari Point, Devi Point, Shakkar Talava, Gawilgad Fort, Beed Tank, Panchbol Point, Hurricane Point, Long Point, Pospect Point, Vairat, Waterfall of Ambapati, Adnadi Kund,Chitamdeo Point, Panchamdeo Point, Shahanoor

Private Guest Houses, MTDC Guest Houses, Municipal Guest House, Circuit House (B&C), Forest RH., MSEB RH, Irrigation Deptt. RH., Z.P.RH.

80 1



6 Chikhaldara Points, Gawilgad, Semadoh, Chitamdeo Point, Tourist Zone

Forest RH. 120 2

7 Chikhaldara, Semadoh, Gawilgad, Ambapati, Shahanoor Dam, Semadoh, Jarida, Rahu SanctuaryArea, Ghatang, Pandyadeo, Chitamdeo, Pachamdeo.

Forest RH. 180 3

8 Chikhaldara, Gawilgad, Semadoh, Jarida, Rahu, Pachamadeo, Chitamdeo, Pandyadeo, Ghatang.

Forest RH. 250 7

West Melghat Forest Division, Paratwada: Dist.: Amravati

9 Kolkas Forest, Tapti Sipna Sangam near Chethar Village, Dharni, Vairagad, Hardha, Bhokarbardi Killa, Gadga Tapti Triveni Sangam, Lavada, Bajpani

Forest RH. 95 1

10 Dharni, Onkareshwar Forest RH. 100 1 11 Dhakana, Kawadazari Hathi-Sawari Ranigaon

High Point, Shivazari Zigzag Road, Savalkheda Shiv Mandir

Forest RH. 75 1

12 Dhakana, Dollhar, Kekadakheda, Dhodra, (Trecking Route)

Forest RH. 25 1

13 Dhulghat, Ranigaon Sunset Point, Shivzari Shape Rail line

Forest RH. 20 1

14 Dhulghat. Golai. Dhargad, Katkali. Forest RH. 50 1 15 Akot, Narnalakilla, Viewpoint, Surainall a

Waterfall, Seeta's Nahanighar, Khatkali-Koha. Forest RH. 60 1

16 Akot. Dhargad. Gullarghat, Narnala Fort.(Trekking Route)

Forest RH. 80 1

17 Akot, Narsingh Maharaj Mandir, Popatkheda, Wari Hanuman Temple, Van Irrigation Dam.

Forest & Irrigation R.H.

40 1

18 Akot, Khatkali, Ahad, Popatkheda, View Point (Trekking route)

Forest RH. 40 1

19 Dharni, Ranidoh, Savalkheda, Butida. Forest RH. 30 1 20 Kolkas Forest, Tapti Sipna Sangam near

Chethar Village, Dharni, Vairagad, Hardha, Bhokarbardi Killa, Gadga Tapti Triveni Sangam, Lavada, Bajpani, Dharni, Ranidoh, Savalkheda, Butida.

Forest RH. 125 1

21 Dhakana, Kawadazari Hathi-Sawari Ranigaon High Point, Shivazari Zigzag Road, Savalkheda Shiv Mandir, Dhulghat, Ranigaon Sunset Pont, Shivzari Shape Rail line

Forest RH. 95 2

22 Akot, Narnalakilla, Viewpoint, Surainall a Waterfall, Seeta's Nahanighar, Khatkali-Koha, Akot. Dhargad. Gullarghat, Narnala Fort. (Trekking Route)

Forest RH. 140 2

23 Akot, Dhargad. Gullarghat, Narnala Fort. Narshigh Maharaj Mandir, Popatkheda, VariHanuman Temple, Van Irrigation Dam, Akot, Khatkali, Ahad, Popatkheda, View Point (Trekking route)

Forest RH. 120 2



24 Kolkas Forest, Tapti Sipna Sangam near Chethar Village, Vairagad, Hardha, Bhokarbardi Killa, Gadga Tapti Trivani Sangam, Lavada, Bajpani -- Dharni. Onkareshwar -- Ranidoh, Savalkheda, Buitda.

Forest RH

225 Km 3

25 Dhakana, Kawadazari, Ranigaon High Point, Shivazari zigzag Road, Savalkheda Shiv Mandir -- Dollhar, Kekadakheda Dhodra -- Dhulghat, Golai, Dhargad, Katkali

Forest RH. 150 3

26 Kolkas Forest, Tapti Sipna Sangam near Chethar Village, Vairagad, Hardha,Bhokarbardi Killa, Gadga Tapti Trivani Sangam, Lavada, Bajpani -- Dharni. Onkareshwar -- Ranidoh, Savalkheda, Shiv - Mandir Dhulghat -- Shivzari -- Akot, Narnala Killa, View Point, Surainalla Waterfall, Seeta Nahanighar, Katkali Koha

Forest RH. 250 5

27 Kolkas Forest, Tapti Sipna Sangam near Chethar Village, Dharni, Vairagad, Hardha, Bhokarbardi Killa, Gadg Tapti Triveni Sangam, Lavada, Bajpani. Dhakna, Kawadazari, Ranigaon High Point, ShivazarizigzagRoad, Savalkheda Shiv Mandir Dhulghat, Ranigaon, sunset Point, Shivzari, Akot, Narnala Killa, View Point Surainalla Waterfall, Seeta Nahanighat, Katkali Koha Akot, Narsingh Maharaj Mandir, Popatkheda, Wari Hanuman Temple, Van Irrigation Dam.

Forest RH. 250 5

28 Kolkas Forest, Tapti Sipna Sangam near Chethar Village, Dharni, Vairagad, Hardha, Bhokarbardi Killa, Gadg Tapti Triveni Sangam, Lavada, Bajpani. Dhakna, Kawadazari, Ranigaon High Point, ShivazarizigzagRoad, Savalkheda Shiv Mandir Ranigaon sunset Point, Dhulghat Golai, Dhargad, Narnala Killa, View Point, Surainalla Waterfall, Seeta Nahanighar, KatkaliKoha Akot, Ahad, Popatkheda View Point Gullarghat, Narnala Fort.

Forest RH. 300 6

29 Kolkas Forest, Tapti Sipna Sangam near Chethar Village, Dharni, Vairagad, Hardha, Bhokarbardi Killa, Gadg Tapti Triveni Sangam, Lavada, Bajpani. Onkareshwar Dhakna, Kawadazari, Ranigaon High Point, Shivazarizigzag Road, Savalkheda Shiv Mandir Dollhar, Kekadakheda, Dhodra Ranigaon sunset Point, Shivzari Dhulghat Golai, Dhargad, KatkaliAkot Narnala Killa, View Point, Surainalla Waterfall, Seeta Nahanighar, Koha. Gullarghat, Narnala Fort.

Forest RH. 300 7





7.1.3 Proposed Tourist Circuit in Amavati District

In Amravati district few tourist circuits can be developed for better tourist flow, easement of provison for

infrastructure, better revenue generation and easement in control for maintenance. The proposed tourist

ciruits are as under -

1. Tourist Circuit Melgaht - Chikhaldara

2. Tourist Circuit Amravati

3. Torist Circuit Wasim

4. Tourist Circuit Achalpur- Chandur Bazaar

The proposal for Tourist Circuit Melgaht has been prepared by CREATIVE CIRCLE for about Rs. 122.0

Crores. A Circuit is designed with taking into consideration all the destinations in the Melghat region.

The circuit is designed for 3-4 days to 10-14 days stay within the area which includes different activities.

Following sites were identified for designing a tourism circuit in Melghat - Chikhaldara region which

includes destinations as under :-

• Chikhaldara • Semadoh • Kolkas • Musondi • Makhla • Harisal • Chourakund • Dharni • Amner Fort • Narnala and nearby area • Raipur • Bairagarh • Dhakna • Tarubanda • Rora reservoir • Keli • Bhawai reservoir • Ghatang/ Lawada reservoir • Chethar • Gullarghat • Khatkali



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The CREATIVE CIRCLE team visited MANY tourist destinations and places of tourist interest

across the Amravati district and identified the need for tourism development. This included

identifying tourism and related project ideas at various locations. The considerations for

Amravati district taken under Maharashtra state 20yr perspective plan 2025 have also been

incorporated in the plan.

8.1 Field Survey Findings

(i) North Amravati

Predominantly a forest area, the northern side of district attracts many nature tourists; few attract

culture tourists while Chikhaldara is able to attract leisure tourists. Chikhaldara is incidentally

called the Matheran of Vidarbha.

Destinations Themes Duration Cost (Rs) Mode

Amravati Chikhaldara, Semadoh Leisure,

Heritage, Eco

2 Days –1 Nights

1500

Road

(II) South Amravati

South Amravati is a plain land with a large number of reservoirs and pilgrimage. Tourists and

pilgrims visit the destinations for mostly one day or two. There are a number of tanks/reservoirs

that have the potential to be developed for day tourism and for 2/3 days stay.

8.2 Project ideas / concept

Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development emphasizes on the concept of “Quality

Tourism”. It refers to tourist attractions, facilities and services that offer ‘good value for money’,

protect tourism resources, and attract tourists who will respect the local environment and society.

Our planning approach for tourism development in Maharashtra highlights this concept.

Maharashtra is a congregation of myriad tourist attractions- Forests, adventure Spots, Waterfalls,

caves, Pilgrim centres, Monuments, Archaeological sites, Palaces, cultural festivals and others.

An important component in plan formulation understands the ‘types of tourism’ and ‘tourism



products’ that can be developed in the state. The concepts have evolved based on tourism

potential of the destination / region, the personal visits of the DCEL team to various places of

tourist interest and the gaps observed thereof, the requirements arising from these gaps,

interactions with local people and experts, hotel owners and entrepreneurs, etc. The basic idea is

to enhance the visitors’ experience to the place.

The project concepts have been described theme wise which has been broadly classed as:

1 Nature Tourism

2 Ethnic Tourism

3 Leisure Tourism

4 Corporate Tourism

5 Health Tourism

6 Religious Tourism

7 Special Interest Tourism

8 Mega Projects

9 Development of Gateways

8.3. Tourism Projects

The revenue generating tourism projects are that provide avenues for entertainment, leisure, shopping and

food for tourists. The investment in these projects would be through private investors. At some

destinations where private players are not allowed such as forests and forts, government departments

would invest in the revenue earning projects proposed at those destinations Projects such as setting up of

folk village, mall road, museums require heavy investments, which are not likely to come from private

investors. These projects however would help the local community in terms of revenue through sale of

handicrafts, local cuisine, folk art etc.

8.3.1 Niche Tourism Products

The ministry of tourism has taken the initiative of identifying, diversifying developing and promoting

niche products of the tourism industry. This is done to overcome the aspect of “seasonality” and to

promote a 365 days destination, attracting tourists with specific interests, and to ensure repeat visits for

the unique products in which India has comparative advantage. These niche products identified by M o T

for development and Promotion under new annual plan 2013 are as under;-

Cruise

1. Adventure 2. Medical



3. Wellness 4. Golf 5. Polo 6. Meeting incentives conferences and exhibitions( MICE) 7. Eco-tourism 8. Film tourism

8.3.1.1 Adventure tourism

Adventure tourism involves travel to remote, exotic areas, for exploration as for undertaking activities

which test the endurance of both a person and his equipment. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in

popularity as tourists seek different kinds of vacation.

8.3.1.2 Health Tourism

Amravati district is rich in medicinal and herbal plants. There is availability of rare herbs. The

age old therapy of Ayurveda can be used here for attracting tourists. Health resorts have been

conceptualized offering Ayurvedic Treatments like the Panchkarma Therapy and other

rejuvinative and therapeutic treatments. Yoga and meditation centres are also included in some

resorts. These resorts have been planned at places with good natural surroundings so that

complete “health holidays” can be planned by the tourists.

Herbal health resorts/ Ayurvedic centres can be proposed at Umrazari or Koka. These resorts

shall be located around areas surrounded by forests with naturally growing herbal plants. Local

experts and experts from other parts of India having knowledge about the use of herbs are

available.

8.3.1.3 Wellness Tourism

Wellness tourism is about traveling for the primary purpose of achieving, promoting or maintaining

maximum health and a sense of well being. It is about being proactive in discovering new ways to

promote a healthier, less stressful lifestyle or finding balance in one’s life. The Indian systems of

medicines like Ayurveda, Yoga, Panchkarma, rejuvenation therapy are part of the wellness tourism.

8.3.1.4 Golf Tourism

Due to increase in sports interest in India and world over, the latest craze is Golf which is facing a latest

surge of interest level among youths. Golf events held in India also attract domestic and international



tourists. With international tourists expected to grow in the next few years, it is important to tap this

growing interest in golf tourism.

8.3.1.5 Corporate Tourism/ Meeting Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE)

There is an unprecedented rise in conference-business. This is an outcome of changes in corporate

management style and growing competition. Intercompany brainstorming, corporate planning, marketing,

training, dealer interaction, and special project work require executives / others to get away from the

normal place of work and spend time together on a group basis. Scenic locations offer an excellent

environment for such a project.

8.3.1.6 Eco Tourism

The district has immense potential for developing nature-based tourism. Ecotourism has been

universally recognized as a specific type of nature based tourism, which promotes responsible

travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well being of the local

people.

"Ecotourism is environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively undisturbed natural

areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and any accompanying cultural features - both past

and present) that promotes conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and provides for

beneficially active socio economic involvement of local populations." (Stated by IUCN (now

called the World Conservation Union). Proposed activities to Ecotourism Sites:

2. Trekking tours through shallow river, forest areas and hills, boating in natural areas, nature

trails with guides to explain about the flora, fauna and ecology, educational camps, camping

and other activities can be organized as part of the product. An improved travel condition to

less visited tourist areas is also envisaged as part of Eco tourism development.

3. Another important aspect, which could be developed as part an ecotourism strategy, is

‘religious’ tourism. There are many spots like the year Hanuman temple in Wai; Mahadev

Temple, and number of small and big temples in Chikhaldara are regularly frequented by

local people. Though these visits are seasonal and restricted to few important festival days in

a year, they turn out to be a challenge for local forest administration as the volume of visitors

is very high (sometimes more than twenty thousand in a single day). The impact of so many

visitors in single day can be quite damaging to the forests and wildlife if not regulated in a



proper manner. How these local tourists will be included and dealt with in a mutually

beneficial manner is would be challenge for any ecotourism strategy for the region. As one

can see, most of the remains of the forts and other historical structures also happen to lie in or

near the forest areas. This makes it easier to plan and promote tourist itineraries having multi-

dimensional aspects like nature, history, culture and religion.

4. There are other potential areas like sanctuaries, National parks, water bodies and other

unexplored areas, which can be developed as ecotourism sites. Eco- tourism circuits have

been identified linking the potential areas.

Basic elements of ecotourism:

� Contributes to conservation of biodiversity

� Sustains the well being of local people

� Includes an interpretation / learning experience

� Involves responsible action on the part of tourists and the tourism industry

� Is delivered primarily to small groups by small-scale businesses

� Requires the lowest possible consumption of non-renewable resources

� Stresses local participation, ownership and business opportunities, particularly

for rural people

8.3.1.7 Ethnic Tourism

(i) Cultural and Heritage Tourism

Heritage places, famous for monuments, museums, fairs and festivals, handicrafts or

archaeological sites are the potential spots for development of such kind of tourism. The projects

have been based on the idea of conserving and maintaining the unique identity of the place and

the people.

The projects based on the above philosophy include:

� Heritage site development, monument conservation projects at Gawilgad fort in

Chikhaldara, This will include components like area beautification monument restoration,

lighting etc.

� Coffee bar at Chikhaldara selling locally grown coffee.

8.3.1.8 Heritage Hotel

The popular concept of heritage hotel was introduce to cover the old palaces, havelies, castles, forts, and

residences built prior to 1950, into accommodation units so they reproduce the ambience and lifestyle of



the bygone era. Such hotels are categorized under three categories viz. Heritage, Heritage Classic and

Heritage Grand, based on the standards of facilities and services as per the applicable Guidelines.

8.3.1.9 Apartment hotel

Apartment hotels are increasing becoming popular with business travelers who visit India for assignments

or family holiday, etc. which sometimes prolong for months together. With a view to providing

standardized, world class service s to the tourists, the ministry has introduced a voluntary scheme for

classification of fully operational apartment hotels in the five star deluxe, five star, four star and three star

categories.

