CHAPTER-5

ROAD TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN DISTRICT: AN OVERVIEW

CHAPTER-5

ROAD TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN : AN OVERVIEW

Sr.No. Particulars Page No.

5.1 Introduction 114

5.2 History of Bhandara 117

5.3 Statistics of Bhandara District 120

5.4 State Road Transport Corporation 146

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5.1 Introduction: Bhandara is an agricultural hub for the farmers around its region majorly growing rice. The city has the crossing of National Highway No.6. The city is split between two rivers one is Wainganga and other is River. The Wainganga is the principal river in the district, and the only stream that does not dry up in the summer, other rivers in district are the Bawanthari, Bagh, Kanhan and Chulbund. Norgyaling Tibetan Settlement, the only Tibetan community in Maharashtra, was established near Bhandaria here in 1972. About 1,000 Tibetans live in Norgyaling. Now it is in the district after, separation of the district. The major crops production in Bhandara district is rice. taluka is famous for rice market. As like rice, brass metal industries are also well known in the district. Bhandara has good tourism places with nature beauty. It is also famous for the ordnance factory. Jawaharnagar in Bhandara where ordnance factory is situated, which manufactures products for Indian Armed Forces. Bhandara has two special schools-Kendriya Vidyalaya Bhandara and Ordinance factory state school, this is one and only Kendriya Vidyalaya in the district. There is one Navodaya school located in Navegaon village. There are major industrial undertakings in the district like , Hinduja Group, Sun flag Iron Steel Company and Shivmangal Ispat Pvt. Ltd. Korambi is a popular tourist attraction especially in winter season, 8 Kilometer from Bhandara town. The Pingaleshwari Devi (Korambi Devi) temple on the hill and the flowing one side of it is another scenic spot at Korambi. Geography: Bhandara is located at 21.17oN 79.65oE. It has an average elevation of 244 meters (800 feet). Bhandara is one of the major administrative districts in Maharashtra, and is located in the division. The district is enveloped by () in the north and in the south, while Gondia and Nagpur mark its eastern and western borders, respectively. The district of Bhandara is segregated into

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two sub-divisions, namely Bhandara and that are further divided into seven talukas. It is a major hub for the production of Hand Knitted Silk products which is crafted by tribe of Halba Koshti. Demographics: As per 2011 census, Bhandara had Males constitute 51 percent of the population and females 49 percent. Bhandara has an average literacy rate of 80 percent, higher than the national average of 74.04 percent, with male literacy of 85percent, and female literacy of 75percent. Bhandara is surrounded with five villages Ganeshpur, Bela, Bhojapur, Khokarla, Takli. Table No. 5.1 Religions in Bhandara

Religion Percent Hindus 77.23% Muslims 10.85% Christians 0.35% Buddhist 10.54% Sikh 0.18% Jain 0.30% Other 0.37% Not Stated 0.18%

Source: District Collector Office, Bhandara

Muslims Percent 11% Buddhist 11% Christians Not Stated 0% 0% Other Sikh 1% 0% Hindus 77% Other Jain 1% 0%

Fig. No.5.1

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Bhandara is a district headquarters. It is an administrative district in the Maharashtra state. The district Bhandara covers an area of 4087 Sq. K.M. and the population has 1,200,334 as per census 2011 Government of India. In which has male population 605,520 and female population 594,814. In the district mainly 81 percent population belongs to rural area. Bhandara has a mixed economy including contribution of agricultural, mining and forest resources. Rivers: There are major rivers in Districts Waingnaga, Kanhan, Bawamthadi, Garhvi, Chulband, Bag, Eastern Bag and Sur. Wainganga: The source streams of the Wainganga rise in the Chhindwara and Seoni Plateaus of Madhya Pradesh; the river flows south through the Blaghat District before entering Bhandara District at its northern extreme. It initially flows west along the northern boundary, then terms south-west and gradually southwards through the Bhandara taluka. Before leaving the district to enter Chandrapur, the river runs south- east. Thus, the Wainganga drains mainly the western parts of the district. Bawanthadi: The Bawanthadi River rises in the Kurai plateau of (MadhyaPradesh) flows south, enters the district at the north-western limit of the boundary, and runs east forming the northern boundary for a distance of 48 km before falling into the Wainganga. Through small and seasonal in its upper course the river after entering this district. It drains the north-western parts of the district around Ambagad and Chandrapur. The river has low banks and hence, in floods, overflows the banks, Quicksands occur in many parts of the river bed. Garhvi: The Garhvi river, also known as the Itiadoh river, rises in the granitic plateau of Chichgarh in the south-eastern part of Sakoli taluka and flows west in a deep and narrow valley. As it flows past the village Palasgaon, the Valley opens out, but about 15 km downstream, it cuts through a quartzite spur of the Nawegaon hills in a deep gorge; the panorama form the Pratapgad fort eastwards as the river rushes out form the gorge is a pleasant sight to watch. The river continues further south, opening out into a wide valley with shallow banks to enter into the before joining the Wainganga. The river has a flow of 60 km. through this district.

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5.2 History of Bhandara: The region to the south of the Godavari was inhabited by the aborigines, who are called Rakshasas in the Ramayana where the region is mentioned. Initially the district was included in the seventh century in the territories of the Haihaya Rajput kings of whose kingdom was known as Maha Kosala, Umesh Kachhawh Bhandara retains some recollection of Hindu kings who ruled from Nagardhan. The 12th century saw the rule of Panwars Rajput who were subsequently ousted by Gond chiefs who asserted their independence of the Ratanpur dynasty. This was followed by Raghoji Bhonsle of who established himself as the king of in 1743. In 1755, Janoji was declared as the sovereign of the territory, after the death of his father Raghoji Bhonsle. The two brothers Mudhoji and Rupaji of Raghoji Bhonsle of Hingani-Beradi were contemporaries of Shahaji, the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji and one of the ancestors of the Bhonsles of Nagpur who rehabilitated the village of Beradi was probably the contemporary of Maloji, the grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji. After the death of Sambhaji, during the Mughal- Maratha conflict, Parasoji rendered invaluable help to Rajaram who had succeeded to the throne of Chhatrapati. The territories of Vidarbha and Berar from which he had exacted tribute were given to his charge under a grant made in A.D. 1699. In 1707 after the death of Aurangzeb when Chhatrapati Shahu was released by Muhammad Azam, Parasoji Bhonsle was the first of the Maratha nobles to join him in west . The 17th century saw the invasion of the who were instrumental in making the district a part of Berar. The Peshwas were succeeded by the Nizams during the 1850s; the Nizam ceded Berar to the British East India Company. In 1903 the Nizam leased Berar to the British Government of India. It was transferred to the Central Provinces. In 1956, with the re-organization of states, Bhandara was transferred from Madhya Pradesh to Bombay Province and in 1960 with the formation of Maharashtra; it became a district of the state. The name of the district Bhandara is derived from ‘Bhannara’, the name by which it is mentioned in a stone inscription at Ratanpur. The excavation confirms that the existence of Bhandara dates back to the 11th century, at the region to the south of Godavari that was inhabited by the aborigines (Rakshasas). Bhandara was taken over by the Panwar Rajput in the 12th century, followed by the Gond chiefs.

