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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Peth Vadgaon | | name = Peth Vadgaon | ||
| settlement_type = city | | settlement_type = city | ||
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kolhapur district|Kolhapur]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Kolhapur district|Kolhapur]] | ||
| established_title = | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
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| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
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| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=605330 |title=Census of India: Search Details |access-date=12 May 2014 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924124327/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=605330 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
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'''Peth Vadgaon''' | '''Peth Vadgaon'''<ref name="Maharashtra">{{cite book|author=India. Director of Census Operations, Maharashtra|title=Census of India, 1991: A-C series. Socio-cultural tables|year=1994|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8qoUAQAAMAAJ&q=kasba+vadgaon|accessdate=25 November 2012|publisher=Controller of Publications}}</ref> is a city and education hub in [[Kolhapur district]] in the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. It is governed by a [[Municipal governance in India|municipal council]].<ref name="Maharashtra1964">{{cite book|author=India (Republic). Superintendent of Census Operations, Maharashtra |title=District Census Handbook [Maharashtra] Census of India, 1961: Kolhapur|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2KQWAQAAMAAJ&q=kasba+vadgaon|accessdate=25 November 2012|year=1964|publisher=Director, Government Print. and Stationery, Maharashtra State|page=186}}</ref><ref name=Pethvadgaon>{{cite web|title=Pethvadgaon-Website|url=http://pethvadgaon.com/|publisher=pethvadgaon.com|accessdate=25 November 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622164358/http://www.pethvadgaon.com/|archivedate=22 June 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Vadgaon Kasba had a population of 22,754. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Vadgaon Kasba has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Vadgaon Kasba, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Current population of Peth Vadgaon is above 30,000 as in 2020. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[Dhanaji Shambhusinha Jadhav]] (1650–1708), popularly known as Dhanaji Jadhav, was a warrior of the [[Maratha Empire]]. Along with [[Santaji Ghorpade]] he made terrifying campaigns against [[Mughal Army]] from 1689 to 1696. After Santaji, Dhanaji became the chief of the Maratha army in 1696 and remained on the post until his death in 1708. A monument of him stands in the town. | [[Dhanaji Shambhusinha Jadhav]] (1650–1708), popularly known as Dhanaji Jadhav, was a warrior of the [[Maratha Empire]]. Along with [[Santaji Ghorpade]] he made terrifying campaigns against [[Mughal Army]] from 1689 to 1696. After Santaji, Dhanaji became the chief of the Maratha army in 1696 and remained on the post until his death in 1708. A monument of him stands in the town.<ref name=Pethvadgaon/><ref>‘Marathi Riyasat Volume II’ ([[Marathi language|Marathi]]) by [[Govind Sakharam Sardesai]]</ref><ref>‘Marathyanche Svatantra Yuddha’ ([[Marathi language|Marathi]]) by Setu Madhavrao Pagadi</ref><ref>‘Anecdotes of [[Aurangzeb]]’ (English) by Sir [[Jadunath Sarkar]]</ref> [[shri sadguru jivanmukt swami sanjiwan samadhi math|Shri Sadguru Jivanmukt Swami Sanjiwan Samadhi math]] Bhajani galli: It is the oldest samadhi in Peth Vadgaon city. The math was established in 1826. It is one of the first namadev shimpi math. There is lake "Mahalaksmi Talav" near Mahalaxmi temple which is constructed by Shahu Maharaj. It is finely engineered to provide water for people in town. In city, there are 4 water tanks, which get filled automatically without any pumps or any other mechanism. Only by using gravity they achieved this feet. | ||
==Educational institutes== | ==Educational institutes== | ||
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Educational institutes in Pethvadgaon include: | Educational institutes in Pethvadgaon include:<ref name=Pethvadgaon/><ref>{{cite web|title=Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Ambap's Group of Institutions|url=http://www.bmspm.in/institutes.html|accessdate=25 November 2012}}</ref> | ||
* Vadgaon High School & Junior College, Peth Vadgaon | * Vadgaon High School & Junior College, Peth Vadgaon<ref name=shivajiuni /> | ||
* Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College | * Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College<ref>{{cite book|title=Handbook of Universities|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rs-jsaPenxYC&q=Dr.+Babasaheb+Ambedkar+College+pethvadgaon&pg=PA772|accessdate=31 May 2013|year=2006|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-269-0608-6|pages=772–}}</ref><ref name=shivajiuni>{{cite web | url = http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/bcud/dnlds/affcollist221210.pdf | title = Shivaji University, Kolhapur Affiliated Colleges List 2010-11 List of Colleges Under the Faculty of Arts, Commerce and Science | accessdate = 2013-05-31 | publisher = Shivaji University | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20111204195425/http://unishivaji.ac.in/bcud/dnlds/affcollist221210.pdf | archivedate = 2011-12-04 }}</ref> | ||
