Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli
City
Gadchiroli in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 20°11′06″N 79°59′02″E / 20.185°N 79.984°E / 20.185; 79.984
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Gadchiroli
Founded by	Khandkya Ballal Shah
Government
• Type	Municipal Council
• Body	Gadchiroli Municipal Council
• Chairperson	Yogita Pipare[1]
Area
• Total	30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	54,152
• Density	1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Language
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
8999862636	07132
Vehicle registration	MH-33
Website	www.gadchiroli.gov.in

Gadchiroli (pronunciation^ⓘ [ɡəɖt͡ʃiɾoliː]) is a city and a municipal council in Gadchiroli district in the state of Maharashtra, central India. It is located in eastern Maharashtra, and is the administrative headquarters of the district. Gadchiroli is called the lung of Maharashtra as almost 70% of this district is covered by forests having 21% of the total forest cover of the state. The main river flowing through city is the Wainganga River. The landscape is lush and green during the monsoon season which is prone to flooding. Gadchiroli is known for its forests. Teak is grown commercially and bamboos are used for various crafts. ^[2]