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By the 17th century, the district was made a part of Berar by Peshwas, who had invaded the region during the period. In 1699, the region came under the control of Parasoji Bhonsle along with the territories of Vidarbha and Berar. Raghoji Bhonsle of Vidarbha took over the charge in 1743, and was preceded by his son Janoji after his death in 1755. The feudal dynasty of Lanji governed the region from 1818 to 1830, and formed the Bhandara district in 1821. The Bhandara district was bifurcated on 1 May 1999, and a new district, Gondia was formed. Thus, Gondia and Bhandara came into existence. The current name of Bhandara, is derived from the term ‘Bhana’ meaning ‘brass’, as the town is dominated by brass-working industry. With more than 3500 small lakes in and around the district, this ‘Brass City’ is also referred to as the ‘District of Lakes’. Marathi is the chief language spoken in this district, in the northeast of state. Though dotted with a number of industries like Ashok Leyland, Sun flag Steel and Ordnance Factory, Bhandara offers ample opportunities for sightseeing with attractions like Ambagad Fort, Brahmi, Chinchgad and Dighodi. It also hosts two main fairs, namely Khandoba (November to December) and Maha Shivaratri (January to February), along with offer festivals held at Ashti and Dhapewada. With several ancient temples and historical monuments, along with beautiful lakes, parks and sanctuaries, Bhandara attracts plenty of tourists every year. The ideal time to visit this Maharashtrian district is in the months of November to January. The nearest air gateway to Bhandara is located 60 km away, in Nagpur. Rail links Bhandara to other cities with stations at Bhandara Road and Tumsar Road. Buses and other road transport travelling towards Bhandara ply on NH 6. Economy: In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Bhandara one of the country’s 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the twelve districts in Maharashtra currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).6 Divisions: Bhandara district consists two sub-divisions, which are further divided into seven talukas. Bhandara sub-division is divided into four talukas: Bhandara, Tumsar,

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6. Ministry of Panchyat Raj, Govt. of India, Answer in Rajyasabha (Q.No.2482), Dated 14/12/2006 and . Sakoli sub-division is divided into three talukas: Sakoli, Lakhani and . Language: 98% people of whole population are Marathi (Local Marathi) speaking. Bhandara well known for Dramas. People and Culture Bhandara: The Bhandara city contains a large number of people from other Indian states as well as people belonging to the world’s major faiths. A number of newspapers are published from Bhandara in English, and Marathi. The Hitavada is one of the oldest English daily newspapers published in central India (Published from Nagpur). Times of India Bhandara Edition has been active since few years now (Bhandara Times). Many leading Hindi dailies have their offices in Bhandara. Bhandara is known for staying calm during communal conflicts in India. Several important religious events are observed in the city throughout the year. Table No. 5.2 Local Festivals in Bhandara

Taluka Village/Place Festival Bhandara Korambi Devi Navratra Bhandara Chandrapur (Balaji Pahari) MahaShivratri Bhandara Nandora (Zari) MahaShivratri Bhandara Ambhora (Bhathadi) MahaShivratri Bhandara Hatidoi (Zari) MahaShivratri Mohadi Mohadi (Chondeshwari) Navratra Tumsar Gaimukh MahaShivratri Pavani Korambi (Khapri) MahaShivratri Sakoli Vattetekar MahaShivratri Sakoli Kumbhli Makarshkranta Lakhandur Khairipatt MahaShivratri

Source: Collector Office, Bhandara

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5.3 Statistics of Bhandara District: Table No. 5.3 Talukawise Pet Animals in District Bhandara

Cow Buffalo Taluka Sheep Goat category category Lakhani 23327 11223 0 18859 Tumsar 41786 21077 0 29316 Mohadi 34503 17380 188 26787 Bhandara 35743 12801 340 26616 Sakoli 30262 10546 0 19964 Pauni 35206 9531 979 24311 Lakhandur 27315 7618 1787 21681 Total 228142 90176 3294 167534

Source: Zilla Parishad, Bhandara Animal/ Cattle population in Bhandra District: As per above table of pet animals population in Bhandara District, out of total livestock there were 46.64% cows, 18.48% Buffalo 0.67% sheep’s and 34.25% goat. Table No. 5.4 Information of Veterinary Institutes in District Bhandara

Veterinary Primary Artificial Veterinary Dispensaries Veterinary Insemination Taluka Insemination Polyclinics (State and Aid Centers Sub Centers Local Sector Centers Tumsar 1 5 8 0 14 Mohadi 1 4 9 0 14 Bhandara 1 4 10 0 15 Sakoli 1 6 4 0 11 Pauni 1 4 6 0 11 Lakhandur 1 3 7 0 11 Lakhani 0 0 0 0 0 Total 06 26 44 0 76 Source: Zilla Parishad Office, Bhandara

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The table contains the information regarding various Veterinary Institutes present in talukas of Bhandara District. In Tumsar Taluka, there is one Veterinary polyclinic, 5 Veterinary Dispensaries, 8 primary veterinary aid centres and 14 artificial insemination sub centres. In Moladi taluka, there is one Veterinary polyclinic, 4 Veterinary dispensaries, 9 primary Veterinary aid centres and 14 artificial insemination sub centres. In Bhandara taluka also, there is one veterinary polyclinic 4 veterinary dispensaries, 10 primary veterinary aid center and 15 artificial insemination sub center. In Sakoli taluka, there is one veterinary polyclinic, 6 Veterinary dispensaries, 4 primary Veterinary aid centers and 11 artificial insemination sub centres. In Pauni taluka, there is one Veterinary Polyclinic, 4 Veterinary dispensaries, 6 primary Veterinary aid centre and 11 artificial insemination sub centres. In Lakhandu taluka, there is one Veterinary polyclinic, 3 Veterinary dispensaries, 7 primary Veterinary aid centres and 11 artificial Insemination sub centres. In total Bhandara District have 6 Veterinary polyclinic, 26 Veterinary Dispensaries, 44 Primary Veterinary aid centres and 76 Artificial Insemination Sub centres. However there is no insemination centres in the district. Table No. 5.5 Rainy Days and Rainfall in District Bhandara (Rainfall in mm)

