Mohpa
Mohpa | |
|---|---|
city | |
Cultural Hall of Nagar Parishad, Mohpa | |
| Coordinates: 21°18′34″N 78°49′49″E / 21.30944°N 78.83028°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nagpur |
| Tahasil | Kalameshwar Former in saoner taluka |
| Government | |
| • Type | municipal council |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.18 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 7,066 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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Mohpa is a city with a municipal council in Nagpur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Although physically located within Kalmeshwar ( former in saoner) taluka, it is not subject to taluka governance. It is divided in to basically three part
1.Galbardi - this area is at the beginning and higher in height from Mohpa, so in regional language hill means 'Gal' and area means 'Bardi'
2.Mohpa - main town which includes regular market for daily needs . 3.Mhasepathar - the word comes from platue (Pathar in Marathi) of mohpa, governed by grampanchayt.
Mohpa has an old Ram mandir. The mandir is having beautiful Ram panchayatan. It also has the Samadhi of a noble saint Shri. Tukaram Maharaj. Every navratri the local people witness a well planned utsav for all 9 days. Mohpa is famous for its bull market from past 50 years, although orange farm is the main identity of this town.