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| website = http://sangli.nic.in/
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| postal_code = 416405
| postal_code = 416405
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] representative
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] representative
| blank2_info_sec1 = Sanjaykaka Patil
| blank2_info_sec1 = Vishal Patil
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] representative
| blank3_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] representative
| blank3_info_sec1 = Sumantai Patil
| blank3_info_sec1 = Rohit Patil
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'''Kavathe-Mahankal''' {{audio|Kavathe Mahankal.ogg|pronunciation}} is a [[tehsil]] in [[Miraj]] subdivision of [[Sangli district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. This is famous for Mahankali Devi temple and Mallikarjun (God Shiva) Temple. There is also a Sugar Factory, named after the same Goddess Mahankali Sugar Factory.
'''Kavathe-Mahankal''' {{audio|Kavathe Mahankal.ogg|pronunciation}} is a [[tehsil]] in [[Miraj]] subdivision of [[Sangli district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. This is famous for [[Kali|Mahankali]] Devi temple and Mallikarjun (God [[Shiva]]) temple. There was also a sugar factory, named after the same Goddess Mahankali sugar factory.

Kavathe mahankal is a peaceful town. Major festivals are Shivratri, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. In shivratri a 5-day fair takes place. Navratri (Dasara) in Mahankali Temple (Ambabai mandir) is also attended by nearby villagers.
Kavathe Mahankal is famous for production of grapes, pomegranate, jowar, millet (bajra), maize, etc.

The day of Weekly Market in K. Mahankal is Tuesday.


==Demography==
==Demography==
Kavathe Mahankal city is the tehsil Headquarter of Kavathe Mahankal ''taluka'' of Sangli district, Maharashtra, with total 3733 families residing. The population of Kavathe Mahankal city as per Population '''Census 2011''' is as follows:
Kavathe Mahankal city is the headquarter of Kavathe Mahankal ''taluka'' of Sangli district, Maharashtra, with total 3733 families residing. The population of Kavathe Mahankal city as per [[2011 census of India]] is as follows:
* Males = 8849
* Male – 8849
* Females = 8541
* Female –8541
* Total = 17390
* Total – 17390
K. Mahankal city has population of 1902 children with age 0–6 which makes up 10.94% of total population of city. Average Sex Ratio of Kavathe Mahankal city is 965 which is higher than Maharashtra state average of 929. Child Sex Ratio for the Kavathe Mahankal as per census is 894, equal to that of Maharashtra average of 894.
K. Mahankal city has population of 1902 children with age 0–6 which makes up 10.94% of total population of city. Average Sex Ratio of Kavathe Mahankal city is 965 which is higher than Maharashtra state average of 929. Child Sex Ratio for the Kavathe Mahankal as per census is 894, equal to that of Maharashtra average of 894.
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==Important places==
==Important places==


=== Tourist spots ===
=== Tourist spots and culture ===
Being a region with mainly dry & arid climate, [[Kavathe Mahankal]] is a perfect habitat for goats & sheep. The place is famous for the meat of billy goats.
Being a region with mainly dry and arid climate, Kavathe Mahankal is a perfect habitat for goats, and sheep, known for the meat of billy goats.

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'Dhangari Ovya' (धनगरी ओव्या), which are the songs by that particular Caste.

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→ Gajinrity (गजीनृत्य) is a famous dance form of the area


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Dhangari Ovya (धनगरी ओव्या), is a song form by [[dhangar]] caste.
→ "Akhand Harinam Saptah Dnaneshwari Parayan Sohla" Haroli, completed its 90th year in 2016, which was started in 1926.
Haroli is one of the religious, irrigated sugar producing village in Kavathemahankal tehsil.


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Gajinrity (गजीनृत्य) is a famous dance form of the area
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→ [[Kavathe Mahankal]] is one of the most '''drought prone''' areas of [[Maharashtra]]. But still it has a Sugar Factory. It's a paradox but that is the result of powerful politics of politicians of [[Sangli]] district


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Kavathe Mahankal is one of the most [[Drought|drought prone]] areas of Maharashtra. But still it has a sugar factory.
-> Beautiful Meghraja temple located just outside on east side of the city.


