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			{{Short description\|City in Maharashtra, India}}
	{{About\|the City\|its eponymous Taluka\|Gadhinglaj Taluka}}		{{About\|the City\|its eponymous Taluka\|Gadhinglaj Taluka}}
			{{more citations needed\|date=July 2013}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2018}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2018}}
	{{Use Indian English\|date=December 2018}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=December 2018}}
	~~{{more citations needed\|date=July 2013}}~~

	{{Infobox settlement		{{Infobox settlement
	\| name = Gadhinglaj		\| name = Gadhinglaj
	\| ~~native_name = गडहिंग्लज~~		\| nicknames = Hinglaj, Smart City Gadhinglaj
	~~\| nickname~~ = Hinglaj
	\| settlement_type = City		\| settlement_type = City
	\| image_skyline =		\| image_skyline =
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	'''Gadhinglaj''' ([[Help:IPA/Marathi\|[ɡəɖᵊɦiŋɡləd͡z]]]) is a city in India in the [[Kolhapur district]] in the southwest corner of the [[States and union territories of India\|state]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is located on the banks of the river [[Hiranyakeshi river\|Hiranyakeshi]]. It is the [[Taluka]] (Tehsil) headquarters of [[Gadhinglaj Taluka]] and a subdivision headquarters of the Gadhinglaj Subdivision of the Kolhapur District. It is governed by a [[municipal council]]. The rapidly growing city is the third largest in the Kolhapur District, with [[population]] of more than 50,000. Places to visit ~~like~~ [[Samangad\|Samagad fort]], temples and beautiful weather. ~~Info. By ''Vinay Gawali.''~~		'''Gadhinglaj''' ([[Help:IPA/Marathi\|[ɡəɖᵊɦiŋɡləd͡z]]]) is a city in India in the [[Kolhapur district]] in the southwest corner of the [[States and union territories of India\|state]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is located on the banks of the river [[Hiranyakeshi river\|Hiranyakeshi]]. It is the [[Taluka]] (Tehsil) headquarters of [[Gadhinglaj Taluka]] and a subdivision headquarters of the Gadhinglaj Subdivision of the Kolhapur District. It is governed by a [[municipal council]]. The rapidly growing city is the third largest in the Kolhapur District, with [[population]] of more than 50,000. Places to visit include [[Samangad\|Samagad fort]], temples and beautiful weather.

	==Geography==		==Geography==
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	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	As of the [[2001 Census of India\|2001 Indian census]], Gadhinglaj had a population of 27,185.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-date=2004-06-16\|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)\|access-date=2008-11-01\|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> However, the city and its surrounding areas has since increased to 80,000. Males constitute 51 percent of the population.		As of the [[2001 Census of India\|2001 Indian census]], Gadhinglaj had a population of 27,185.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999\|archive-date=2004-06-16\|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)\|access-date=2008-11-01\|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> However, the city and its surrounding areas has since increased to 80,000. Males constitute 51 percent of the population.

	Gadhinglaj has an average [[Literacy\|literacy rate]] of 80.91 percent, which is higher than the national average of 74.9 percent, with male literacy at 87.51 percent and female literacy at 74.5 percent. The dominant and most widely spoken language is [[Marathi language\|Marathi]]. However, [[Kannada language\|Kannada]] is also spoken due to the city's proximity to Karnataka.		Gadhinglaj has an average [[Literacy\|literacy rate]] of 80.91 percent, which is higher than the national average of 74.9 percent, with male literacy at 87.51 percent and female literacy at 74.5 percent. The dominant and most widely spoken language is [[Marathi language\|Marathi]]. However, [[Kannada language\|Kannada]] is also spoken due to the city's proximity to Karnataka.
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	==Civic Administration==		==Civic Administration==
	The civic administration of the city is managed by the Gadhinglaj [[nagar palika]]. It is among the wealthiest municipal councils of its classification in the country. It was founded on 1 August 1887, and oversees [[construction]], [[Health care\|health]], [[sanitation]], [[water supply]], administration, and [[tax]]ation in the city. Gadhinglaj is divided into 15 wards: Uparate Galli, Belgudri Colony, Bazaar Peth, Gune Path, Gandhinagar, Ayodhya Nagar, ~~Doctor~~ Colony, Manglewadi, Gaurav Nagar, Kaju Baug, Sadhana Nagar, Yamunanagar, KDCC Bank Colony, Gurukul Nagar, Gijawanenagar, Bhadagaonnagar, and Hiranyakeshinagar.		The civic administration of the city is managed by the Gadhinglaj [[nagar palika]]. It is among the wealthiest municipal councils of its classification in the country. It was founded on 1 August 1887, and oversees [[construction]], [[Health care\|health]], [[sanitation]], [[water supply]], administration, and [[tax]]ation in the city. Gadhinglaj is divided into 15 wards: Uparate Galli, Belgudri Colony, Bazaar Peth, Gune Path, Gandhinagar, Ayodhya Nagar, Magdum Colony, Manglewadi, Gaurav Nagar, Kaju Baug, Sadhana Nagar, Yamunanagar, KDCC Bank Colony, Gurukul Nagar, Gijawanenagar, Bhadagaonnagar, and Hiranyakeshinagar.