Average In year 2011-12 Taluka Rainfall No. of Rainy Days Rainfall Tumsar 1260.80 70 848.80 Mohadi 1260.80 61 955.30 Bhandara 1260.80 71 974.90 Sakoli 1399.10 63 1186.50 Lakhani 1451.30 63 1027.80 Pauni 1227.40 84 1195.70 Lakhandur 1451.30 69 1416.60 Total 1330.21 69 1086.51

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

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This table gives us the information relating to taluka wise Rainy Days and total Rainfall in the Bhandara District. In Tumsar District Average rainfall is 1260.80. In the year 2011-12, total no. of rainy days was 70 and rainfall was 848.80. In Mohadi taluka, Average Rainfall is 1260.80. In the year 2011-12 Bhandara taluka got 61 days of rain and rainfall were 955.80. In the year 2011-12 this taluka got 71 days of rain and rainfall was 974.90. In Sakoli taluka, average rainfall was 1399.10. In the year 2011-12 there were 63 rainy days and rainfall was 1186.50. In Lakhani taluka average rainfall was 1451.30. In the year 2011-12, total no. of rainy days was 63 and rainfall was 1027.80. In Pauni taluka, average rainfall was 1227.40. In the year 2011-12, there were 84 rainy days and rainfall was 1195.70. In Lakhandur taluka, average rainfall is 1451.30. In the year 2011-12 there were 69 rainy days and rainfall was 1416.60. On an Average, Bhandara District gets 1330.21 of average rainfall. In the year 2011-12, average no. of rainy days in the district was 69 and rainfall was 1086.51. Table No. 5.6 Forest in the District Bhandara

Forest Area (in Sq.Km.) Department Dense Medium Scarse Total Forest Department 542.71 338.85 44.02 925.58 Forest Development Corporation 272.82 0.37 0 273.19 of Maharashtra Revenue Department 0 0 145.36 145.36 Total 815.53 339.22 189.38 1344.13

Source: Forest Department Office, Bhandara

Forest/ Hills: The Bhandara district has 1344.13 sq. km. total forest area in which 542.71 sq. km. is dense forest, under the forest department and Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra having total 273.19 sq. km. forest area, remaining area under the Revenue Department. The District possesses long structures of hilly terrain they are as under: a) Ambagad ranges which is an off-shoot of satpura range in the extreme north-west.

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b) Gulhuri range stretches along the railway line from Bhandara road to Gondia. c) The Ballahari range is at the west of Bhandara. d) Pratapgarh hills lie in the South-West of the district. Table No.5.7 Total Forest Area in the District Bhandara

Forest Area (Sq. Km.) Percentage with Department Non Respect to Total Reserved Conservative Total classified Geographical Area Forest 547.19 277.09 101.30 925.58 22.64 Department Forest 272.82 0.37 0.00 273.19 6.68 Development Corporation of Maharashtra Revenue 0.00 0.00 145.36 145.36 3.55 Department Total 820.01 277.46 246.66 1344.13 32.87

Source: Forest Department Office, Bhandara

The table 5.7 shows forest area categoriwise, under that reserved forest is 820 sq.km., conservative forest 277.46 sq. km. and non-classified is 246.66 sq.km. Table No. 5.8 Production of Various Crops in District Bhandara (Figures in Tonnes) Cereals Pulses Other Oil Seeds Tur (Red Taluka Other Gram Rice Wheat Gram Sugarcane Javas Soyabean Cereals Harbhara Pigeon Pea) Tumsar 53000 900 600 500 1300 81700 200 0 Mohadi 54600 1500 300 700 1700 52800 0 0 Bhandara 43900 2700 300 1200 1400 35700 300 1700 Sakoli 38800 600 500 200 800 16200 100 0 Lakhani 36200 400 1200 300 1100 22300 0 0 Pauni 48600 5200 2200 2400 1500 21600 100 2400 Lakhandur 40300 1100 4100 500 1700 24700 100 2000 Total 315400 12400 9200 5800 9500 255000 800 6100

Source: Zilla Parishad Office, Bhandara

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This table contains the information regarding production of various crops in Bhandara District of Maharashtra. In Bhandara District the main crops which are cultivated Rice, Wheat, Gram Harbhara, Sugarcane, Javas, Soyabean. These are the main crops by which the people of Bhandara district earn their livelihood. The district occupies an area of 4087 square k.m., and has a population of 1,200,334 (Male – 605,520, Female 594,814) of which 19.48 are urban. Bhandara is known as for its large production of rice. Tumsar a taluka town is famous for rice market. Bhandara District cultivate 3,15,400 tons of rice in which Mohadi is the producers of 54600 tonns which is the highest cultivating rice. Other Lakhandar 40,300 tonns, Pauni 48,600 tonns, Lakhani 36,200 tonns, Sakoli 38,800 tonns and Bhandara is 43,900 tonns. In Bhandara highest cultivates of wheat is Pauni taluka which produces 5200tonns and the second highest cultivates of wheat is Bhandara itself. In Bhandara in a particular year pulses are cultivated approximately 15,300 tonns in which the Pauni is the highest produces of Gram Harbhara 2,400 tonns and Bhandaa produces 1,200 tonns, Mohadi 700 tonns. Lakhandar, Mohadi produces the same amount of Gram Tur 1,700 tonns and Pauni produce 1,500 tonns and Tumsar produces of 1,300 tonns Tur (Red Gram pigeon Pea). In Bhandara district the highest cultivates of sugarcane in the Tumsar which produces 81,700 tonns, Mohadi 52,800 tonns, Bhandara 35,700 tonns, Sakoli 16,200 tonns. The highest cultivates of Javas is the Bhandara 300 tonns and Tumsar 200 tonnes and the highest cultivates of Soyabean in Pauni which produce 2,400 tones.

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Table No. 5.9 Land Utilization in District Bhandara (Area in Hectors)

Land not available for Cultivation Area Uncultivable Total Area Total Sown Gross Land Other Net Area Cultivable Taluka Geographical under Non Barren Fallow More Cropped Than Barren Sown Area Area Forest Agricultural Uncultivable Total Land Than Area Land Land Land Once Tumsar 56,037 7,329 6,578 3,505 10,083 2,994 3,744 31,887 5,778 37,665 40,659

Mohadi 47,420 1,380 3,423 868 4,291 1,885 2,174 35,357 7,347 42,704 42,892 Bhandara 50,641 6,214 3,324 5,416 8,740 3,705 2,524 29,458 4,871 34,329 38,034

Sakoli 44,429 14,050 1,882 3,912 5,794 3,647 9,48 19,990 4,931 24,921 28,029

Lakhani 33,832 5,010 1,943 1,364 3,307 3,200 8,56 21,460 5,105 26,565 30,818 Pauni 52,997 7,481 573 5,916 6,489 1,380 2,021 35,626 13,046 48,672 50,052

Lakhandur 39,282 2,113 3,246 710 3,956 4,253 578 28,382 19,423 47,805 52,058

Total 3,24,638 43,577 20,969 21,691 42,660 21,064 12,845 2,02,160 60,501 2,62,661 2,82,543 Source: Zilla Parishad Office, Bhandara Land Utilization: The soils of the district are highly varied. The main types of soils are Black, Cankar, Sihar-Marad and Kharoli. The other soils of the district are Kachhar, Marhami which are found along the river banks. The table has shown the land utilization in the district which includes cultivable and uncultivable land as well as Barron land in the district.

