Arjuni Morgaon
Arjuni Morgaon is a town and Municipal Council in Arjuni Morgaon subdivision of Gondia district in the Berar region in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is connected to Balaghat-Gondia-Gadchiroli-Chandrapur NH-753.
Arjuni Morgaon | |
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Town | |
 Arjuni Railway Station | |
  Arjuni Morgaon Maharashtra, India  Arjuni Morgaon Arjuni Morgaon (India)  Arjuni Morgaon Arjuni Morgaon (Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 20°49′3.216″N 80°1′52.097″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Gondia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Arjuni Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 4th in Gondia. |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,472 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Arjuni wasi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 441 701 |
| Telephone code | 07196 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-35 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Gondia-Bhandara |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Arjuni Morgaon |
| Climate | Dry & hot (Köppen) |
Environs
The subdivision is known for its rice crops and greenery, as most of the land is forested. Itiyadoh Dam situated around 18 km from Arjuni. It is a naturally formed dam build upon a single wall. Several hectares of land are under irrigation because of this dam.
Navegaon Bandh National Park and Bird Sanctuary is around 12 km from Arjuni is a well-known picnic spot. One can enjoy boating in the beautiful pond. Arjuni also has Charbhatti Hanuman Temple Near to Gondia-Balharshah Line At deep in Forest.
There is also a Tibetan Refugee camp all over Maharashtra located approximately 15 km from Arjuni, providing cultural diversity to the region. They have temples that are open to every visitor, a national bank, hotels, colleges and communal schools. The Tibetan temples are architecturally very exotic and were inspired by models from Tibet.
Economy
The economy of the village is mainly agriculture-based and most of the people are either farmers or farm workers. There are a lot of rice mills in Arjuni Moragon.
Language
Marathi is the official and most spoken language of the village.
Road
Arjuni Morgaon is well connected to major industrial and commercial places by road. It is about 130 km from the city of Nagpur and about 80 km from district headquarters, Gondia. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation runs buses and Private buses connecting Arjuni Morgaon to Nagpur via Lakhandur, Pauni, Umred to Nagpur. Important roads that link Arjuni Morgaon connected with national highway 753, state highways MSH-11, 275, 354, 366, and district road MDR-36.
Railway
Arjuni railway station connects to Gondia-Balharshah Electric BG Line (280 km Broad gauge) with stoppage of all types of Express and Passenger trains.
Air
Nearest airports are Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur is about 130 km and Gondia Airport is about 80 km from Arjuni Morgaon.
Tourism
- Itiadoh Dam - situated around 18 km from Arjuni. It is a naturally formed dam build upon a single wall.
- Navegaon National Park and Bird Sanctuary - around 12 km from Arjuni.
- Nagzira National Park - 45 km from Arjuni
- Pratapgarh Temple - 20 km
- Hanuman temple - 15 km from Arjuni
References
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