* Shri Vijaysinh Yadav Arts & Science College | * Shri Vijaysinh Yadav Arts & Science College<ref name=shivajiuni /> | ||
* Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Group of Institution, Faculty of Management Studies, Vathar Tarfe Vadgaon | * Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Group of Institution, Faculty of Management Studies, Vathar Tarfe Vadgaon<ref name=shivajiuni /> | ||
* Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal,B.Ed. College | * Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal,B.Ed. College<ref name=shivajiuni /> | ||
* Savitribai Phule Mahila Shikshanshastra Mahavidyalaya | * Savitribai Phule Mahila Shikshanshastra Mahavidyalaya<ref name=shivajiuni /> | ||
* Holy Mother English Medium School | * Holy Mother English Medium School | ||
* Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Group of Institutions, Faculty of Engg., Wathar Tarfe Vadgaon | * Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Group of Institutions, Faculty of Engg., Wathar Tarfe Vadgaon<ref name=shivajiuni /> | ||
* Ashokrao Mane College of Pharmacy | * Ashokrao Mane College of Pharmacy<ref name=shivajiuni /> | ||
* Ashokrao Mane Polytechnic, Vathar Tarf Vadgaon | * Ashokrao Mane Polytechnic, Vathar Tarf Vadgaon<ref>{{cite web | url = http://admission.dte.org.in/download/List-of-Approved-Institutes-24.02.2012.pdf | title = List of the Diploma and PDGM Institute Approved by STB/DTE-Office in Maharashtra for user registered with Role as "Institute-STB/DTE-Officer" | accessdate = 2013-05-31 | publisher = DTE}}</ref> | ||
* Shrimati Indira Gandhi Madhyamik Vidyalaya | * Shrimati Indira Gandhi Madhyamik Vidyalaya<ref name=mane>{{cite web | url = http://www.bmspm.in/institutes.html | title = Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal | accessdate = 2013-05-31 | publisher = Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal}}</ref> | ||
* Smt. Sushiladevi Malharrao Desai Kanya Mahavidyalaya | * Smt. Sushiladevi Malharrao Desai Kanya Mahavidyalaya<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.sndt.ac.in/downloads/aca/affiliated-colleges/list-of-affiliated-colleges-colleges-in-maharashtra.pdf | title = Districtwise List of Affiliated colleges In State of Maharashtra SNDT Women's University | accessdate = 2013-05-31 | publisher = SNDT Women’s University }}</ref> | ||
==Tourist attractions== | ==Tourist attractions== | ||
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* Historical Mahalaxmi Lake (Build by Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj | * Historical Mahalaxmi Lake (Build by Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj | ||
* Nagaoba Wadi Temple | * Nagaoba Wadi Temple | ||
* Maa Saheb Sawari Masoodi Pir Temple | |||
Tourisam Near Peth Vadgaon | Tourisam Near Peth Vadgaon | ||
* Gandharv Farms & Resorts near Chinmay Ganesh | * Gandharv Farms & Resorts near Chinmay Ganesh | ||
* Chinmay Ganesh Statue (82 ft tall Statue) | * Chinmay Ganesh Statue (82&nbsp;ft tall Statue) | ||
* Bahuballi (Jain Temple and Statue) | * Bahuballi (Jain Temple and Statue) | ||
* Dhuloba Mandir | * Dhuloba Mandir | ||
* Ramling Mandir | * Ramling Mandir | ||
* Allamprabhu Mandir | * Allamprabhu Mandir | ||
* Mahalaxmi Temple (Kolhapur) (Approx. 23 km from Vadgaon) | * Mahalaxmi Temple (Kolhapur) (Approx. 23&nbsp;km from Vadgaon) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 00:01, 18 February 2025
Peth Vadgaon | |
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city | |
  Peth Vadgaon Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°30′N 74°11′E / 16.50°N 74.19°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Kolhapur |
| Elevation | 545.6 m (1,790.0 ft) |
| Population (2011)<ref>"Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2014.</ref> | |
| • Total | 25,651 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 416112 |
| Telephone code | 0230 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-09 |
Peth Vadgaon<ref name="Maharashtra">India. Director of Census Operations, Maharashtra (1994). Census of India, 1991: A-C series. Socio-cultural tables. Controller of Publications. Retrieved 25 November 2012.</ref> is a city and education hub in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is governed by a municipal council.<ref name="Maharashtra1964">India (Republic). Superintendent of Census Operations, Maharashtra (1964). District Census Handbook [Maharashtra] Census of India, 1961: Kolhapur. Director, Government Print. and Stationery, Maharashtra State. p. 186. Retrieved 25 November 2012.</ref><ref name=Pethvadgaon>"Pethvadgaon-Website". pethvadgaon.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012.</ref>
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,<ref>"Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.</ref> Vadgaon Kasba had a population of 22,754. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Vadgaon Kasba has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Vadgaon Kasba, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Current population of Peth Vadgaon is above 30,000 as in 2020.