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Table No. 5.10 Dairy Development Co-operative Societies District Bhandara

Milk Collected No. of Yearly Cold Co- Total No. No. of Storage Taluka operative of Daily Cold Capacity Total Dairy Members (Average Storages (000 (000 Societies 000 Liter) Liter) Liter)

Tumsar 35 1,925 1,538 4.00 0 0

Mohadi 59 3,422 4,463 12.00 0 0

Bhandara 75 3,740 5,093 14.00 2 120

Sakoli 40 1,530 2,642 7.00 1 10

Lakhani 50 2,750 3,718 10.00 0 0

Pauni 55 2,915 3,686 10.00 1 20

Lakhandur 30 1,530 1,568 4.00 0 0

Total 344 17,812 22,708 61.00 4 150

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

Dairy Developments: With purpose to supply clean and pasteurized good quality milk to people, the separate dairy development department started to provide necessary infrastructure for development of dairy industries in whole state of Maharashtra. The head of this department is referred as “Milk Commissioner” Dairy business is complimentary to agriculture business. Government is committed to distribute milk produced in rural area in various cities for this purpose Government has developed infrastructure for procurement, transport, process, packaging and distribution of milk. With the help of this table, we will get to know about the Dairy development Co-operative societies in Bhandara district of Maharashtra. The total number of cooperative Dairy societies is 344 in which Bhandara is 75 and Mohadi 59. The total no. of members in this district are 17,812 in which highest is in Bhandara 3,740 and in Mohadi 3,422. In Sakoli 1,530 and in Lakhani 2,750. The total milk collected in a year is 22,708 thousand liter and the Daily

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Average is 61 thousand liter. The highest produces of milk in this taluka is Bhandara 5,093 and the second one is the 4,463 which is Mohadi. Number of cold storages under this district is 4only.In which 2 in Bhandara and other areone in Sakoli and one in Pauni. The cold storage capacity of Bhandara Dairy Development is 120 thousand liter and Pauni has the capacity 20 thousand liter and Sakoli has the cold storage capacity is 10 thousand liter. Table No. 5.11 Industrial Zones in District Bhandara

Industrial Zones Taluka Total Red Orange Green

Tumsar 29 19 78 126

Mohadi 18 27 89 134

Bhandara 46 72 100 218

Sakoli 15 34 64 113

Lakhani 10 8 62 80

Pauni 4 16 88 108

Lakhandur 4 8 56 68

Total 126 184 537 847

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

Industrial Zones: With the provided data from District Directorate of Economics and statistics by analysing we get to know about the industrial zones of Bhandara District of Maharashtra. Bhandara is one of the major administrative districts in Maharashtra and is located in the . The district is enveloped by Balaghat district (Madhya Pradesh) in the north and Chandrapur in the South. The Wainganga and Bawanthadi rivers flow from district. Bhandara district is situated in Wainganga basin. In the data Red denotes that industries which can be soon black listed in future, because of heavy liabilities due and orange denotes these industry whose growth can

Chapter-5: Road Transport Management System in Bhandara District: An Overview 127 happens in future and Green denotes that industries which are running smoothly. The data total red zone industries are 126 in which the highest numbers of red zone industries are in Bhandara taluka is 46 and Tumsar 29 and the total number of orange zone company is 184 in which Bhandara is 72 and Sakoli 34. The total number of Green zone industries in Bhandara district is 537 in which Bhandara is 100, Pavni 88 Mohadi 89 and Tumsar is 78.

Table No. 5.12 Mineral Resources in District Bhandara

Total Reserve Particular Mining Leases (in Million tonns)

Manganese 06 11.464

Chromites 01 0.480

Kainite/ Sillimanite -- 2.618

Pyrophyllite/ Corundum 13 0.995

Quartz/ Quartizite 02 2.123

Sand 01 --

Iron -- 4.65

Granite -- 178.00

Source: Collector Office, Bhandara

Mineral Resources: Bhandara District has been endowed with Bhandara District has been endowed with various valuable mineral resources. Manganese are is found in large quantity in the district. Other important minerals found in the district are Iran are, chromite, siliminite, Corundum, Phyrophyllite, Kaynik and Quartz.

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Table No. 5.13 Post Office and Telecommunication Services in District Bhandara

No. of Individual No. of No. of No. of Villages No. of Telephones Taluka Post Letter Having Post Postman’s Offices Boxes Offices Rural Urban Total

Tumsar 23 100 32 22 400 1715 2115

Mohadi 20 91 27 19 1509 0 1509

Bhandara 17 97 34 15 1079 7556 8635

Sakoli 16 95 22 15 1289 0 1289

Lakhani 26 43 35 25 808 0 808

Pauni 28 105 40 27 1235 395 1630

Lakhandur 7 66 8 6 1094 0 1094

Total 137 597 198 129 7414 9666 17080

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

Post Offices: This table contain the information regarding Post Office and Telephone services of Bhandara District of Maharashtra in which the total households population is 2,77,266 in which the total number of Post offices is 137 and the total postman are working there is 198. By analyzing and comparing the data we get to know the post office service of rural Bhandara district in as approximately 2024 household are dependent on 1 post office available in the district and around 464 household population there is 1 letter box is available. According to the data number of postman is very less according to household population of Bhandara District. Because as we can see in Lakhandur taluka there are only 7 post offices and 66 letter boxs but the number of post man are only 8 this situation is not only in one taluka but this situation is present in all the taluka of the district of Bhandara. In accordance to telephone services provided to household of rural and urban population of Bhandara district is 1,70,080.

