Phaltan
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| Coordinates | 17°59′N 74°26′E / 17.98°N 74.43°ECoordinates: 17°59′N 74°26′E / 17.98°N 74.43°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District(s) | Satara |
| Population | 50,798 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 568 metres (1,864 ft) |
Phaltan 
pronunciation (help·info) is a city, a taluka and a municipal council in Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town is about 59 km north-east of the city of Satara. Phaltan has one of the eleven Industrial Training Institutes of the district.
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[edit] History
The Principality of Phaltan was one of the non-salute princely states of British India, under the central division of the Bombay Presidency, under the States of the Kolhapur-Dekkan Residency, Satara Agency and later the Deccan States Agency. It was one of the Satara Jahagirs. The state measured 397 square miles (1,028 km²) in area. According to the 1901 census, the population showed a decrease of 31% in the decade at 45,739. The population of the town itself was 9,512 in that year. In 1901, the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £13,000- and paid a tribute to the British Raj of £640. Its flag was a rectangular bi-color, orange over green.
Phaltan acceded to the Dominion of India on 8 March 1948 and is currently a part of Maharashtra state.[1]
It is also an important center of Mahanubhav (Jaykrishni) Sampraday.
[edit] Geography
Phaltan is located at 17°59′N 74°26′E / 17.98°N 74.43°E. has an average elevation of 568 meters (1863 feet).
Places of interest around Phaltan are: Vimantal(Airport); Maljai Mandir; Saibaba Mandir; Nimblak (which has been named after Naik-Nimbalkars as Nimblak) & Nimblak Naka the oldest place in ancient Phaltan; Dhumalwadi (15 km from Phaltan, famous for waterfall); Jabreshwar Mandir. There are some forts around Phaltan such as Wadgaum Nimbalkar, Santoshgad, Varugad, Mahimangad & Vardhangad. The fort Vardhangad can be reached from Satara also.
Phaltan's climate is an inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature has a relatively high range between 15°C to 45°C.[citation needed] Summer in Phaltan is comparatively hot, and dry, compared to neighboring inland cities. Maximum temperatures exceed 40°C every summer and typically range between 38 to 45°C. Lows during this season are around 25°C to 28°C.
The city receives very less rainfall from June to September and it is declared as drought prone place by Government. City sometimes gets nil rainfall during the rainy season.
Phaltan experiences winter from November to February. The winter temperatures are significantly higher compared to other cities in Maharashtra such as Pune and Nasik. Lows range from 14°C to 16°C while highs are in the range of 29°C to 32°C. Humidity is low in this season making weather much more pleasant.
Phaltan comes in drought prone area and going towards south and south-west of Phaltan, dry area begins. Water supply to Phaltan for drinking and irrigation is done by water from Veer Dam on Nira river situated on boundary line of Pune and Satara district. Nira Right Bank Canal (NRBC) flows through Phaltan making it a partially green town.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Phaltan had a population of 50,798. Males constitute 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 is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Culture
Phaltan is a very ancient city. It has a Temple of Shri Ram who is said to be Gram daivat of the city. There is a Temple of lord shiva, which is called as Jabreshwar Mandir, this temple has beautiful stone carvings. Other temples in the city are Maljai Temple, Nageshwar temple, Sri Dnyaneshwar Mandir, Upalekar Maharaj Samadhi Mandir, Haribaba Samadhi mandir.There are many beautiful Jain temples in Phaltan.Jain people identifies Phaltan as South Kashi. The city has a mosque called Badshai Masjid. A village named Rajale is home for an ancient temple of goddess Janai. Festivals like Diwali, Ganesh chaturthi, Nagpanchami are celebrated here, mainly. In the month of November or December, the annual fair will be celebrated which is called as Shri Ram Rathostav. The statues of Lord Sri Ram and Sita will be installed on a rath and it will be taken all over the city, which is called as Nagarpradakshina.
Places of Entertainment at Phaltan are: Namvaibhav Theater; Rajvaibhav Theater; Indira Gandhi Sanskritik Bhavan.
Places of shopping are: Sriram Bazar,Grahak Bazar, City Market, Shops in Ambedkar chowk and Shankar market.
[edit] Notable
- King Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj first wife Saibai was from Phaltan-Nimbalkar family
- Phaltan Tehsil has two Sugar Factories viz. New Phaltan Sugar Works Ltd., Sakharwadi[3] and Shri Ram Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Pvt. Ltd., Phaltan.[4]
Sakharwadi's Sugar Factory is 2nd Sugar Factory of Maharashtra and moreover 1st Private Sugar Factory in Maharashtra State.
Sakharwadi's Sugar Factory is currently run by its own management under guidance of Mr. Prahlad Patil. Phaltan sugar factory is working under management of Mr. Sanjeevraje Naik Nimbalkar cousin of Mr. Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar cabinet minister in state of Krushna Khore.
- Cummins India Ltd.[5] has its 300 acre 'Mega-site' plant in Phaltan which is being used to manufacture Engines .
[edit] Transport
Mostly local transport is done by Government Buses & some private vehicles, auto rickshaws, two wheelers, nowadays roads are quite good. Traffic is quite chaotic with no signals. People rarely follow traffic rules. Most of the people use bicycle or two wheelers as a mode of transportation. The city has a nonfunctional airport, 2 km from the city but there is no flight landing here. State transport to major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nasik etc. is also available from the Central Bus Stand. Few Private buses also have daily service to Pune, Mumbai every night with very affordable rates. There is no railway connected to Phaltan but many people daily uses the nearby railway station Lonand to go to Mumbai and Kolhapur side.New highway constructions is passing by the Phaltan.The distance of Phaltan from Pune city is about three hours which will reduce to 2 hours with new highway
King Chatrapati shivaji's father Shahajiraje's mother was from Naik nimbalkar's family phaltan King Chatrapati shivaji's daughter married wiht the son of Bajaji Naik nimbalkar's son
[edit] Education
[edit] Schools and Colleges in Phaltan
- Mudhoji High School and Junior College
- Yashwantrao Chavan College, Phaltan
- Mudhoji college
- Kamala Nimbkar Balbhavan
- Sakharwadi Vidyalay
- Sardar vallabhbhai Patel high school,Sakharwadi
- Jaybhavamni high school, Tirakwadi
- Shrimant Shivajiraje English Medium School (SSEMS)
- Government D.Ed. college for the girls
- Law college, Girvi naka
- Brilliant Academy
- Industrial Training institute
- College of Engineering Phaltan
- Sahakar maharshi Hanmantrao Pawar High School , Phaltan
- MalojiRaje Agricultur college , Phaltan
Phaltan has a significant footprint in the area of education. Mudhoji Naik Nimbalkar, one of the rulers of Phaltan started Mudhoji High School and Junior College way back in 1893. It was one of the first schools in Maharashtra State where Girls were allowed to take education. Phaltan is also the home of the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, focusing on agriculture and renewable energy.
[edit] References
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. - ^ "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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ sakharwadi
- ^ sugar
- ^ cummins map
