Kalmeshwar
This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS. |
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
Kalmeshwar
Town in the District and tahsil of Nagpur, Central Provinces, situated in 21 degree 14' N. and 78 degree 56' E., 13 miles west of Nagpur city by road. Kalmeshwar is supposed to have been founded by nomad Ahirs or herdsmen, and the name is derived from that of their god Kalma. Population (1901), 5,340. The town stands on black soil, lying low, with bad natural drainage. On a small eminence in it centre is an old fortress, said to have been built by a Hindu family from Delhi in the time of Bakht Buland. Kalmeshwar was consti- tuted a municipality in 1867. The municipal income during the decade ending 1901 averaged Rs. 4,400. In 1903-4 the income was Rs. 5,000, mainly derived from a house tax and market dues. A weekly cattle market is held, and there is some trade in grain and oilseeds. Cotton cloth is woven by hand. There is an English middle school.
