Savlaj
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| Savlaj सावळज | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Savlaj | |
| Coordinates: 17°06′N 74°47′E / 17.10°N 74.78°ECoordinates: 17°06′N 74°47′E / 17.10°N 74.78°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Sangli |
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 5,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 416311 |
Savlaj is a village in Tasgaon Tehsil in Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Geography
Savlaj is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 689 metres (2263 feet).
Demographics
This village is famous for its worldclass grapes. Grapes are exported mainly to Asian countries like UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh etc. Probably the BEST quality Grapes are from Savlaj as sometime the size of a grape is as long as 3.5" (inches).The Siddheshwar Temple in Savlaj which is older and unique. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has recently rolled out its first Rural Broadband Kiosk at Savlaj.[2]
References
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