Urjanagar
Urjanagar is a residential colony for the employees of Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS), operated by Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL). It is approximately 6 km from Chandrapur.
Chandrapur Thermal Power Station
Chandrapur is the biggest Thermal Power Station of the MSPGCL and the largest in India among all state Electricity Boards. 25% of electricity in Maharashtra is contributed by CSTPS. The power plant has a capacity of 2340 MW. The stations hosts 4 units of 210 MW and 3 units of 500 MW each and 2 units of 500MW .
The plant was once one of the biggest thermal power stations in Asia. Mahagenco has set up a solar power plant on an experimental basis and plans to come up with two more units, adding to the employment opportunities in the area.
Residents celebrate Vardhapan Din every year on 16 January, the day the thermal power station was established.
Demographics
Urjanagar has a population of approx. 10,000. It is in close proximity to Tadoba Tiger Reserve due to which public sightings of Tigers and Bears become common in summer season while they migrate in search of water.
| Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
| 2011[1] | 2430 | 2318 | 4748 | - | 58.951 | 2.211 | 0.737 | 0.695 | 37.068 | 0.084 | 0.084 | 0.168 |
Facilities
The colony is divided into A/B/C/D/E and F types. Each type has a set number of buildings, and each building has 4/6/12 quarters. Two clubs, ORC and WRC, provide facilities for sports including Badminton, Table Tennis, Carom, Chess, Lawn Tennis and grounds for Cricket, Football and for other miscellaneous forms of entertainment. It has a guest house called "CHUMMREY" for employees and trainees and a VIP Guest House called "HIRAI" for top executives, managerial guests and VIPs.
Education
The colony has two high schools providing education up to Class 10. Vidya Mandir High School is a Marathi medium school while Vidya Niketan is an English medium school that provides education up to Class 12.
Health care
The colony has a government hospital.
Economy
Two markets operate in the colony.
Religion
The colony has a Hanuman Temple. People of the colony celebrate various festivals like Ganeshotsav and Durga Puja at Khule Rangmanch.