History
Dhanaji Shambhusinha Jadhav (1650–1708), popularly known as Dhanaji Jadhav, was a warrior of the Maratha Empire. Along with Santaji Ghorpade he made terrifying campaigns against Mughal Army from 1689 to 1696. After Santaji, Dhanaji became the chief of the Maratha army in 1696 and remained on the post until his death in 1708. A monument of him stands in the town.<ref name=Pethvadgaon/><ref>‘Marathi Riyasat Volume II’ (Marathi) by Govind Sakharam Sardesai</ref><ref>‘Marathyanche Svatantra Yuddha’ (Marathi) by Setu Madhavrao Pagadi</ref><ref>‘Anecdotes of Aurangzeb’ (English) by Sir Jadunath Sarkar</ref> Shri Sadguru Jivanmukt Swami Sanjiwan Samadhi math Bhajani galli: It is the oldest samadhi in Peth Vadgaon city. The math was established in 1826. It is one of the first namadev shimpi math. There is lake "Mahalaksmi Talav" near Mahalaxmi temple which is constructed by Shahu Maharaj. It is finely engineered to provide water for people in town. In city, there are 4 water tanks, which get filled automatically without any pumps or any other mechanism. Only by using gravity they achieved this feet.
Educational institutes
<!-- INSTITUTIONS SHOULD ONLY BE INCLUDED HERE IF THEY ARE THEMSELVES INDIVIDUALLY NOTABLE; GENERALLY THE RULE WE USE IS THAT SUCH INSTITUTES MUST HAVE THEIR OWN WIKIPEDIA ARTICLES BEFORE BEING ADDED TO THE LIST --> Educational institutes in Pethvadgaon include:<ref name=Pethvadgaon/><ref>"Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Ambap's Group of Institutions". Retrieved 25 November 2012.</ref>
- Vadgaon High School & Junior College, Peth Vadgaon<ref name=shivajiuni />
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College<ref>Handbook of Universities. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. 2006. pp. 772–. ISBN 978-81-269-0608-6. Retrieved 31 May 2013.</ref><ref name=shivajiuni>"Shivaji University, Kolhapur Affiliated Colleges List 2010-11 List of Colleges Under the Faculty of Arts, Commerce and Science" (PDF). Shivaji University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 December 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2013.</ref>
- Shri Vijaysinh Yadav Arts & Science College<ref name=shivajiuni />
- Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Group of Institution, Faculty of Management Studies, Vathar Tarfe Vadgaon<ref name=shivajiuni />
- Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal,B.Ed. College<ref name=shivajiuni />
- Savitribai Phule Mahila Shikshanshastra Mahavidyalaya<ref name=shivajiuni />
- Holy Mother English Medium School
- Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Group of Institutions, Faculty of Engg., Wathar Tarfe Vadgaon<ref name=shivajiuni />
- Ashokrao Mane College of Pharmacy<ref name=shivajiuni />
- Ashokrao Mane Polytechnic, Vathar Tarf Vadgaon<ref>"List of the Diploma and PDGM Institute Approved by STB/DTE-Office in Maharashtra for user registered with Role as "Institute-STB/DTE-Officer"" (PDF). DTE. Retrieved 31 May 2013.</ref>
- Shrimati Indira Gandhi Madhyamik Vidyalaya<ref name=mane>"Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal". Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Retrieved 31 May 2013.</ref>
- Smt. Sushiladevi Malharrao Desai Kanya Mahavidyalaya<ref>"Districtwise List of Affiliated colleges In State of Maharashtra SNDT Women's University" (PDF). SNDT Women’s University. Retrieved 31 May 2013.</ref>
Tourist attractions
- Dhanaji Jadhav Monument
- Mahalaxmi talav and mandir
- Ganesh mandir
- Mahadev mandir
- Nagnath mandir
- Shri Jewheshwar mandir (Swakul Sali Samaj)
- Shri Jivanmukta swami sanjiwan samadhi, bhajani galli ESTD:1660]] samadhi
- Historical Temple of Mahalaxmi (Kuranatil)
- Historical Mahalaxmi Lake (Build by Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj
- Nagaoba Wadi Temple
- Maa Saheb Sawari Masoodi Pir Temple
Tourisam Near Peth Vadgaon
- Gandharv Farms & Resorts near Chinmay Ganesh
- Chinmay Ganesh Statue (82 ft tall Statue)
- Bahuballi (Jain Temple and Statue)
- Dhuloba Mandir
- Ramling Mandir
- Allamprabhu Mandir
- Mahalaxmi Temple (Kolhapur) (Approx. 23 km from Vadgaon)