Chopda

Chopda or Chopra is a city and municipal council in the Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Chopda is a town and one of the Tehsils constituting 119 villages in the Jalgaon district in Maharashtra, India. It is located at and has an average elevation of 190 meters (623.36 feet). The town is situated on the banks of the Ratnavati River and is linked by roads to the rest of the Jalgaon district, which also borders with Districts like Dhule (Maharashtra), Khargone and Barwani in Madhya Pradesh. The Tapi, one of the major rivers in India, is approximately 10 km away from Chopda. Popular events to experience in Chopda are Rath Yatra, Shravan Somvar Jatra, and Ganpati Visarjan.

Chopda or Chopra is a city and municipal council in the Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Chopda is a town and one of the Tehsils constituting 119 villages in the Jalgaon district in Maharashtra, India. It is located at and has an average elevation of 190 meters (623.36 feet). The town is situated on the banks of the Ratnavati River and is linked by roads to the rest of the Jalgaon district, which also borders with Districts like Dhule (Maharashtra), Khargone and Barwani in Madhya Pradesh. The Tapi, one of the major rivers in India, is approximately 10 km away from Chopda. Popular events to experience in Chopda are Rath Yatra, Shravan Somvar Jatra, and Ganpati Visarjan.

Notable politicians

Members of Legislative Assembly

Sharchchandrika Suresh Patil (Indian National Congress) 1981–1982 Arun Gujarathi (Samajwadi Congress) 1985–1990 Arunbhai Gujrathi (INC) 1989-1994 Arunbhai Gujarathi (INC) 1994–1999 Arun Gujarathi (NCP) 1999–2004 (Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly) Kailas gorakh patil (Shiv Sena) 2004-2009 Jagdish Valvi (NCP) 2009–2014 Chandrakant Baliram Sonawane (Shiv Sena) 2014-2019 Latabai Sonawane (Shiv Sena) 2019-Current

Members of Parliament

Sonusing Dhansing Patil (BLD) Vijay Naval Patil (INC(I)) 1980–1984 Vijay Naval Patil (INC) 1984–1989 Uttam Laxmanrao Patil (BJP) 1989–1991 Vijay Naval Patil (INC) 1991–1996 Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 1996–1998 Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 1998–1999 Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 1999–2003 Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 2003–2007 Vasantaray Jeevanarav More (National Congress Party) 2007–2009 Haribhau Javle (BJP) 2009–2014 Rakshatai Khadse (BJP) 2014-current

Demographics

Chopda has a population of 271,863 people¹. Males constitute 52 percent¹ of the population and females 48 percent. The average literacy rate is 67 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent, with male literacy at 74 percent and female literacy at 59 percent. Approximately 13 percent¹ of the population is less than six years old. The main languages and dialects spoken are Ahirani, Gujari, Marathi, Hindi, Urdu and English.

Economy

Chopda has an agricultural economy. Major crops include sugar cane, cotton, bananas, pulses, and poultry. Chopda is also home to several industrial projects, including the Chahardi sugar factory, SutGirani, and several cotton ginning and pressing factories. Other businesses like gold and cloth markets can be found on MG Road. Chopda also has several educational institutions and serves as a regional transportation center.

Transportation

Chopda is connected by roads to neighboring cities such as Jalgaon (60 km), Amalner (36 km), Yawal (45 km), Shirpur (45 km). State Highway No.4, Burhanpur-Ankleshwar, goes through Chopda. Railway stations are in the neighbouring cities of Dharangaon, Amalner, Jalgaon, and Bhusawal. The closest airport is at Jalgaon.

Education

Mahatma Gandhi Shikshan Mandal include Dadasaheb Dr. Suresh G. Patil College, Polytechnic College, Education College, Pharmacy College, CBSE Affiliated Oxford English Medium School Chopda schools include Pratap Vidya Mandir, Balmohan Vidyalay, Pankaj Primary School, Kasturba, Clara School, Mahila Mandal Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Vivekananda Vidyalaya, (CBSE affiliated) Vivekananda English Medium School, Pankaj Global School, Madhyamik Kanya Vidyalaya, College include Arts, Science and Commerce College, Chopda, College of Pharmacy, Smt. S.S.Patil Polytechnic, Pankaj Mahavidyalaya, and PVM B.Ed. College Mustafa Anglo Urdu High School. Pratap Vidya Mandir High School recently marked its centenary of establishment on 9 January 2018. Various other academic institutes and private coaching classes are run in the city. Institutes like Amar Sanstha provide coaching in various fields. 1*. Mahatma Gandhi Shikshak Prasarak Mandal.

Tourism

Local tourist sites include the hot springs at Unapdev. According to local mythology, an arrow shot by Lord Rama formed the hot springs; it is therefore considered a holy place and said to cure skin diseases. There are picnic spots around Unapdev. Other attractions include Chaugaon fort (or Gavali fort) near Lasur, Nageshwar temple, scenic hills in Satpuda, and the river Tapti. Rel Maruti Mandir is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, 8 km from Chopda on the route to Dharangaon. Aner Dam, 20 km from the city, is an old dam on the river Aner. There is also a temple of Sri Sant Shravan Baba On the banks of river Tapi at Vitner, 35 km from Chopda.Unapdev is just 3 kilometers away from Vardi, and the pleasure of seeing the Satpura Mountains from Vardi onwards is something else, and if you get the time, you can definitely experience it.And Vardi village is famous throughout the district for the Bhandara of Shri Samarth Suknath Baba. Suknath Baba's Bhandara is celebrated on the second day of Holi in the month of March. Famous shitalnath baba mandir also situated in Chopda city and Khachane village.

Municipal council

Presidents of the Municipal council

References

External links

Chopda Municipal Council Website Chopda City Population Chopda Education Society's B.Ed. College Mahatma Gandhi Shikshan Mandal's Smt. Sharadchandrika Suresh Patil College of Pharmacy Chopda Mahatma Gandhi Shikshan Mandal's Art, Science & Commerce College, Chopda. Manudevi Temple The Chopda Peoples Co.op. Bank Ltd.

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