	Gadhinglaj operates its own [[fire department]], the Gadhinglaj Municipal Fire Brigade, which operates a fire engine, tanker truck, [[ambulance]], support vehicle, and hydraulic platform truck. Gadhinglaj Municipality (GMC) is headed by a municipal president who is assisted by a municipal chief officer and council members.<ref>[http://gadhinglajpalika.org/comessage.html Gadhinglaj Municipal Council.] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602084410/http://gadhinglajpalika.org/comessage.html \|date=2009-06-02 }}</ref> The city's electrical supply is managed by the [[Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited]] (MAHADISCOM). It maintains paved roads and civil facilities through tax revenues collected from various economic sectors.		Gadhinglaj operates its own [[fire department]], the Gadhinglaj Municipal Fire Brigade, which operates a fire engine, tanker truck, [[ambulance]], support vehicle, and hydraulic platform truck. Gadhinglaj Municipality (GMC) is headed by a municipal president who is assisted by a municipal chief officer and council members.<ref>[http://gadhinglajpalika.org/comessage.html Gadhinglaj Municipal Council.] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602084410/http://gadhinglajpalika.org/comessage.html \|date=2009-06-02 }}</ref> The city's electrical supply is managed by the [[Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited]] (MAHADISCOM). It maintains paved roads and civil facilities through tax revenues collected from various economic sectors.
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	Gadhinglaj's agricultural sector is known for sugarcane, red chili, jaggery, [[Grain\|food grains]], and [[vegetable]]s. Some parts of [[Sindhudurg district\|Sindhudurg]] district and Goa state heavily rely on Gadhinglaj for food grains and vegetables. Gadhinglaj has also been a major hub for [[cattle]] trading for many years. There are [[sugar mills]] situated {{convert\|6\|km\|mi}} from the city. [[Textile]]s are also a major business in Gadhinglaj due to its proximity to textile-producing regions. The city is also known for its production of [[kolhapuri chappal]] (hand-crafted [[leather]] slippers).		Gadhinglaj's agricultural sector is known for sugarcane, red chili, jaggery, [[Grain\|food grains]], and [[vegetable]]s. Some parts of [[Sindhudurg district\|Sindhudurg]] district and Goa state heavily rely on Gadhinglaj for food grains and vegetables. Gadhinglaj has also been a major hub for [[cattle]] trading for many years. There are [[sugar mills]] situated {{convert\|6\|km\|mi}} from the city. [[Textile]]s are also a major business in Gadhinglaj due to its proximity to textile-producing regions. The city is also known for its production of [[kolhapuri chappal]] (hand-crafted [[leather]] slippers).

	Many [[bank]]s have a strong presence in Gadhinglaj city and the Gadhinglaj Taluka due to its large-scale trading sector and its textile and agricultural industries. Gadhinglaj features major banks including [[ICICI Bank]], [[Bank of Maharashtra]], [[State Bank of India]], [[Union Bank of India]], [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Bank of India]], [[Federal Bank]], [[Axis Bank]], [[HDFC Bank\|HDFC bank]], [[Indian Overseas Bank]], [[IDBI Bank\|IDBI bank]], and various local banks.		Many [[bank]]s have a strong presence in Gadhinglaj city and the Gadhinglaj Taluka due to its large-scale trading sector and its textile and agricultural industries. Gadhinglaj features major banks including [[ICICI Bank]], Bank of Maharashtra, [[State Bank of India]], [[Union Bank of India]], [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Bank of India]], [[Federal Bank]], [[Axis Bank]], [[HDFC Bank\|HDFC bank]], [[Indian Overseas Bank]], [[IDBI Bank\|IDBI bank]], and various local banks.