8.3. 1.10 Guest Houses

In order to augment supply of hotel accommodation for budget tourists, both domestic and foreign, guest

houses are recommended. The ministry has approved a guideline for approval of such guest houses

including cleanliness, hygiene and upgraded facilities and practices. The guest houses need to cater to the

changing requirements and safety & security concerns. Emphasis has been laid on measurers for

cleanliness, Health, Hygiene and Pest Control.

8.3.1.11 Caravan Tourism

The recently introduced policy of ministry of tourism is Caravan policy. Caravan is a special built vehicle

used for the purpose of travel, leisure and accommodation. They include Recreational Vehicle (RV),

campervans, motor homes, etc. caravans are unique tourism products that promote family oriented tours

in circuits/ destinations not having adequate hotel accommodation. One of the essential prerequisites for

Caravan tourism is the presence of sufficient Caravan Parks in the identified circuits. A Caravan Park is a

place where Caravans can stay overnight in allotted spaces. Such earmarked spaces should provide basic

or advanced amenities and facilities for the Caravans and the tourists.

8.3.1.12 Rural Tourism

The scheme of rural tourism was started by the ministry in 2002-03 with the objective of showcasing rural

life, art, culture, and heritage at rural locations and villages which have core competence in art and craft,

handloom, and textiles as also an asset base in the natural environment. It aimed to benefit the local

community economically and socially as well as to enable interaction between tourists and local

population for a mutually enriching experience. The development strengthening of physical infrastructure

at the identified rural site is supplemented by the capacity building of the local population to develop the



identified site as a rural tourism product. Now the old scheme has been replaced by a new scheme by

MoT, as rural tourism Cluster. The modified scheme aims at developing a cluster of villages a tourism

product.

8.3.1.13 Leisure Tourism

It includes mainly all types of Leisure and entertainment activities. A detailed analysis of

touristinfrastructure at the destinations shows that there is a lack of entertainment avenues at

most of theplaces. Projects have been suggested for developing spot based entertainment

facilities. These include:

• Landscaping and Rock Garden. • Amusement Parks • Night Ferry cruise. • Nature excursion tour. • Heritage excursion tour • Baggi Rides for fort viewing • Ropeway. • Boat ride in fisherman’s boat

8.3.1.14 Religious Tourism

The places of religious importance attract large crowds based on their significance. During fairs

andfestivals, the number of visitors/ tourists increases manifolds. These places require

touristinfrastructure and services. Upgradation and provision for such services during peak

periods issuggested at these places.

8.3.1.15 Special Interest tourism

This concept emphasizes on learning and experiencing particular features of an area. These can

beassociated with tourists’ long- term vocational or professional interests.Educational tours are

also a type of special interest tourism. Maharashtra offers wide options forpromoting educational

tours related to:

• National parks and Sanctuaries • Silk production, processing & weaving - Organized visits to silk farms, handloom

factories • Educational tours organized in small groups. • Other projects, which can be included, are

o Motor bike hire facility with rides for enjoying the enroute o Tribal villages and village tourism.



8.4 Investments Planning

To upgrade tourism and the revenue generation through it requires few investments in to the

tourism sector. This investment can be segregated into various heads depending upon the source

of funding. The total investment proposed in the perspective plan can also be classified into

investments in major heads viz.:

(a) Accommodation

(b) Tourism Projects

(c) Tourism Infrastructure

(d) Basic Infrastructure

(e) Promotion and Publicity

(f) Human Resource development

(g) Tourism management and Administration

(h) Others (Incentives and subsidies etc)

8.5 Accommodation

Investments coming under this head are exclusively accommodation projects proposed at various

destinations. Accommodation forms a very substantial part of the total tourism investment and

hence treated as a separate head.

The investments under this head would be mostly private sector investments except for a few

destinations where demonstration projects are required to be funded by the government to attract

private investors for further investments at that destination. Accommodation is an important

factor in the tourism industry. According to the tourist survey, spending on accommodation

constitutes around 50% of the total spending per day per person.

The important tourists spots of Amravati district offer budget accommodations and deluxe hotels

at various destinations including MTDC ones.

8.6. Basic Infrastructure

To increase foot-fall at any destination the prime head is better infrastructure. Out of the

infrastructure the fore most important is accessibility then communication, telephone network,

power, water etc. Being an industrialized state, the basic infrastructure of Maharashtra is more



developed as compared to other states in terms of minimum requirements of a tourism

destination viz.:

o Accessibility (Road/ Rail/ Waterways/ Air)

o Means of communication

o Telephone network

o Supply of power and water

Since there are very few tertiary destinations where public investment in provision of basic

infrastructure is required, more stress has been laid on improvement in road condition to

destinations, which are not on the priority list of either PWD or MSRDC. Improvement of basic

infrastructure to primary and secondary destination is not considered, as theses destinations are

covered by plans of other departments like PWD, MSRDC and respective local bodies. 8.7. Tourism Infrastructure

These investments funded by government expenditure would be utilized to strengthen tourist facilities such as:

o Public Amenities o Way Side Amenities o Guide training o View Point Development o Area beautification and development o Tourist Information Centres o Information Kiosks o Signage, etc

8.8 Tourist need analysis and project ideas

Two major components of private sector participation are accommodation and tourism projects.

Identification of the investment required in accommodation projects was based on the annual

requirement of additional beds as explained above, whereas the investment required on tourism

projects was based on the purpose of visit of tourists and the spending power of tourists visiting

particular destinations. The tourism projects where private investment is possible are classified

into the following major heads like:

1. Amusement Parks 2. Water parks/Water Sports Complex 3. Restaurants and food joints 4. Budget Accommodation/ Star Hotel Accommodation 5. Folk village, mall road, Mahagram, etc



6. Convention Centre 7. Adventure Tourism/ River Sports/ Lake Leisure 8. Infrastructure / amenities up-gradation/ souvenirs shops 9. Garden/ herbal park/ Butterfly park

The above tourism projects are revenue-generating projects and cater to different market

segments. E.g.: Amusement parks cater to medium and higher income group tourists on weekend

/ day tour.

8.8.1 Development of Destinations

Private sector investment in tourism is more possible at popular destinations where the minimum

number of tourists per year is large enough to make the proposed project viable. Moreover to

attract the minimum number of tourist required at a destination, the availability of basic and

tourism infrastructure is essential. Preference to the local citizen shall be given for setting up new

avenues like restaurants, etc.

The life cycle of a location as a tourist destination begins with the place having the

requisite tourist potential (wild life, hill station, beach, major city, etc.) and with augmentation of

basic infrastructure at that destination. Such destination with potential for tourism but non-

availability of basic infrastructure is termed a tertiary destination. With gradual increase in the

number of tourists and promotion of that destination, fresh investments are made in necessary

tourist infrastructure to attract and facilitate tourists. These investments are generally small in

magnitude and are funded through the budgetary allocation of state tourism department and local

self-governments. In this phase, government department’s has to start investing in revenue

generating projects like accommodation etc as demonstration projects to attract private

investments. While these public sector investments are madeat the destination, it is a secondary

destination. The third phase begins when a destination has the basic and tourism infrastructure

and has graduated to a secondary destination. Private sector investments are done at this stage

further increasing the tourist inflow exponentially. The increase in tourist inflow further attracts

private investment and the cycle continues till a point where the destination reaches its carrying

capacity.



8.9 Environment Impact Analysis

Tourism is one of the activities, which has caused concern because of increased human activity

and traffic on fragile environments. On the other hand conscious and sustainable tourism

development can be used very effectively to achieve conservation of environment and socio-

economic upliftment of locals as recognized by the National Tourism Policy 2002. The policy

states, “In the context of economic liberalisation and globalisation being pursued by the country,

the development policies of no sector can remain static. The emergence of tourism is seen as an

important instrument for sustainable human development including poverty alleviation,

employment generation, employment regeneration and advancement of women. The policy

further states “international tourists visiting interiors of the country for reasons of purity of

environment and nature contributes to development of these areas particularly backward areas.

Tourism in environmentally fragile areas such as forests, mountains, interior villages and

heritage monuments and sites thus needs to achieve a tradeoff between the positive and negative

impacts on the environment.

The negative impact of development of tourism in such regions that needs to be considered

before implementation of proposed projects are

1. The tourism revenue may not be utilized in conservation and socio-economic needs.

2. Increasing volume of visitors may result in degradation of natural resources and

environmental balance through felling of trees for facilities and waste, loss of habitat for

wildlife, hunting, poaching, viewing and photography leading to disturbance in feeding

and breeding patterns of the fauna.

3. Increased vehicular traffic, emission of greenhouse gases and sound pollution may hinder

in the conservation efforts at the heritage sites.

4. Building of tourist lodges of materials that do not integrate with the local ambience and

the extra pressure they put on the land and water bodies is destructive.

5. Tourism development in sensitive areas especially in interior village and forests may face

stiff resistance from locals resisting encroachment on their resources and culture.

The positive aspects of tourism development in these regions are

1. Generation of employment for local residents



2. Conservation of natural resources and heritage monuments through tourism revenue to

maintain destination attractiveness

3. Opportunities for alternate employment for locals engaged in poaching and other illegal

4. Activities

5. Social upliftment and education opportunities through participative village tourism

6. Conservation of natural resources and heritage monuments through participative eco

tourism and special interest tourism

7. Orientation of tourists and community at large towards conservation.

To achieve a tradeoff between the negative and positive impacts of tourism on environment and

heritage monuments, it is essential to evaluate each project on area specific criteria rather than

having a blanket plan for the entire state. This is necessary keeping in mind the unique character

of the location and its economic and social environment. Some of the factors that should form a

part of prerequisites for implementation of tourism projects in the environmentally fragile zones

are suggested below

1. Benefits out of the proposed projects should accrue to all stakeholders namely

environment, conservation, tourists, and local community, funding agency, government

and society at large.

2. Missing out on any of the above would lead to friction and hindrances in implementation.

3. Project should create synergies between all government departments that would aid in

delivering this composite tourism product. For example: A forest safari should safeguard

interests of the tourism as well as the forest department along with those of the operator.

7. The suggested project should have as an integral part, a sound visitor management system

to limit degradation of environment due to saturation of tourists and increased interference

8. Preference and incentives should be awarded to projects encouraging participation of

visitors in the task of restoration and conservation.

9. Projects proposed in offbeat tourist destinations in areas in proximity to traditional tourist

destinations such as Mahabaleshwar should be encouraged as a tool to canalize visitors

and divert a fraction from traditional destination to nontraditional destination. This would



result in lower pressure on the resources of that destination and increase in the carrying

capacity of that region.

8.10 Cost Calculations for Tourism Project Components

Investment planning for tourism entails an identification of investment opportunities at various

destinations and prioritizing them. Revenue producing opportunities have to be evaluated for

their commercial feasibility so that they can be marketed to potential entrepreneurs. All the costs

considered for the have been on current price basis. For a particular type of project at its

suggested location, the basic rate of land and building, plant & machinery and tourist availing the

facility at the suggested time of implementation is approximately equal. Hence, the same project

can be replicated at all those locations without major changes in capital outlay and profitability.

8.10.1 Details of Tourism Project Components

Revenue producing opportunities have been evaluated for their commercial feasibility so that they can be

marketed to potential entrepreneurs. Investment planning for tourism entails an identification of

investment opportunities at various destinations and prioritizing them. For a particular type of project at

its suggested location, the basic rate of land and building, plant & machinery and tourist availing the

facility at the suggested time of implementation is approximately equal. Hence, the same project can be

replicated at all those locations without major changes in capital outlay and profitability.

8.10.2 Amusement Park

The project will involve setting up of an entertainment park in a sprawling landscaped location. The park

location is very crucial. It is suggested in the best commercial interest of the project to acquire

land on commercial terms rather than wait for subsidized land. It is suggested that the park be

located in the vicinity of major TOURISM DESTINATIONS on the nearby outskirts. The

destinations near which such a project can be implemented are – Amravati and Chikhaldara.

Tourist theme – The changing lifestyle, exposure to roving amusement rides and dearth of meaningful

recreational facilities combine to create a ready demand for amusement park. Tourist expecting a leisure

holiday experience would be attracted towards such an activity.

It will offer not-so-expensive rides and contain ancillary commercial outlets like restaurant, ice-cream

parlor, toyshop and souvenir shop. The shops will be given on lease basis. The project will involve

installation of different rides. The visitors will pay an entry charge to the park. Also, they will pay charges

towards the ride availed. Other source of income to the park will be from the rentals of the shops and car



park charges. A customizable path approach is essential as the customer capacity to pay is limited; large

volume of business is essential. The target market for such a project would comprise middle class and

above people from the city and surrounding satellite townships. As the suggested locations are well-

established tourist attractions, a part of the tourists visiting these destinations can also be tapped as

potential visitors.

Some of the rides that can be included are given below:- .

Rides 1. Trooper 2. Bumper Car 3. Tea Cup. 4. Water Merry go Round 5. Water Kiddies Ride 6. Baby Train 7. Bounce About 8. Tora Tora 9. Go Cart 10. Loop Coaster 11. Dragon Train

Other facilities, which will be included for visitor convenience, are Entrance Plaza, Ticket counter, public

toilets, Kiosks.

No major environmental impact is envisaged because of the project provided that appropriate

arrangement for disposal of solid & liquid waste generated by the amusement park is made. The ride

operators, unskilled labour and the clerical staff, required for the park operation, can be locally employed.

The project would create at least 132 direct new job opportunities for local residents. Moreover the

project would increase day visitors to the destination as well act as a means of a retaining theme

generating opportunities for other related tourism.

8.10.3 Audio visual show

The project will involve beautification and lighting of site, operation of audio visual show giving

information of the site especially on forts narrating the history of the fort, major attractions on the fort and

significant events from the relevant history witnessed by the fort. The target market for such a project

would comprise middle class domestic tourists for Marathi show and out of state tourists for

Hindi show. The show would also act as retaining theme for the destination converting it from a

day tour destination to a camping destination.



Components of the Project

1. Amphitheatre: A main stage and a seating arrangement would be constructed to host the Audio-Visual

show. The seating arrangement would have a capacity of 150 people. The stage would be the complete

with high quality acoustic system and control panel for light effects.

2. Light Effects: Lighting arrangement on the fort should be designed to light adequately the major

attractions/ points on the fort. The light effects should be synchronized to the show commentary.

3. Sound effects: A pre recorded show commentary should anchor the show assisted by light effects on

the fort.

4. Folk Show: The audio- visual show would be followed by folk show (called Powada) that narrates

stories of significant events witnessed by the fort. The ‘powada’ was used as a motivator in the times of

Raje Shivaji.

5. Language: Two shows in Marathi and Hindi each are proposed to begin with. An additional English

show would be added later if necessary.

Such shows held in places like Golconda fort in Hyderabad and Shaniwar Wada in Pune have proved to

be friendly to the environment. The revenue earned from the show can also be utilized in restoration

activities of the historic monuments. The project would create at least 8 new direct job opportunities for

local residents of that destination and other indirect opportunities for other related tourism activities such

as restaurants, eating joints, shops selling tourist commodities, local crafts and eatables etc, These would

contribute to general socio-economic development of the local community.

The government can make the initial investment and private entrepreneurs would operate the show on a

yearly contract basis. Being a project related to development of heritage sites, international bodies like

OECD, ADB, etc can be approached for initial funding.

8.10.4 Cottage Resort with Bar and Restaurant

Tourist theme – Tourist expecting a mix of leisure and a cultural experience would be attracted towards

such theme resort built on lines of a village. The target market for such a project would be middle class

and higher tourists with annual income of over Rs 1.5 lakh per annum. Such a theme related resort would

also attract foreign tourists. Any tourist destination near river or lake having potential of approximately

more than 30,000 tourists per year or expected to fetch similar number- Initially the number of cottages

will be built less in number that can be subsequently increased by the increased number of tourists.

Depending upon the location of lake side cottages the theme used for designing the ambience would

change, but still a rural touch must be given to attract tourists.



Since the basic rates of land and building & plant & machinery and tourist availing the facility at the

suggested time of implementation is the approximately equal at all the above locations is same the project

can be replicated at all these locations without major changes in capital outlay and profitability.

