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'''Kundal''' is a village in [[Akrani]] in [[Nandurbar district]] of [[Maharashtra]] [[States and territories of India|State]], India. It is located {{convert|108|km}} from sub district headquarter and {{convert|118|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>
'''Kundal''' is a town in [[Palus, Maharashtra|Palus]] [[Taluka]] within the [[Sangli District]] of southwestern [[Maharashtra]], It has a population of 18,287 people - 9,432 males and 8,855 females according to the 2011 census.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/568413-kundal-maharashtra.html|title=Kundal Village Population - Palus - Sangli, Maharashtra|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2016-11-17|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117211831/http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/568413-kundal-maharashtra.html|archivedate=2016-11-17}}</ref> Kundal is located {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=off}} north of the district capital, [[Sangli]]. Kundal is surrounded by Valva-Islampur Taluka to the west, Kadegaon Taluka to the north, Tasgaon Taluka to the east, and [[Karad]] Taluka to the west.


==History==
Kundal was originally the region around Sangli, and was the capital of the [[Western Chalukya Empire|Chalukyas]]. Kundal is a historical place; its ancient name was Koundinyapuro. The traditions of Kundal are more than 1,600 years old. It is believed that Samavsharan of Bhagwan Parsvanath, [[Mahaveer]], and Shrutkevali Poojya Shridhara Muni came to the region and achieved [[salvation]]. In Kundal, Lord Parsvanath’s idol story is well-known.


== Demography ==
It is said that after a son of a king died from disease, his newly married wife prepared an idol of Parsvanath made of sand. The Goddess Padmavati started praying and worshiping it with all her heart. Owing to the power of such sincere worship, her husband was resurrected. The story of [[King]] Satyeshwar and Queen Padmashri of Koundinyapur is based on similar concepts and ideas.
As of 2009, The village has a total number of 357 houses and a population of 1915 of which 940 are males while 975 are females. According to the report [[published]] by [[Census India]] in 2011, out of the total population of the village 15 people are from [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Schedule Caste]] and 1891 are from Schedule Tribes Caste.<ref name="census" />


==See also==
Kundal was home to freedom fighters such as [[Nana Patil|Krantisigha Nana Patil]], Krantiagrani G. D. (Bapu) Lad, Krantiveer Captain Akaram (Dada) Pawar, Krantiveer R. S. (Mama) Pawar, Captain Rambhau Lad, Khasherao (Aabaa) Pawar  , Yashwant (Baba) Pawar, Shankar Jangam and many others.
*[[List of villages in India]]
Kundal village is also associated with famous and popular Marathi poet and lyricist [[Gajanan Digambar Madgulkar]], popularly known as GaDiMa. He resided here during his early days.
[[Marathi language|Marathi]] is the official language in Kundal. Kundal is famously known for 95-year-old Maharstra Kusti Maidan and an annual Kusti competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mgMnZEBl5Z8/UnBbly4Zd8I/AAAAAAAA6p0/1qObemuEPl0/s640/30thsainath1_jpg_1635527g.jpg|format=JPG|title=Photographic image of Maharshtar Kusti Maidan|website=3.bp.blogspot.com|accessdate=2016-11-15|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111082315/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mgMnZEBl5Z8/UnBbly4Zd8I/AAAAAAAA6p0/1qObemuEPl0/s640/30thsainath1_jpg_1635527g.jpg|archivedate=2014-11-11}}</ref>
[[File:Kusti maidan.jpg|thumb|Maharashtra Kusti Maidan]]


== References ==
{{reflist}}


[[Category:Villages in Nandurbar district]]
==Industry==
The Kundal industrial area is the largest in the [[Sangli]] district. It includes companies like the Kranti Sugar Factory.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.tradeindia.com/Seller-3581744-Kranti-Sugar-Company/|title=Kranti Sugar Company in Sangli, Maharashtra, India - Company Profile|website=www.tradeindia.com|language=en|access-date=2017-03-26|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326231131/https://www.tradeindia.com/Seller-3581744-Kranti-Sugar-Company/|archivedate=2017-03-26}}</ref>
Kundal is also known for production of [[grapes]], such as the "Sonakka, Sharad, Super Sonakka, Thomsan and Export Quality (Europe)" grape and largest production of sugarcane.


