Dondaicha-Warwade
| Dondaicha-Warwade | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Dondaicha-Warwade | |
| Coordinates: 21°20′00″N 74°34′00″E / 21.3333°N 74.5667°ECoordinates: 21°20′00″N 74°34′00″E / 21.3333°N 74.5667°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | West India |
| Division | Nashik Division |
| District | Dhule |
| Talukas | Sindkheda Taluka |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 42,393 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Nearest city | Dhule |
Dondaicha-Warwade is a city and a municipal council in Dhule district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Dondaicha-Warwade had a population of 42,393. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dondaicha-Warwade has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77% and, female literacy is 65%. In Dondaicha-Warwade, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
This town has a great modern history: there is Municipal Corporation since British government. The first train came here in year 1905 and it is still a major station on the Surat-Bhusawal railway line. In British government, Britain used this place as godowns for their trade goods and later it became a main trade center.It is famous for production and market of chillis.
Religious places
This town also consists of several Hindu temples such as :
- Saptashrungi Mata Bhagwati Mandir,
- Gopal Krishna Mandir (Gopalpura),
- Hanuman Mandir,
- Santoshi Mata mandir,
- Swaminarayan mandir.
Gopal Krishna Mandir is a 75 year old temple. It was established in British Raj by Shankar Maharaj. Every year a fair of kirtans and bhajans is held in this temple since 75 years.
Administration
Though Dondaicha is not a Taluka place, still there is Municipal Council existing since 1952. On account of its location and population most of the Administrative facility. Educational facilities, Medical facilities, National Banking facilities, Magistrative Court, Nayab Tahasil office, Private Hospital’s and sub District Hospital are also available. Demographclly Dondaicha is having mixed population and people are Hormoneously living together.
References
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.