The suggested product would basically provide accommodation with restaurant and bar for visiting

tourists per day. The project would comprise of following components:-

8.10.5 Cottage Accommodation

1. River bank side cottages facing the bank at an appropriate distance from the High Tide Line as

specified in the CRZ regulations (usually 200 m).

2. The cottages would be designed on lines of a traditional regional typology hut with sloping Mangalore

tile roof.

3. The reception centre, restaurant and the overall ambience should be able to deliver an experience of

being in a typical lazy village to tourists.

4. Each cottage would be a 2-bedded self-contained accommodation with provision for 1 extra bed.

8.10.6 Restaurant and Bar

1. Restaurant should include in its menu typical Regional cuisine, complete with tempting and fresh food.

2. Restaurant should also offer specialties from other Maharashtra region and other area like Vidarbha,

Konkan etc.

Care should be taken to minimize by creating a no plastic zone within the resort premises and proper solid

waste management system. A self-contained system for solid waste management would be desirable for

the project. Discharge of solid waste and sewerage in the sea from points near the beach front should be

discouraged right from the initial phase of planning. The project would create at least 16 new job

opportunities for local residents of that destination.

Moreover the project would retain, on an average 8000-9000 tourists per year at that destination

generating opportunities for other related tourism activities such as restaurants, eating joints, boat rides,

shops selling tourist commodities, local crafts and eatables etc, which would contribute to general socio-

economic development of the local community.

8.10.7 Budget Accommodation

The suggested product would basically provide a budget grade accommodation facility to the tourists. The

project would comprise of following components

1. The hotel will have rooms with basic facilities.



2. A restaurant will take care of boarding needs of the tourists

There will be no significant environmental impact to the location due to implementation of the project. A

self-contained system for solid waste management would be desirable for the project.

A 30-room hotel project would create at least 16 direct new job opportunities for local residents of that

destination. This would contribute to general socio-economic development of the local community.

8.10.8 Convention Centre

Tourist theme – With the rise on conferences / corporate meets the Theme will be oriented to Corporate

Tourism. The target market for such a project would be mainly for corporate and training institutes. There

is an unprecedented rise in conference-business. This is an outcome of changes in corporate management

style and growing competition. Intercompany brainstorming, corporate planning, marketing, training, and

dealer interaction, special project work all these require executives / others to get away from the normal

place of work and spend time together on a group basis. Hill Station, River banks, vicinity of bigger

towns/cities offers an excellent environment for such a project. The suggested project would provide a

place for corporate meetings, training programs with required media equipment & IT support. The project

would comprise of following components

1. A conference hall designed to seat 60 persons.

2. A cafeteria cum restaurant to take care of lunch, dinner & snacks requirements.

3. The interior work of architecture can be moulded to blend with the tourism theme of the location giving

it an ethnic touch.



The project would create at least 12 new direct job opportunities for local residents of that destination.

Moreover the project would retain, corporate tourists at that destination generating opportunities for other

related tourism activities such as restaurants, eating joints, boat rides, shops selling tourist commodities,

local crafts and eatables etc, which would contribute to general socio-economic development of the local

community.

8.10.9 Health Resort/ Wellness Tourism

Tourist theme – There is a growing awareness regarding health in a larger sense – remaining fit and

active, body weight, control over aging process, stress –management. The project would harp upon the

theme of Health Tourism. The demand for these activities normally stems from the prosperous sections



such as businessmen, professionals politicians, and government officials. Also, there is a heavy demand

from women. Hence, the focus should revolve around these sections of the society.

The suggested project would provide a place for those who are interested in physical, spiritual wellbeing.

And also, for those who just want to relax. Various packages will be offered with certain duration for

each. The resort will combine the best of both the systems – western and Indian. Health club & allied

facilities will be modern; while there will be excellent Ayurvedic and nature therapy facilities. The

location of such a project plays an important role in its success. The environment should be quiet,

peaceful and conductive to a health-promoting, stress – relieving experience. Hill stations and water

bodies offer an excellent environment for such a project.

The project would comprise of following components and facilities:

1. A non-star luxury accommodation comprising of rooms.

2. A restaurant cum dining hall to take care of lunch, dinner & snacks requirements. The food served will

emphasize on health, wholesomeness and nutrition.

3. Steam / Sauna bath facilities.

4. Ayurveda / herbal treatment.

5. Nature therapy.

6. Yoga / meditation center.

7. Sophisticated health club / gymnasium.

8. Walkways / jogging facilities.

9. Library.



The project would create at least 26 new direct job opportunities for local residents of that destination in

the general category. Also, 6 new job opportunities at the instructor level are envisaged. However, all the

personnel for this category will have to be trained properly. Moreover, the herbs that would be required

for nature cure / Ayurvedic treatment will be bought from the local residents who will collect these from

the surrounding forests. This would also contribute to the general socio-economic development of the

local community.

8.10.10 Mall Road

Tourist theme – The project will harp upon the concept of ethnic tourism. Handicrafts and handloom are

rapidly growing markets. Further, the foreign buyers have made India rediscover the value of crafts. The

ethnic has become fashionable. It creates an environment, which brings together commercial/creative



elements of craft. The unique identity of a fort / river bank/ lake side/ hill station in a region which itself

is famous for its handicrafts more so ever its leather footwear makes it an appropriate location. The land

provision support is desired from the local municipal corporation and the tourism department.

The project would provide a shopping place selling various local handicrafts and artifacts. Also the stalls

would sell local cuisine. The stalls would be made available by the government to local private

entrepreneurs and in return a monthly rent would be charged. The project would comprise of following

components

1. 40 stalls with traditional architectural features.

2. Some of the stalls would sell local cuisine and delicacies.



The project would create at least 9 new direct job opportunities in the administrative cadre who would

supervise the overall functionality of the Mall road. The leasing of the stalls would create additional direct

employment to the local artisans and craft persons.

8.10.11 Non Star Luxury Accommodation

Tourists expecting a good cadre of accommodation above the general budget type but below the star

categories would be attracted to such a project

The suggested product would basically provide a non -star grade accommodation facility to the tourists.

The project would comprise of following components

1. The hotel will have well furnished rooms.

2. It will offer different categories of rooms to suit different pocket sizes.

3. Air-conditioned rooms will also be available.

4. All the rooms will have a Television and intercom facility.

5. A restaurant will take care of boarding needs of the tourists.



A 30-room hotel project would create at least 23 direct new job opportunities for local residents of that

destination. The hotel / restaurant in future can employ local performing artists, which would contribute

to general socio-economic development of the local community.



8.10.12 Restaurant

Tourist theme – Tourist expecting a food joint with a cultural experience would be attracted to such a

project. The target market for such a project would be all class of tourists. Giving an Ethnic touch would

also attract foreign tourists.

The suggested product would basically provide eating facility to the tourists. The project would comprise

of following components

1. 10 Tables, which will be able to accommodate 40 tourists at a time.

2. The restaurant would be given a touch of the tourist theme of the location.

3. The restaurant will serve local cuisine along with other Indian foodstuffs.

The restaurant will have no significant environmental impact at the location. Care should be taken to

minimize though by creating a no plastic zone at locations near to the Reserve forests. A self-contained

system for solid waste management would be desirable for the project.

The project would create at least 12 direct new job opportunities for local residents of that destination.

The restaurant in future can employ local performing artists, which would contribute to general socio-


8.10.13 Lake Water Sports

Tourist theme – Tourist expecting a mix of leisure and adventure experience would be attracted towards

such an activity. The target market for such a project would comprise middle class and higher tourists

with annual income of over Rs 1.5 lac per annum. Such a theme related resort would also attract foreign

tourists. Lake water sports can be implemented at lake with sufficient water availability throughout the

year with good tourist flow. Such projects can club together with lakeside cottages.

The project will involve installation of sea-based water sports activities. A list of these activities /

facilities is given below. The users will pay a ride charge.

8.10.13.1 Bank Rides and Facilities

1. Parasailing (1 Nos – Speed boat + Parasail assembly): Under this activity a Para sailor is connected to a

sea-bound speedboat. The Para sailor remains on the shore. The speedboat is normally 150 m away from

the sailor. The speedboat moves just as the helpers open up the parachute. The pull given by the boat lifts

the Para sailor from the sand. The sailor can achieve a height of maximum 375 m. the sailor lands on sand

or in shallow water.

2. Water Scooter (2 Nos): The scooter will be a 2-seater boat & run on petrol. This can be handed over to

the tourist to drive or a driver will be provided by the operator.



3. Water Skiing (1 Nos – Speed boat + Skiing assembly): The skier will hold on to a string attached to a

speedboat. As the boat gains speed the skier will balance on the surface of water by means of two flat

boards or ski’s. This needs some skill & training, which can be imparted quickly.

4. Life Jackets (40 nos): The tourist will have to wear a life jacket to undertake any of the above-

mentioned activities to ensure safety.

8.10.13.2 Lake Rides and Facilities

1. Row Boat (5 nos): These will be 4 seater boats which will be operated by the tourist themselves or a

row person will be provided by the operators.

2. Water Scooter (4 nos): The scooter will be a 2-seater boat & run on petrol. This can be handed over to

the tourist to drive or a driver will be provided by the operator.

3. Water Skiing (1 nos – Speed boat + Skiing assembly): The skier will hold on to a string attached to a

speedboat. As the boat gains speed the skier will balance on the surface of water by means of two flat

boards or ski’s. This needs some skill & training, which can be imparted quickly.

4. Mini Pirate Boat (1 nos): This will be 12-seater motorboat, which will be operated by a driver for a

group of people & driven around the lake.

5. Pedal Boat (5 nos): This will be a 2-seater boat, which will be operated by 2 people

Being a small-scale operation the project will not have any significant adverse effect on the environment.

Moreover, the suggested locations do not have any commercial activity such as fishing by local

fishermen, market for marine products on the river bank / lakefronts.

The boat operators & clerks can be locally employed with minor training. The project would create at

least 7 direct new job opportunities for local residents of that destination for beach sports & 13 direct new

job opportunities in case of lake water sports. Moreover the project would increase day visitors at that

destination generating opportunities for other related tourism activities such as restaurants, eating joints,

shops selling tourist commodities, local crafts and eatables etc, which would contribute to general socio-


8.11 SWOT Analysis of Tourist Destination

Strengths

• Rich culture and heritage

• Variety of landscapes, lifestyles and cuisines

• Rich tradition in handicrafts

• Colorful fairs and festivals



Weaknesses

• Poor accessibility to many tourist destinations due to basic Infrastructure bottlenecks

• Lack of tourist infrastructure & basic amenities at many tourist destinations

• Lack of information about tourist destinations

• Unfavorable brand image as a tourist friendly destination.

Opportunities

• Global trend towards exotic destinations like India

• Tourism potential unexploited

Threats

• High exploitation of tourism spots result in environmental deterioration of nature and wildlife destinations



CCHHAAPPTTEERR 99 :: TTOOUURRIISSTT FFLLOOWW

1. Tourism is now well recognized as a major growth engine. Several countries have

transformed their economies by developing their tourism potential. Tourism has great

capacity to create large-scale employment – from the most specialized to the unskilled.

The Indian economy is undergoing a major transformation. With an annual growth of

eight percent, India has become the second most favored destination for foreign direct

investment. As an economic activity in the service sector, tourism also has enormous

potential for contributing to economic growth.

2. Tourism has the potential to change the economic face of a region. The benefits of

planned tourism development are manifold. Promotion of tourism would bring many

direct and indirect benefits to the people. GoI as well as GoMP have initiated tourism

policy/ies to meet the growing demands for infrastructure and service delivery.

3. Some of the direct benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of

tourism development are:

i. Employment opportunities in tourism and hospitality sector

ii. Development of private enterprise

iii. Improved standard of living

iv. Social upliftment and improved quality of life

v. Better education and training

vi. Sustainable environmental practices

vii. Foreign exchange earning

Some of the indirect benefits accruing to the local community of a region as a result of tourism

development are:

• Infrastructure development – power, water, sanitation, hospitals, roads, etc.

• Market for local produce

• Employment in infrastructure sector

• Economic up-liftment due to income multiplier effect



9.1 Tourism Scenario in India – An Overview

India’s travel and tourism (T&T) economy accounts for 25 million jobs or 6% of employment. The

departments of tourism estimates of travel and tourism industry jobs are 4.2 million or 2.9% of all

employment.

9.2 Development of Tourism in Maharashtra

In order to increase the influx of domestic and international tourists, Maharashtra tourism came up with

aggressive promotion campaigns and strategies. The department launched its "Maharashtra Unlimited"

campaign in domestic and overseas market to create awareness about tourism in Maharashtra and to



popularize Maharashtra travel destinations. Maharashtra tourism is also developing infrastructure

like hotels, transport at major tourist destinations and has identified several new Maharashtra tourism

circuits and special tourism areas, which would be given priority in tourism related infrastructure

development.

Maharashtra Tourism also plans to focus on various other innovative areas such as Bollywood tourism,

Eco Tourism, Wildlife tourism, Wine tourism, Agro Tourism, and special entertainment zone. For the

convenience of tourists, Maharashtra tourism has opened tourist information centers at all popular

destination, which provide travel information about various tourist spots in Maharashtra and offer travel

maps, Maharashtra tourism guides and travel books at affordable prices. Tourists can also get complete

Maharashtra travel information at the official website of Maharashtra Tourism Development

Corporation.

The selection of destination to be visited amongst the various choices available is done by the tourists

using the following four factors

1. Availability of ample avenues for tourism development in terms of natural resources and geo-

bio diversity

2. Availability of basic infrastructure, communication network and transportation facility to major

states of India.

3. Availability of tourism infrastructure such as tour/ taxi operators, Way side amenities and

development of view points and destinations

4. Awareness about the destination in the mind of tourists.

9.3. Composition of Tourist Traffic in Maharashtra

The composition of tourist traffic travelling with tour operators depends upon the tourist circuit

visited. For tours such as Ashtavinayak, Kolhapur, Jejuri, Nashik, Wani etc., the percentage

share of pilgrims is as high as 90% whereas for tours like Konkan, Aurangabad etc, the

percentage of Leisure and Heritage tourists is high.



9.3.1 Preferred tourist circuits

The established travel circuits in Maharashtra can be classified on the basis of travel themes as

well as on the basis of geographic location. As the state of Maharashtra is spread across 3,07,713

Sq. kms, it is impossible to cover all the pilgrimage destinations in one particular travel circuit

with pilgrimage as its main theme. The travel circuits offered by tour operators in Maharashtra

are thus governed by the geographical scope of the circuit and essentially are a mixture of a

variety of tourist themes. Table 7.3 shows the major conducted tours in Maharashtra under which

Amravati does fall. The efforts to market Amravati tourism to make it visible on state tourism

map is required.

Table 9.3 : Major conducted tours in Maharashtra Destinations Themes Duration Cost (Rs) Mode

Aurangabad Circuit (500 km Ex Aurangabad) Aurangabad, Paithan, Daulatabad, Ellora, Culture/ 4 Days - 3500 Road Grishneshwar, Ajantha. Heritage 3 Nights Mahabaleshwar Circuit ( 300 Km Ex Pune/ Mumbai) Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Pratapgad, Leisure 2 Days – 1250 Road Wai. 1 Night Ashtavinayak Circuit ( 825 Km circular tour Ex Pune) 8 places of Lord Ganesh in and around Pilgrimage 3 Days – 1000 Road Pune district 2 Night Destinations Themes Duration Cost (Rs) Mode Nashik Circuit (Ex Nashik/ Pune/ Mumbai) Nashik, Wani, Trimbakeshwar, Shirdi. Pilgrimage 3 Days – 1500 Road 2 Nights Central Konkan (Ex Pune ) Kolhapur, Panhala, Ratnagiri, Pavas, Leisure/ 3 Days – 2500 Road



9.4 Market potential of Maharashtra tourism by Perspective plan

The tourist arrivals in Maharashtra for the year 2000 are estimated to be around 9.38 million as

per the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Maharashtra share in the total domestic

tourist arrivals in India is 3.95% whereas its share in total international tourist arrivals in India is

around 40.68%.

