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| Country | India | ||
| State | Maharashtra | ||
| District(s) | Satara | ||
| Population | 8,000 (2001[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Wagholi(Marathi: वाघोली )is a Small Town and Gram panchayat in Satara District of Maharashtra State, India. This village is situated in the north Koregaon region near the large Pimpode market.
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The Town follows the Gram Panchayat governing system in which the sarpanch is the democratically elected head of the town. Talathi and Gramsevak are servants who assist the Sarpanch to progress the Town. Politics are dominated by the Bhoite's since the independence of India, but when reservation occurs other people receives Government Authority.
Wagholi was historically ruled by Maratha clans from the lineage of the Suryavanshi Kshatriya Bhoite Clan. Bhoite were Deshmukhs of Pargana(Taluka) Wagholi in the prant wai.[1] Wagholi was an important town of Raygad Ghera along with nearby Phaltan which were Centres of Prominent Ruling Chiefs of Chhatrapati Shivaji.[2] The Bhoites and wagholi residents were active in the anti-british movements for freedom of India.[3] The Wagholi used to be referred to as Sammat in the names of other villages because in history of marathas Sammat word denotes Sarkar or Pargana. [4] The eldest village of Bhoite named Tadawale termed to be Tadawale Sammat Wagholi i.e. Tadawale under Pargana Wagholi.
The majority of residents are Bhoite Maratha, related to the inhabitants of Tadawale Sammat Wagholi and Hingangaon.Also there is relatives of Bhoite from their Caste includes Maratha's Major 96 Clans.The Shinde-Sarkar family comes from Aasangaon''.They are SARKAR.They are also Maratha and from Marathas Major 96 clans.
Other People : The other people of the village are Brahman, Dhangar, Chambhar, Muslim, Neo-Buddhist and so including SC,( Scheduld Caste ) NT,( Castes like Dhangar,Ramoshi,etc. ) and OBC ( Other Backward Castes ). and Raut.
The main occupation of the village is agriculture. In Wagholi, grape agriculture is done on a large scale. Additionally, locals serve in government and military positions, and Wagholi Residents are involved in regional Koregaon politics. From 2005 A agriculturist Mr. Shivaji Vilasrao Shinde-Sarkar{B.Sc} started the STRAWBERI agriculture with his father Vilasrao , Brother Prabhakar{M.A.LL.B} , Mother Pramila , Brothers Wife Varsha , His wife Vandana , Nephews shambhuraj & Digvijay , His son Pawanraj. The Rigards of his Grand-mother Annandibai with him. Today Shinde-Sarkar family exports Strawberi to Mahableshwar,Kerala,Pune,Chennai,Surat,Tamilanadu & Karnatka as well as Andhra Pradesh. They exports Grapes to America , Urope , Thialand , Malesia etc.
Many Wagholi residents attend school in nearby communities such as Wathar, Satara, Pune, or at larger regional or national institutions. Vidyanagar is a main place, where school and colleges are situated. Vidyanagar situated from 1Km. away from wagholi.
The main means of transport is government buses of M.S.R.T.C ( Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation )and also some private taxis, small vehicles, and trucks. Locals often ride bicycles.
Wagholi is located on