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Akluj
अकलूज
town
Country India
Government
 • BodyAkluj gram panchayat
Population
 (2011)
 • Total80,000 approx.
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
413101
Telephone codearea code +912185
Vehicle registrationMH-45
Lok Sabha constituencyMadha loksabha constituency
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMalshiras vidhansabha constituency
Civic agencyAkluj Grampanchayat
ClimateMean annual temperature 36°C, Mean annual rainfal 450 mm

Akluj is a town in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.[1] Akluj was earlier known for its large trade in cotton, which has almost disappeared at present.[2]

Introduction

Akluj is a town in Solapur district in Maharashtra. The town has background of sugar industries, trading activities and agriculturally rich. Akluj was Asia's Richest Grampanchyat for some time. Ex Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil was Sarpanch of Akluj.

Historical Background

The name Akluj is believed to be derived from ‘Shri Akalai Devi’ which is Gramadevata of Akluj. In Moghal period it was changed as Asadnagar for some time. We can see the land fort in Akluj. It was built by Yadav king Raja Singhan in the 13th century. Evidence shows that, after Yadavas it was ruled by Mughals and Britishers. Aurangjeb’s Subhedar for south named Bahaddurkhan appointed Shaikh Ali as a chief official of the Akluj fort in 1673 and Ranmastkhan was appointed as a chief Thanedar in 1675. Evidences also shows that in 1679 Dilerkhan and Chhatrpati Sambhaji Maharaj stayed in the fort of Akluj for 4 months. Bajirao Peshwa II was also stayed for three months in this fort, when he was dismissed from Peshwai by Britishers in 1802. When Maharaja Sambhaji was trapped by Mughals in 1689, Mughal Sardar traveled through Akluj. All these incident shows that from the medieval period, Akluj was important and famous as historical place.

Location

Akluj is situated in Malshiras tahasil and 115 km away from Solapur city. It is located on the right bank of Nira River. The height of Akluj is 551 m from the MSL.

The Latitude 17.9000 longitude 75.0333 Altitude (feet) 1581 Lat (DMS) north 17° 53' 60 N Long (DMS) east 75° 1' 60E Altitude (meters) 481

Climate

The Akluj is a part of Deccan plateau so its area is flat. In general the climate of Akluj is suitable for farming and is characterized by three seasons namely summer, winter and rainy. The special characteristic of climate of the Akluj is dry except during the monsoon season. The mean annual temperature of Akluj is 36 °C. Month of May is generally hottest (up to 42 °C) month of the year. The mean annual rainfall at Akluj is 450 mm

Population

The current population is approximately 80,000 (2009). The population in 1971 was 40,278 (as per Census 1971).

Nearby Airports

Nearby Railway Stations

Places to visit, near Akluj

(Distances from MSRTC bus Station)

  • Akluj Fort, Shiv shrusthi (1.5 km)
  • Shri Akalai Devi temple (2.0 km)
  • Shiv-Parvati Temple, Yashwantnagar (2.5 Km)
  • Sayajiraje Water Park (5.0 km)
  • Ganesh Temple, Ganeshgaon (7.0 km)
  • Anandi Ganesh & Shiva Temple (7.2 km)
  • Shivamrut Dairy & Garden-Vizori (7.5 km)
  • Ardhnarinateswar Temple, Velapur (11.0 km)
  • Siddhanath Temple, Borgaon (13.5 km)
  • Nrusinha Temple (Tembhurni Road) (22.0 km)
  • Ujani Dam, (40.0 km) Via Indapur & (38.0 km) Via Tembhurni
  • Sidhanath Temple, Mhaswad (44.0 km)
  • Vitthal-Rukmini Temple, Pandharpur (45.0 km)
  • Gupthling Temple, Shingnapur (48.0 km)

Leisure / Relaxation Locations in town

  • Shriram Theatre
  • Mahatma Theatre
  • Shivchatrapati Swamming Pool

Politics

Akluj’s political atmosphere has always revolved around one prominent family: Mohite-Patil. The late Shri. Shankarao Mohite Patil (Ex. MLA 1952-1972) started with social politics. After him Shri. Vijaysinh Shankarao Mohite Patil, MP. (Loksabha 2014), Ex. Dep. CM, Maharashtra, Ex. Minister PWD, tourism, rural development etc led politics in Solapur district. Both worked on fundamental infrastructure and tried to resolve the major problems such as electricity, roads, sugar industry and irrigation.

