Chopda

Chopda
Chopda Location of Chopda in Maharashtra and India
Coordinates	21°15′N 75°18′E / 21.25°N 75.3°E / 21.25; 75.3
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District(s)	Jalgaon
Population	60,865 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 190 m (623 ft)

Chopda is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Geography

Chopda is located at 21°15′N 75°11′E / 21.25°N 75.18°E / 21.25; 75.18.^[1] It has an average elevation of 190 metres (623 feet).

Chopda is a town in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, a western state of India. Chopda is situated on the bank of Ratnavati river. The Chopda city is linked by road to the district place Jalgaon. Chopda is at a important location as it is one of the major stations in the Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh trading route. State highway No 4, Burhanpur-Ankleshwar goes through Chopda. Tapti which is one of the major rivers in India, is around 10 km from Chopda.chopda lies in the heartland of jalgaon district with good connectivity to yaval,amalner,jalgaon.

Schools & Colleges in Chopda

Chopda is well known in the region for its academic institutes and colleges. It hosts wide range of colleges and institutes with strong hold in the science stream in particular. Pratap Vidya Mandir, Arts, Science and Commerce College are one of the premier houses of education.

• Arts Science and Commerce College

• Pankaj Vidyalaya

• Pankaj Senior college

• Clara English Medium School

• Kasturba High School

• Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya

• Mahila Mandal Vidyalaya

• Mimosa English Medium School

• Pratap Vidya Mandir

• Smt. S.S. Patil College of Pharmacy

• Smt. S.S. Patil Institute of Technology
• Vivekanand Vidyalaya

• Kai.Annaso S.R.Patil Madhyamik Vidyalaya Mamalade

Demographics

Population: Chopda had a population of 67888 (Present Population Approx). Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.

Literacy: Chopda has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 74% and female literacy of 59%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Languages/Dialects: Ahirani, Marathi, Pawari , Bhilau , Gujarathi , Hindi Folk-Arts: Lavani, Tamasha, Gondhal Distance from Mumbai : 420 km Distance from Pune : 426 km Distance from Jalgaon : 57 km

Means of Transport:

Main Airport- Jalgaon
Railway Stations -CR Dharangaon,CR Amalner, CR Jalgaon, CR Bhusaval
Road - State Transport & Private Buses

Main Crops: Banana, cotton, sugarcane , oil seeds, pulses

Key Drivers of City

Agriculture - Sugar cane, Cotton, Banana’s, pulses etc Agro Industries - Sugar factory, ginning and pressing of cotton, poultries Trading - Cotton (raw, process), Banana. Retail market of house hold and agriculture purpose things for nearby villages Educational institutes - Engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, social work, traditional colleges Transportation center - Well known transportation center of bananas to export various parts of the country

Industrial Development Interior location with less infrastructure facility is main adverse factor for industrial growth of town

Availability of land, well Irrigated area with commercial cropping pattern is the main positive holds for industrial development

Aspects that define future of Chopda
Positives
Well developed agriculture with Irrigation facility
provide positive aspect for agro base trade and industry
Well connectivity with main cities of Maharashtra and neighboring state MP &Gujarat
No of educational institute provides
Well educated manpower
Potential for transportation center for inland market

To Overcome
Uneven distribution of Water due to old and poor distribution system and inadequate storage capacity
Inadequate and undeveloped internal road network
Absence of Drainage Facility and Sewerage System
Development of slums
Good and Efficient Governance System
Declining level of ground water

Tourist Places

Unapdev:

Unapdev is famous for its Hot water Spring. Unapdev is situated near Adawad village of Chopda tahsil in Jalgaon district. Unapdev is present at the base of Satpuda village.

The Unapdev tourist place is around 6 km from Adavad village in Chopda, Taluka. It is one of famous holy spot known for its holy natural hot water fountain offering medicinal benefits to one who baths.

The word 'Un-ap' means hot water and in Khandesh's Ahirani language 'Vuna Dev' stands for the almighty that generated this fountain. The hot water flowing right throughout the year from the mouth of godly cow is another factor of attraction for tourist visiting this spot.

