The city of Chandrapur, also known as Chanda, is the administrative center of Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra.
Chandrapur Parliamentary Constituency has a population of around 400000 (2001 census). Males comprise 50% of the total population while females constitute the rest of 50%. Chandrapur Parliamentary Constituency is a strong seat for the INC.
Anchaleshwar Temple, Fort of Gond Raja and Mahakali Temple are the chief places to visit in Chandrapur.

