Gadhinglaj Taluka
| Gadhinglaj Taluka,Kolhapur district गडहिंग्लज | |
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| District of Maharashtra | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Administrative division | Kolhapur District |
| Headquarters | Gadhinglaj |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | 1. Kolhapur Based on (Election Commission website) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 874,015 |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 85.1% |
| • Sex ratio | 979 |
| Major highways | NH-4 |
| Website | Official website |
Gadhinglaj Taluka is located in Maharashtra state. The city of Gadhinglaj is the Taluka headquarters and Gadhinglaj Sub-Division Headquarters as well. As of 2011, the Taluka had a population of 874,015, of which 35% were urban. Marathi is spoken most often.
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Gadhinglaj
Gadhinglaj is a city in Kolhapur district situated in the southwest corner of state Maharashtra, India. It is governed by a municipal council.It is a Taluka(Tehsil) Headquarters of Gadhinglaj Taluka a sub division Headuqarters of Gadhinglaj Subdivision of Kolhapur District. As is the case in most of the cities in Maharashtra, the main language spoken is Marathi. Gadhinglaj is situated on the banks of the river Hiranyakeshi. In 2011 its population was 79,997; it is the third largest city in Kolhapur District.
Gadhinglaj is located at 16°14′N 74°21′E / 16.23°N 74.35°E. It has an average elevation of 623 metres (2043 feet).
It is a taluka city, located exactly at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is a booming and fastest growing city in terms of population and economy in Kolhapur district. Majority of people are Hindu and very few Muslims and a small number of other religions.
Kadgaon
Kadgaon is a Town situated Gadhinglaj Taluka of Kolhapur District situated in the southwest corner of state Maharashtra, India. Kadgaon is about 4 k.m. from Gadhinglaj, 79 k.m. from Kolhapur and is about 15 k.m. From National Highway 4 (NH4). It is managaed by Town Council.It is in the phase of transforming from a small town to a bustling city. It is Second largest City after Gadhinglaj in Gadhinglaj Taluka also second largest city in Gadhinglaj sub division which include talukas of Gadhinglaj, Ajra, Bhudargad, Chandgad.
As of 2012 it has a population of about 20,851. Kadgaon has an amenities that are of the Level of Municipal Council in India. Kadgaon has a developed as an Industrial hub in recent years.It has a strong Agriculture sector and is known for it Sugarcane, Jaggery and Red chili production.Kadgaon is located at 16°14′09″N 74°18′15″E / 16.235854°N 74.304142°E.
It has an average elevation of 627 metres (2043 feet).
It has an average Weather of clean sky and temperature of around 15.c in winter and 24.c in Summer and have More rainfall than average in Kolhapur District[1] It is a town, located near at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is well connected to all of Kolhapur and Maharashtra. It has a very excellent civic amenities. Like in most of the case in the Maharashtra the primary Language spoken is Marathi with 20,851 speaking as their primary Language.
Nesari
Nesari is a Town in Gadhinglaj Taluka of Kolhapurdistrict in Maharahtra,India.In 2001 it had a population of 15,299.But as of 2011 it has population of 20,249.It is a major market place and Third Largest settalement in Gadhinglaj taluka.Nesari is about 22 K.m from Gadhinglaj,24 K.m from Second Largset settalement Kadgaon and 19 K.m from National Highway 4(NH4).esari is a city in India, located near the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka, co-ordinates 16°04′00″N 74°19′58″E / 16.066743°N 74.332702°E. It has an average elevation of 1,599 metres.It has an average temperature of 19.c in Winter and 26.c in Summer.
Mahagaon,Gadhinglaj
Mahagaon is a Town in Gadhinglaj Taluka Kolhapur district situated in the southwest corner of state Maharashtra, India.Mahagaon is situated on banks of Hiranyakeshi river originated from the Great Amboli Ghats is about 10 K.m from Gadhinglaj towards south and 14 K.m from the Second largest city Kadgaon in Gadhinglaj Taluka .Mahagaon is located at 16°08′31″N 74°20′12″E / 16.14184°N 74.336683°E.
It has an average elevation of 624 metres (2043 feet).
It is situated on banks of Hiranyakeshi river originated from the Great Amboli Ghats.Mahagaon has an average Weather of clean sky and temperature of around 18.c in winter and 25.c in Summer and have More rainfall than average in Kolhapur District[2] It is a town, located near at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka.It is managed by Town Council.In 2011 it has a population of about 20,108. Mahagaon is fourth largest city in Gadhinglaj Taluka.It is a major town and educational center in South Maharashtra.
Harali
Harali is a Town in Gadhinglaj Taluka Kolhapur district situated in the southwest corner of state Maharashtra, India.Harali is situated on banks of Hiranyakeshi river originated from the Great Amboli Ghats is about 7 K.m from Gadhinglaj towards south and 12 K.m from the Second largest city Kadgaon in Gadhinglaj Taluka and just 2 k.m. from Mahagaon,Gadhinglaj.It is managed by Town Council.In 2011 it has a population of about 15,856. Harali is eight largest city and town in Gadhinglaj Taluka.Shri Appasaheb Nalawade Gadhinglaj Taluka Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana (sugar mills) is situated in the Town.Harali is located at 16°09′53″N 74°20′19″E / 16.164613°N 74.338614°E.
It has an average elevation of 624 metres (2043 feet).
It is situated on banks of Hiranyakeshi river originated from the Great Amboli Ghats.Mahagaon has an average Weather of clean sky and temperature of around 19.c in winter and 27.c in Summer and have More rainfall than average in Kolhapur District[3]
Mugruwadi
Mugriwadi is a town in Gadhinglaj Taluka of Kolhapurdistrict in Maharashtra, India. In 2001 it had a population of 3,271, but as of 2011, it has population of 12,199. It is a major market place and tenth largest settlement in Gadhinglaj taluka. Mugriwadi is about 24 km from Gadhinglaj, 29 km from second largset settlement Kadgaon and 12 km from National Highway 4(NH4).Mugriwadi is located at 16°06′50″N 74°24′09″E / 16.113977°N 74.402375°E.
It has an average elevation of 1,979 metres. It is a town, located near the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka.As the town lies on a hill, it's climate is always cold with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 19°C in summer and 24°C to 15°C in winter. It is one of the most densely forested areas in Kolhapur.
List of largest settlement in Gadhinglaj Taluka
| Rank | City | Population (2011) |
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| 1 | Gadhinglaj | 79,997 |
| 2 | Kadgaon | 20,851 |
| 3 | Nesari | 20,249 |
| 4 | Mahagaon,Gadhinglaj | 20,108 |
| 5 | Harali | 15,856 |
| 6 | Mugruwadi | 12,199 |
| 7 | Halkarni | 9,000 |
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