== Education ==
Kundal Academy of Development, Administration and Management is Maharashtra's first forest training academy serving NGOs in the field of environmental protection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Maharashtras-first-forest-training-academy-taking-shape-in-Kundal/articleshow/30127301.cms|title=Maharashtra's first forest training academy taking shape in Kundal|date=2014-02-10|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2016-11-15|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104203022/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Maharashtras-first-forest-training-academy-taking-shape-in-Kundal/articleshow/30127301.cms|archivedate=2017-01-04}}</ref> This is the fifth Forest Academy of India, catering to the training needs of State Services Forest Officers of Western India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://academyforestkundal.org/|title=Welcome  - Kundal Academy of Development, Administration & Management (Forest)|website=academyforestkundal.org|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-03-26|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326225853/http://academyforestkundal.org/|archivedate=2017-03-26}}</ref> Kundal is mainly two Educations Societies first one is Gandhi Education Society's which includes  Pratinidhi High School Kundal was established in 1949. Pratinidhi High School and Jr. College was established by the great eminent personalities like late Dr.G.D. Bapu Lad ''for the uplifment of common learner of common man''. Now a days, very poor learners can take education very proudly.


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                    Pratinidhi Highschool and Jr. College,  Kundal is located at Kundal, Palus in Sangli district of Maharashtra, India. It is affiliated with ''Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE)''. Pratinidhi High School Kundal is a higher secondary. It is a private aided government school.
 
                     The only purpose behind establishment of this school is to provide better education to the people in rural areas. ''"Education should be able to provide us livelihood after learning. Also we must enrich quality of Education so it may result in benefit of masses"'', this is the purpose of our school.
 
Second Society is Dr. Patangrao Kadam Vidyalaya and Junior College, Kundal main reason is both societies are charge very cheap amount for education.[[File:Maligrapes.jpg|thumb|Grapes in pre-coloring stage in Mali grapes garden in Kundal. Image from Mali's Grapes garden]]
 
== Economy ==
The most of peoples of this village depends on Agro based production. It is famous for good quality of grapes production.
 
 
==Agriculture==
Kundal is famous for growing export quality grapes. Sugarcane is most growing crop and many farmers are famous to grow high quality sugarcane.
 
==Transport==
You can reach Kundal by the following ways:
* By Air: [[Pune Airport]] is {{convert|200|km|mi|abbr=off}}, Sangli Airport is {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=off}} and Karad Airport is {{convert|35|km|mi|abbr=off}} from Kundal.
* By Railway: The nearest railway station is [[Kirloskarwadi]], which lies on the south-central railway line. The main line, just {{convert|3|km|mi|abbr=off}} from Kundal, is connected to Mumbai, Tirupati, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Goa, etc.
* By Road: Kundal is {{convert|200|km|mi|abbr=off}} or four hours by road from Pune, and {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=off}} from Karad. Karad is about {{convert|160|km|mi|abbr=off}} from Pune and is located on Pune-Bangalore Express highway.
 
==References==
{{Portal|India}}
{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:Cities and towns in Sangli district]]
[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]]

Revision as of 10:10, 29 June 2021

For the Aboriginal Australian group known as Kundal, see Nyangumarta people.
Kundal
Kaundanyapur
Town
Kundal is located in Maharashtra
Kundal
Kundal
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°07′01″N 74°24′50″E / 17.117°N 74.414°E / 17.117; 74.414
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSangli
Government
 • TypeGrampanchayat
Population
 (2011)
 • Total18,287
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
416309
Telephone code91 2346
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH10
Nearest cityPalus, Tasgaon, Sangli, Karad, Islampur
Lok Sabha constituencySangli
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPalus Kadegaon
Websitemaharashtra.gov.in

Kundal is a town in Palus Taluka within the Sangli District of southwestern Maharashtra, It has a population of 18,287 people - 9,432 males and 8,855 females according to the 2011 census.[1] Kundal is located 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of the district capital, Sangli. Kundal is surrounded by Valva-Islampur Taluka to the west, Kadegaon Taluka to the north, Tasgaon Taluka to the east, and Karad Taluka to the west.

