Phaltan

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subdivision_type3District
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postal_code_typePIN
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area_code_typeTelephone code
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websitehttps://www.satara.gov.in
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Phaltan () is a city, tehsil and municipal council in the Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city is about 59 km northeast of the city of Satara and about 110 km from Pune.

History

Main article: Phaltan State

Phaltan was one of the non-salute Maratha princely states of British India, under the central division of the Bombay presidency. It measured 397 square miles (1,028 km2) in area. According to the 1901 census, the population decreased by 31% to 45,739; the town's population was 9,512 in that year. In 1901, the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £13,000, and paid a tribute of £640 to the British Raj. Its flag was a rectangular bicolor, orange over green.

The Hindu ruling family was descended from Naik Nimbaji Nimbalkar (1284–1291). The ruler had the title of raja or Naik Nimbalkar. Maharani Sai Bhonsale, the first wife of the 17th century Maratha leader Shivaji, was from Phaltan. The last ruler of Phaltan was Major HH Raja Bahadur Shrimant Malojirao Mudhojirao Nanasaheb Naik Nimbalkar IV.

Geography

Phaltan has an average elevation of 568 meters (1,863 feet).

Phaltan's climate is an inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature ranges from 15 to. Summer in Phaltan is comparatively hot and dry when compared to neighboring inland cities. Maximum temperatures exceed 40 °C every summer and typically range between 38 -. Lows during this season are around 25 -.

The city receives less rainfall from June to September, and it has been declared as a drought-prone place by the government. Phaltan sometimes does not get rainfall during the rainy season.

Winter starts in Phaltan from November to February. The winter temperatures are significantly higher compared to other cities in Maharashtra such as Pune and Nashik. Lowest temperatures range from 14 -, while highests are in the range of 29 -. Humidity is low in this season.

Phaltan crosses a drought-prone area; a dry area is present to the south and south-west of Phaltan, a dry area begins. Water for drinking and irrigation is provided by the Veer Dam on the Nira river. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8b/Dhumalwadi_Waterfall.jpg" caption="Dhumalwadi Waterfall"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Jabreshwar_Mandir,Phaltan.jpg" caption="Jabareshwar Mandir"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Banganga_river_near_phaltan.jpg" caption="Banganga river near phaltan"] ::

Demographics

According to the 2001 Census of India, Phaltan had a population of 60,172. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Phaltan has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Phaltan, 12% of the population was under six years of age.

Culture

In Ramayana, Phaltan was part of Dandakaranya, and Ram, Laxman, Seeta had come here during Vanvas.

Sri Ram is the local deity (Gram-daivat) of the city, and the Sri Ram Temple in Phaltan is an important landmark in the city.

Phaltan is the birth place of Shri Chakrapani Prabhu, to whom the followers of Mahanubhava Sampradaya consider as an avatara among the 5 Krishnas.

The city also has some ancient Jain temples of historic significance.

Villages

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Bhilkati.jpg" caption="Bhilkati"] ::

Villages in the tehsil include:

  • Bhilkati (), where the main activity of the community is farming.
  • Girvi is a village located at southeast of phaltan.It is at the base of varugad fort.

Industry

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Shriram_sahkari_sakhar_karkhana.jpg" caption="Shriram sahakari sakhar karkhana, phaltan"] ::

As a tehsil, Phaltan has two sugar factories: New Phaltan Sugar Works Ltd., Sakharwadi and Shri Ram Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Pvt. Ltd., Phaltan.

Cummins India Ltd. has its 300-acre "mega-site" plant in Phaltan, which is being used to manufacture engines. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Phaltan_M_I_D_C_Surawadi_(Cummins).JPG" caption="MIDC"] ::

Agriculture

Backbone of phaltans economy is agriculture .Most of the agricultural land is used for sugarcane cultivation.Phaltan region has four suagar mills. Phaltan sugar works was first privately owned sugar mill in asia.

Milk production is also huge in phaltan and nearby area.Govind milk pvt ltd in phaltan is one of the biggest dairy in Maharashtra that produce milk and milk products. Phaltan is also known for its fruit production. Dhumalwadi village in phaltan tehsil is first village to get the" village of fruits" title in india.

Education

The Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute is located in Phaltan. It focuses on agriculture, renewable energy, animal husbandry and sustainable development. Its work on energy self-sufficient tehsils (which became a national policy) was based on the extensive research on biomass availability in Phaltan Taluka.

In popular culture

Phaltan is best known as the geospatial basis for the contemporary storyline of the 2010 Priyadarshan film Khatta Meetha in which Akshay Kumar's character Sachin Tichkule is a local native of the town. References are also made to the Tichkule family being royal descendants of the Phaltan state.

Notable residents

References

References

  1. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/237381447_Long_term_weather_trends_in_western_Maharashtra Long term weather trends in western Maharashtra]
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India.
  3. R. M. Bhusari, Prachin Maharashtracha Dharmik Itihas (प्राचीन महाराष्ट्राचा धार्मिक इतिहास), Marathi Sahitya Parishad, Hyderabad, 1966, p. 136
  4. [http://www.mahasugarfed.org/images/pdf/pvt_sugar_fact.pdf sugar]
  5. (18 July 2011). "Cummins India to make Phaltan a true megasite". The Economic Times.
  6. [https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Downloads/article_id_082_06_0632_0637_0.pdf Taluka's can provide critical mass for sustainable development of India]
  7. [http://www.epw.in/journal/1995/51/special-articles/energy-self-sufficient-talukas-solution-national-energy-crisis.html Energy Self Sufficient Talukas - A solution to National Energy Crisis; EPW, Vol. 30, Issue No. 51, 23 Dec, 1995]
  8. [https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/director-of-nimbkar-agricultural-research-institute-dr-anil-rajvanshi-selected-for-padma-shri-4699769.html Director of Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Anil Rajvanshi selected for Padma Shri]

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