	==MIDC==		==MIDC==
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	==Education==		==Education==
	The literacy rate in Gadhinglaj city is 89.36%, which is higher than the state average of 82.34%. In Gadhinglaj, the male literacy is around 93.74% while female literacy rate is 85.03%. Gadhinglaj includes some of the most reputable educational institutions in India,{{citation needed\|date=October 2020}} and it serves as an educational hub in Maharashtra and India as a whole. Some of Gadhinglaj's educational institutions include:		The literacy rate in Gadhinglaj city is 89.36%, which is higher than the state average of 82.34%. In Gadhinglaj, the male literacy is around 93.74% while female literacy rate is 85.03%. Gadhinglaj includes some of the most reputable educational institutions in India,{{citation needed\|date=October 2020}} and it serves as an educational hub in Maharashtra and India as a whole. Some of Gadhinglaj's educational institutions include:
			* Sarvodaya Vivek Jeevan Vidya Public School
	* Omkar Education Society's Arts, Commerce and Science College, Gadhinglaj		* Omkar Education Society's Arts, Commerce and Science College, Gadhinglaj
	* D. K. Shinde College of Education (B.Ed.) Gadhinglaj		* D. K. Shinde College of Education (B.Ed.) Gadhinglaj
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	* Creative Jr. College Of Science		* Creative Jr. College Of Science
	* Barrister Nath Pai Vidyalaya		* Barrister Nath Pai Vidyalaya
	* V.D. Shinde High School~~[[File:Shivraj College.jpg\|thumb\|354x354px\| Shivraj College, Gadhinglaj]]~~		* V.D. Shinde High School
	*[http://www.shivraj.edu.in/ Shivraj College of Arts & Commerce and D.S. Kadam Science College].		* Gadhinglaj High school and Jr College
	* ~~[[Gadhinglaj High School\|~~Gadhinglaj High school and Jr College]]
	* Sadhana High School and College		* Sadhana High School and College
	* Lotus English School Gadhinglaj		* Lotus English School Gadhinglaj
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	* Sadhana Vidyalaya,		* Sadhana Vidyalaya,
	* Dr. Ghali College		* Dr. Ghali College
	* [[M.R. High School and Jr College]]		* M.R. High School and Jr College
	* Sant Gajanan Maharaj Rural Polytechnic College		* Sant Gajanan Maharaj Rural Polytechnic College
	* Sant Gajanan Maharaj College Of Engineering		* Sant Gajanan Maharaj College Of Engineering
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	* E.B. Gadkari Homeopathy College		* E.B. Gadkari Homeopathy College
	* Dr. A. D. Shinde Institute of Technology		* Dr. A. D. Shinde Institute of Technology
	* [http://www.rootsandwingsece.com/ Roots and Wings, Early Childhood Education (Montessori based Pre-school)]
	* Neora High School		* Neora High School
	* Kalu Mastar Vidyalaya		* Kalu Mastar Vidyalaya
	* Sarvodaya Vivek Jeevan Vidya Public School
	*Sai international School		*Sai international School
	*New horizon School		*New horizon School
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	* [[Amboli, Sindhudurg]]		* [[Amboli, Sindhudurg]]
			* Sawant Fort, Smart city Gadhinglaj
	* Shree Somlingeshwar Temple, Madhyal (6 km)		* Shree Somlingeshwar Temple, Madhyal (6 km)
	* Jotiba Temple, [[Kadgaon]] (4 km away)		* Jotiba Temple, [[Kadgaon]] (4 km away)
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	==See also==		==See also==
	* Narewadi		*[[Kaulage]]
			* [[Narewadi]]
	* [[Kadgaon]]		* [[Kadgaon]]
	* [[Nesari]]		* [[Nesari]]
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	* [[Terani]]		* [[Terani]]
	* [[Gadhinglaj Taluka]]		* [[Gadhinglaj Taluka]]
	*Bhadgoan		*[[Bhadgoan]]
	*[[Waghrali]]		*[[Waghrali]]
	*[[~~Kaulage~~]]		*[[Ainapur, Kolhapur\|Ainapur]]
			*[[Hiralage]]
			*[[Harali Kh]]
			*[[Harali Bk]]

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Cities and towns in Kolhapur district]]		[[Category:Cities and towns in Kolhapur district]]
	~~[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]]~~