History

Kundal was originally the region around Sangli, and was the capital of the Chalukyas. Kundal is a historical place; its ancient name was Koundinyapuro. The traditions of Kundal are more than 1,600 years old. It is believed that Samavsharan of Bhagwan Parsvanath, Mahaveer, and Shrutkevali Poojya Shridhara Muni came to the region and achieved salvation. In Kundal, Lord Parsvanath’s idol story is well-known.

It is said that after a son of a king died from disease, his newly married wife prepared an idol of Parsvanath made of sand. The Goddess Padmavati started praying and worshiping it with all her heart. Owing to the power of such sincere worship, her husband was resurrected. The story of King Satyeshwar and Queen Padmashri of Koundinyapur is based on similar concepts and ideas.

Kundal was home to freedom fighters such as Krantisigha Nana Patil, Krantiagrani G. D. (Bapu) Lad, Krantiveer Captain Akaram (Dada) Pawar, Krantiveer R. S. (Mama) Pawar, Captain Rambhau Lad, Khasherao (Aabaa) Pawar , Yashwant (Baba) Pawar, Shankar Jangam and many others. Kundal village is also associated with famous and popular Marathi poet and lyricist Gajanan Digambar Madgulkar, popularly known as GaDiMa. He resided here during his early days. Marathi is the official language in Kundal. Kundal is famously known for 95-year-old Maharstra Kusti Maidan and an annual Kusti competition.[2]

Maharashtra Kusti Maidan


Industry

The Kundal industrial area is the largest in the Sangli district. It includes companies like the Kranti Sugar Factory.[3] Kundal is also known for production of grapes, such as the "Sonakka, Sharad, Super Sonakka, Thomsan and Export Quality (Europe)" grape and largest production of sugarcane.

Education

Kundal Academy of Development, Administration and Management is Maharashtra's first forest training academy serving NGOs in the field of environmental protection.[4] This is the fifth Forest Academy of India, catering to the training needs of State Services Forest Officers of Western India.[5] Kundal is mainly two Educations Societies first one is Gandhi Education Society's which includes Pratinidhi High School Kundal was established in 1949. Pratinidhi High School and Jr. College was established by the great eminent personalities like late Dr.G.D. Bapu Lad for the uplifment of common learner of common man. Now a days, very poor learners can take education very proudly.

                    Pratinidhi Highschool and Jr. College,  Kundal is located at Kundal, Palus in Sangli district of Maharashtra, India. It is affiliated with Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE). Pratinidhi High School Kundal is a higher secondary. It is a private aided government school.

                     The only purpose behind establishment of this school is to provide better education to the people in rural areas. "Education should be able to provide us livelihood after learning. Also we must enrich quality of Education so it may result in benefit of masses", this is the purpose of our school.

Second Society is Dr. Patangrao Kadam Vidyalaya and Junior College, Kundal main reason is both societies are charge very cheap amount for education.

Grapes in pre-coloring stage in Mali grapes garden in Kundal. Image from Mali's Grapes garden

Economy

The most of peoples of this village depends on Agro based production. It is famous for good quality of grapes production.


Agriculture

Kundal is famous for growing export quality grapes. Sugarcane is most growing crop and many farmers are famous to grow high quality sugarcane.

Transport

You can reach Kundal by the following ways:

  • By Air: Pune Airport is 200 kilometres (120 miles), Sangli Airport is 45 kilometres (28 miles) and Karad Airport is 35 kilometres (22 miles) from Kundal.
  • By Railway: The nearest railway station is Kirloskarwadi, which lies on the south-central railway line. The main line, just 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from Kundal, is connected to Mumbai, Tirupati, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Goa, etc.
  • By Road: Kundal is 200 kilometres (120 miles) or four hours by road from Pune, and 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Karad. Karad is about 160 kilometres (99 miles) from Pune and is located on Pune-Bangalore Express highway.

References

  1. ↑ "Kundal Village Population - Palus - Sangli, Maharashtra". www.census2011.co.in. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Photographic image of Maharshtar Kusti Maidan" (JPG). 3.bp.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Kranti Sugar Company in Sangli, Maharashtra, India - Company Profile". www.tradeindia.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Maharashtra's first forest training academy taking shape in Kundal". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 10 February 2014. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "Welcome - Kundal Academy of Development, Administration & Management (Forest)". academyforestkundal.org. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
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