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'''Chandgad''' is a village in [[Sindkhede]] in [[Dhule district]] of [[Maharashtra]] [[States and territories of India|State]], India. It is located {{convert|25|km}} from sub district headquarter and {{convert|25|km}} from district headquarter. The village is [[Administration (government)|administrated]] by [[Sarpanch]] an elected representative of the village as per [[Panchayati raj (India)]]. <ref name="census">{{cite web | url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_Village_Release_2700.xlsx | title=District Census Hand Book | work=indiapost.gov.in}}</ref>


'''Chandgad''' is a small city and [[tehsil]] headquarters of Chandgad taluka, of [[Kolhapur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. Citizens of Chandgad  are reliant on the larger cities [[Belgaum]] and [[Gadhinglaj]] for their major needs.


== Demography ==
== Demographics ==
As of 2009, The village has a total number of 212 houses and a population of 1027 of which 550 are males while 477 are females. According to the report [[published]] by [[Census India]] in 2011, out of the total population of the village 5 people are from [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Schedule Caste]] and 1002 are from Schedule Tribes Caste.<ref name="census" />
The population is about 12,000.  


==See also==
== Villages ==
*[[List of villages in India]]
*[[Kalyanpur, Maharashtra]]
* Kanadi-Padatewadi, also known as [[Kanadi village (Chandgad taluka)|Kanadi village]], is a village on the bank of the [[Ghataprabha River|Ghatprabha]] river.


== References ==
==History==
Chandgad was formerly a part of Belagavi District, but during reorganization of Maharashtra state the entire taluka was merged into [[Kolhapur]] District.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Chandgad |url=https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/district-reopsitory-detail.htm?25858#:~:text=He%20participated%20in%20anti%2DBritish,to%20the%20cause%20of%20freedom.}}</ref>
 
[[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Konkani language|Konkani]] are the native languages. Konkani (Malwani Konkani) is spoken mostly in the western part. The Goan Catholic community speaks Goan Konkani.
 
==Geography==
[[File:WesternGhat.jpg|thumb|A major biodiversity hotspot, Western Ghat near Chandgad]]Chandgad is located approcimately 110 km (68 mi) from Kolhapur and 36 km (22 mi) from [[Belgaum]] City. Chandgad is located on the Belgaum-Vengurle state highway. [[Amboli hill station]] is 32 km (20 mi) away.<ref>{{cite web
|publisher=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc
|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Chandgad.html
|title=Chandgad, India Page
|access-date=2008-05-17}}</ref>
 
Chandgad is the southernmost taluka for Kolhapur district. Chandgad receives more rainfall than any other town of Kolhapur district, nearly 3000 mm from the [[Arabian Sea]] branch of the [[Southwest monsoon|South-West monsoon]]. Rainy season lasts from June to September with occasional rainfall in October and November. Part of the [[Western Ghat]], Chandgad's surroundings are rich in biodiversity. It is covered with dense lush green forest.
 
[[Ghataprabha River|Ghataprabha]] and Tamraparni are the largest rivers. Of many dams in Chandgad, Jangam Hatti is the major source of water to many villages in Chandgad Taluka.
 
== Economy ==
Rice, sugar cane, cashew nut, sweet potato, and potato are the major crops. The area is home to numerous cashew nut tree plantations.
 
{{Geographic location
|Centre    = Chandgad
|North    = [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]]
|Northeast = [[Gadhinglaj]]
|East      = [[Belgaum]]
|Southeast = [[Bangalore]], [[Hubli]]
|South    = [[Goa]]
|Southwest = [[Goa]], [[Karwar]]
|West      = [[Sawantwadi]]
|Northwest = [[Ratnagiri]]
}}
 
==Climate==
{{Unsourced section|date=July 2024}}
The rainy season witnesses heavy rains by the [[Monsoon|South-West Monsoon]]. The [[monsoon]] period is from June to September with rainfall averaging more than 3000&nbsp;mm every year and heavy winds. It is located on the [[Western Ghat]] and temperatures in the range of 36°C to 29°C during summer and 21°C to 14°C during winter.
 