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{{About|the City|its eponymous Taluka|Gadhinglaj Taluka}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{more citations needed|date=July 2013}}

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'''Gadhinglaj''' ([[Help:IPA/Marathi|[ɡəɖᵊɦiŋɡləd͡z]]]) is a city in India in the [[Kolhapur district]] in the southwest corner of the [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is located on the banks of the river [[Hiranyakeshi river|Hiranyakeshi]]. It is the [[Taluka]] (Tehsil) headquarters of [[Gadhinglaj Taluka]] and a subdivision headquarters of the Gadhinglaj Subdivision of the Kolhapur District. It is governed by a [[municipal council]]. The rapidly growing city is the third largest in the Kolhapur District, with [[population]] of more than 50,000. Places to visit like [[Samangad|Samagad fort]], temples and beautiful weather. Info. By ''Vinay Gawali.''

==Geography==
Gadhinglaj is situated on the banks of the Hiranyakeshi river, which originates in the [[Amboli, Sindhudurg|Amboli Ghats]] mountains. It is located at the border between Maharashtra and [[Karnataka]]. [[State Highway 134 (Maharashtra)|Maharashtra State Highway 134]] passes through the city. Gadinglaj is the headquarters of South Kolhapur and a sub-district of the Kolhapur District. It is the largest city in South Kolhapur and has enough area and population to be deemed a district. The city is at an average elevation of {{convert|623|m|ft}}.

{{Geographic location
|Centre = Gadhinglaj
|North = [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]]
|Northeast = [[Nipani]]
|East = [[Sankeshwar]]
|Southeast = [[Mugruwadi]], [[Bangalore]], [[Belgaum]], [[Hubli]]
|South = [[Goa]], [[Mahagaon, Gadhinglaj]], [[Bhadgaon]] [[Nesari]], [[Chandgad]]
|Southwest = [[Goa]], [[Karwar]]
|West = [[Kadgaon]], [[Sawantwadi]]
|Northwest = [[Ratnagiri]]
}}

==History==
Although the exact date of Gadhinglaj's founding is unknown, ancient texts date the city back to at least 1500 [[Anno Domini|AD]]. Gadhinglaj was originally a small village near the banks of the Hiranyakeshi River. It was not until 1887, when the Gadhinglaj Municipal Council was formed, that it grew into a town. At that time the official name of the city was Hinglaj. During the 1960s and 1970s, the town expanded into a city and its [[Municipal governance in India|local government]] grew correspondingly from a C-class municipal council to B-class municipal council. During the 1970s, Appasaheb Nalawade founded the Gadhinglaj Sugar Factory, which contributed to the city's industrial and [[Agriculture|agricultural]] growth. Since 2000, the city has seen a population and economic boom, with its population nearly tripling. It has become one of fastest growing cities in Maharashtra and India. During this time Gadhinglaj also saw a boom in its trade, business, financial, and [[real estate]] sectors.

==Demographics==
As of the [[2001 Census of India|2001 Indian census]], Gadhinglaj had a population of 27,185.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> However, the city and its surrounding areas has since increased to 80,000. Males constitute 51 percent of the population.

Gadhinglaj has an average [[Literacy|literacy rate]] of 80.91 percent, which is higher than the national average of 74.9 percent, with male literacy at 87.51 percent and female literacy at 74.5 percent. The dominant and most widely spoken language is [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. However, [[Kannada language|Kannada]] is also spoken due to the city's proximity to Karnataka.

==Religion==
The population of Gadhinglaj is mainly [[Hindus|Hindu]], with [[Islam]] as the largest minority religion. There are also [[Buddhism|Buddhists]]{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}, [[Christians]] (Bardeskars), [[Sikhs]]{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}, and others living in the city.

==Culture==
The main festivals of Gadhinglaj include the Hindu festivals of [[Diwali]], [[Ganesh Chaturthi]], [[Vijayadashami]], [[Navaratri]] and [[Holi]] (Festival of Colours).

==Civic Administration==
The civic administration of the city is managed by the Gadhinglaj [[nagar palika]]. It is among the wealthiest municipal councils of its classification in the country. It was founded on 1 August 1887, and oversees [[construction]], [[Health care|health]], [[sanitation]], [[water supply]], administration, and [[tax]]ation in the city. Gadhinglaj is divided into 15 wards: Uparate Galli, Belgudri Colony, Bazaar Peth, Gune Path, Gandhinagar, Ayodhya Nagar, Doctor Colony, Manglewadi, Gaurav Nagar, Kaju Baug, Sadhana Nagar, Yamunanagar, KDCC Bank Colony, Gurukul Nagar, Gijawanenagar, Bhadagaonnagar, and Hiranyakeshinagar.