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Table No. 5.14 Toilet Facility in Rural Areas in District Bhandara

Below Poverty Line Above Poverty Line Percentage Percentage Having Not Having of Families Having Not Having of Families Taluka Total Total Toilet Toilet Not Having Toilet Toilet Not Having Households Households Facility Facility Toilet Facility Facility Toilet Facilities Facilities Tumsar 17027 13403 3624 21.28 7101 4962 2139 30.12 Mohadi 11974 11314 660 5.51 6156 5175 981 15.94 Bhandara 12093 10208 1885 15.59 6732 5414 1318 19.58 Sakoli 13999 12967 1032 7.37 3712 3216 496 13.36 Lakhani 12816 10169 2647 20.65 3830 3067 763 19.92 Pauni 12805 10557 2248 17.56 5522 4628 894 16.19 Lakhandur 12351 12351 0 0.00 6502 6502 0 0.00 Total 93065 80969 12096 13.00 39555 32964 6591 16.66

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

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Toilet Facility in rural Area: This table contains the information regarding number of households having toilet facility in the district. The total number of household below poverty line in Bhandara district is 93,065 and the total number of household having toilet facility is 80969 and 12096 not having toilet facility in the district. In case of above poverty line number of household population having toilet is 32,964, which is very poor condition of the district because above poverty line people are lack of this toilet facility in rural areas and the number of people who do not having toilet facility is 6591. Table shows that 13 percent of families not having toilet facilities at below poverty line in the district. Whereas 16.66 percent families not having toilet facilities at above poverty line. In Tumsar taluka, number of families which do not have toilet facilities are 21.28 percent which is highest among all talukas in the district at below poverty line. In case of above poverty line Tumsar is again the highest taluka in which number of families not having toilet facilities which is 30.12 percent.

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Table No. 5.15 Electricity Consumption in District Bhandara

Total use of Electricity 000 KWH Total Per Capita Electricity Consumption Public Connections Taluka Domestic Commercial Industrial Agriculture Other Total of Electricity Lighting (Lakhs)

Tumsar 22,860 2,650 29,340 1,020 16,290 1,380 73,540 177.00 0.41

Mohadi 14,030 1,210 12,740 590 17,510 1,120 47,200 156.00 0.30

Bhandara 50,170 8,090 2,35,510 1,520 12,270 1,410 3,08,970 553.00 0.56

Sakoli 13,900 1,560 2,490 770 14,830 860 34,410 121.00 0.30

Lakhani 13,010 1,200 2,180 610 12,890 620 30,510 107.00 0.28

Pauni 16,200 1,460 5,240 740 30,430 1,780 55,850 152.00 0.37

Lakhandur 9,400 670 2,320 560 23,510 1,150 37,610 157.00 0.24

Total 1,39,570 16,840 2,89,820 5,810 1,27,730 8,320 5,88,090 203.29 2.46

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

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Electricity: The above table shows the information regarding the electricity in the district Bhandara. By this data we get to know about the usage of Electricity in Bhandara District. As we can see total Domestic use of electricity in the District is 1,39,570KWH in which Bhandara is the highest consumer of electricity power because it consumes 50,170 and other consumes Tumsar 22,860, Mohadi 14,030, Sakoli 13,900, Lakhani 13,010 KWH, but Lakhandur 9,400 KWH which is less consumes of electricity as compared to other taluka in domestic type. In commercial and Industrial the electricity consumed by there are 16,840 KWH and 2,89,820 KWH in which industrial area consumes more electricity than commercial area. Bhandara is the highest consumes in both area of commercial and industrial. Agricultural sector consume electricity 1,27,730 in which Pauni is the highest 30,430 and Lakhandur 23,510, and the total per capita consumption of electricity is 203.29 and the total electricity connection are 2.46 (lakhs) in which Tumsar is second highest is the 0.41 lakhs. Table No. 5.16 Tourism Spots in District Bhandara

Taluka No. of Tourism Spots

Tumsar 3

Mohadi 5

Bhandara 13

Sakoli 7

Lakhani 1

Pauni 7

Lakhandur 7

Total 43

Source: Collector Office, Bhandara

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Tourist Spot Development: Bhandara is the district of Maharashtra. Bhandara is known for its large production of rice. Bhandara is also known as Brass City owing the presence of large Brass production industry. Tourism in Bhandara district comprises visiting a number of places of both religious significance as well as Leisure activities apart from ancient temples the district of Bhandara has a lot of activities offers for tourists. There are ancient sites. Such as Ambagad fort, Korambi, Adyal, Koka, Gaimukh, Rawanwadi, etc. with the above table the total number of tourism spots are 43 in the Bhandara district. In which the most tourism spots are in Bhandara 13, as compared to other talukas which are Tumsar 3, Mohadi 5, Sakoli 7, Lakhani 1, Pauni 7 and Lakhandur 7. Table No. 5.17 Agricultural Commodities in Controlled Market in District Bhandara

Tur (Red Mung/ Udid Paddy Gram/ Rice: Wheat: Green (Black (Dhan): Pigeon Market Market Gram: Gram): Taluka Market pea): Arrivals Arrivals Market Market Arrivals Market (Ton) (Ton) Arrivals Arrivals (Ton) Arrivals (Ton) (Ton) (Ton)

Tumsar 2,455 86,778 2,522 131 514 23

Mohadi 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bhandara 103 10 867 156 68 2

Sakoli 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lakhani 0 688 0 0 0 0

Pauni 335 1178 29 2 24 2

Lakhandur 622 30,593 86 145 463 244

Total 3,515 1,19,247 3,504 434 1,069 271

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

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Agricultural Commodities in Controlled Market: The table shows that rice, Paddy, Wheat, Red Gram, Green Gram, Black Gram Commodities in controlled market. Paddy having most production in the district and as mentioned earlier, Tumsar produces highest tonnes of rice and paddy.

Table No. 5.18 Medical Facilities (Private) in District Bhandara

No. of Private Hospitals Taluka Hospitals Dispensaries Maternity Home

Tumsar 13 22 5

Mohadi 0 30 0

Bhandara 40 40 14

Sakoli 0 17 0

Lakhani 1 17 0

Pauni 6 27 2

Lakhandur 0 25 0

Total 60 178 21

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

Medical Facility (Private): The table depicted that private hospitals, dispensaries and maternity home status in the district. In Bhandara there were highest number of hospitals 40, and tumsar 13. Total 60 private hospitals are in the district.

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Table No. 5.19 Medical Facilities (Government) in District Bhandara

Primary General Sub District Remote Taluka Health Hospital Hospital Health Care Centre

Bhandara 1 5 - -

Pavani - 4 - 1

Tumsar - 5 1 1

Mohadi - 5 - 1

Sakoli 1 5 1 -

Lakhandur - 4 - 1

Lakhani - 5 - 1

Source: Zilla Parishad Office, Bhandara

The table shows only two general hospital in the district, whereas average 4 to 5 primary health center in each taluka and total 193 sub center in the district as population concern in the district, the government medical facility are very less in the district.

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Table No. 5.20 Entertainment Information in District Bhandara

Permanent Mobile Video Taluka Cinema Cable Users cinema Halls Centre Halls

Tumsar 0 0 2 2216

Mohadi 0 0 0 2716

Bhandara 1 0 1 9970

Sakoli 0 0 0 637

Lakhani 0 0 0 1799

Pauni 2 1 0 2240

Lakhandur 1 0 0 0

Total 4 1 3 19578

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

Entertainment: Entertainment is needed for relaxation of public. Cinema hall, video center are necessary for peoples entertainment. Above table shown statistics of cinema halls, video centers and cable uses consumers the district lags in number of cinema halls as compare to total population.