=== Educational Institutes ===
=== Educational Institutes ===
*New english school, IRALI
*New english school, I
* Shrimati Sajabai Raghunathrao Shinde Sarkar Highschool, Malangaon
* Shrimati Sajabai Raghunathrao Shinde Sarkar Highschool, Malangaon
* Mahankali Vidyaniketan (Sugar Factory Campus)
* Mahankali Vidyaniketan (Sugar Factory Campus)
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* Nootan International School
* Nootan International School
* Nootan College of Pharmacy
* Nootan College of Pharmacy
* S.S.D.Ed college K.Mahankal
* S.S.D.Ed college K. Mahankal
* Ambika D.Ed college K. Mahankal
* Ambika D.Ed college K. Mahankal
* Industrial Training Institute
* Industrial Training Institute
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*Bhagirathiaai English Medium School Shirdhon
*Bhagirathiaai English Medium School Shirdhon
*Sushila Vitthal Kadam Secondary English Medium School Shirdhon
*Sushila Vitthal Kadam Secondary English Medium School Shirdhon
* Mahankali Vidyaniketan L, KJVATHEtan c Kavathe M
* MAHANKALI VIDYANIKETAN AND JR COLLEGE, KAVATHE MAHANKAL
* Dyansagar Shikshan Sanstha's KILBIL Shishuvihar, IDEAL PUBLIC School, Adarsha Vidyaniketan
* Dya's KILBIL Shishuvihar, IDEAL PUBLIC School, Adarsha Vidyaniketan


=== Other Important Places/ Govt. Organisations ===
=== Other Important Places/ Govt. Organisations ===
* K. Mahankal has Military Canteen for Pune Sub Area
* Kavathe Mahankal has Military Canteen for Pune Sub Area
* Tehsil Magistrate Court
* Tehsil Magistrate Court
* State Transport Depot
* State Transport Depot
* Kavathe Mahankal Railway Station (Central Railway). Station Code [KVK]
* Kavathe Mahankal Railway Station (Central Railway)
* Police Station
* Police Station
*Aadhar Hatcheries Borgaon
*Aadhar Hatcheries Borgaon
* Govt. Rural Hospital
* Government Rural Hospital


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
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== In popular culture ==
== In popular culture ==
[[Kavtya Mahakal]], a fictional character and antagonist in 1990 Marathi action comedy film ''[[Dhadakebaaz]]'' is named after the village Kavathe Mahankal.
[[Kavtya Mahakal]], a fictional character and antagonist in 1990 Marathi action comedy film ''[[Dhadakebaaz]]'' is named after the village Kavathe Mahankal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ओम फट्ट स्वाहा ते डोळे बघ डोळे... हे आहेत मराठीतले गाजलेले खलनायक ज्यांनी उडवली सगळ्यांची झोप, तुमचा आवडता व्हिलन कोण? |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/zagadya-ramoshi-to-tatya-vinchu-these-are-the-most-popular-villains-in-marathi-industry/articleshow/108652165.cms |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 17:15, 17 November 2024

Kavathe Mahankal
City
Kavathe Mahankal is located in Maharashtra
Kavathe Mahankal
Kavathe Mahankal
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°00′22.6728″N 74°51′55.3392″E / 17.006298000°N 74.865372000°E / 17.006298000; 74.865372000
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSangli
Government
 • TypeNagar panchayat[1]
 • BodyMunicipal Council of Kavathe Mahankal
Elevation
636 m (2,087 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
17,390
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
416405
Telephone code02341
Vehicle registrationMH 10
Nearest cityMiraj
Lok Sabha representativeVishal Patil
Vidhan Sabha representativeRohit Patil
Websitehttp://sangli.nic.in/

Kavathe-Mahankal pronunciationⓘ is a tehsil in Miraj subdivision of Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This is famous for Mahankali Devi temple and Mallikarjun (God Shiva) temple. There was also a sugar factory, named after the same Goddess Mahankali sugar factory.

