Rajapur, Maharashtra

Rajapur
—  city  —
Rajapur
Location of Rajapur
in Maharashtra and India
Coordinates
Country India
State Maharashtra
District(s) Ratnagiri
Population 10,499 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

• Elevation

• 72 metres (236 ft)

Rajapur is a city and a municipal council in Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

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Geography

Rajapur is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 72 metres (236 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Rajapur had a population of 10,499. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Rajapur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 74%. In Rajapur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Rajapur has been an important centre in maritime trade for all times in the history of the subcontinent. The town has a creek which was navigable. In colonial times the English and French East India Companies had factories which were located near the creek. It is known that these factories were abandoned in the early 18th century and appear to be used later for offices (kacheris). Rajapur is mentioned in novel "Parashuramachi Savli" by famous author Late Raveendra Pinge.

In 17th century, the East India company had an ammunition fulfillment center in Rajapur. Henry Revington, the then chief of the port, assisted Siddi Jauhar with powerful cannons to besiege Shivaji in fort Panhalgad, despite the non-interference agreement between Shivaji and Revington. In March 1661, after escaping from Panhalgad, Shivaji reached Rajapur with his army; arrested Revington and other British officers, and confiscated handsome amount from the East India company. Remnants of the fulfillment canter can still be seen along banks of the river flowing through the heart of the city.

Places of interest

  1. Rajapur is a hub for business activity for the surrounding many small villages. Rajapur is famous for mangoes called Alphanso or locally called "Hapus".
  2. Rajapur High School is an old multi purpose High School and is situated in the heart of the town. It extends education in various subjects like drawing, carpentry, music, tailoring, commerce, typing, agriculture. Dadasaheb Mawlankar, first Speaker of Lok Sabha, Indian Parliament, was an alumnus of Rajapur High School. Two other institutions which are more than 100 years old are 'Rajapur Nagar Vachanalaya' i.e.library and Lakshmikeshav Aushadhalaya i.e. Ayurvedic pharmaceutical.
  3. Rajapurchi Ganga: At distance of 2 kilometre from Rajapur, a holy place "Rajapurchi Ganga" i.e. Holy Ganges of Rajapur is wonder of nature. It is situated at a height 25 metres above height of Rajapur. This place is usually dry. However, all of a sudden water starts flowing in ponds. Barring exceptions, usually it happens once in 3 years. Small tanks are built for storing water and facilitating bathing. Surprisingly water temperature in these tanks is different from each other, though those are at distance of 1 metre from each other. Approximately after three months, water disappears or stops streaming. There is a local lore how & why Holy Ganges appeared at this place. Scientifically it could be a long siphon from Sahyadri range. Millions of people visit the Ganges for bathing. One of the bigger tank, 'Kashikund' delivers clean water like glass and people believe that bathing in this water will relieve them of sins.
  4. HOT WATER SPRING: At one kilometre distance from Jawahar Chouk, Rajapur, there is Hot Spring. This place is called "Unhala". Hot water of this spring is rich with Sulphur and famous for curing skin diseases.
  5. DHOOT PAPESHAWAR: Very old Lord Shiva Temple is situated at 1.5 kilometre Rajapur. There is a picturesque waterfall close to Dhootpapeshwar --- Padhye R. K.
  6. 'MAHANKALI TEMPLE": Goddess Mahankali, very old temple is close to Rajapur that can be reached by car.
  7. MADBAN: At a distance of 38 km from Rajapur, and possessed of a good beach. Also there is a Bhagvati temple which is famous in Panchkroshi.
  8. A mega shipyard Rajapur Shipyards Pvt. Ltd is coming up on the seafront about 25 km from Rajapur.
  9. Yeshwantgad, an island fortification.
  10. Bhoo cool summer place.
  11. Vatul Village close to Mumbai Goa Highway. Swaymbhu Mahadev & Adhisthi Devi temples, Wandertek Sunset point, Vatul Dam

Education

Rajapur High school is oldest school in rajapur, established in 1889. Navajeevan High school is one of the well known high school and junior college in the Rajapur Tahasil.

Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College Affiliated to University of Mumbai.[3] Is one of the important higher educational institute, which is run by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara (Maharashtra).

Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College is established in 1994.[4] The college was initially run in the building of Navajeevan High-School, Rajapur and then shifted in its own building in January 8, 2001. This college was firstly started in Navajeevan High school since 1994. But now it is working in Vikhare Gothane which is the part of Rajapur Tahasil. Mr. Ramesh B. Marathe resident of Dongar Post. Rajapur has donated a land of 35 acres to establish the college. Prof. Vijay Kumbhar is well known professor in economics and business economics. He is good researcher and academician also.

HOW TO REACH: Rajpur is well connected to Mumbai and Goa by Konkan Railway as well as by Road. Local sightseeing can be by auto or car. Visitors should be ready to enjoy local cuisine as there are no starred hotels.

Best Season to visit: October to January

Languages Spoken: Marathi & Hindi. Educated people understand English and a few can speak English fluently.

Kharavte is situated on Mumbai Goa Highway, less than 10 km from Rajapur City . The Village have Four Schools. There is one High school named as Utkarsha Madhyamik Vidyamandir Gango dev and navalaiDevi are the gramDevta of this village. Another high school is Navjeevan High School & Junior College located in Rajapur bazar peth (Rajapur Marketplace).

Gothane Donivade is situated on Mumbai Goa highway. 5 km from Rajapur city.

"Sakhar" is a small village in Rajapur, 22.5 km from Rajapur. There is a high school named Br. Nath Pai Madhyamik Vidyalaya Sakhar in the village.

"Shembavane" is a small village in Rajapur, 7 km from Rajapur City and 8 km from Rajapur Railway Station. This village situated in all around mountains and forest.

"Ozar" is situated 9 km from Mumbai Goa Highway, there is a famous big waterfall named "OZARKOND".

"Sagve" is situated 30 km from Rajapur. Sagve is situated in coast of Arabian Sea. This is beautiful place specially in Rainy season. This is small valley with beautiful Sunrise and Sunset point.

Jawalethar a small village situated from Rajapur 24 km. Best view of this village During rainy season. He is peoples lives which surname is "MORE"

Sheel is a village near from Rajapur city situated on 2.5 km.The people of it conducts a very interesting co-operative agricultural project. Sarvodaya Pratishathan has conducted it yearly & it taking a good response. Ravindra Nagarekar is founder of Sarvodaya Pratishthan.

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rajapur
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
  3. ^ http://www.erayat.org/amcr/1.1.htm
  4. ^ http://www.erayat.org/amcr/
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