List of MLA's from Malshiras Constituency

Industries

  • The Saswad Mali Sugar Factory, Malinagar-1936
  • Sahakarmaharshi Shankarrao Mohite Patil Sakhar Karkhana, Akluj
  • Milk dairy & bi-Products (Shivamrut-2nd largest Co-operative Dairy in Maharashtra)
  • Dhaval Pratapsinh Mohite-Patil Agro Ind Ltd. Dhavalnagar
  • Rajhans Poultry Farm.
  • Ecoboard Industries Limited, Velapur, Maharashtra
  • Fratelli Wines Pvt. Ltd. Akluj (Zanjewadi) [1]
  • Greenfingers IT Solution Pvt.Ltd. Akluj [2]
  • Shivshankar Bazaar

Famous Personalities from Akluj

  • Late. Shri. Shankarrao Mohite-Patil [Ex. MLA 1952-72]
  • Late. Shri. Sadashivrao Mane-Patil
  • Late. Shri. Pratapsinh Shankarrao Mohite-Patil [Ex. MP (Loksabha) from Solapur, Ex. State Minister, MLC, Ex. ZP President, Chairman-DCC Bank, Solapur]
  • Shri. VijaySinh Shankarrao Mohite-Patil [Ex. Deputy CM Of Maharashtra, Ex Minister of PWD, Tourism, Rural development, [1980-2009], MLC (2012–14), MP Loksabha-Madha-2014, Chairman-State Sugar Federation, Director of DCC Bank etc]
  • Shri. D. M. Mirasdar, Famous Marathi Writer
  • Shri. Baldada Shankarrao Mohite-Patil
  • Shri. Ranjitsinh VijaySinh Mohite-Patil [Ex. MP, Rajyasabha & Ex. MLC]
  • Shri. Changojirao Deshmukh [Ex. MLA 1972]
  • Shri. Shyamrao Patil [Ex. MLA 1978]
  • Shri. Kishorsinh Mane-Patil [Ex. Sarpanch and Member Grampanchyat, Akluj]
  • Shri. Dhairyashil Mohite-Patil [ZP Member, Solapur]
  • Shri. Dhavalsinh Pratapsinh Mohite-Patil [ZP Member, Solapur, Chairman. Sugar factory, Sadashivnagar]
  • Shri. Arjunsinh Mohite-Patil [ZP Member, Solapur & MD. of Fratelli Wines]
  • Shri. Ranjan Girme [MD - Malinagar Sugar Factory]
  • Dr. Inamadar M.K. [Famous Medicine / General Practitioner / Family Physician]

Education

Akluj has almost all type of well known educational institutions. Which includes, Engineering, Pharmacy, Education (D.Ed & B.Ed), Agri, I.T.I., English medium schools and also colleges of arts, science, Computer, Management, Nursing & commerce educations. Few of them are mentioned below

1. Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Mahavidhyalaya, Malevadi

2. Sadashivrao Mane Vidyalaya, Akluj

3. Green-Fingers English Medium School

4. Shankarrao Mohite-Patil college of Engineering

5. Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil College of Nursing

6. Rajsinh Mohite-Patil Institute of Management Studies

7. Green-fingers Collage of Computer & Technology

8. Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil English Medium D.Ted College

9. Ratnai college of Agriculture

10. Shankarrao Mohite-Patil English Medium School

11. Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite Prashala

12. Akluj Night School

13. Shrimati Ratnaprabhadevi Mohite-Patil Home Science

14. Collage of Pharmacy.(B. Pharmacy & D. Pharmacy)

15. Sahakar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Institute of Technology and Research

16. Aklai Vidyalay,Akluj

Villages/Cities near Akluj

  • Shankarnagar (3.00 km)
  • Malinagar (4.0 km)
  • Shreepur (11.0 km)
  • Velapur (11.5 km)
  • Malshiras (13.5 km)
  • Piliv (27.0 km)
  • Indapur (28.5 km)
  • Tembhurni (29.0 km)
  • Natepute (31.0 km)
  • Walchandnagar (35.0 km)
  • Pandharpur (44.0 km)
  • Sangola (60 km)
  • Baramati (75 km)
  • Solapur (115.0 km)
  • Pune (170.0 km)

Lavani Mahotsav

Lavani mahotsav is one of the major attraction of Akluj. The lavani mahotsav being held every year in the month of December or January to Promote the culture of Maharashtra and entertain people. The quality of this Lavani mahotsav is nowhere seen in any part of Maharashtra. This is famous lavani mahotsav known for encouraging cultural artists of Maharashtra

  1. ^ "History brought to life through sculptures in Akluj". Oneindia. 16 June 2008. Archived from the original on 20 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-06. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Akluj". Solapur district Gazetteer. The Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 2010-08-15.

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References

<http://smmakluj.com/>

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