Achalpur
Achalpur, formerly known as Ellichpur and Illychpur, is a city and a municipal council in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the second most populous city in Amravati District after Amravati and seventh most populous city in Vidarbha. Achalpur camp is known as Paratwada.
Achalpur | |
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Modern city | |
Narrow gauge train named 'Shakuntala' at Achalpur Railway Station | |
| Nickname: City of Dams | |
Achalpur Location in Maharashtra, India Achalpur Achalpur (Maharashtra) | |
| Coordinates: 21°15′26″N 77°30′31″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Vidarbha |
| District | Amravati |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 369 m (1,211 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 112,293 |
| • Density | 3,200/km2 (8,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 444805 or 444806 |
| Telephone code | 07223 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 27 |
| Website | http://achalpurcity.com |
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