Ancient stories quote that 'This hot water breeze was generated by Lord Rama for Sharbhang rishi having faced torments from evils.

Unapdev is famous for one day picnic. You can reach unapdev 16 km from chopda just by hiring any auto or any vehicle going on the way.

Rameshwaram:

"Rameshwaram," one of oldest temples of Lord Shiva located on bank of river Tapti and Girana, is just 45km from Jalgaon city and 20 km from Chopda.

Municipal Corporation

The Municipal Council for Chopda established in 1870.The population of city as per 2001 census is 60865.Area of City is 662 Hectors. As per the present position of legislation the council has B Class status.

The Economical base of the town is mealy an agriculture and related trends. The surrounding rural area in Chopda Tahasil, Amalner and Dharangaon Tahsil are dependable on city for their day to day needs.

No. of Educational Institutions conducting various courses has also come up in last Two decades. Town is far away from high-way & railway stations, No big industries have been developed in the city.

Main crop of Chopda area is cotton, sugarcane and Banana. Chopda market is famous for cotton, ginning & pressing factories are in town...

Ex. Presidents of Municipal Corporation

Name of Councilors	From Date	To Date
Tahasildar	1916 1918
Shri. Aanandrao Shripatrao Deshmukh	1918	31-12-1928
Shri. Maganlal Nagindas Gujrathi	1-1-1929	9-6-1941
Shri. Fakirchand Jankiram Agrawal	10-6-1941	6-10-1944
Shri. Maganlal Nagindas Gujrathi	7-10-1944	9-10-1946
Shri. Dattatrya Balvant Tillu	10-10-1946	13-10-1947
Shri. Maganlal Nagindas Gujrathi	14-10-1947	1960
Shri. Raghunath Sandu Patil	1960-1961	1963-1964
Shri. Ranchoddas Nagindas Gujrathi	1964-65	1-7-1967
Shri. Sitaram Narayan Agrawal	2-7-1967	29-7-1971
Shri. Ranchoddas Nagindas Gujrathi	30-7-1971	3-7-1975
Shri. Arunlal Goverdhandas Gujarathi	4-7-1975	5-2-1981
Administrator	6-2-1981	30-4-1985
Dr.Sau.Susheelaben Shah	21-5-1985	16-12-1991
Shri. Ramanlal Babulal Gujarathi	17-12-1991	17-12-1996
Dr.Sau.Susheelaben Shah	18-12-1996	16-12-2001
Sau. Malubai Digamber Patil	18-12-2001	22-12-2006
Sau.Tarabai Diliprao Patil	26-12-2006	till to-day

Politicians from Chopda

Members of Legistrative Assembly :

Shri. Jagdishchandra Valvi(NCP) 2009-2014
Shri. Kailash Patil (Shivsena) 2004-2009
Shri. Arunbhai Gujarathi (NCP) 1999-2004
Shri. Arunbhai Gujarathi (INC) 1994-1999
Shri. Arunbhai Gujarathi (INC) 1989-1994

Members of Parliament:

Shri. Haribhau Javle (BJP) 2009-till date
Shri. Adv. Vasantaray Jeevanarav More (National Congress Party) 2007-2009
Shri Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 2003-2007
Shri Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 1999-2003
Shri Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 1998-1999
Shri Annasaheb M.K. Patil (BJP) 1996-1998
Shri Patil Vijay Naval (INC) 1991-1996
Shri Patil Uttamrao Laxmanrao (BJP) 1989-1991
Shri Patil Vijay Naval (INC) 1984-1989
Shri Patil Vijay Naval (INC(I)) 1980-1984
Shri Patil Sonusing Dhansing(BLD) 1980-1984

Major Villages from Chopda

Villages Rock :
Krishnapur(Vijay Hire's Village)
Khachne
Adawad
Lasur
Mamalade
Chunchale
Satrasen
Varad
Chahardi
Ghodgoan
Kusumba
Mangrul
Kurvel
Vadhoda
Gartad
Vardi