Mumbai being a major international airport in India, it is widely used as entry and exit point by

international tourists. However out of around 1.08 million tourists visiting Maharashtra only 5-

6% of foreign tourists move on to tourist destinations in Maharashtra. Based on the market

survey of 40 important tourist destinations in Maharashtra covering 75% of total tourist arrivals

in Maharashtra, DCEL has targeted a CAGR of 6.72% over the next 20 years.

The growth estimated in total tourist traffic over the next 20 years indicates the projections for

total domestic and foreign tourists. Figure 5.3 shows the mentioned growth rates.

Ganapatipule, Dervan, Chiplun. Pilgrimage 2 Nights North Konkan (Ex Mumbai/ Pune) Alibag, Murud – Janjira, Harihareshwar, Leisure 3 days – 1750 Road Srivardhan, Dapoli 2 Nights South Konkan ( Ex Pune)

Amboli, Sawantwadi, Vengurla, Malvan, Leisure 4 Days - 2100 Road/ Train

Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg 3 Nights Entire Konkan (Ex Pune 2000 km)

Major attractions in Sindhudurg, Leisure 7 Days – 4500 Train/ Road

Ratnagiri, Raigad districts 6 Nights Amravati Chikhaldara, Semadoh Leisure, 2 Days – 1500 Road Heritage, 1 Nights Eco Vidarbha (Ex Nagpur) Vidarbha Ashtavinayak Pilgrimage 2 Days – 1200 Road 1 Nights



The overall growth rates for all Maharashtra destinations and the estimated CAGR for tourist

arrivals in Maharashtra for domestic tourists are shown in Table 9.4.

Table 9.4 overall growth rates of Maharashtra tourist destinations. Destination Tourist Inflow per year Overall CAGR

Current 2001-02 Estimated 2021-22 2001-02 2021-22 Aurangabad 600000 1670725 5.25% Ajantha 350000 1136489 6.07% Paithan 75000 240535 6.00% Lonar 3500 18168 8.58% Nashik 115000 368821 6.00% Wani 400000 1282854 6.00% Bhandardara 100000 369221 6.75% Mumbai 1000000 5590100 8.99% Bhimashankar 350000 1122497 6.00% Pune 500000 2007141 7.20% Pratapgad 300000 1128660 6.85% Wai 200000 752440 6.85% Koyna 30000 128565 7.55% Kolhapur 350000 1405367 7.20% Panhala 425000 1181981 5.25% Dajipur 20000 41327 3.70% Amboli 35000 102986 5.54% Sawantwadi 50000 186352 6.80% Tarkarli 75000 269079 6.60% Malvan 200000 641427 6.00% Kunkeshwar 35000 76689 4.00% Devgad 35000 90237 4.85% Ratnagiri 200000 752440 6.85% Dervan 50000 182885 6.70% Harne 25000 86219 6.39% Karde 15000 77782 8.58% Harihareshwar 100000 416792 7.40% Diveagar 20000 59437 5.60% Janjira 50000 143038 5.40%



Wardha 150000 583943 7.03% Bhadravati 75000 164334 4.00% Tadoba 75000 206537 5.20% Nawegaon N.P 100000 219112 4.00% Nagpur 400000 1664021 7.39% Ramtek 200000 832011 7.39% Totladoh 50000 130044 4.90% Amravati 70000 251276 6.60% Chikhaldara 100000 358965 6.60% Semadoh 30000 107690 6.60% Ambejogai 250000 547781 4.00% All destinations visited 7208500 26465925 6.72% Estimate for State 9372327 34405702 6.72%

9.5 Market Segments

Out of the total tourist visiting tourist destinations in Maharashtra, about 15-20 % tourists are

from other states while only 10-12% tourists are of foreign origin. The majority of tourists in

Maharashtra are domestic tourists from within the state. The revenue earned from the out of state

and foreign tourists is almost twice the local tourists. However, only a few select destinations in

Maharashtra are popular amongst the tourist from other states. This number is even smaller for

foreign tourists. Other tourist destinations in Maharashtra exclusively depend upon domestic

tourists for the revenue generated through tourism.

Thus the total market for tourism in Maharashtra can be segmented on the basis of three

independent parameters

(i) State/ Country of Origin

Popular destinations having good basic and tourism infrastructure can be targeted towards

tourists from out of Maharashtra and foreign tourists. Investments in tourism projects should be

encouraged in these destinations to retain tourists for a longer duration and increase the number

of spending avenues. Tourism projects such as amusement parks, health resorts, water sports are

suggested in these destinations.

(ii) Area of interest

Some destinations in Maharashtra offer tourism experience unique to those destinations only and

cannot be replicated elsewhere. Tourists visit such destinations with a special interest in that

particular theme. Destinations like reserved forest offer special experiences exclusive to those

destinations. Such destinations have a limited but an assured market, as there is no substitute to

these products.



(iii) Spending power of tourists

Selection of a destination for various tourism projects should match with the spending power of

the type of visitors visiting that destination. An amusement park situated at remote destinations

would not fetch more revenue as compared to that situated in the vicinity of major towns.

9.6 Tourist Flow

TABLE 9.5 Month Wise Tourism Flow in Amravati

Months Domestic tourist Foreign tourist July 18100 04 August 89399 03 September 53905 2 October 96632 02 November 105789 12 December 106142 9 January 118189 0 February 119816 0 March 111190 0 April 99048 0 May 101631 0 June 105043 0 Total 1124884 32

( survey by DCDL)

9.6.1 Projection of Tourist Flow 2032

9.6.1.1 Methodology adopted for estimating the Tourist Load in 2032

The load in 2032 has two components – domestic tourist load and foreign tourist load. The

methodology for evaluation of tourist load in 2032 is as follows:

Step 1: Estimation of Domestic Tourist Load in 2032:

The Ministry of Tourism Government of India aims at maintaining the annual domestic tourist

growth rate of 12.16% for the next five years (Source: Letter DO No. 8(12)/2011- MRD, issued

by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to Secretary Tourism of all States).For calculating

the domestic tourist load in 2032 the base year figures of 2010 were thus projected using a

CAGR of 12.16%.

Months Domestic tourist Projected Domestic Tourist Flow ( by 12.16% CAGR ) 2010 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032



July 18100 26904 21181 23382 25583 27784August 89399 132883 104618 115489 126360 137231September 53905 80124 63082 69637 76191 82746October 96632 143634 113083 124833 136584 148334November 105789 157245 123799 136662 149526 162390December 106142 157769 124212 137118 150025 162932January 118189 175676 138309 152681 167053 181425February 119816 178095 140213 154783 169353 183922March 111190 165273 130119 143640 157160 170681April 99048 147225 115910 127954 139998 152043May 101631 151064 118933 131291 143649 156008June 105043 156136 122926 135699 148472 161245Total 1124884 1674040 1318402 1455191 1591981 1728773

Step 2: Estimation of Foreign Tourist Load in 2032:

The Ministry of Tourism Government of India aims at increasing the country’s share of World

Tourist Arrivals from 0.6% to 1% for the next five years (Source: Letter DO No. 8(12)/2011-

MRD, issued by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to Secretary Tourism of all

States).Using these figures a CAGR of 10.76% was calculated. Thus For calculating the foreign

tourist load in 2032 the base year figures of 2010 were thus projected using a CAGR of 10.76%.

But in Amravati district, special marketing and promotion efforts will increase the growth rate by

14% in first five years and by rate of 7% in subsequent intervals of five years.

Months Foreign tourist Projected Foreign tourist Flow ( by 10.76% CAGR)

Year 2010 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032 July 4 56 84 112 140 168 August 3 42 63 84 105 126 September 2 28 42 56 70 84 October 2 28 42 56 70 84 November 12 168 252 336 420 504 December 9 126 189 252 315 378 January 0 2 14 28 42 56 February 0 2 14 28 42 56 March 0 2 14 28 42 56 April 0 2 14 28 42 56 May 0 2 14 28 42 56 June 0 2 14 28 42 56 Total 32 460 756 1064 1372 1680



Step 3: Estimation of Tourist Load in 2032:

The sum of Domestic Tourist Load (2032) and Foreign Tourist Load (2032) was arrived at to

estimate the Tourist Load in 2032.

Months Domestic tourist

Foreign tourist

Projected Domestic 2032

Projected Foreign tourist 2032

Total 2032

July 18100 04 27784 168 27952 August 89399 03 137231 126 137357 September 53905 2 82746 84 82830 October 96632 02 148334 84 148418 November 105789 12 162390 504 162894 December 106142 9 162932 378 163310 January 118189 0 181425 56 181481 February 119816 0 183922 56 183978 March 111190 0 170681 56 170737 April 99048 0 152043 56 152099 May 101631 0 156008 56 156064 June 105043 0 161245 56 161301 Total 1124884 32 1728773 1680 1730453

9.7 Characteristics of Tourists

9.7.1 Characteristics and Purpose of Visit of Domestic Tourists

If all the tourist centres and business centres are considered, the percentage of business tourists

is likely to be more but leisure and pilgrimage individually or a combination of the two would be

the largest shareholders in purpose of visit. It is estimated through discussions with experts that

leisure and pilgrimage together contribute to around 75-80 percent of tourist themes.

Most of the popular tourist circuits in Maharashtra being a combination of Pilgrimage and

Adventure tourism themes, most of the tourists travel with their family or in a group of 6-8



persons. None of the domestic tourists contacted were travelling on a package tour as the survey

was carried out during the off-season.

Most of the domestic tourists (almost all) travelled by road to all the destinations visited. This is

due to good road connectivity between places and popular tourist destinations being near to the

major National Highways in Maharashtra. With a good connectivity provided by MSRTC buses,

tourists prefer road as the mode of transport. Many tourists travelling with groups travel by their

own or hired vehicle and Average length of stay at a single destination for domestic tourists is 1-

2 days. This is because most destinations are part of existing tourist circuit covered in 5-6 days.

It is noteworthy that the probability of repeat visits to the same destination in Maharashtra is as

high as 50 %.

9.7.1.1 Demographic profile of Domestic tourist visiting the state

(i) Gender

Amongst the tourists who avail of services from the operators, 60% are male tourists whereas

40% are female tourists.

(ii) Age group

The age distribution of tourists travelling with tour operators is as shown below. As the purpose

of visit of majority of tourists travelling with tour operators is either pilgrimage or leisure, the

tourists of age group from 35-64 constitute around 55% of the tourists handled by tour operators.

Tourists prefer tour operators for multi-destination tours like Ashtavinayak, Konkan Darshan etc.

Amongst the tourists handled by tour operators, more percentage is of tourists travelling with

their families than those travelling alone or with friends.

Origin of visitors Majority of tourist are from within the district and state of Maharashtra

Length of stay Every domestic tourist spends on an average 3 – 5 days for tourism, not necessarily in Maharashtra. The average duration of stay at one destination is 1-2 days.

Expenditure on various tourism Average spending per day = Rs 679 per person

products at camping destinations 43% Accommodation, 23% Transport, 22% Food, 12% Entertainment

Expenditure on various tourism Average spending per day = Rs 425 per person

products at day tour destinations 44% Transport, 41% Food, 15% Entertainment



9.7.1.2 Average length of stay and spending per person

According to tour operators, the average length of stay varies according to the tour undertaken. For tours

out of Maharashtra, the average duration of stay is around 10-15 days whereas for tours within

Maharashtra, the average duration of tour is around 5-6 days and the average duration of stay at a

particular destination is 2 days. The general opinion was that barring Accommodation, Food and

Communication, all other facilities like entertainment and shopping avenues, guide services, tour/ taxi

operators Civic amenities, banking and facilities for elderly and disabled at most destinations need

improvement. The tourist season as mentioned earlier is in the period of May-June (summer vacations)

and November – January (Diwali and Christmas vacations).

9.7.2.2 Characteristics and Purpose of visit of foreign tourists

Needs of foreign tourists surveyed Heritage sites, Beaches, Culture and business

Length of stay Average 2-4 days in Maharashtra

Origin of visitors Europe and Japan are major countries of origin

Total average expense per day per person $ 58.33 US

Expenditure on various tourism products Accommodation 49 %, Food– 21%, Transport 23%

Main areas of concern Sanitation, Emergency medical facility, Roads and transport

Most of the non-business foreign tourists coming into Maharashtra directly go to other states from

Mumbai. Very few of the total tourists (8-10%) visiting Maharashtra, visit tourist destinations in

Maharashtra. Almost 57% of the foreign tourists contacted were from Europe followed by Asians with

31%. Europeans were mainly from Germany and UK whereas Asians mainly interested in Buddhist caves

of Ajantha and Ellora were from Japan and Korea. The majority of foreign tourists’ visiting India are of

the age group 25 – 34 years, followed by the age group 34-45 year. A substantial share (28%) of

respondents was students visiting Ajantha – Ellora caves.

Foreign tourists visiting for the first time generally prefer a package tour. More than 50% of the foreign

tourists surveyed were travelling on a package tour. Unlike domestic tourists who prefer road transport,

foreign tourists generally use a combination of two modes of transport to reach a destination. Railways is

used to reach the base city like Mumbai, Aurangabad, etc and road is used to reach the actual destination.

Average duration of stay for foreign tourists in Mumbai is around 2 days, while in Maharashtra it is

around 4-5 days. This is only 10-15 percent of the total stay in India, which is about 31.5 days according

to the Ministry of tourism, GOI. The survey displayed a good repeat tour probability to the destinations in

Maharashtra. Around 25-30% of foreign tourists were repeat visitors to India and the average stay in



Maharashtra was about 1 week or less. Major sources of information about destinations in Maharashtra

remain India travel guide and information from friends and relatives. The average spending per day per

person of foreign tourists is around $ 58.33.

9.7.3 Satisfaction level with tourist facilities

Roads, sanitation and emergency medical facilities were the most inadequate components of tourism

infrastructure. On a scale of 1-5, emergency medical facilities get a poor ranking while roads get an

average ranking. Other areas for improvement specifically at foreign tourist destinations are those falling

in the Average category on the above scale. Better connectivity, accommodation, banking facility and

shopping facility should be the priority areas of development.

9.7.4 Other observations

Few Travel Agents and tour operators offer conducted tours for the eastern zone. Some tour

operators based in Nagpur and Amravati offer conducted tours to Vidarbha, Chikhaldara/

Semadoh and even places like Nagzira/ Navegaon Forests. Most of the tour operators in

Maharashtra concentrate on long duration interstate tours rather than domestic tours within

Maharashtra.

9.7.4.1 Main areas of concern

a. Domestic tourists (within the state) prefer to travel on their own. They prefer a tour

operator for tours of other states.

b. A single tour includes more than one theme such as pilgrimage as well as leisure.

c. Major tourist season is between the months of April to August.

d. Most of the tourists are of a mid-income group of Rs 1 – 2.5 Lacs per annum.

e. There is a lack of basic infrastructure at stop over locations.

9.7.4.2 Type of Accommodation

Budget accommodation and luxury-flatted accommodation are most popular amongst the

tourists’ in Maharashtra.

9.7.4.3. Problems faced during stay

The major problems faced by tourists are:

i. Lack of availability of trained guides.

ii. Lack of availability of public amenities at tourist destinations

iii. Lack of good accommodation facilities at secondary destinations

iv. Poor maintenance and upkeep of historic monuments and forts.

v. Poor cleanliness and hygiene at tourist attractions.



vi. Lack of proper signage’s

vii. Lack of means of transport

viii. Lack of money changing facilities

ix. Cheating by Auto drivers, guides etc.

9.7.4.4 Satisfaction level with tourist facilities

Satisfaction level – Camping destinations

Satisfaction level – En Route / Day Tour destinations



9.7.4.5 Satisfaction Survey for tourism related infrastructure Satisfaction En Route Destination Camping Destination Very Good Site Seeing Accommodation Good Safety Road, Safety, Site Seeing, Sanitation and

Communication Average Road, Guide services, Sanitation, Accommodation and

Communication Banking, Emergency Medical services, Shopping facility and Guide services

Poor Shopping Banking, Emergency Medical services. ‐ ‐ ‐These destinations however get only average ranking in terms of Medical services, Banking, Shopping

facility and guide services. For en route and day tour destinations, factors such as accommodation,

banking and emergency medical services are of less importance. These factors need to be developed only

after development of that destination as a camping destination. Thus, a short term project with an ability

to increase the duration of visits must be considered. Providing good shopping/ entertainment facility and

providing guides may serve this purpose.

