Achalpur: Famous city of Deccan

Achalpur was also called Ellichpur or Illychpur in the past. It is a municipal council in Amravati District and a city in Maharashtra. After Amravati city, Achalpur is the second most populous city in that District.

The geographic coordinates of Achalpur are 21°15′23″ North Latitude and 77°30′36″ East Longitude. The city has an average elevation of 369 meters (1210 ft.) above sea level. Sapan and Bicchhan are the rivers flowing across the city. There is a hilly area which acts like a fence to this city. Achalpur is at the boundary of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Madhya Pradesh is just 12 kilometers away from the city.

The climate of Achalpur is tropical. Average annual temperature in this region is 26.7 °C. Average annual rainfall in the city is about 824 mm. July is the wettest month whereas February is the driest month. May is the warmest month and December is the coldest month. 

The economy of Achalpur is based on agriculture. The city has been a major trade center for Palmarosa oil in the country. Other major commodities for trade include cotton, bananas, oranges, red chillies, groundnut, honey, coffee and ayurvedic herbs & medicines.

Places of tourist interest in Achalpur are Chikhaldara, Achalpur Fort, Semodah Lake, Gugamal National Park, Melghat, Gawilghur, Wan Sanctuary, Bhimkund Kichakdari, Vairat Sunset Point, Panchbol Point, Mozari Point, Fort Bagh, etc.

Main areas of Achalpur are Dhamangaon Gandhi, Paratwada, Achalpura, Pathrot and Khairi. 

Achalpur railway station, locally known as Shakuntala railway is the major railway station in the city. It connects the city with Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune along with other cities in and outside the state. Achalpur is well connected with other major cities by major State Highway 6 and 24.

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