About Tirora
Tirora is a small city and municipal council in Gondia district of Maharashtra. A municipal council is the local government of a municipality. Gondia district is a part of Nagpur division. Tirora is also home to Tirora Thermal Power Station. It is a coal based thermal power station located just 3km from the city. The power station is operated by Adani Power.Gondia District Division
Gondia district is divided into 2 sub- divisions : Gondia and Deori, which are further fragmented into 8 talukas. Each sub-division of the district consists of 4 talukas each.The talukas of Gondia sub-division are :
- Tirora
- Gondia
- Goregaon
- Arjuni Morgaon
- Deori
- Amgaon
- Sadak Arjuni
- Salekasa
Demographics of Tirora
According to the 2001 census the total population of Tirora was recorded to be 25, 181. Males constitute 50% of the population, while females constitute 50% of the population. The average literacy rate was 75%, much higher than the then national average of 59.5%. Male literacy rate was 83% and female literacy rate was 67%. In Tirora, 12% of the total population was below the age of 6 years.Climate of Tirora
The climate in Tirora is extreme, very hot winters and excessively cold winters. Summers commence in the end of March and continue till the end of June. The average maximum temperature is 42 degree Celsius. The region witnesses monsoon from July to September following which it is winter season. The winters are cold and harsh. The average maximum temperature is around 28 degree Celsius.Places to visit around Tirora
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Dakram Sukdi
Dakram Sukdi is located in Tirora Tehsil of Gondia district. It is famous for Chakradhar Swami Temple. The temple is dedicated to Chakradhar Swami, an incarnation of Mahanubhav Panth. Devotees flock to the temple throughout the year, but it is especially visited during the Chaitra Melaheld in April every year.Hazara Falls
Hazara Falls is another popular tourist attraction of the region. It is a great picnic spot and camping site. The cascading water and lush green surrounding make Hazara Falls an ideal destination for photography and admiring nature. It is about 87km from Tirora and takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the falls. One can easily get a taxi or get to the falls in private vehicles as well.
Chulbandh Dam
Chulbandh Dam is located on Chulbandh River in Gorgeaon, Gondia district of Maharashtra. The dam is 465m long and 22.08 m high. It is primarily used for irrigation in the region. The Chulbandh Lake is a popular tourist attractions and picnic spot among tourists and locals alike. The dam is located at a distance of about 58km from Tirora. Suryadeo Mando Devi Temple
Suryadeo and Mando Devi Temples are famous religious tourist attractions around Tirora. Suryadeo Temple is dedicated to Sun God, while Mando Devi Temple is dedicated to reincarnation as a goddess. The temples are located on top of a hillock and are specially visited by devotees during navratras.Some of the other tourist attractions in Gondia include -
- Nawegaon Lake
- Nawegaon National Park
- Padampur
- Nagra Shiva Temples
- Darekasa Cave
Weekend Getaways from Tirora
Weekend getaways are a great way to take a break and spend some quality time with friends and family. Thus, it is essential that the destination that you choose is close by, easily approachable and as per your liking. If you are in or around Tirora, following are some of the most feasible weekend getaway destinations.Kanha National Park & Tiger Reserve
Nagpur
Nagpur is known for its oranges. It is fast developing city in Maharashtra and a great getaway destination. There is something for everyone in Nagpur. It is located at a distance of about 109km via NH 6 from Tirori.When in or around Nagpur, don’t miss the following attractions :
- Deekshabhoomi
- Ram Dham
- Sitabuldi Fort
- Swaminarayan Temple
- Jama Masjid
- Raman Science Center
Pench National Park
Pench National Park is located in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh and is an ideal getaway destination for nature and wildlife lovers. This beautiful park was the setting of the famous Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. The name of the park has been derived from Pench River which flows through the park. It is spread over 758 sq. km out of which about 300 sq. km is core area. The best time to visit the park is between November and May. The park remains closed from July : September. It is located at a distance of about 96km from Tirora and can be easily reached via both public and private transport. Park Timings - 6:00 am to 10:30 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, every day
How to Reach Tirora
By RoadTirora is well connected to other cities in the state via a strong network of roads. One can easily get taxis and state run buses from the railway station and airport for local commuting. There are frequent buses from Tirora to Gondia, Nagpur, Bhandara, and Tumsar.
By Rail
Reaching Tirora by train is a good option. Tirora Railway Station is situated just 1km from the main city. It falls on the Mumbai : Howrah line. There are various trains that pass through the city.
Following is the list of trains that start or pass through Tirora.
- Maharashtra Express
- Howrah Express
- Nagpur Bilaspur Express
- Itwari Tata Passenger
- Solapur Mumbai Mail
- Bilaspur Chhatisgarh Express
- Amritsar Chhatisgarh Express
- Tatanagar Passenger
The nearest airport to Tirora is in Nagpur at a distance of 84km. Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh is the second closest at a distance of about 187km.
Distance Chart to Tirora
- Tirora to Nagpur : 109km
- Tirora to Dewhadi : 23km
- Tirora to Gondia : 35km
- Tirora to Tumsar : 30km
- Tirora to Jabalpur : 293km
- Tirora to Kanha : 152km
- Tirora to Salekasa : 76km
- Tirora to Tadoba : 162km
Fact File of Tirora
- District : Gondia
- State : Maharashtra
- Region : Nagpur
- Official Language : Marathi
- Pin Code : 441911
- STD Code : 07198