Gadhinglaj operates its own [[fire department]], the Gadhinglaj Municipal Fire Brigade, which operates a fire engine, tanker truck, [[ambulance]], support vehicle, and hydraulic platform truck. Gadhinglaj Municipality (GMC) is headed by a municipal president who is assisted by a municipal chief officer and council members.<ref>[http://gadhinglajpalika.org/comessage.html Gadhinglaj Municipal Council.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602084410/http://gadhinglajpalika.org/comessage.html |date=2009-06-02 }}</ref> The city's electrical supply is managed by the [[Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited]] (MAHADISCOM). It maintains paved roads and civil facilities through tax revenues collected from various economic sectors.

In 2008, Gadhinglaj was one of the first talukas in India to initiate [[energy conservation]] programmes through utilizing [[solar energy]] for its [[street light]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mahaurja.com/PDF/List_WSH_MAH.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2010-08-24 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091014125422/http://www.mahaurja.com/PDF/List_WSH_MAH.pdf |archive-date=2009-10-14 }}</ref>

==Economy==
Gadhinglaj's major businesses are trade, [[sugar]] production, and [[red chili]] production. Thanks to its proximity to [[Goa]] and [[Sindhudurg district|Sindhudurg]], it serves as a market hub. [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation|MIDC]] is developing heavy and light industry in the area. The [[trade]] sector of the city's economy is booming and eclipsed [[sugarcane]] and [[jaggery]] production as the city's biggest economic segment in 2000. [[Real estate]] is another prosperous sector in Gadhinglaj due to the city's booming trading and industrial sectors, ideal location and climate, developed infrastructure, and abundant [[Electricity sector in India|electricity]] and water supply. These qualities have led to heavy investment in the city's real estate by outsiders, mainly from [[Kolhapur]], [[Satara (city)|Satara]], [[Pune]], [[Mumbai]], and [[Nagpur]].

Gadhinglaj's agricultural sector is known for sugarcane, red chili, jaggery, [[Grain|food grains]], and [[vegetable]]s. Some parts of [[Sindhudurg district|Sindhudurg]] district and Goa state heavily rely on Gadhinglaj for food grains and vegetables. Gadhinglaj has also been a major hub for [[cattle]] trading for many years. There are [[sugar mills]] situated {{convert|6|km|mi}} from the city. [[Textile]]s are also a major business in Gadhinglaj due to its proximity to textile-producing regions. The city is also known for its production of [[kolhapuri chappal]] (hand-crafted [[leather]] slippers).

Many [[bank]]s have a strong presence in Gadhinglaj city and the Gadhinglaj Taluka due to its large-scale trading sector and its textile and agricultural industries. Gadhinglaj features major banks including [[ICICI Bank]], [[Bank of Maharashtra]], [[State Bank of India]], [[Union Bank of India]], [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Bank of India]], [[Federal Bank]], [[Axis Bank]], [[HDFC Bank|HDFC bank]], [[Indian Overseas Bank]], [[IDBI Bank|IDBI bank]], and various local banks.

==MIDC==
The [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation]] Industrial Area is situated {{convert|75|km|mi}} south of Kolhapur and [[Kolhapur Airport]], near Gadhinglaj. This industrial area is well connected by road, rail, and air transport to almost all Indian cities. The nearest railway station is {{convert|45|km|mi}} away, in [[Belgaum]]. The area is located on the Sankeshwar-Ajara-Sawantwadi state highway and is {{convert|15|km|mi}} from [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]]. The Karnataka state boundary is just {{convert|10|km|mi}} from this area. The [[port]] and airport at [[Panaji|Panjim]] (Goa) are {{convert|150|km|mi}} away.

The area has a separate sub-station and an uninterrupted power supply. MIDC has plans for a water supply scheme that would source 3.00 MLD of water from the Gijawane K.T., the main source of which is the [[Chitri Dam|Chitri dam]] on the [[Hiranyakeshi river|Hiranyakeshi River]].<ref>[http://www.midcindia.org/Pages/IndustrialPage.aspx Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902172536/http://www.midcindia.org/Pages/IndustrialPage.aspx |date=2010-09-02 }}</ref> The Grinex company pledged an investment of Rs 320 [[crore]]s ([[United States dollar|US$]]60 million) in a production plant for the manufacturing of fibre pipes for the water supply. Many other small-scale and mid-scale industries have started or pledged to start production in the Gadhinglaj MIDC (GMIDC).