9.8 Strategies for Improvement

1. The effort to attract foreign tourists to Amravati district will be based on the level of

marketing- i.e. making Amravat destinations visible on international- tourist map. Hence,

it is required to enhance the marketing effort

2. Improvement of quality of services like better hotels, Improvement in hygiene and

cleanliness etc.

3. Improvement of communication facility –

a. Easy access to telephones/ fax/ inter-net etc.

b. Improving the availability of trained guides conversant with English.

c. Provision of proper signage’s in English

d. Improvement in means of travel – road/railways/airways.

4. Increased number of Tour operators establishments with on-line facility for booking.

5. Improvement in travel routes and mode of transports

6. Availability of Banking facility with ATM, forex.

7. Improvement of security systems like close circuit TV.

8. Eradication of theft practices like cheating by auto drivers/shop keepers/ guides etc.

9. Establishment of grievance cell, police, guards, first-aid cell for the safety of tourists.

10. Eradication of beggars, pick pocketers, thief.



11. Improvement of parking facility and better management of large number tourists

especially at pilgrim sites at the times of festival.

12. Selection of a destination for various tourism projects should match with the spending

power of the type of visitors visiting that destination. Nsity 9.9 Infrastructure Analysis of Destinations

Destinations in the district and the major towns of the district do not face the problem of over crowding and hence suitable for increased load of tourists flow in respect to carrying capacity. The destinations in district needs to improved as far as basic infrastructure is concern. The major towns

and tourist destinations do not face any problem related to over carrying capacity as these are visited by

less number of tourists and there is ample scope for attracting large number of tourists.

ii. The values of the indices were evaluated based on a qualitative assessment with respect to the Physical

– Ecological indicators. The indicators which were assessed for the category wise tourist places are

summarized in Table 9.8

9.10 Estimation of Employment Generation

The proposed investments at tourist destinations and circuit are expected to generate

employment. These employment figures have been estimated on a district level because of the

direct and indirect nature of employment generation from these investments. To estimate the

number of employment generated an investment multiplier of 78 jobs per million investments is

taken. The employment generation district wise and due to projects proposed across districts will

be 335265.

EMPLOYMENT GENERATION FROM DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM CIRCUITS/ DESTINATIONS, AMRAVATI DISTRICT

S. NO.

Tourism Circuits/ Destinations Employment Generation

1 Chikhaldara 131362 Semadoh 1278 3 Melghat 5463 4 Gawilgad 1789 5 Amner fort 1714

6 Amravati city : Rejuvinationa, development of tourist facility and beautification of two lakes (Chhatri Talav & Wadali Talav) 25340

7 Development of Chirodi and Pohara Hills 40092 8 Warud 1076



9 Gavhankund, Warud 2788 10 Amner, Warud 1586 11 Mona Rani Fort 2785 12 Loni 1924 13 Savanga 1201 14 Musalkheda 3258 15 Pusla 852 16 Karajgaon 1537 17 Nagthana 1085 18 Jhunj 2252 19 Linga 3304 20 Chamatkari Devi 2260 21 Vedapur 680 22 Mahendri 3027 23 Bhemendi 685 24 Jhatamajhiri 661

25 Shendurajana Ghat, Warud. 669 26 Pusli dam 3585 27 Pandhari dam 3809 28 Pak nala/ River Project ‐ 249729 Pusali‐Satnur village tourism 3224 30 Satnur dam 2447 31 Shekdari river 3285 32 Wai dam 3285 33 Nagthana dam 3279 34 Pusali – Buddhist site near Pusli dam, 328835 Shanti Vana Bhoomi Vihara 3409 36 Riddhapur, Morshi 2120 37 Simbhora 1269 38 Upper wardha dam (Nal damyanti reservoir) 3705 39 Ambada 794 40 Udaykhed 1269 41 Gorada 1145 42 Salbardi 794 43 Dharul 1486 44 Dhamangaon RailwayTaluka Pimpalkhuta 1391 45 Ashta Wadala 2055 46 Bagaji Sagar Dam 2799 47 Jalgaon Aarvi 3187 48 Gunji Tekadi 2453 49 Tiwasa(Tiosa) Taluka Gurudevnagar (Mozri) 973



50 Kondanyapur 1067 51 Dhamantri 794 52 Varkhed 794 53 Chandur Railway Taluka 755 54 Karla 794 55 Pathergaon 794 56 Sawanga 794 57 Manjarakhed 794 58 Ghuikhed 700 59 Bhiltek 755 60 Satefal 755 61 Bagapur 755 62 Baggi 747 63 Jalaka Jagtap 755 64 Sawangi Magrapur 755 65 Ambapur 75566 Bramhi 755 67 Naya Savanga 763 68 Achalpur Tahsil Muktagiri Digambar Jain Tirth 15 km 989 69 Shah Dulha Rehman Gazi Dargha (shrine) 972 70 Waghamata and Kalimata Temple 965 71 Bhairam Temple 739 72 Dharkhora water fall 4552 73 Kartikswami Temple 763 74 Mandalsha 763 75 Ashatamasidhi 763 76 Sultapura 880 77 Hauj Katora 856 78 Godwagholi 872 79 Dattaziri Alamad baba 958 80 Malaveshpura 1411 81 Jivanpura 856 Dams

82 Sapan Project Wazzar 3769 83 Chandrabhaga Project, Bhopapur 376984 Anjangaon Taluka Muha Devi 778 85 Takarkheda More 895 86 Vanoja (Bagh) 973 87 Kumbhargaon 997 88 Aawajapur 895 89 Khanampur Pandhari 895



90 Shelgaon 895 91 Chausala 997

Historical places 92 Deshpande Wada 995 93 Devnath Math 692 94 Daryapur Taluka Mohimapur 794 95 Pimpdaoud 2363 96 Shingnapur 2363 97 Uprai 2168 98 Aasha Manisha Temple 1224 99 Babhadi 2339 100 Umari Itbarpur 2152 101 Mahuli 2417

GRAND TOTAL 240778

102 DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM CIRCUIT. MELGHAT 94487

GRAND TOTAL 1 335265

9.11 Plan outlays for tourism

The plan outlay & expenditure of 11th Five Year plan and outlay for 12th Five Year Plan & Annual plan 2012-13 for Tourism Sector is as under:-

Sector 11th Five Year Plan 12th Five Year Plan (2007-12) ( in Crores) (2012-17) ( in Crores)

Approved Provisional Plan Outlay Plan Outlay Outlay Expenditure 2012-17 2012-13

Tourism 92.55 36.06 185.00 33.10



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Tourism falls into the service industry which essentially implies that people engaged in this trade

deal with people and cater to their needs. Hence, the people in the tourism industry need to

develop skills for dealing with tourists and to develop a knowledge base, which has to be

constantly updated of the facilities available to the tourists. The two major activities in tourism

are:

1. Accommodation and hospitality and

2. Travel trade.

Training for both these activities has to be based on clearly identified skills and knowledge

needed for their effective performance

10.1 Human resource development

10.1.1 Guide training Program

MTDC already conducts guide-training programs at important destinations. More emphasis

should be laid on training of guides especially at foreign tourist destinations. Such programs

would be more important in destinations where no development has taken place so far, but which

can become an important destinations in the short term. A guide-training program is also

essential wherever non-conventional tourism projects such as eco-trail, trekking, community

participation, and village tourism are suggested. Being comparatively new themes to

Maharashtra tourism, the guides should be capable of creating interest and curiosity for such

themes in the minds of tourists. In case of the implementing agency of the project being other

government department such as ASI, Forest etc, the staff of respective department interacting

with tourists should be oriented towards tourism industry functionalities.

10.1.2 Tour Operator and Travel Agents orientation Programme

Tour operators and travel agents should be kept abreast with the development of all major tourist

destinations in Maharashtra so as to enable them plan their tours taking into account the latest

infrastructure availability scenario. The destination priorities of the state governments for

development and the destinations incorporated by tour operators in their tour should coincide to



achieve goal congruence. This can be done by regular meets of tour operators and travel agents.

Such meets can be conducted by MTDC on a periodic basis (twice a year).At these meets,

MTDC could update the tour operators and travel agents about the current status of tourism

infrastructure availability at various destinations.

10.1.3 Educational institutes offering courses in Tourism and related Industry

Formal education in hospitality and tourism industry is given in Maharashtra through various

colleges located in the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad and Nagpur. Such formal

educational institutes should be encouraged at major cities near the popular tourist destinations.

This would create employment opportunities for local students in upcoming tourism projects in

that region.

10.1.4 Special training programs on needs of foreign tourists

MTDC should conduct training programs for practicing tour operators, taxi operators, hotel

managers, travel agents, guides and other professionals related to tourism industry orienting them

towards the needs of foreign visitors. Such training programs should be conducted at existing

and proposed international tourist destinations in Maharashtra.

The training program should include the following

� Expectations of foreign tourists in terms of quality of service, timeliness, payment

modes, general areas of interest like heritage, culture, rural life, beaches etc

� Eating habits of various nationals

� Working knowledge of English (at less known destinations)

� Professionalism in service

� Providing information about other places of interest in the vicinity

10.2 Communication and marketing

(i) Promotion/ Marketing Cell of MTDC

MTDC’s existing marketing department would handle promotion and publicity campaigns

directed towards both tourists and investors. This department would work closely with other

departments such as forests, ASI, arts and culture and promote tourist attractions related to all

these departments.



(ii) Marketing and Publicity

Marketing and Publicity plays a pivotal role in successful implementation of a perspective

tourism development plan. It is often a point of debate whether the tourist inflow at a certain

destination attracts related infrastructure or projects or is it the existing infrastructure and tourism

amenities that attract tourist to a certain destination. Thus the marketing effort for tourism

projects should be addressed to both tourists and investors for tourism projects. Tourist

destinations also have to be promoted to tour operators and travel agents.

(iii) Marketing strategy to attract investors

Marketing department of MTDC could target private entrepreneurs, funding agencies like TFCI,

MSFC, World Bank, ADB etc for investments in different types of projects in Maharashtra.

Several initiatives can be conceived to reach out to the potential investors to offer them

opportunities to invest in tourism projects in Maharashtra.

1. Seminars, presentations and exhibitions showcasing investment opportunities in Maharashtra

at national and international travel and tourism exhibitions

2. Presentation to various organizations in the tourism industry such as Indian Association of

Amusement Parks and allied Industries (IAAPI), FHRAI etc and conveying to them the

perspective plan proposed by the Government.

3. Distributing printed brochures to potential investors providing • Information on tourist destinations • Current and potential tourist inflow • Projects identified and investments required • Incentives and assistance given by the government • Investment procedure

(iv) Media Publicity planning

Publicity in the print and audio-visual media could be used to promote individual destinations,

circuits and even the entire state. Such promotion of destinations could serve a dual purpose of

attracting tourists as well as investments to that destination.

The promotion campaign could promote selected destinations depending upon the target

audience and development priority of that destination. A combination of media tools should be

used depending on the destination type and the target audience. This is necessary to achieve the



exact degree of repeat exposure and acceptance so as to create a “desire to visit” in the minds of

the target customer.

It should be noted here that a good promotion campaign is only successful if a sound distribution

network backs it. Similarly, in tourism industry, a good promotion campaign will attract tourists

on a sustainable basis only if it is backed by good accessibility to destinations, tourist

infrastructure and tourist retaining capability. In addition to this, Maharashtra as a destination

should be promoted amongst international tourism writers. Tours should be hosted for travel

writers from East Asian and European countries.

Table 10.1 target group: Foreign tourists, Suggested Media Mix

In‐flight Magazine

Tourist Magazine

Hoardings Television Airport

Existing foreign destination Yes Yes Yes Yes Proposed foreign destination Yes (v) Road shows and exhibitions

Maharashtra tourism department should take part in international tourism exhibitions to

propagate and enhance the “Maharashtra Unlimited” brand image amongst international tourists

and tour operators.

Table 10.2 target group: Domestic tourists, Suggested Media Mix

Tourist Magazine

Travel guide

Hoardings Television Newspaper Other magazines

Camping destination Yes Yes Yes En‐route destination Yes Yes Local weekend destination

Yes Yes Yes

( vi) Newspaper articles and interview

Interviews and articles on particular destinations or tourism policy on the whole can be used as a

tool to invite private investors in the tourism sector. Such articles and interviews can appear in

publications of associations related to tourism industry, travel magazines and other business

magazines and newspapers. Such a publicity campaign can address the target audience of private

entrepreneurs and other funding agencies.

(vii) FAM tours for tour operators

National and international tour operators should be called for a free visit to priority destinations

of the state government and information regarding the destinations should be disseminated to



them. Tour operators should be encouraged to visit the priority destinations more often through

alliances between tour operators and MTDC.

10.3 Special efforts for promotion

Destinations in Maharashtra are primarily domestic destinations confined to tourists from within

the state. Maharashtra needs to market its destinations throughout India to attract interstate

visitors. More stress must be laid to address tourists from other states. Moreover, within

Maharashtra, the “word of mouth” plays a big role in promoting the tourist destinations.

Destinations in Maharashtra can be marketed in other states and throughout India through

television game shows. Sponsoring all expenses paid tours to destinations in Maharashtra to

winners of TV game shows could be one of the ways to market Maharashtra destinations to

medium and high-income groups. Maharashtra tourism could also be marketed by holding road

shows and exhibitions on Maharashtra tourism in states like Gujarat and West Bengal.

10.4 Alliances with transporters, international airways, and international tour operators

MTDC could go in for alliances with international and domestic transporters and tour operators

outside Maharashtra for Joint destination promotion campaigns.

10.5 Tourist Information Centre and Kiosks

This tool potentially is the most effective tool in the marketing mix as it offers promotion as well

as acts as a facilitator or service provider to tourists. Tourist information centres should be

strategically located at national and international gateways and important tourist destinations.

The facilities available at Tourist information centres are

(a) Information Kiosks

(b) Help desk providing related literature and brochures

(c) Booking services for Conducted / Package Tours, Transport and Hotel accommodation.

Full fledged TIC could be provided at important gateways and major destinations while

interactive information kiosks could be provided at major railway stations, airports, bus terminals

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Summary of 20 years Perspective plan for sustainable development of tourism Amravati District Key Characteristics

• Development phased on the basis of destination prioritization • Suggested projects checked for sustainability considering economic, environmental and socioeconomic factors. • Project profiles and feasibility study done for short term projects • Year wise phasing of investment projects destination wise specific projects. • Government expenditure kept limited to promotion and infrastructure projects. • Destination prioritization based on government priority and tourist trends. • Major infrastructure projects planned in Maharashtra considered while estimating the growth of tourist inflow to particular destinations.

11.1 Development and Planning of Tourism Destinations

1. The broad assess of traffic flow to identified destinations and centres for assessment of

infrastructure requirements taking into account past growth trends, suggested linkages

and integration, future expected developments including likely investments by the state

and investment climate / incentive for private sector etc. will fix the priority development

and also the mode of development like BOT/ BOOT etc.

2. The arrival of an indicative cost configuration of likely investment on infrastructure

development under different heads and to prioritize investment needs by drawing up a

phased investment plan covering the next 20 years.

3. The inventory of existing infrastructural facilities (including paying guest facility) and

the proposed infrastructure will be split up into various segments concerning different

state government departments, such as PWD, Forest, Culture, handicrafts etc and

dovetailed with the tourism plans.



4. Facilities for performance by local artists; cultural troupes will be built and Cultural

complexes can be suggested with the financial help from the State Department of Culture

and later made economically viable on the pattern of Dilli Haat

5. Establishing Handicraft shops are suggested at various tourist places; these could be run

by women.

6. As per the Potential for developing health resorts at / near the tourist places. Yoga

classes, nature cure facilities, ayurvedic system of medicines at destinations would be

made to attract tourists.

7. The development proposals will need to be incorporated attractive packages / schemes to

attract private sector investment.

8. Implementation of Measures necessary for mitigating the adverse environmental impacts

and rehabilitation of the tourist places already environmentally damaged should be

incorporated while planning of details infrastructure at various destinations.

(i) Tourism product mix

1. The proposed tourism product offered by Amravati district would be a mix of various projects

in leisure and special interest tourism. All tourism themes like hill stations, man-made

entertainment centres, fort tourism, adventure tourism, eco-tourism and other forms of special

interest tourism would be given equal weightage in terms of development.