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Table No. 5.21 Management wise, Block wise, Category wise Schools in District Bhandara

Department Govt. Pvt. Social Social Tribal Block Central Madarsa Partially Permanent Self- Social Tribal Un- Grand of Aided NP Military Welfare Welfare Welfare Unaided Z.P. Name School Unrecognized Aided Unaided Finance Welfare Welfare Recognized Total Education (Pvt.) School Aided Unaided Aided

Tumsar 2 0 72 0 5 1 23 0 5 2 4 2 0 3 7 2 135 263

Mohadi 0 0 34 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 2 4 90 141

Bhandara 0 0 40 0 0 1 5 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 94 148

Sakoli 0 0 30 0 0 1 11 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 107 156

Lakhani 0 0 42 0 7 0 11 0 4 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 130 199

Pauni 0 0 43 1 0 0 7 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 99 157

Lakhandur 0 1 54 1 12 0 20 0 2 0 4 2 1 4 10 0 144 255

Grand 2 1 315 2 24 3 83 1 22 2 13 11 1 11 23 6 799 1319 Total

Source: Zilla Parishad Office, Bhandara Education: The table shows the information regarding Block wise schools, category wise schools of information in the district in that all types of school; central school, department of education, private government aided, Madarasa, Private Military School, self-finance, Partially Aided, Social Welfare Aided and Unaided, Tribal Welfare etc. There are 799 Zilla Parishad schools in the district.

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Table No. 5.22 Block and Category Wise Enrollment of All Management School in District Bhandara

Department Govt. Pvt. Social Social Tribal Central Madarsa Partially Permanent Self- Social Tribal Un- Grand Category Class of Aided NP Military Welfare Welfare Welfare Unaided Z.P. School Unrecognized Aided Unaided Finance Welfare Welfare Recognize Total Education (Pvt.) School Aided Unaided Aided Higher 11 0 1 13 0 0 0 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 31 Secondary only/ TO Jr. College 12 Pr. Up Pr. and 1 1 0 90 0 1 1 14 0 2 0 0 6 1 3 2 0 10 131 Secondary Only TO 10 Pr. with Up Pr. 1 1 0 64 0 5 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 20 103 Sec. and H.Sec. TO 12 Primary 1 0 0 66 0 13 0 27 0 8 1 2 2 0 0 5 3 519 646 TO 4/5 Primary with 1 0 0 31 2 5 0 19 0 8 0 10 3 0 4 5 3 248 338 upper primary TO 7/8 Upper primary, 8 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 21 secondary and TO higher 10 secondary Upper primary 8 0 0 33 0 0 2 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 4 0 1 49 and secondary TO 12 Grand Total 2 1 315 2 24 3 83 1 22 2 13 11 1 11 23 6 799 1319 Source: Zilla Parishad Office, Bhandara Education: This table shows information regarding block wise school and class wise school in the district. In class 1st to 4th standard are having most schools which is 646, and standard 8th to 10th and 11th to 12th are very less i.e. 21 and 31 respectively.

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Table No. 5.23 Colleges in District Bhandara

No. of No. of No. of Taluka Item No Teachers Boys Girls

Tumsar of which Girls 1.00 7.00 0.00 385.00 Total 15.00 76.00 1185.00 1356.00 Mohadi of which Girls 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 7.00 21.00 568.00 644.00 Bhandara of which Girls 2.00 18.00 0.00 339.00 Total 20.00 144.00 2348.00 3105.00 Sakoli of which Girls 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 14.00 75.00 1561.00 1476.00 Lakhani of which Girls 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 12.00 55.00 945.00 1137.00 Pauni of which Girls 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 16.00 59.00 987.00 968.00 Lakhandur of which Girls 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 11.00 117.00 1756.00 1218.00 Total of which Girls 3.00 25.00 0.00 724.00 Total 95.00 547.00 9350.00 9904.00

Source: Collector Office, Bhandara

Higher Education: Number of colleges in the district which are involved government colleges private aided college and private un-aided colleges.

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Table No. 5.24 Regional Transport Office Information in District Bhandara

Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicles Sr. Category Population as on Population as on No. 2012-13 2013-14 1. MOTOR CYCLE 115435 125910 2. SCHOOTER 32003 38049 3. M,OPED 20673 20684 . TOTAL TWO WHEELER 168111 184643 4. MOTOR CAR 9160 10943 5. JEEPS 2880 3100 6. STATION WAGONS 10 10 7. TAXI CABS 0 0 A. METER FITTED CABS 0 0 B. TOURIST CABS 233 246 8. AUTO RIKSHWAS 1266 1268 9. STAGE CARRIAGES 251 252 10. CONTRACT CARRIAGES/ MINI 74 76 BUSES 11. SCHOOLS BUSES 180 212 12. PRIVATE SERVICE VEHICLES 52 56 13. AMBULANCE 92 98 GOODS VEHICLES 14. MULTI ARTICULATED 205 205 VEHICLES 15. TRUCK AND LORRIES 1160 1236 16. TANKERS 71 72 17. DELIVERY VAN 4 WHEELERS 1991 2244 18. DELIVERY VAN 3 WHEELERS 594 598 19. TRACTORS 9551 10254 20. TRAILLORS 5487 5718 21. OTHER 112 141 Total 201480 221372

Source: R.T.O., Bhandara

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Regional Transport Officer: In Bhandara district RTO, the motor vehicles population are given. The data shows category wise more than 60 percent are two-wheeler in the district as compare to other vehicles. Table No. 5.25 Road Development Programme in the District Bhandara

Rural Roads Other Roads Total Taluka Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement (Kilometers) (Kilometers) (Kilometers) (Kilometers) (Kilometers) (Kilometers)

Tumsar 561.10 431.91 223.31 196.75 784.41 628.66

Mohadi 318.83 248.38 215.44 180.12 534.27 428.50

Bhandara 472.43 367.50 122.47 85.11 594.90 452.61

Sakoli 437.47 413.30 124.40 90.95 561.87 504.25

Lakhani 485.99 480.80 164.92 154.43 650.91 635.23

Pauni 378.42 336.44 179.00 146.68 557.42 483.12

Lakhandur 277.19 285.14 103.62 100.80 380.81 385.94

Total 2,931.43 2,563.47 1,113.16 954.84 4,064.59 3,518.31

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

Road Development Programme in the District: Table shows that Target in kilometers and achievement in (kilometers) Road development programme in the year 2012-13, Lakhandur has a single taluka which achieved targeted kilometer road construction in both rural as well as other roads. Other taluka lagged in targeted kilometer in road length.

