Bhandara, town, northeastern Maharashtra state, western India. It lies on the Wainganga River east of Nagpur.
Bhandara was a fording place on the river, and it developed as a commercial centre. The town’s industries include the manufacture of brass ware and cigarettes. It houses several colleges affiliated with the University of Nagpur. Rice covers most of the surrounding cultivated area. The area is rich in mineral resources, particularly manganese, iron, and chromite ores. Pop. (2001) 85,213; (2011) 91,845.