1. The identified existing / potential destinations and centres, are categorised as a stand-

alone destination, part of a circuit and /or as major attractions for special interest groups etc.

The development category and the expenditure slab also based on its status accordingly.

( ii) Local community involvement

1. Development of tourism industry has played an important role in the overall socio

economic development of certain destinations in Maharashtra. Augmentation of private

participation in tourism projects and increase in tourist inflow creates various direct and related



job opportunities dependent on tourism for local residents of that destination. It is thus suggested

that local community participation is essential to sustain tourism development at a particular

destination. It is estimated that Tourism creates 47.5 direct jobs against 13 direct jobs in the

manufacturing sector for every million rupees spent. Each direct job has a multiplying factor of

around 2.5 i.e., one direct job generates 2.5 indirect jobs.

2. Moreover, tourism projects that do not benefit local community are likely to face

resistance from the residents of that region. Therefore, care should be taken while implementing

all projects in general and projects involving conservation, rehabilitation and acquisitions in

particular.

Tourism Projects such as Folk Village, Shopping cum exhibition centres for rural arts, craft and

cuisine display are suggested to encourage community participation in tourism projects. The

stalls/outlets at the destinations would preferably be given to local entrepreneurs on a contract

basis.

2. Tourism products dedicated to community participation can be developed in rural and

tribal areas. Tourists get a chance to stay with the locals in villages and collectively undertake

small development projects like construction of a mud road, small catchment areas on river

streams, temple restoration etc. Implementation of such projects can be entrusted to NGOs and

also to local self-government bodies.

(iii) Employment generation for Women

As most of the major tourist destinations in the state are located in the rural and semi-urban

places, there exists a great potential to involve local mass participation and help them generate

more and more income from the tourism activities. Women participation can greatly be

encouraged to many of these activities befitting the nature and style of the women folk.

Hospitality and Service industry in particular (Hotels, Restaurants, Call centres, Reservations,

Tour coordination, even Tour guides etc.) can encourage and provide ample opportunity for

women employment. IT and Training segments also have high potential so far as women

employment generation is concerned.

To ensure and encourage healthy participation of women in various streams of activities in the

tourism industry, certain things, as mentioned below need to be considered:



1. Necessary measures against commercial exploitation of women in tourist areas,

stringent action for abuse against women as well as taking action against those who

deliberately involve in illegal and unwarranted activities which are detrimental to the

tourism any way.

2. A transparency (on the part of DOT) in providing information and data on employment

of women in the tourism industry and state their position for further discussion.

3. Formation of a Specific Purposes Committee in tourism places (as provided in the

Tamil Nadu Panchayat) to address the issues of tourism development like issuing and

cancellation of licenses.

4. Empowerment of Panchayat in such a way that Panchayat have say in deciding new

projects especially with respect to Special Tourism Area (STA).

5. The state should organize orientation training for ward members/ Panchayat leaders on

issues of women and tourism.

6. State should train and involve local community as full time guides in all tourism

places.

7. Create alternative, viable employment opportunities for local women in tourist places.

8. The Government and the Tourism Industry should refrain from stereotyping of women

and their roles.

9. The state and local governments must allow for community participation particularly

women in tourism policy formulation and implementation.

10. Prevention of migration of rural artisans to urban areas. While migration may assist

the preservation of traditional craftsmanship, state and civil society alike need to look at

fresh ways to nurture rural talent.

11. Continued economic/ financial support through various schemes / pensions for poor

craftsmen based on certain criteria. These would encourage and help poor craftsmen to

contribute to the sector in a sustained way.

12. An artisan welfare trust may also be created (if not in existence)

13. Besides implementing welfare schemes for artisans, the state government should also

work to promote and develop handicrafts like organizing exhibitions every year to

popularize and market Maharashtra’s handicrafts.



(iv) Handicraft, arts and Handloom industries

Invite investments from outside either from PSU's or big private concerns. People from

Chambers of Commerce also can be motivated to invest by offering incentives and providing

them all the required infrastructural facilities. NGOs need to be identified from outside the State

who can invest in this State.

� In pursuance of the declared policy of developing the backward regions, the

Government may consider a package of fiscal incentives to promote investment in this

State.

� Information technology applications in local / regional languages need to be promoted

thoroughly.

� E-commerce, etc., can be used to the maximum advantage. The products can be shown

in internet to attract foreign buyers, etc.

� There is a need to strengthen the existing craft centres by way of increasing the number

of crafts persons and providing them with modern tools and equipment.

� Efforts should be made to reduce the incidence of dropouts from the training. They

should also be motivated to start their own units after the training by providing them with

all the requirements.

� Awards for trainees who exhibit noticeable talents can also be made to motivate them

just as awards to master crafts persons.

� The services of the Institutes of Handloom Technology, NCTD, NIFT, NID etc can be

utilized fully for the development of handloom sector.

� For marketing the products the National / Regional level marketing agencies can be

utilized by adopting the Government of India's scheme, i.e., Market Development

Assistance Scheme (MDA).

� Strengthening of Artisan Training, Production and Marketing Centre (ARTRAP)

� Artisans should be motivated to produce products for exports as the scope of exports in

these two sectors is vast. The expertise of Export Promotion Councils can be utilized.

� Artisans should be motivated to form cooperative societies so that they have fewer

problems and can increase their bargaining power thus yielding better results.



(v) Development of destinations

2. Two major components of private sector participation are accommodation and tourism

projects. Identification of the investment required in accommodation projects was based on

the annual requirement of additional beds as explained above, whereas the investment

required on tourism projects was based on the purpose of visit of tourists and the spending

power of tourists visiting particular destinations. The tourism projects are revenue-generating

projects and cater to different market segments. The tourism projects where large private

investment is possible are classified into the following major heads like:

1. Amusement Parks

2. Water parks/ Water Sports Complex

3. Convention Centre

4. Restaurants and food joints

5. Folk village, mall road, Mahagram, etc

3. Private sector investment in tourism especially from large investment groups like Taj group

etc. is only possible at popular destinations where the minimum number of tourists per year

is large enough to make the proposed project viable. The project like theme park/ water

park/ entertainment facility will also attract big players in the field depending upon the

location of the parks.

4. To develop smaller investment seeking destination like a restaurant local investors shall be

roped in. Incentives to make a local investor to participate should be a priority.

(vi) Single Window Clearance

A major impediment in setting up a tourism project is the number of clearances required to set up

a tourism related project. The private investor should face minimal bureaucracy and procedural

hassles to expedite the process of capital inflow into the tourism economy. As seen from the

communication process suggested below, investors and funding agencies are insulated from the

various state government departments. All clearances required are obtained on case to case basis

by the MTDC project execution office.

(viii) Developing an Institutional framework

1. To communicate and co-ordinate with different government department to get required

clearances from various departments, a high level co-coordinating committee is proposed to



be set up with representation from all related state government departments mentioned

above. This committee will be responsible for the implementation of the perspective plan and

would be called as Tourism Development Co-Ordination Committee. (TDCC).

2. The TDCC would be chaired by the COLLECTOR (Amravati District). The Convener or

Upper collector will be given the responsibility to communicate the perspective plan for

project development and receive feedback from the concerned with regards to

implementation issues of the specific projects suggested in the plan.

3. The members of TDCC would be secretaries/ heads from various concerned departments

such as MTDC, Water Supply, Irrigation, Sewerage, Power, PWD, MSRDC, MSRTC,

Forest, Art & Culture, ASI and State department of archaeology.

4. MTDC needs to privatize its properties at established tourist locations and pilgrim centres.

Only those properties should be retained where very few private players currently operate.

This would serve dual cause of facilitating and attracting visitors as well as avoiding

exploitation by private players in a monopolistic business environment.

(viii) Financing tourism development 1. There are three basic types of funding needs for the suggested projects in the perspective plan

according to the nature of project. Largely, the source for direct revenue generating projects

will be private sector investment, but in newly developing areas, MTDC would be the

pioneer developer until the private sector has confidence to make investments.

2. Financing of schemes for basic infrastructure augmentation like power, water, public

amenities, signages, etc would be the responsibility of the concerned government

departments.

3. The third category of projects/ activities such as marketing and publicity, human resource

development (HRD), tourist information centres (TIC), planning and implementation of

projects, MIS, feasibility analysis and Environment monitoring would be funded by MTDC.

A cost sharing arrangement between MTDC and private players could be possible in some

categories like TICs, Publicity and HRD.



4. There is a fourth category of projects such as Concept Village and museum, wherein the

initial investment would be made by the government.

5. However, the user fees can recover the investment over a period of time or at least pay for

the operational expenses. Private investors desirous of investing in direct revenue generating

projects like accommodation or Water Park have access to finance from various domestic

funding agencies.

(ix)Domestic funding agencies

There are many avenues for domestic private entrepreneurs to take financial assistance for

tourism projects. A few of those are listed below

(i) Commercial banks PROJECT : Any commercially viable project with minimum projected DSCR of 2. ELIGIBILITY : Varies from bank to bank INTEREST RATE : Depends upon the bank (range 16-18 %)

(ii) TFCI Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI) provides financial assistance to enterprises for setting up and/or development of tourism related projects, facilities and services which include hotels, restaurants, holiday resorts, amusement parks and complexes for entertainment, education and sports, safari parks, ropeways, cultural centres, convention halls, transport, travel and tour operating agencies, air service, tourist emporia, sports facilities etc. TFCI provides loans for projects with capital cost of over Rs 3 Crore.

COMMERCIAL VIABILITY: • Interest rate: 18% • Debt – Equity Ratio: 1.5: 1 can be relaxed to 2: 1 • Moratorium Period: 1.5 to 2 years in hotel projects and 3-5 years in transportation • Repayment Period: 8 years

(iii) MSFC Maharashtra State Financial Corporation (MSFC) has been operating schemes of assistance for hotels, restaurants and tourism related projects in Maharashtra. The maximum amount of assistance available is to the tune of Rs 2.40 Crore depending upon the constitution of the unit. Operating profit-making units can also avail the lease finance assistance provided by MSFC for expansion projects.

COMMERCIAL VIABILITY: • Collateral security of 133% of the value of loan



• Interest rate: 20 % • Debt – Equity Ratio: 2:1 for loans below Rs 10 Lakh • 3:1 for loans above Rs 10 Lakh • Moratorium Period: 2 years • Repayment Period: 8-10 years

(x) International funding agencies

Many international funding agencies fund tourism projects and projects related to provision of

infrastructure at tourist destinations. Generally, international funding is available for project

promotion, socio-economic development, environment and forest conservation, and heritage

restoration.

• World Bank Group: The group is not directly involved in funding tourism projects, but

provides major funding for infrastructure, environmental and conservation projects that benefit

tourism as well as serve general needs.

• UNDP (United Nations Development Program): The UNDP is mainly a technical assistance

agency. It is an important source agency for the funding of tourism planning and other tourism

related projects through WTO (World tourism organization). Many of these projects include

provision of equipments as well as technical assistance. The UNCDF provides small scale

tourism assistance in form of grants and long term loans for social facilities, services and

economic activities.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB): ADB also gives preference given to infrastructure projects.

(xi) Funding sources for Promotion activities

MTDC would be primarily responsible for destination marketing and publicity of destinations so

as to attract both investors as well as tourists. Selecting and implementation of a promotion

campaign with a proper media mix is highly capital intensive and this campaign has to be funded

internally by MTDC.

Activities suggested to raise funds towards publicity of various destinations are:

(i) Budgetary Allocation The budgetary allocation for publicity in the tenth five-year plan (2002-2007) is Rs 4178.14 Lakh. In the 2002-2003 annual plan, Rs 469.85 lakhs has been allocated for publicity. The anticipated expenses in publicity for the year 2001-2002 were only Rs 200



Lakh. Thus, the budgetary allocation for the tenth five-year plan would be a major source of funds for promotion of Maharashtra as a tourist destination. (ii) Advertising in brochures, information kiosks and other publicity material MTDC can involve private participation through advertisements of private entrepreneurs to market various destinations. MTDC can also invite advertisements at various sites, view points, and signage’s developed by them. (iii) Organizing Events MTDC could organize events such as entertainment shows, cultural events and festivals at various gateway destinations. These shows have high revenue generating potential through • Sponsors to the show (Corporate houses in hospitality industry, industry associations) • Ticket sale • Transmission rights (iv) Pricing Publications and Detailed Project reports The project wise detailed project reports (DPR) prepared by the MR cell of MTDC could be priced and made available to interested entrepreneurs. MTDC can publish and sell postcards carrying pictures of selected priority destinations, especially targeted towards foreign tourists. This would also act as a promotion material in addition to being a revenue-earning commodity.

(xii)Funding for Market research, technical assistance and Tourism Administration

(i) Disinvestments of State tourism projects There is no clear policy on disinvestments of tourism properties held by MTDC. MTDC should identify resort and other accommodation facilities to be sold or leased out to private players to fund the development expenses in other areas. Leasing seems to be more feasible as complete disinvestments would require complex disinvestment procedures and time. (ii) Project development and administration expenses These can be funded through the central government assistance wherever such assistance can be availed depending upon the nature of the project.

(xiii) Creation of a Project Administration Reserve

Apart from revenue generation projects that would be undertaken purely by government

departments and in partnership with private players, a common reserve should be created to fund

the administration activities related to implementation of the perspective plan. Developmental

charges can be levied on private investors interested in setting up tourism projects in the region.

This reserve will act as a funding source for HRD and incentive schemes.

( xiv)Tourism management and Administration

A proper management framework for administering the tourism needs to be developed.

This will call for

o Develop MIS System o Human Resource Development Plan



o Creation of EIA Cell & Project Development Company to assist Tourism Department in speeding up of development process. o Others

To encourage investment by the private sector in the tourism sector suitable incentives and

subsidies will have to be given to the private entrepreneur. This will ensure a uniform

development of the destinations with fewer burdens on the government.

(xv)Implementation agencies- Integrated tourism development

(i) The perspective plan would act as a reference point plan for tourism development in

the state and help various state departments, investors and tourists to synchronize

their plans with the master plan. For example: if the perspective plan suggests a sound

and light show at a particular fort in the 4th year, it would be the ASI priority to

restore and prepare the fort for such an activity by that time.

(ii) The perspective plan would act as a road map for phased public and private

investment in tourism related projects in the next 20 years. Various stakeholders to

whom this perspective plan would help in planning their investments in tourism

related activities and decisions

(iii) The private sector will be responsible for commercial development and operation of

accommodation and most other tourist facilities and services, along with marketing of

these. In newly developed tourism areas, government may be initially involved in

commercial development to get the tourism started.

(iv) Tourism private sector enterprises (such as hotel, restaurant, tour and travel, special

purpose association or a tourism enterprises association) can provide a forum for

discussing common problems, make recommendations to government to improve

tourism, provide representation to government committees, conduct research and

training and maintain adequate service standards of their members. (xvi)Tourism related legislation

Tourism legislation sets forth the policy for developing tourism, functions, structure and sources

of funding of state govt. tourism dept. Various specific regulations relate to standards, licensing

requirements, inspection procedures for hotels, tourist restaurants, tour and travel agencies, tour

guides and other tourism enterprises.



Certain related laws and regulations include zoning regulations to designate tourism zones,

control land use and apply development standards in specific tourism development areas. Public

health, sanitation, safety and fire code, building codes, liabilities laws relating to guests and their

belongings, labour and taxation legislation etc. are all important. Regulation on transportation

facilities and services – control of fares, licensing of carriers, travel routes also affect tourism

operations.

Legislation on parks and conservation is important to protect these resources. Conservation areas

need to be legally designated and planned. Tourist consumer protection is being adopted in many

countries to protect tourists from unscrupulous and mismanaged tourist enterprises.



