Tirora
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Tirora | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 21°24′26″N 79°55′57″E / 21.4072084°N 79.932575°ECoordinates: 21°24′26″N 79°55′57″E / 21.4072084°N 79.932575°E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
Region | Vidarbha |
District | Gondia |
Taluka | Tirora |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
Area | |
• Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 25,181 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 441911 |
Vehicle registration | MH-35 |
Website | https://gondia.gov.in/en/tirora-tahsil/ |
Tirora is a city and a municipal council in Gondia district of Maharashtra, India.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,[1] Tirora had a population of 25,181. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Tirora has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 67%. In Tirora, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Industry
Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (APML), is 3 km away from Tirora on Tirora-Gondia state road. Coal is transported to Adani power, Ltd through a railway which is connected to Kachewani Railway Station. Water is being used from nearby weir constructed on Wainganga River. An 85.89% subsidiary of Adani Power Limited is implementing 3300 MW Thermal Power Station in Tirora.[2]
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ Bose, Pratima Ranjan (29 December 2012). "Tiroda plant to help Adani Power cushion 'losses' in Gujarat". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
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