{{Weather box|collapsed =
|location = Chandgad
|metric first = Yes
|single line = Yes
|Jan high C = 30
|Feb high C = 32
|Mar high C = 35
|Apr high C = 36
|May high C = 34
|Jun high C = 29
|Jul high C = 26
|Aug high C = 26
|Sep high C = 28
|Oct high C = 29
|Nov high C = 29
|Dec high C = 29
|Year high C =
|Jan low C = 14
|Feb low C = 15
|Mar low C = 18
|Apr low C = 21
|May low C = 21
|Jun low C = 21
|Jul low C = 21
|Aug low C = 20
|Sep low C = 20
|Oct low C = 19
|Nov low C = 17
|Dec low C = 15
|Jan precipitation mm = 1.1
|Feb precipitation mm = 0.2
|Mar precipitation mm = 2.9
|Apr precipitation mm = 24.4
|May precipitation mm = 30
|Jun precipitation mm = 500.1
|Jul precipitation mm = 799.8
|Aug precipitation mm = 900.2
|Sep precipitation mm = 450.1
|Oct precipitation mm = 203.4
|Nov precipitation mm = 80.3
|Dec precipitation mm = 20.1
|Year precipitation mm =
|date=July 2012}}
 
==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Dhule district]]
{{Kolhapur district topics}}


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

Latest revision as of 09:22, 23 June 2025

Chandgad
Town
Chandgad is located in Maharashtra
Chandgad
Chandgad
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 15°56′0″N 74°12′0″E / 15.93333°N 74.20000°E / 15.93333; 74.20000
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictKolhapur
Government
 • BodyNagarpanchayat
Population
 (2013)
 • Total12,000
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
416509
Telephone code02320
Vehicle registrationMH.09
Nearest cityBelgaum
Websitekolhapur.gov.in/en/tehsil/

Chandgad is a small city and tehsil headquarters of Chandgad taluka, of Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Citizens of Chandgad are reliant on the larger cities Belgaum and Gadhinglaj for their major needs.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

The population is about 12,000.

Villages[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

Chandgad was formerly a part of Belagavi District, but during reorganization of Maharashtra state the entire taluka was merged into Kolhapur District.[1]

Marathi and Konkani are the native languages. Konkani (Malwani Konkani) is spoken mostly in the western part. The Goan Catholic community speaks Goan Konkani.

Geography[edit | edit source]

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A major biodiversity hotspot, Western Ghat near Chandgad

Chandgad is located approcimately 110 km (68 mi) from Kolhapur and 36 km (22 mi) from Belgaum City. Chandgad is located on the Belgaum-Vengurle state highway. Amboli hill station is 32 km (20 mi) away.[2]

Chandgad is the southernmost taluka for Kolhapur district. Chandgad receives more rainfall than any other town of Kolhapur district, nearly 3000 mm from the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West monsoon. Rainy season lasts from June to September with occasional rainfall in October and November. Part of the Western Ghat, Chandgad's surroundings are rich in biodiversity. It is covered with dense lush green forest.

Ghataprabha and Tamraparni are the largest rivers. Of many dams in Chandgad, Jangam Hatti is the major source of water to many villages in Chandgad Taluka.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Rice, sugar cane, cashew nut, sweet potato, and potato are the major crops. The area is home to numerous cashew nut tree plantations.

Climate[edit | edit source]

The rainy season witnesses heavy rains by the South-West Monsoon. The monsoon period is from June to September with rainfall averaging more than 3000 mm every year and heavy winds. It is located on the Western Ghat and temperatures in the range of 36°C to 29°C during summer and 21°C to 14°C during winter.

Climate data for Chandgad
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 30
(86) 		32
(90) 		35
(95) 		36
(97) 		34
(93) 		29
(84) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		28
(82) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 14
(57) 		15
(59) 		18
(64) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		19
(66) 		17
(63) 		15
(59) 		19
(65)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 1.1
(0.04) 		0.2
(0.01) 		2.9
(0.11) 		24.4
(0.96) 		30
(1.2) 		500.1
(19.69) 		799.8
(31.49) 		900.2
(35.44) 		450.1
(17.72) 		203.4
(8.01) 		80.3
(3.16) 		20.1
(0.79) 		3,012.6
(118.62)
[citation needed]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "History of Chandgad".
  2. ↑ "Chandgad, India Page". Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
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