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A COST ESTIMATES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM CIRCUITS/ DESTINATIONS, AMRAVATI DISTRICT

S. NO. Tourism Circuits/ Destinations PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE Indicative cost (Rs. lacs)

1 Chikhaldara Public amenities 28.00 Budget accommodation 42.02 Non star luxury accommodation at Chikhaldara. 79.11 Garden with Musical fountain 25.00 Convention centre 50.81 Health Spa & Resort 238.00 Amusement park 800.00 Adventure sports 75.00 butterfly park 150.00 Golf course 150.00 lake water sport 33.36 mall road 40.74

TOTAL 1684.04

2 Semadoh Trekking route development 28.00 Accomodation 60.85 Tourism infrastructure 75.00

TOTAL 163.85

3 Melghat Information cum interpretation centre 122.00 Medicine Plantation and herbal park 60.85 Tourist Guides and traing center for tourist guides 250.00 Wildlife museum and Amphitheater 50.81 Non‐star loadging facility 79.11



Budget accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Trekking route development at Semadoh. 28.00 Cottage accommodation at Semadoh village 60.85 TOTAL 700.40 4 Gawilgad Information cum interpretation centre 122.00 Medicine Plantation and herbal park 60.85 Tourist Guide training 10.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

Light and sound show facility with latest technology 29.79

TOTAL 229.40 5 Amner fort Tourist Guide Training 10.00

Non‐star loadging facility 79.11 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

Light and sound show facility with latest technology 29.79 Budget accommodation 42.02 Developing tourism around the river junction 52.00 Improving connectivity

TOTAL 219.68

6 Amravati city Information cum interpretation centre 122.00 Tourist Guides traing institute 122.00 Hotel management institute 250.00 Non‐star loadging facility 79.11 Budget accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Melghat orientation centre at Amravati. 128.00 Amusement park 2448.00 Convention center 50.81 TOTAL 3248.70



7 Rejuvinationa, development of tourist facility and beautification of two lakes (Chhatri Talav & Wadali Talav)

Development of Water Sports 85.00

Development of Gardens including Garden furniture 55.00

Development of Chirodi and Pohara Hills

Development of Zoo & Landscaping 5000.00

TOTAL 5140.00

8 Warud Non‐star loadging facility 79.11 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget accommodation 42.02 Tourist Guides 10.00

TOTAL 137.89

9 Gavhankund, Warud Parking facility 12.00 Improving connectivity 54.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking water supply scheme 110.00 Public toilets 14.40 Places for Resting like making Chhatries etc 24.00 Boating facility 33.36 Garden 60.85

TOTAL 357.39

10 Amner, Warud Parking facility 12.00 Improving connectivity 72.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Public toilets and bath 14.40 Places for Resting like making Chhatries etc 24.00 First‐aid / medical facility 7.20



Community center 25.00

TOTAL 203.38

11 Mona Rani Fort Parking facility 6.00 Improving connectivity 76.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Public toilets and bath 14.40 Places for Resting like making Chhatries etc 24.00 First‐aid / medical facility 7.20 Community center 25.00 Light and sound Show 29.79 Garden 60.85 Drinking water supply scheme 65.00

TOTAL 357.02

12 Loni Parking facility 7.50 Improving connectivity 86.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 14.40 Places for Resting like making Chhatries etc 24.00 First‐aid / medical facility 7.20 Drinking water supply scheme 40.00 Garden 60.85

TOTAL 246.71

13 Savanga Parking facility 6.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Public toilets and bath 14.40 Places for Resting like making Chhatries etc 24.00 Plantation / Garden 60.85



TOTAL 154.03

14 Musalkheda Proper tar road for access 84.00 Parking facility 9.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Non‐star loadging facility 79.11 Public toilets and bath 28.80 Bridge on Bel river 35.00 Beautification of river Bel 110.00 Drinking water supply scheme 65.00

TOTAL 417.67

15 Pusla Proper access route to climb hill 40.00 Parking facility 6.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Public toilets and bath 14.40

TOTAL 109.18

16 Karajgaon Parking facility 8.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Public toilets and bath 14.40 Drinking water supply scheme 65.00 Garden area 60.85

TOTAL 197.03

17 Nagthana Parking facility 10.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 15.00 Beautification 35.00 Places for Resting like making Chhatries etc 24.00



Boating/ lake sport 33.36

TOTAL 139.12

18 Jhunj Access road 120.00 Parking facility 12.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 28.00 First‐aid facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 65.00

TOTAL 288.78

19 Linga Parking facility 6.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 First‐aid facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 423.56

20 Chamatkari Devi Access road 84.00 Parking facility 9.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 28.00 First‐aid facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 105.00

TOTAL 289.78

21 Vedapur Parking facility 9.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 14.40 First‐aid facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 87.18



22 Mahendri Access road 130.00 Parking facility 10.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 28.00 First‐aid facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 65.00 Health Spa/ resort 238.00 TOTAL 388.02

23 Bhemendi Parking facility 9.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02

TOTAL 87.78

24 Jhatamajhiri Parking facility 6.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02

TOTAL 84.78

25 Shendurajana Ghat, Warud. Parking facility 9.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 28.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02

TOTAL 85.78

26 Pusli dam Access road 73.50 Parking facility 6.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76



Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 10.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00 lake water sport 33.36

TOTAL 459.64

27 Pandhari dam Access road 109.20 Parking facility 9.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 10.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00 lake water sport 33.36

TOTAL 488.34

28 Pak nala/ River Project ‐ Access road 65.00 Parking facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 14.00 First‐aid facility 6.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 24.00 Health spa/ resort 124.00 water sport 33.36

TOTAL 320.14

29 Pusali‐Satnur village tourism Access road 75.60 Parking facility 6.00



Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00

TOTAL 413.38

30 Satnur dam Access road 54.60 Parking facility 8.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 124.00 lake water sport 33.36

TOTAL 313.74

31 Shekdari river Access road 48.00 Parking facility 8.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00 water sport 33.36

TOTAL 421.14

32 Wai dam Access road 48.00 Parking facility 8.00



Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00 lake water sport 33.36

TOTAL 421.14

33 Nagthana dam Access road 46.20 Parking facility 9.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00 lake water sport 33.36

TOTAL 420.34

34 Pusali – Buddhist site near Pusli dam, Access road 52.00 Parking facility 8.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00

Light and sound show facility with latest technology 29.79 TOTAL 421.57

35 Shanti Vana Bhoomi Vihara Access road 52.50



Parking facility 10.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 28.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00 Light and sound show facility with latest technology 29.79 TOTAL 437.07

36 Riddhapur, Morshi Green area and beautification of place 60.85 Parking facility 10.00 First‐aid facility 10.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Non‐ star luxury hotel 79.11 Restaurants offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 28.00 Drinking water facility 35.00 TOTAL 271.74

37 Simbhora Garden Development 60.85 Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00

TOTAL 162.63

Upper wardha dam Access road 21.00 38 (Nal damyanti reservoir) Parking facility 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76



Public toilets and bath 28.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Health spa/ resort 238.00 lake water sport 33.36 cottages resort 60.85

TOTAL 474.99

39 Ambada Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00

TOTAL 101.78

40 Udaykhed Beautification 60.85 Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00

TOTAL 162.63

41 Gorada Beautification 45.00 Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00



Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00

TOTAL 146.78

42 Salbardi Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00

TOTAL 101.78

43 Dharul Parking facility First‐aid facility Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 TOTAL 190.56

Dhamangaon RailwayTaluka 44 Pimpalkhuta Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Children park 60.85 Shopping centre 40.74

TOTAL 178.37

45 Ashta Wadala Beautification 85.00 Parking facility 10.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Hall (Sabha Mandap) 35.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76



Drinking Water Supply Scheme 24.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Shopping centre 40.74

TOTAL 263.52

46 Bagaji Sagar Dam Garden 60.85 Parking facility 10.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Exhibition Hall 35.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Public toilets and bath 28.00

Electricity 52.50

Internal road 31.50 lake water sport 33.36 cottages resort 60.85

TOTAL 358.82

47 Jalgaon Aarvi Beautification of Ghat 140.00 Parking facility 10.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Exhibition Hall (sabha mandap) 35.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Shopping centre 40.74 Non star luxury hotel 79.11 TOTAL 408.63

48 Gunji Tekadi Beautification of Ghat 120.00 Parking facility 15.00



First‐aid facility 5.00 Exhibition Hall (sabha mandap) 35.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation (for 50 people) 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Shopping centre 40.74

TOTAL 314.52

Tiwasa(Tiosa) Taluka 49 Gurudevnagar (Mozri) Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Public toilets and bath 28.00

TOTAL 124.78

50 Kondanyapur Parking facility 15.00 First‐aid facility 10.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Public toilets and bath 28.00

TOTAL 136.78

51 Dhamantri Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00



TOTAL 101.78

52 Varkhed Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00

TOTAL 101.78

53 Chandur Railway Taluka Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 TOTAL 96.78

54 Karla Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00

TOTAL 101.78

55 Pathergaon Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00

TOTAL 101.78

56 Sawanga Parking facility 8.00



First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00

TOTAL 101.78

57 Manjarakhed Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00

TOTAL 101.78

58 Ghuikhed Parking facility 6.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 20.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 89.78

59 Bhiltek Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 96.78

60 Satefal Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00



Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 96.78

61 Bagapur Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 96.78

62 Baggi Parking facility 7.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 95.78

63 Jalaka Jagtap Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 96.78

64 Sawangi Magrapur Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 96.78

65 Ambapur Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00



Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 96.78

66 Bramhi Parking facility 8.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 96.78

67 Naya Savanga Parking facility 9.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 97.78

Achalpur Tahsil 68 Muktagiri Digambar Jain Tirth 15 km Parking facility 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Public toilets and bath 28.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 126.78

69 Shah Dulha Rehman Gazi Dargha (shrine) Parking facility 6.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Light and sound show facility with latest technology 29.79 TOTAL 124.57



70 Waghamata and Kalimata Temple Parking facility 12.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 35.00 Public toilets and bath 28.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 123.78

71 Bhairam Temple Parking facility 6.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 94.78

72 Dharkhora water fall Parking facility 10.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Health Spa & Resort 238.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation (for 50 people) 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Shopping centre 40.74 Non‐star luxury Accommodation 79.11 luxury accommodation 122.00

TOTAL 583.63

73 Kartikswami Temple Parking facility 9.00

Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 97.78



74 Mandalsha Parking facility 9.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 97.78

75 Ashatamasidhi Parking facility 9.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 97.78

76 Sultapura Parking facility 9.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 112.78

77 Hauj Katora Parking facility 6.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 109.78

78 Godwagholi Parking facility 8.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00



Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 111.78

79 Dattaziri Alamad baba Parking facility 9.00 Places for pause/Rest 25.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 122.78

80 Malaveshpura Parking facility 8.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 15.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Non‐star luxury Accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 180.89

81 Jivanpura Parking facility 6.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 109.78

Dams 82 Sapan Project Wazzar Parking facility 9.00 First‐aid facility 10.00



Places for pause/Rest 25.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Non‐ star luxury Accommodation 79.11 Health spa/ resort 238.00 lake water sport 33.36

TOTAL 483.25

83 Chandrabhaga Project, Bhopapur Parking facility 9.00 First‐aid facility 10.00 Places for pause/Rest 25.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Non‐ star luxury Accommodation 79.11 Health spa/ resort 238.00 lake water sport 33.36

TOTAL 483.25

Anjangaon Taluka 84 Muha Devi Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76

TOTAL 99.78

85 Takarkheda More Parking facility 6.00



First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02

TOTAL 114.78

86 Vanoja (Bagh) Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 25.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 124.78

87 Kumbhargaon Parking facility 9.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 25.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 127.78

88 Aawajapur Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76



Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 114.78

89 Khanampur Pandhari Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 114.78

90 Shelgaon Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 15.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 114.78

91 Chausala Parking facility 10.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 24.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 127.78

Historical places

92 Deshpande Wada Parking facility 9.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 25.00



Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Light and sound show facility with latest technology 29.79 TOTAL 127.57

93 Devnath Math Parking facility 10.00 Drinking Water Supply Scheme 15.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 88.78

Daryapur Taluka 94 Mohimapur Parking facility 9.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 24.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 TOTAL 101.78

95 Pimpdaoud Parking facility 9.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 24.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Luxury accommodation 122.00 Non‐star luxury accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 302.89

96 Shingnapur Parking facility 9.00



First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 24.00 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Luxury accommodation 122.00 Non‐star luxury accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 302.89

97 Uprai Parking facility 8.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Luxury accommodation 122.00 Non‐star luxury accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 277.89

98 Aasha Manisha Temple Parking facility 9.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Non‐star luxury accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 156.89

99 Babhadi Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Places for pause/Rest 24.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02



Luxury accommodation 122.00 Non‐ star luxury accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 299.89

100 Umari Itbarpur Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 5.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Public toilets and bath 15.00 Luxury accommodation 122.00 Non‐ star luxury accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 275.89

101 Mahuli Parking facility 6.00 First‐aid facility 15.00 Places for pause/Rest 24.00 Public toilets 15.00 Restaurant offering varied cuisines 6.76 Budget Accommodation 42.02 Luxury accommodation 122.00 Non‐ star luxury accommodation 79.11

TOTAL 309.89

GRAND TOTAL 1 30868.99

102 DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM

CIRCUIT. MELGHAT12113.75

GRAND TOTAL 1 42982.74



S.No.

Location ‐ Activities & Proposed Development

Quantity Rate Per Amount 1 Chikhaldara a Khatkali Camping Site 4000.00 600.00 Sft 2400000.00 Chhatri 1200.00 1500.00 Sft 1800000.00 Landscaping 20000.00 35.00 Sft 700000.00 Road Work 1200.00 2500.00 RMT 3000000.00 Water Supply 60.00 10000.00 Person 600000.00 Toilet 600.00 1600.00 Sft 960000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 250.00 1000.00 Sft 250000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 100000.00b Amzari Camping Site 5000.00 600.00 Sft 3000000.00 Machhan 250.00 1200.00 Sft 300000.00 Landscaping 12000.00 35.00 Sft 420000.00 Road Work 400.00 2500.00 RMT 1000000.00 Water Supply 80.00 10000.00 Person 800000.00 Toilet 350.00 1600.00 Sft 560000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00c Gawilgarh Landscaping 12000.00 35.00 Sft 420000.00 Water Supply 80.00 10000.00 Person 800000.00 Toilet 350.00 1600.00 Sft 560000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Light and Sound Show L.S. 1000000.00d Jatradoh Landscaping 15000.00 35.00 Sft 525000.00 Ghat Development 120.00 7500.00 RMT 900000.00 Water Supply 50.00 10000.00 Person 500000.00 Toilet 250.00 1600.00 Sft 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00

Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Chhatri 1200.00 1500.00 Sft 1800000.00

e Mozri Point Chikhaldara Landscaping/ Golf Course 200000.00 20.00 Sft 4000000.00 Club House 15488.00 1600.00 Sft 24780800.00 Water Supply 100.00 10000.00 Person 1000000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00



Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Chhatri (3) 1800.00 1500.00 Sft 2700000.00 Health Spa 3650.00 1600.00 Sft 5840000.00 Sub Total 1 61715800.00

S.No. Location ‐ Activities & Proposed Development

Quantity Rate Per Amount 2 Semadoh

Retreat 2200.00 1600.00 Sft 3520000.00 Camping 3500.00 600.00 Sft 2100000.00 Machhan (4) 1000.00 1600.00 Sft 1600000.00 Interpretation Centre 1750.00 1600.00 Sft 2800000.00 Photography Hides (4) 320.00 1200.00 Sft 384000.00 Chhatri (3) 1800.00 1500.00 Sft 2700000.00 Shopping 1200.00 1400.00 Sft 1680000.00 Water Supply 120.00 10000.00 Person 1200000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 150.00 1000.00 Sft 150000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Sub Total 2 16184000.00

3 Kolkas Camping 2000.00 600.00 Sft 1200000.00 Machhan ‐2 500.00 1600.00 Sft 800000.00 Water Supply 20.00 10000.00 Person 200000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Ghat Development 40.00 7500.00 RMT 300000.00 Sub Total 3 2650000.00

4 Keli Camping 2000.00 600.00 Sft 1200000.00 Machhan ‐2 500.00 1600.00 Sft 800000.00 Water Supply 20.00 10000.00 Person 200000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Photography Hides (2) 160.00 1200.00 Sft 192000.00 Hadicraft/ bamboo Centre 2100.00 1600.00 Sft 3360000.00 Sub Total 4 5902000.00

5 Musondi Development of View points L.S. 450000.00 Lodging & Boarding 2200.00 1600.00 Sft 3520000.00 Landscaping 40000.00 25.00 Sft 1000000.00 Health Spa 1200.00 1600.00 Sft 1920000.00 Meditation Centre 1100.00 1600.00 Sft 1760000.00



Bullock cart & Horse Rides L.S. 300000.00 Rock Climbing equipment L.S. 100000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Chhatri (3) 1800.00 1500.00 Sft 2700000.00 Shopping 1200.00 1400.00 Sft 1680000.00 Sub Total 5 13980000.00

S.No.


