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	'''Banda''' is a town in [[Sindhudurg district]] in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]], near the [[Goa]]-[[Maharashtra]] border. Banda is the last town in Maharashtra state on Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17), on the bank of the Terekhol river.		'''Banda''' is a town in [[Sindhudurg district]] in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]], near the [[Goa]]-[[Maharashtra]] border.<ref>{{cite web \|author=<!-- not stated --> \|date=2025 \|title=Banda Town Population Census 2011 - 2025 \|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/566923-banda-maharashtra.html \|website=census2011.co.in \|publisher=Census Organization of India \|access-date=April 7, 2025}}</ref> Banda is the last town in Maharashtra state on Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17), on the bank of the Terekhol river.

	==Languages spoken==		==Languages spoken==
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	==Places of attraction==		==Places of attraction==
	God Shree Bandeshwar and Goddess Shree Bhumika are the main temples in the village, as well as temples of [[Lord Vitthal]], [[Hanuman]]. Banda is named after the god Bandeshwar, a Jagrit Swayambhu Shivalinga. In ancient times, Banda was known as Adilabad in the reign of Adilshahi. Evidences of his reign can still be seen in the form of [[Redeghumat]], Bailghumat and other ancient constructions in and around the town. Adil was defeated by the Portuguese. During the time of [[Shivaji]], the name Adilabad changed to Banda after the deity Lord Bandeshwar.		God Shree Bandeshwar and Goddess Shree Bhumika are the main temples in the village, as well as temples of [[Lord Vitthal]], [[Hanuman]]. Banda is named after the god Bandeshwar, a Jagrit Swayambhu Shivalinga. In ancient times, Banda was known as Adilabad in the reign of Adilshahi. Evidences of his reign can still be seen in the form of Redeghumat, Bailghumat and other ancient constructions in and around the town. Adil was defeated by the Portuguese. During the time of Shivaji I, the name Adilabad changed to Banda after the deity Lord Bandeshwar.

	The more than 300 years old Temple of Lord Bandeshwar is being renovated. There are 12 Shivalingas inside the Garbhgriha of the temple.		The more than 300 years old Temple of Lord Bandeshwar is being renovated. There are 12 Shivalingas inside the Garbhgriha of the temple.
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	==Economy==		==Economy==
	Trade and agriculture are two main occupations of this town. Production and processing of cashew nuts, ~~gambog{{which lang\|date=July 2020}}~~ and betel nuts are emerging as major occupations. Because of huge production of cashews in the surrounding villages, Banda has become a major market for the whole Sindhudurga district.		Trade and agriculture are two main occupations of this town. Production and processing of [[cashew nuts]], [[gamboge]] and [[betel nuts]] are emerging as major occupations. Because of huge production of cashews in the surrounding villages, Banda has become a major market for the whole Sindhudurga district.

	==Transportation==		==Transportation==
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	*[[Kankavli]]		*[[Kankavli]]
	*[[Amboli, Sindhudurg district\|Amboli]]		*[[Amboli, Sindhudurg district\|Amboli]]

			==References==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Cities and towns in Sindhudurg district]]		[[Category:Cities and towns in Sindhudurg district]]

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{{Unreferenced|date=July 2013}}
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| name = Banda
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| postal_code = 416511
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'''Banda''' is a town in [[Sindhudurg district]] in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]], near the [[Goa]]-[[Maharashtra]] border. Banda is the last town in Maharashtra state on Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17), on the bank of the Terekhol river.

==Languages spoken==
The main languages are [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Malvani Konkani|Malvani]] and [[Konkani language|Konkani]]. Many people have a knowledge of English and Portuguese.

==Places of attraction==
God Shree Bandeshwar and Goddess Shree Bhumika are the main temples in the village, as well as temples of [[Lord Vitthal]], [[Hanuman]]. Banda is named after the god Bandeshwar, a Jagrit Swayambhu Shivalinga. In ancient times, Banda was known as Adilabad in the reign of Adilshahi. Evidences of his reign can still be seen in the form of [[Redeghumat]], Bailghumat and other ancient constructions in and around the town. Adil was defeated by the Portuguese. During the time of [[Shivaji]], the name Adilabad changed to Banda after the deity Lord Bandeshwar.

The more than 300 years old Temple of Lord Bandeshwar is being renovated. There are 12 Shivalingas inside the Garbhgriha of the temple.

There are temples for other deities such as Bhumika, Ravalnath, Vetal, Ganapati and Maharingan around the main Bandeshwar temple. Jatra is celebrated in December every year.

==Economy==
Trade and agriculture are two main occupations of this town. Production and processing of cashew nuts, gambog{{which lang|date=July 2020}} and betel nuts are emerging as major occupations. Because of huge production of cashews in the surrounding villages, Banda has become a major market for the whole Sindhudurga district.

==Transportation==
The Terekhol river bridge was constructed in 1961 by the government of Maharashtra for transportation between Goa and Maharashtra state. The bridge was the only connecting bridge or link between Goa and Maharashtra until 1999. Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17) passes through Banda.

==See also==
*[[Malvan]]
*[[Vengurla]]
*[[Savantwadi]]
*[[Kudal]]
*[[Kankavli]]
*[[Amboli, Sindhudurg district|Amboli]]

[[Category:Cities and towns in Sindhudurg district]]

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PercySpivakovsky: refine layout per standard format and improved wording for accuracy

114.79.141.196 at 06:35, 6 July 2021