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Table No. 5.26 Road Length by Type and Surface wise in Bhandara District (Distance in Kilometer)

Major Major Other Total National Express State Rural Item State District District Other Road Highway Way Highway roads Highway Roads Roads Length

Cement Concrete

P.W.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Zilla 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 4.6 0 4.8 Parishad

M.Corp./ 0 0 0 0 0 101.6 0 0 101.6 MCl./C.B.

Black Tar

P.W.D. 65 0 9.66 426.41 474.97 0 0 0 976.04

Zilla 9.3 0 0 0 0 701.82 846.19 0 1557.31 Parishad

M.Corp./ 0 0 0 0 0 13.73 0 0 13.73 MCl./C.B.

Water Bound Maccadum

P.W.D. 0 0 0 0 43.2 0 0 0 43.2

Zilla 0 0 0 0 0 210.86 1160.6 0 1371.46 Parishad

M.Corp./ 0 0 0 0 10.6 66.62 0 0 77.22 MCl./C.B.

Other

P.W.D. 0 0 0 0 13.9 0 0 0 13.9

Zilla 0 0 0 0 0 41.96 552.08 0 594.04 Parishad

M.Corp./ 0 0 0 0 0 59.11 0 0 59.11 MCl./C.B.

Total Length

P.W.D. 65 0 9.66 426.41 532.07 0 0 0 1033.14

Zilla 9.3 0 0 0 0 954.84 2563.47 0 3527.61 Parishad

M.Corp./ 0 0 0 0 10.6 241.06 0 0 251.66 MCl./C.B.

District Total

Total 74.3 0 9.66 426.41 542.67 1195.9 2563.47 0 4812.41

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara The table shows surfacewise and road type wise classification of roads includes cement concrete, black tar, water bound Maccadum, etc. maintained by Public Work Department and Zilla Parishad, Bhandara.

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Table No. 5.27 Road Statistics of District Bhandara

Road Length (In Kilometers)

Taluka Main Other National State Village Other Total District District Highway Highway Roads Road Length Roads Roads

Tumsar 0 93 137 228 432 890 1780

Mohadi 0 64 69 180 248 561 1123

Bhandara 44 60 84 259 368 814 1629

Sakoli 13 51 33 91 413 601 1201

Lakhani 17 18 66 154 481 737 1473

Pauni 0 76 63 183 336 658 1316

Lakhandur 0 75 91 101 285 552 1103

Total 74 436 543 1196 2563 4812 9625

Source: District Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bhandara

The table shows information regarding overall picture of road statistics in district Bhandara. The 74 k.m national highways pass through from the district, which touch Bhandara, Sakoli and Lakhani taluka. There are State highways 436 km in the district. Whereas district covers 543 k.m. long main district road and 2563 k.m. are village (rural) roads in which Lakhani and Tumsar taluka covers481 k.m and 432 k.m. respectively. The total road in the district is 9625 k.m. upto 2012-13.

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Table No. 5.28 Surface wise Road Details in District Bhandara (Length in kilometer)

Cement Bine Metal Gravel Sr.No. Taluka Level Tar Road No Road Culverts Causeway Bridges Concrete Road Road ODR 0.00 111.18 32.37 3.12 0.00 137 30 0 1. Bhandara RR 16.45 118.88 185.35 183.51 116.25 325 0 0 ODR 0.00 121.49 43.99 5.50 11.00 151 0 0 2. Pauni RR 4.85 119.24 151.65 166.98 69.87 207 0 0 ODR 2.60 219.35 46.34 0.00 73.41 183 1 1 3. Tumsar RR 10.30 135.59 167.52 1.50 214.96 210 2 0 ODR 0.00 194.57 70.11 0.00 31.00 246 2 0 4. Mohadi RR 18.07 58.30 76.96 0.00 141.75 102 1 0 ODR 0.00 130.63 36.95 8.50 39.99 171 0 0 5. Sakoli RR 0.00 130.79 136.57 0.00 255.77 166 0 0 ODR 0.30 205.06 29.00 0.00 6.00 168 0 0 6. Lakhani RR 0.33 142.20 264.00 0.00 123.37 236 0 0 ODR 0.00 104.52 24.20 1.50 1.30 267 7 0 7. Lakhandur RR 0.57 88.11 98.60 65.11 48.37 160 0 0 Total * ODR 2.90 1086.80 282.96 18.62 161.70 1323 40 1 * RR 50.57 793.11 1080.95 417.10 973.34 1406 3 0 Total 53.47 1879.91 1363.91 435.72 1136.04 2729 43 1

Source: P.W.D. Office, Bhandara * ODR: Other District Road, * RR: Rural Road

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The Table shows the total surfacewise road data, talukawise of Bhandara District maintained by Public Works Department and Zilla Parishad. The Bhandara district has seven talukas including district place Bhandara. The Road information of village road or rural road in 4 (four) different levels of roads, cement concrete road, tar road, blue metal road (Khadi), Gravel Road (Murum). In which about average 500 k.m. Rural Roads in each taluka. Lakhandur talukahas lowest K.m. in Rural Road Construction is 300.76. The other data regarding culverts, causeways and bridges also mentioned in the above table. In taluka level culverts, are constructed on roads and still waiting for the big bridges or causeways on these roads.

5.4 Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation: The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is established by State Government of Maharashtra as per the provision in Section 3 of RTC Act, 1950. The Maharashtra State Road Transport is operating its service by the approved scheme of Road Transport. The Maharashtra State area covered by the scheme, apart from the Maharashtra State some places in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarath, , Goa and Hyderabad also covered by state transport. The First bus of state transport was run from the to in 1948. From that its position of strength speaks for itself – 16,000 odd buses and 12,000 employees about 76 lakh citizens utilizing the service daily. The conductors and driver used to wear khaki uniforms. There were following company makes of buses in use then Fiat, Commer, Ashok Leyland, Morris Commercial Albion, Fort, Bedford, Seddon, Studebaker, and Chevrolet in early 1950’s. The Central Government was passed a Road Transport Corporation Act in 1950 and powers delegated to state government then the name decided Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The State Transport started with 30 Bedford buses having wooden bodies, coir seats and the fare charged on the Pune-Ahmednagar route was nine paisa. From that olden days. State Transport had done many changes like increasing the capacity of seating upto 45 and then 54, replacing wooden bodies to all steel bodies for stronger body. Cushion seats for more comfort.

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In coastal areas aluminium bodies replacing steel and the colour code was also changed. The state transport introduced night services in 1956. In 1982 Asian Games, the Semi-luxury class came into existence called ‘Ashiyad-Bus’. State transport also started services like postal mail, distribution of medicines, newspapers and even Tiffin’s also. In rural part it facilitate farmers to transport their goods to the district places.