==Gandhinagar==
Gandhinagar is a planned, upper-class closed development of Gadhinglaj. When it was built in 1980, it became the first [[planned community]] in Gadhinglaj. It mainly consists of [[bungalow]]s and high-rise housing societies. It includes high-class schools and hotels, as well as many other [[amenity|amenities]] such as a park, gym, community hospital, [[swimming pool]], and [[Community centre|community hall]]. It is governed by the Gandinagar Housing Society Corporation (GHSC).

==Expansion of Gadhinglaj City Municipal Limit==
In 2010, it was rumoured that the nagar palika of Gadhinglaj City was in process of expanding municipal limits by {{convert|10|km|mi}} towards [[Mahagaon, Gadhinglaj|Mahagaon]].{{citation needed|date=July 2013}} This would result in a very large increase in both area and population, with population increasing to 150,000. It would transform the Gadhinglaj Nagar Parished into a 'Class A' Nagar Palika, which would enable it to operate its own municipal [[public transport]]ation system, among other services. This would improve Gadhinglaj's status as an economic hub in Kolhapur and South Maharashtra.

In 2019, the area limits of Gadhinglaj city were expanded. The surrounding area of Badyachiwadi gram panchayat is now included in the limits of Gadhinglaj city.

==Education==
The literacy rate in Gadhinglaj city is 89.36%, which is higher than the state average of 82.34%. In Gadhinglaj, the male literacy is around 93.74% while female literacy rate is 85.03%. Gadhinglaj includes some of the most reputable educational institutions in India,{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} and it serves as an educational hub in Maharashtra and India as a whole. Some of Gadhinglaj's educational institutions include:
* Omkar Education Society's Arts, Commerce and Science College, Gadhinglaj
* D. K. Shinde College of Education (B.Ed.) Gadhinglaj
* Late Kedari Redekar Public School
* Chhatrapati Shivaji Vidyalaya
* Creative Pre-Primary School
* Creative Primary School
* Creative High School
* Creative Jr. College Of Science
* Barrister Nath Pai Vidyalaya
* V.D. Shinde High School[[File:Shivraj College.jpg|thumb|354x354px| Shivraj College, Gadhinglaj]]
*[http://www.shivraj.edu.in/ Shivraj College of Arts & Commerce and D.S. Kadam Science College].
* [[Gadhinglaj High School|Gadhinglaj High school and Jr College]]
* Sadhana High School and College
* Lotus English School Gadhinglaj
* Jagruti High School and Jr. College
* Sadhana Vidyalaya,
* Dr. Ghali College
* [[M.R. High School and Jr College]]
* Sant Gajanan Maharaj Rural Polytechnic College
* Sant Gajanan Maharaj College Of Engineering
* Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Pharmacy and Medical
* Kedari Redekar Ayurvedic College
* E.B. Gadkari Homeopathy College
* Dr. A. D. Shinde Institute of Technology
* [http://www.rootsandwingsece.com/ Roots and Wings, Early Childhood Education (Montessori based Pre-school)]
* Neora High School
* Kalu Mastar Vidyalaya
* Sarvodaya Vivek Jeevan Vidya Public School
*Sai international School
*New horizon School

