Gadhinglaj
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| ?Gadhinglaj Maharashtra • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 623 m (2,044 ft) |
| District(s) | Kolhapur |
| Population | 25,356 (2001) |
| Website: www.gadhinglajpalika.org | |
Coordinates: Gadhinglaj is a city and a municipal council in Kolhapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
[edit] Geography
Gadhinglaj is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 623 metres (2043 feet). Gadhinglaj Small in size but big in love. It is a taluka city.
The town Gadhinglaj,in Kolhapur district, is widely noted as 'a great one'. It does not have the clamorous buzz of any industry; nor has it any notable government MIDC area. Even then, the town has its own distinct profile and personality. As a commercial centre, it has its own identity and popularity. Culturally, politically and educationally it is a very vigilant and alert Taluka place. The worth seeing, charming places in Gadhinglaj region are as; Kalbhairav Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, Samangarh(the hillfort), river Hiranyakeshi, Kasturba garden, Tilak garden, Rajarshi Shahu garden and Shendri lake.This town is located exactly at the border of Maharashtra & Karnataka by the virtue the language spoken here is mainly Marathi & Kannada.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Gadhinglaj had a population of 25,356. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gadhinglaj has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 72%. In Gadhinglaj, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gadhinglaj
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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