Quantity Rate Per Amount 6 Makhla

Development of points L.S. 1500000.00 Lodging & Boarding 6000.00 1600.00 Sft 9600000.00 Landscaping 40000.00 25.00 Sft 1000000.00 Health Spa 2200.00 1600.00 Sft 3520000.00 Meditation Centre 1100.00 1600.00 Sft 1760000.00 Bullock cart & Horse Rides L.S. 300000.00 Rock Climbing equipment L.S. 100000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Chhatri (3) 1800.00 1500.00 Sft 2700000.00 Shopping 1200.00 1400.00 Sft 1680000.00 Butterfly Park (Green House) 12000.00 850.00 Sft 10200000.00 Land Development (Hill Station) 500000.00 45.00 Sqm 22500000.00 Sub Total 6 55410000.00

7 Harisal Lodging & Boarding 4800.00 1600.00 Sft 7680000.00 Interpretation Centre 3600.00 1600.00 Sft 5760000.00 Tourist Information Centre/ Museum 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Shopping 1600.00 1400.00 Sft 2240000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Sub Total 7 20070000.00

8 Chourakund Lodging & Boarding 4800.00 1600.00 Sft 7680000.00 Butterfly Park (Green House) 3200.00 850.00 Sft 2720000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00



Sub Total 8 10950000.009 Amner Fort

Lodging & Boarding 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Conservation of Fort L.S. 20000000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Sub Total 9 24390000.00

S.No.


Quantity Rate Per Amount

10 Narnala Fort (Gullarghat)

Lodging & Boarding 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Chhatri (2) 1200.00 1500.00 Sft 1800000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Sub Total 10 6190000.00

11 Raipur Lodging & Boarding 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Chhatri (2) 1200.00 1500.00 Sft 1800000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Machhan 250.00 1200.00 Sft 300000.00 Photography Hides (4) 320.00 1200.00 Sft 384000.00 Sub Total 11 6874000.00

12 Bairagarh Lodging & Boarding 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Jetty L.S. 200000.00 White Water rafting Equipment L.S. 1500000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Photography Hides (4) Bird Watching 320.00 1200.00 Sft 384000.00 Sub Total 12 6474000.00

13 Dhakna Lodging & Boarding 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00



Machhan 250.00 1200.00 Sft 300000.00 Photography Hides (4) 320.00 1200.00 Sft 384000.00 Sub Total 13 5074000.00

14 Tarubanda Lodging & Boarding 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Machhan 250.00 1200.00 Sft 300000.00 Photography Hides (4) 320.00 1200.00 Sft 384000.00 Sub Total 14 5074000.00

S.No.


Quantity Rate Per Amount 15 Rora Reservoir

Lodging & Boarding 2400.00 1600.00 Sft 3840000.00 Camping Tent facility 3200.00 600.00 Sft 1920000.00 Toilet 600.00 1600.00 Sft 960000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Jetty L.S. 200000.00 Boats & other Equipments L.S. 800000.00 Machhan 250.00 1200.00 Sft 300000.00 Landscaping 16000.00 45.00 Sft 720000.00 Photography Hides (4) 320.00 1200.00 Sft 384000.00 Sub Total 15 9674000.00

16 Lawada Lake near Ghatang

Lodging & Boarding 3600.00 1600.00 Sft 5760000.00 Camping Tent facility 3200.00 600.00 Sft 1920000.00 Toilet 600.00 1600.00 Sft 960000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Jetty L.S. 200000.00 Boats & other Equipments L.S. 1000000.00 Machhan 250.00 1200.00 Sft 300000.00 Landscaping 16000.00 45.00 Sft 720000.00 Photography Hides (2) 160.00 1200.00 Sft 192000.00 Sub Total 16 11602000.00



S.No.


Quantity Rate Per Amount 17 Bhawai Lake

Lodging & Boarding 3600.00 1600.00 Sft 5760000.00 Water Supply 40.00 10000.00 Person 400000.00 Septic Tank and disposal 100.00 1000.00 Sft 100000.00 Garbage disposal L.S. 50000.00 Jetty L.S. 200000.00 Boats & other Equipments L.S. 800000.00 Machhan 250.00 1200.00 Sft 300000.00 Landscaping 16000.00 45.00 Sft 720000.00 Photography Hides (2) 160.00 1200.00 Sft 192000.00 Sub Total 17 8522000.00 GRAND TOTAL 1 TO 17 215325800.00

18 Rejuvenation / Conservation of Gawilgarh 265200 600.00 Sft 159120000.0019 Solar Streetlights at all locations 144.00 49000.00 No 7056000.0020 Rainwater Harvesting Pipeline & pits etc. 18000.00 600.00 Nos 10800000.0021 De‐silting of 3 lakes 226800.00 160.00 Cum 36288000.00

22

Green Bridges On Sipna River, Stream above Jatradoh and catchement area of Lakes

5.00 2800000.00 Nos 14000000.00

23

Herbal Gardens at Makhla & Musondi

221000.00 85.00 Sft 18785000.00 GRAND TOTAL (1 TO 23) 461374800.00

24

Wind Farm at Gullarghat and Chikhaldara (20 Acre land available at Chikhaldara) to be done on PPP

15.00 50000000.00 MegaWatt 750000000.00 GRAND TOTAL (1 TO 24) 1211374800.00



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13.1 Introduction

The projects identified during the study’s and analyzed for the tourism development needs to be prioritized in terms of each project’s importance in Amravati district for tourism development. The prioritisation of projects is done through the employment of prioritisation criteria. The identified prioritisation criteria will form the basis of the prioritisation model and ultimately assist in the identification of priority based sites for tourism development in phases as I,II and III.

The following three prioritisation criteria have been identified for Amravati district:

• Strategic importance of tourism site/ town: the Destinations – Accessibility – nearness to a developed tourism destination.

• Impact of the project: attractiveness of the node

• SME (Small and Medium Economy) development potential

13.2 Criteria of Prioritisation

This sub‐section will discuss the criteria for project prioritisation.

13.2.1 Thrust 1: TOURISM NODE EVALUATION: Prioritisation

13.2.1.1 Tourism Development – Accessibility to destinations

While evaluating the tourism destinations, we ensured that the principles of sustainable tourism were adhered to. Accordingly we assigned equal importance to economic, social and environmental criteria.

The project strategic importance is determined by the tourism site/town’ accessibility and its ability to positively impact on the tourism sector, Strategic importance as criteria takes into account the scale of development, scale of beauty of site in respect of tourism, accessibility, the use of local resources as well as the effect the project will have on the comparative advantages of the local economy through tourism.

The descriptions of each sub‐criteria for the economic, social and environmental criteria. The allocation of the sub‐criteria is indicated below:

∙ Economic

• Accommodation required; • Activities required; • Services required; • Attractions required • Importance in Spatial Planning Issues;



∙ Social

• Water Supply need • Electricity Supply • Sanitation need • Linkages • Signage’s • Socio‐Economic Indicators relating to the need to develop;

Analysis

• Many lakes, water bodies, Rivers • Major Tiger reserve in Melghat • Local employment available in abundance • Favorable brand image as a tourist friendly destination. • Many destinations like Lakes, water bodies and spillways. • Global potential for destinations like Melghat and Chikhaldara • Potential for Bird safari, Jungle Safari to several locations in Melghat. • Tourism potential unexploited. • No major threat in the area.

The rank of the tourism nodes based on the tourism development need evaluation is shown in Table 1.

S.N. Destination Salient Features Activities Proposed

1 Chikhaldara Hill Station Development proposed by CIDCO to continue (other things listed below)

Khatkali Rock Climbing Site Camping Site, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Chhatries.

Amzari Water Fall Retreat, Camping, Machhan, Amphitheatre etc.

Gawilgarh Heritage/ Adventure Light & Sound Show, Conservation, Chhatries.

Jatradoh Jungle Camp, water fall Chhatri, Leisure, Ghat development etc.

Mozri point Cliff, British Golf Site Club House, Golf, Health Spa, Helipad, Chhatries.

2 Semadoh Existing Jungle Retreat Retreat, Camping, Machhan etc. along with existing facilities, Interpretation Centre, Photography Hides, Chhatries, Shopping

3 Kolkas Existing Jungle Retreat Retreat, Camping, Machhan etc. along with existing facilities, Photography Hides, Ghat



development

4 Keli Kolkas Semadoh

Jungle Rest House Trek with tent/ camp facility, Rock climbing Hadicrafts centre, Bamboo Centre

5 Musondi Above 800 M high place ‐ possible Hill Station

Development of View points, Lodging, Boarding, Landscaping, Water Supply Health Spa, Meditation Centre, Bullock cart & Horse Rides, Rock Climbing, Adventure Sports, Chhatries, Shopping etc.

6 Makhla Above 800 M high place ‐ possible Hill Station

Development of View points, Lodging, Boarding, Landscaping, Water Supply Health Spa, Meditation Centre, Bullock cart & Horse Rides, Butterfly park, Chhatries, Shopping etc.

7 Harisal Town in core jungle Lodging Boarding facility, Interpretation centre, Tourist Information Centre, museum, audiio ‐ visual shows, Shopping etc.

8 Chourakund Town in core jungle with Forest Rest House

Jungle Safari, Elephant Ride etc. with lodging ‐ Boarding facility, Butterfly park

9 Amner Fort Archaeoligical site, on banks of River Tapi

lodging boarding, River Rafting, Conservation

10 Narnala & nearby area

Fort, Cliff Lodging Boarding facility

11 Raipur Village in Forest Range Jungle Safari, Elephant Ride etc. with lodging ‐ Boarding facility

12 Bairagarh On the banks of River Tapi lodging boarding, River Rafting

13 Dhakna Town in core jungle with Forest Rest House

lodging boarding, Photography hides, Machhan

14 Tarubanda Town in core jungle with Forest Rest House


15 Rora reservoir Lake in Jungle lodging boarding, Photography hides, Machhan

16 Bhawai reservoir

Lake in Jungle lodging boarding, Photography hides, Machhan



17 Ghatang/ Lawada reservoir

First stop from Paratwada to Semadoh

Tourist Information Centre with lodging boarding near lawada village, Photography Hides

18 Jarida Jungle Range Parking, Public Toilets, Water Supply, Sewerage, Garbage, Beautification, Landscaping, Fountains, Wind Farms, Rain water harvesting, De‐silting of water bodies

19 Upper Wardha Project

Very Big Reservoir with existing garden near Warud

Possibility of House Boats stay

13.2.2 Thrust 2: Market Attractiveness - USP

In order to prioritize the identified tourism nodes we utilized the evaluation methodologies to create a priority matrix. We ranked the tourism nodes’ as per their market attractiveness.

Nodes with high attractive to tourism markets should be considered as high priorities. Nodes with low attractive to tourism markets should be considered as low priorities as they would achieve few social development goals and may require subsidizing due to the added difficulty in marketing a less attractive destination or product. The ranking of the tourism nodes based on their market attractiveness is shown in Table 1.

13.2.3 Thrust 3: Business Development

Potential for SME (Small and Medium Economy) Development

The current status of development of tourism business at Amravati is at Melghat Tiger Reserve and at Chikhaldara. The main problem in Amravati district is the lack of development at destinations although there is a scope for it in terms of jungles, lakes.

13.3 Action plan for Tourism: Gap closure (investment) prioritisation

Based on the collective results presented in the DTMP report sections, investment facilitation efforts are prioritized by identified tourism gap below.

13.3.1 Intra‐regional travel and transport links

This project has highlighted the numerous difficulties faced in delivering intra‐regional transport links. Given that the vast bulk of the market has access to private vehicles, closing this gap is regarded as a ‘high’ priority.

Keeping in mind the status of tourism in Amravati district, its location the action plan is to first bring Amravati District on the tourism map of Maharashtra through Chikhaldara & Melghat Tiger Reserve



exploring many destinations which are at presently not developed and to be projected as a potential Global Tourism Destination.

Jungle safari tours to Melghat about 100 Kms from Amravati.

Hill Station Development at Chikhaldara, Makhla and Musondi.

As the first phase of tourism development in Amravati District it is proposed to develop the Chikhaldara Hill Station and Melghat Tiger Reserve as the potential global tourism destination with possibility of stay for 7 days exploring all entries to Melghat Tiger Reserve as shown above. At present the major entry is from Semadoh from Raipur Road. There are other forest safaris possible from Tarubanda, Kolkas like areas and even Chikhaldara.

When Britisher’s ruled India, Chikhaldara was made the Summer Capital of C. P. & Berar Province. There are several Forest Rest Houses built by Britishers in the area most of which are as per Table 1. There was a golf course which was developed by them near Mozri point which can be rejuvenated. There is scope to develop even Club house at the place.

13.3.2 Intra‐regional transportation links

The Amravati district has easy links to the tourist destinations being located about 80 Kms from Main Rail Route and National Highway 6 passing through the district.

13.4 First Priority Tourism Development Sites

Following Sites have been selected as the first priority tourism development sites in Amravati District.



S.N. Destination Salient Features Activities Proposed

1 Chikhaldara Hill Station Development proposed by CIDCO to continue (other things listed below)

Khatkali Rock Climbing Site Camping Site, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Chhatries.

Amzari Water Fall Retreat, Camping, Machhan, Amphitheatre etc.

Gawilgarh Heritage/ Adventure Light & Sound Show, Conservation, Chhatries.

Jatradoh Jungle Camp, water fall Chhatri, Leisure, Ghat development etc.

Mozri point Cliff, British Golf Site Club House, Golf, Health Spa, Helipad, Chhatries.

2 Semadoh Existing Jungle Retreat Retreat, Camping, Machhan etc. along with existing facilities, Interpretation Centre, Photography Hides, Chhatries, Shopping

3 Kolkas Existing Jungle Retreat Retreat, Camping, Machhan etc. along with existing facilities, Photography Hides, Ghat development

4 Keli Kolkas Semadoh

Jungle Rest House Trek with tent/ camp facility, Rock climbing Hadicrafts centre, Bamboo Centre

5 Musondi Above 800 M high place ‐ possible Hill Station

Development of View points, Lodging, Boarding, Landscaping, Water Supply Health Spa, Meditation Centre, Bullock cart & Horse Rides, Rock Climbing, Adventure Sports, Chhatries, Shopping etc.

6 Makhla Above 800 M high place ‐ possible Hill Station

Development of View points, Lodging, Boarding, Landscaping, Water Supply Health Spa, Meditation Centre, Bullock cart & Horse Rides, Butterfly park, Chhatries, Shopping etc.

7 Harisal Town in core jungle Lodging Boarding facility, Interpretation centre, Tourist Information Centre, museum, audiio ‐ visual shows, Shopping



etc.

8 Chourakund Town in core jungle with Forest Rest House

Jungle Safari, Elephant Ride etc. with lodging ‐ Boarding facility, Butterfly park

9 Amner Fort Archaeoligical site, on banks of River Tapi

lodging boarding, River Rafting, Conservation

10 Narnala & nearby area

Fort, Cliff Lodging Boarding facility

11 Raipur Village in Forest Range Jungle Safari, Elephant Ride etc. with lodging ‐ Boarding facility

12 Bairagarh On the banks of River Tapi lodging boarding, River Rafting

13 Dhakna Town in core jungle with Forest Rest House


14 Tarubanda Town in core jungle with Forest Rest House


15 Rora reservoir Lake in Jungle lodging boarding, Photography hides, Machhan

16 Bhawai reservoir

Lake in Jungle lodging boarding, Photography hides, Machhan

17 Ghatang/ Lawada reservoir

First stop from Paratwada to Semadoh

Tourist Information Centre with lodging boarding near lawada village, Photography Hides

18 Jarida Jungle Range Parking, Public Toilets, Water Supply, Sewerage, Garbage, Beautification, Landscaping, Fountains, Wind Farms, Rain water harvesting, De‐silting of water bodies

19 Upper Wardha Project

Very Big Reservoir with existing garden near Warud

Possibility of House Boats stay

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