Demography

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Kavathe Mahankal city is the headquarter of Kavathe Mahankal taluka of Sangli district, Maharashtra, with total 3733 families residing. The population of Kavathe Mahankal city as per 2011 census of India is as follows:

  • Male – 8849
  • Female –8541
  • Total – 17390

K. Mahankal city has population of 1902 children with age 0–6 which makes up 10.94% of total population of city. Average Sex Ratio of Kavathe Mahankal city is 965 which is higher than Maharashtra state average of 929. Child Sex Ratio for the Kavathe Mahankal as per census is 894, equal to that of Maharashtra average of 894.

Kavathe Mahankal city has higher literacy rate compared to Maharashtra. In 2011, literacy rate of Kavathe Mahankal was 87.28% compared to 82.34% that of Maharashtra. In Kavathe Mahankal, Male literacy stands at 92.30% while female literacy rate stands at 82.13%.[2]

Important places

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Tourist spots and culture

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Being a region with mainly dry and arid climate, Kavathe Mahankal is a perfect habitat for goats, and sheep, known for the meat of billy goats.

Dhangari Ovya (धनगरी ओव्या), is a song form by dhangar caste.

Gajinrity (गजीनृत्य) is a famous dance form of the area

Kavathe Mahankal is one of the most drought prone areas of Maharashtra. But still it has a sugar factory.

Educational Institutes

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  • New english school, I
  • Shrimati Sajabai Raghunathrao Shinde Sarkar Highschool, Malangaon
  • Mahankali Vidyaniketan (Sugar Factory Campus)
  • Shree Mahankali High School
  • Kanya Prashala & Jr. college for girls
  • Nootan International School
  • Nootan College of Pharmacy
  • S.S.D.Ed college K. Mahankal
  • Ambika D.Ed college K. Mahankal
  • Industrial Training Institute
  • Chinguaai Institute of Nursing Education
  • Zilha Parishad Shala Haroli Tal- K Mahankal
  • PVP college of Arts, Commerce & Science, Kavathe Mahankal
  • YCMOU Learning centre at PVP college Kavathe Mahankal (Open Schooling)
  • Gyan Bharti Shikshan Sanstha - Boys' and Girls highschool kavathe mahankal
  • Bhagirathiaai English Medium School Shirdhon
  • Sushila Vitthal Kadam Secondary English Medium School Shirdhon
  • Mahankali Vidyaniketan L, KJVATHEtan c Kavathe M
  • Dya's KILBIL Shishuvihar, IDEAL PUBLIC School, Adarsha Vidyaniketan

Other Important Places/ Govt. Organisations

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  • Kavathe Mahankal has Military Canteen for Pune Sub Area
  • Tehsil Magistrate Court
  • State Transport Depot
  • Kavathe Mahankal Railway Station (Central Railway)
  • Police Station
  • Aadhar Hatcheries Borgaon
  • Government Rural Hospital

Transportation

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  • District HQ Sangli is 45 km by road - State Highway
  • State HQ Mumbai is 400 km by road - State Highway + National Highway via Pune
  • Solapur City is 150 km via State Highway
  • Pandharpur City 100 km by road
  • Coastal City Malvan is 250 km via Kolhapur, by road
  • Nearest junction Miraj is 40 km by Road
  • Nearest railway station Kavathe Mahankal is just 10 km
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Kavtya Mahakal, a fictional character and antagonist in 1990 Marathi action comedy film Dhadakebaaz is named after the village Kavathe Mahankal.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Kavthe Mahankal Nagarpanchayat, Kavthe Mahankal | District Sangli, Government of Maharashtra | India". sangli.nic.in. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Population finder". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  3. ^ "ओम फट्ट स्वाहा ते डोळे बघ डोळे... हे आहेत मराठीतले गाजलेले खलनायक ज्यांनी उडवली सगळ्यांची झोप, तुमचा आवडता व्हिलन कोण?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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