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Organizational Structure (M.S.R.T.C.) Bhandara Division

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

Divisional Traffic Officer Establishment Depot Accounts Statistics Divisional (D.T.O.) Statistics Officer

1. Bhandara Divisional Divisional Personal Officer Accountant Sr. Clerk 2. Gondia

3. Sakoli Divisional Assist. Assistant Superintendent Pay Accountant Jr. Clerk Traffic Traffic 4. Tumsar

Superintendent Superint- 5. Tiroda Accountant Peon (Default) endent Sr. Clerk

(ATS) 6. Pauni

Sr. Clerk Jr. Clerk Clerk-cum-Typist

Peon Peon

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(F) (G) (H) (I) (J)

Stores Divisional Stores Labour Mechanical Divisional Engineer Civil Security Divisional Security Officer

Mechanical Operation Divisional Engineer Labour Officer Divisional Store-Keeper Assistant Security Officer Assistant Mechanical Jr. Engineer

Sr. Clerk Sr. Clerk Engineer Supervisor Inspectors

Assistant Workshop Jr. Clerk Jr. Clerk Superintendent Gate-keeper Jr. Inspectors

Peon Peon Mechanic Watchman Clerk

Assistant Mechanic Jr. Clerk/ Typist

Helper Maintenance

Cleaner Sweeper Peon/ Helper

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MSRTC from the beginning, operations were carried out by Depot, a division consisted of depot and the control of depot was vested in the divisional controller, here in Bhandara division there are 6 Depot namely Bhandara, Gondia, Sakoli, Tiroda, Tumsar and Pauni. The divisional controller was given staff assistance of Divisional Traffic Officer, Assistant Traffic Superintendent, Divisional Personal Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Divisional Statistics Officer, Divisional Stores Officer, Labour Officer, Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Engineer (Civil) and Security Officer. The corporation basically functioned under 3 tier systems (a) Central Office, Central Workshop and Central Stores (b) Divisional Workshop, Divisional Stores (c) Depot. In Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation Organization Structure includes one chairman and 17 Directors. Board of Directors consists of Vice Chairman and managing director, 9 Director, 3 Central and State Government Representative and 2 labor Representatives One Non-Administrative and 5 Administrative Director. Maharashtra State road Transport Corporation- A) Central Office – Central, Mumbai B) The Corporation has its Central workshops for Body Building on new chassis, engine reconditioning and reconditioning of vehicles. Central Workshop – Dapodi, Pune, , Nagpur, The corporations also have nine Tyre Retreading Plants at – , , , Nandeed, , Pune, , Nagpur and Amaravati. These plants are established for retreading of tyres for vehicles of MSRTC. Pune, Satara, , Kolhapur, , , Ahmadnagar. C) Divisional Office: Mumbai, , Palghar, Jalna, Nandeed, Osmanabad, Latur, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Nashik, Aurangabad, , Nagpur, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, , Buldhana, Beed, , Yeotmal, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Ahamadnagar, Gadchiroli. D) Depots: Depot is operating unit where buses are maintained or repaired and operated in the vicinity of Taluka and outside areas. Depot is a

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generation centre of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. At present there are 250 depots situated at Taluka place of the state. Central Training Institute – Bhosari, Pune. Department of M.S.R.T.C.: a) Secretarial Branch b) Finance and Accounts c) Security and Vigilance Department d) Traffic e) Personnel f) Mechanical Engineering g) Stores and Purchase h) Planning and Marketing i) Information and Technology j) Civil k) Statistics l) Public Relations m) Legal a) The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is established by Maharashtra Government as per the provision in Section 3 of RTC Act 1950. The complete Maharashtra State covered under the corporation of State Transport. There are various committees established under the Act are as under: (i) Standing Committee (ii) Tender and Stores Committee (iii) Production operation and Personnel welfare committee (iv) Service Board Committee (v) Negotiating Committee (vi) Audit Sub Committee (vii) Provident Fund (Gratuity Fund Sub Committee) (viii) Special Appellate Committee Services of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation:  Various concession schemes are given to consumer under those 24 categories of concession at present given.  Air Conditional Bus Services

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 Semi Luxury Services between Metro cities  Yatra Services more than 300 Yatra/ Festival  City Bus Services in 7 different cities  Parcel Services  Tours and Packages  At present total 453 buses runs in Bhandara Division  597 villages from Bhandara Division (including ) having direct connected with State Transport Bus and 131 villages were far from 3 kilometer distance from Bus route. Table No. 5.29 Department wise Staff Information in Bhandara Division

Sanctioned Working Sr.No. Departments Vacant Post Post Post 1. General Administration 45 31 14 2. Divisional Traffic Branch 36 29 07 3. Divisional Account 33 20 13 Branch 4. Divisional Statistical 09 05 04 Branch 5. Stores Branch 34 24 10 6. Security and Vigilance 28 08 20 Branch 7. Divisional Engineer 21 11 10 (Civil) 8. Repairs and Workshop 181 114 67 Total 387 242 145

Source: MSRTC Divisional Office, Bhandara

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Table No. 5.30 Depot wise Staff Information in Bhandara Division

Sanctioned Working Sr.No. Depot Vacant Post Post Post 1. Bhandara 537 421 116 2. Gondia 436 350 86 3. Sakoli 457 359 98 4. Tumsar 397 315 82 5. Tiroda 247 194 53 6. Pavani 209 154 55 Total 2283 1793 490

Source: MSRTC Divisional Office, Bhandara

Table No. 5. 31 Drivers and Conductors Details in Bhandara Division

Sanctioned Name of Post Working Post Vacant Post Post Drivers 895 726 169 Conductors 882 723 159

Source: MSRTC Divisional Office, Bhandara

The above table shows the summarized details of present staff position in the format of total sanction post, working post and vacant post including three categorize (1) Administrative Staff (2) Drivers and Conductors (3) Mechanical Staff in the Bhandara Division. There are eight different departments under divisional organizational structure and six depots under Bhandara Division,14 post still vacant (31percent) administrative staff required for effective management of MSRTC Bhandara Division. Traffic branch also much important but as compare to administrative department there are seven posts (19 percent) vacant. In that 29 working post 11 are route checker staff. Account Branch department needs fast recruitment process. The Discussion with Divisional Controller he clarified that existing account staff, divisional statistical branch and sores department with overloaded with work in theses department. Mainly Statistical and Store department

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44 percent and 29 percent post are vacant respectively. Security and Vigilance is one of the most important departments of MSRTC. But in this division, at present only 29 percent working staff was filled and 71 percent are vacant post in this security department. There is also vacant post in repairs and maintenance and civil engineer department 37 percent and 48 percent post are vacant respectively. Table No 5.31 Shows the information and data about Drivers and Conductors about 20 percent drivers and conductors post also vacant which are compulsory resources for running the buses.

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