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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Bhadgaon''' is a city and [[tehsil]] located in the [[Jalgaon district]] of the [[India|Indian]] state of [[Maharashtra]]. Its population is approximately 45,000-50,000 people.

==History==
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A copper-plate grant of the [[Rashtrakuta dynasty|Rashtrakuta Emperor]] [[Govinda III]] found near Bhadgaon (Pachora Taluka) has been dated to Saka 732 (809 A.D.). It records the donation of a village called Bhaulavara in the Bahula vishaya, corresponding to the modern Pachora district.

Jalgaon seems to have come under the sway of the Imperial [[Rashtrakuta dynasty|Rashtrakuta]] dynasty, with their capital at [[Manyakheta]] (modern Malkhed in [[North Karnataka]] in [[Karnataka]] State). ''The powerful rulers of this family extended their kingdom into the Deccan, Konkan, part of Gujarat and Central India up to the Vindhyas and remained in power until they were overthrown by [[Chalukya]] Tailapa in about 970 A.D''.

The ancient name of the city was ''Battagram'' or possibly ''Bhattagram'' meaning ''Bhatt'' symbolizing warrior or ''Bhat'' meaning brilliant Brahmins (the highest caste in Hinduism).<ref>{{cite web|title=Who Are the Brahmins?|url=https://www.thoughtco.com/who-are-the-brahmins-195316#:~:text=A%20Brahmin%20is%20a%20member,teaching%20and%20maintaining%20sacred%20knowledge.|website=Thought Co}}</ref>

The temple of Sidhivinayak was built under Peshawa rule. Near it are the Mahadev, Shani, Maruti temples, and Swami Samarha Kendra temples alongside the Girana river. The temple of Shiva (situated at Mahadeo Galli) was set up by ''Rishi Bhrugu'' near Girna River. (the position of the Girna river has changed over the last 70 years). Those who ''Mahashivrathi'' in this temple on the holy festival of the famous fair is organized by ''Panch Committee.''

==Government==
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Bhadgaon has a ''[[Bhadgaon Municipal Council|Municipal council]]''. Snehal Vispute was the first Chief Officer of Bhadgaon Municipal council. Shashikant Yeole was the first ''Nagaradhyaksha'' (Mayor) of Bhadgaon from 2009 to 2011. Ganesh Pardeshi was the ''Nagaradhyaksha'' in 2011. As of May 2012, Sau. Shubhangi Tushar Bhosle is the First Lady ''Nagaradhyaksha''. There are two Government Guest Houses: one at the bank of river Girna (Girna Guest House) and second near a bus stand (B&C Guest House).{{bar box
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{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|73}}
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†<small>Includes [[Sikh]]s (0.2%), [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (<0.2%).</small>
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==Economy==
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Bhadgoan's key agricultural crops are [[bananas]], [[sugarcane]] and black cotton. Plastic Moti industries and petroleum industries are expected to be a major industry as well. Masterline Lubricants has set up a manufacturing facility here helping to grow the rural economy.

'''Masterline''' is a lubricants company in India. The company had entered into the Indian market in 2002 with a range of automotive lubricants. In 2011 the company started blending and packing at internal plants with manufacturing facilities in Bhadgaon.

According to the website [https://www.statista.com/statistics/1117886/india-per-capita-income-maharashtra/ Statista] the economic growth of Bhadgoa has steadily and consistently increased YOY (Year over Year) at a rate of 8% since 2012. The average citizen earns 176,000 INR (Indian Rupees).

== Education ==
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Bhadgaon City has five high schools, three junior colleges, ITI colleges, two English medium schools, and one senior college. Chetana English Medium School is the first English medium school in Bhadgaon City. Sau. Sumantai Girdhar Patil high school and junior college are the oldest high schools in the city.

Senior College includes courses in Arts, Geography, Economics, History, and Marathi as a special subject course. Chemistry is a special subject. Bhadgaon City is improving in educational fields to improve rural knowledge.<ref name=Gazetteer>{{cite web|last=Gazetteer|first=Jalgaon|title=Gazetteer|url=http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/JALGAON/his_early.html|work=History|publisher=Government of India}}</ref>

There are more than 60 students admitted in Geography special departments that arrange activities such as educational tours, projects, seminars, fieldwork, conferences, workshops, guest lectures, exhibitions, and competitions. Department faculties are engaged in research work. Nearly 15 research papers have been published at the national and international level.

==See also==
*[[Bhadgaon Municipal Council]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in Jalgaon district]]
[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]]

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