==Tourist attractions in Gadhinglaj==

* [[Amboli, Sindhudurg]]
* Shree Somlingeshwar Temple, Madhyal (6 km)
* Jotiba Temple, [[Kadgaon]] (4 km away)
* Kalbhairav Temple
* Mahalaxmi Temple
* St. Anthony Church, Church Road Gadhinglaj
* Shri. Chaloba Temple Kadal (12 km Away)
* Ramling Temple, Virbhadra Temple, Laxmi Temple, Hanumaan Temple, and others around the town of [[Halkarni]]
* The [[Samangad]] Fort, which belongs to the seventh Rasrakuta king Dantidurga or Dantivarma II, bears date sak 675 (A.D. 733-54)<ref>[http://kolhapur.nic.in/kolhapurgazetteer/his_early.html Kolhapur district gazettee]</ref>
* River Hiranyakeshi
* Pargad (The hill Fort) around 75 km
* Kasturba garden
* Tilak garden
*Rajarshi Shahu garden[[File:Shendri Lake.jpg|thumb|434x434px|Shendri Lake]]Shendri lake
* Nakshatra Garden
* Chitri Dam (near Ajra)
* Laxmi Temple, Basarge
* Kalavati Devi temple (Hari mandir), Chidambarnagar
* Guddai Temple, Bhadgaon
* Pant Maharaj Mandir, Mugali
* Sai Temple, Lokamany tilak Udyan
* Shri Kalleshwar Devasthan, Bhadgaon
* Shri Guddadevi Mandir, Bhadgaon
* Shri Kedarling Mandir, Gijawane
* Shri Mahlaxi Mandir, Atyal
* Mangai dam, Atyal
* Shrimant Shri L. V. Desai (Bhadgaonkar Inamdarso) (Historical Place) Wada in Bhadgaon.
* Kadal Lake
* Shri Mangaidevi Temple Hiralage
* Shri Jotibha Temple Hiralage{{Clarify|can this also be spelled Jotbha|date=April 2018}}
* Shri Amruteshwer Temple Ningudage (11 km)
* Ganesh Temple, Inchnal
* Shri Ramlingeshwar Temple, Hebbal Kanool (7 km)

[[File:Sant Shri Balumama Temple, Gadhinglaj.jpg|thumb|Shri Sant Balumama Temple.]]

* Shri Sant Balumama Temple, Gadhinglaj

[[File:Guddai Temple, Bhadgaon, Tal-Gadhinglaj.jpg|thumb|Guddai Temple, Bhadgaon, Tal-Gadhinglaj]]

==Sports==
Gadhinglaj City has many sports facilities. These include a [[association football|football]] stadium, numerous [[cricket]] grounds, and two sports complexes (one managed by the Municipal Council and the other by the Gadhinagar Housing Society Corporation). Both sports complexes include facilities for football, cricket, [[badminton]], [[tennis]], [[basketball]], [[Track and field|track]], and [[swimming]]. The GHSC-run complex also includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Football is the most popular sport in Gadhinglaj. It has been played in the city since 1920. At the high school/college level Maharani Radhabhai High School (M.R.) is the strongest team in Kolhapur district.

Ajit Krida Mandal started the tradition of the Interstate football tournament in Gadhinglaj on Diwali vacation. He organized this tournament for 20 years. After 1984, the Gadhinglaj Soccer Association and the Gadhinglaj Taluka Football Association maintained this Interstate tournament tradition. In 2004, the Gadhinglaj United Football Association took charge of organizing this tournament tradition.

Gadhinglaj United upgrade the standard of tournament to all India level. Teams participating in the tournament include [[SBI Kerala (football team)|SBI Kerala]], [[Goa football team|Goa Sporting Club]], [[Pune F.C.|Pune Football Club]], [[Bangalore]]'s [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited|Hindustan Aeronautics]] & Bharat Earth Moving Limited (BEML) teams, the [[Karnataka Police]] team, and Mumbai's [[Oil and Natural Gas Corporation|Oil Natural Gas Corporation]] team, which have participated in the tournament for the last 11 years.

==Transportation==
Gadhinglaj is connected to the rest of Maharashtra and India by the state highway system. It is situated on [[State Highway 134 (Maharashtra)|Maharashtra State Highway 134]] and is about {{convert|15|km|mi}} from [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]] (NH 4). MSRTC has regular bus service from Kolhapur city.

'''Distances to nearest major airports'''
* [[Dabolim Airport]] (Goa International Airport) : {{convert|160|km|mi}}
* [[Belgaum Airport]] : {{convert|54|km|mi}}
* [[Kolhapur Airport]] : {{convert|78|km|mi}}

The nearest [[Indian Railways|railway]] stations are located in [[Belgaum]] to the south, [[Ghataprabha]] to the east, [[Kolhapur]] to the north, and [[Savantwadi]] to the west.

==See also==
* Narewadi
* [[Kadgaon]]
* [[Nesari]]
* [[Mahagaon, Gadhinglaj]]
* [[Harali]]
* [[Mugruwadi]]
* [[Halkarni]]
* [[Terani]]
* [[Gadhinglaj Taluka]]
*Bhadgoan
*[[Waghrali]]
*[[Kaulage]]

==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kolhapur district]]
[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]]