Pashtane
Pashtane
पष्टाणे | |
|---|---|
city | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Khandesh |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch, Grampanchayat |
| • Body | Grampanchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi, Ahirani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 00-91-2588 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 19 |
Pashtane (पष्टाणे) is a well known village in Jalgaon District, India, situated nearly 30 km from Jalgaon and 7 km from Dharangaon a nearest Railway station.
Geography and climate
Pashtane(पष्टाणे) is on average 400–450 feet above sea level. As the Satpura Mountain Range just 30 km to the north, the bedrock is on an average 15–20 feet below the ground level. Farming is the main occupation. Average rainfall is 550 mm[8]. The climate is hot for most of the year. Maximum temperature reaches up to 46 °C in summer and minimum temperature fall up to 8 °C in the winter. Pashtane village shares its boundary with Gangapuri, Dhanore, Anore, Garkhede, Tarde, Sonvad, Ukhalwadi, Kharde, Salwa, Hanumantkhede, Vaghlud, Chavalkhede, and Pimpri.
Population
Having nearly 5000+ population, divided into 2 sub villages 1 is Pashtane Bk.(पष्टाणे बुद्रुक) and another is Pashtane Kh.(पष्टाणे खुर्द).
Infrastructure
- Schools
- Madhyamil Vidyalay Pashtane
- Adarsha Vidyamandir Upkendra Pashtane
- Hospital
- Prathmik Aarogya Kendra Pashtane
- Post Office
Festivals
- Yatra (every 6 months)
- Kirtani Saptah
Famous Personalities of Pashtane
− 1. Aappaso, Naval Narayan Thakare (Patil)-(1931-2011) - was a most talented person of Village, he had an extensive knowledge of spiritualism, and mainly famous for his Joint-family which having more than 45 people in the family and living uniquely.
− 2. Dadaso, Nilkant Bhika Patil- Famous for his Political background. He is the First Sarpanch of village and region too, who ruled continuously 40+yrs as a Sarpanch of Pashtane Grampanchayat.
− 3. Annaso, S. S. Patil- Famous for his Political and Educational background.
References
INDIAN VILLAGE DIRECTORY https://villageinfo.in/maharashtra/jalgaon/dharangaon/pashtane-bk.html Population: http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/527329-pashtane-bk--maharashtra.html http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/527328-pashtane-kh--maharashtra.html School: http://www.icbse.com/schools/sec-sch-pashtane-bk/27030707001