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'''Chandgad''' is a Small city and [[tehsil]] headquarters of chandgad taluka, of [[Kolhapur district]] that is in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]].
'''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.


This is a small city having a population of about 12,000. This place is 110  km from Kolhapur but only 36  km from [[Belgaum]] City. Chandgad is located on the Belgaum-Vengurle state highway. [[Amboli hill station]] is the only 32  km from Chandgad. People of Chandgad town and taluka are reliant on Belgaum and [[Gadhinglaj]] cities for their major needs.
== Demographics ==
The population is about 12,000.  


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


==History==
==History==
There are a number of forts in Chandgad, out of them killa Pargad was importantly used by Marathas to resist the attack of the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] from Goa; sardar of this fort were rayaba malusare, Gaikwad, Pednekar gharane, and Sawant. Kille Kalanandigad is protected by Gaikwad families of Halkarni and kille Pargad is protected by Pednekar. There are a substantial number of [[Roman Catholic Kshatriya|Chardo]] families in this area as they had migrated due to the persecution of the Portuguese in [[Goa]]. They amount to almost half the population.
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>
 
Chandgad was formerly a part of Belagavi District, but during reorganization of Maharashtra state the entire taluka was merged into [[Kolhapur]] District.


[[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.
[[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==
==Geography==
[[File:WesternGhat.jpg|thumb|A major biodiversity hotspot, Western Ghat near Chandgad]]
[[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
Chandgad is located at {{Coord|15|N|74|E|}} in the [[Kolhapur district]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web
|publisher=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc
|publisher=Falling Rain Genomics, Inc
|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Chandgad.html
|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Chandgad.html
|title=Chandgad, India Page
|title=Chandgad, India Page
|access-date=2008-05-17}}</ref>
|access-date=2008-05-17}}</ref>  
Chandgad is the southernmost taluka for Kolhapur district. Chandgad receives more rainfall compared to any other town of Kolhapur district, receives nearly 3000&nbsp;mm of rainfall under the direct influence of the Arabian Sea branch of the [[Southwest monsoon|South-West monsoon]]. Rainy season period is from June to September. The rains subside in September, with the occasional rainfall in October and November. Being part of [[Western Ghat]], Chandgad's surroundings are rich in biodiversity. Many new species of flora and fauna are found in this region. It is covered with dense lush green forest.
 
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.


Rice, sugar cane, cashew nut, sweet potato, and potato are the major crops. A large number of cashew nut tree plantations are located in the area.
[[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.


[[Ghataprabha River|Ghataprabha]] and Tamraparni are the largest rivers of Chandgad. Many dams are in Chandgad. Jangam Hatti dam is one of 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.


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==Climate==
==Climate==
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. Since the city is located on the [[Western Ghat]], it has a pleasant climate, with temperatures in the range of 36°C to 29°C during summer and 21°C to 14°C during winter.
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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.


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==Places of interest==
[[File:Dev Ravalnath.jpg|thumb|Shree Dev Ravalnath of Chandgad]]
Here the climate is cool like Mahabaleshwar, so it is called "Prati Mahabaleshwar". Swapnvel point and Kille Pargad are among the tourist spots in Chandgad. [[Amboli hill station]] is very close to Chandgad.
Chandgad has multiple fort including Pargad<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Maharashtra Gazetteers |url=http://fortsinmaharashtras.blogspot.com/2010/07/pargad-fort.html#!/2010/07/pargad-fort.html|title=Pargad Fort History |access-date=2012-05-18}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=August 2015}}
in west, Chandgad was earth fort (Bhooi Killa), Kalanandigadh in center, Mahipalgadh in east.
[[Tillari (Main) Dam|Tilari Dam]], Swapnavel Point. Jangamhatti and Ghataprabha dam which is built near Kanur Khurd village on Ghataprabha river are the bigger dams of here. At Tilarinagar there is one popular electricity generation plant which provides power to the Goa. Daulat sugar factory is located at Halkarni.
Kowad, the birthplace of [[Padmashri]] [[Ranjit Desai]], is a village in east part based on the bank of Tamrparni River.
[[Ravalnath]] temple is located here. Ravalnath is a popular Shaivite deity in west coastal region of India, figuring predominantly Adure (Sateari) [[Goa]], the Sindhudurg district and some areas of Kolhapur district specially Chandgad and Ajra taluka of [[Maharashtra]] and some areas of [[Karnataka]]. Mateshwar temple is very close to Chandgad, and this temple's association with God Mateshwar is celebrated with a Mateshwara Festival.{{fact|date=June 2018}}
Mangaon on the bank of Tamraparni river .Mankeshwar temple and also the simdev temple are there in this village .
==Agriculture==
Chandgad mostly depends on agriculture. This place has many crops like paddy, nachani, banana, sugar cane, and cashews. There are large number of cashew nut processing factories in the Chandgad region. Chandgad has three sugar factories, one co-operative, Daulat Sugar Factory, Halkarni; and two private, Hemarus sugars, Rajgoli and ECO CANE SUGAR ENERGY LIMITED mahalunge khalsa. Daulat factory has now shut down its productions due to financial problems and corruption at the political level.
==Transportation==
===Road===
Chandgad is connected to its district headquarters city [[Kolhapur]] 112&nbsp;km away through Chandgad-Kolhapur road via [[Gadhinglaj]]. Chandgad is connected to [[Belagavi]] and [[vengurla]] via State Highway 121. Belagavi is on National Highway-4 (connecting [[Maharashtra]] [Now part of the Golden Quadrilateral], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]) and 4A (connecting [[Karnataka]] and [[Goa]]). For public Transportation, MSRTC and KSRTC buses are available. Chandgad is well connected to [[Sawantwadi]] through State Highway 121, which connects to Mumbai-Goa National Highway-17.
===Air===
[[Dabolim Airport]] in [[Vasco da Gama, Goa]] {{Airport codes|GOI}} is the major international airport 118 &nbsp;km away.  [[Belgaum]] {{Airport codes|IXG}} Airport is another airport 40&nbsp;km away.
===Rail===
Chandgad is well connected to Belagavi. Belagavi is on the main [[Indian Railways]] grid, being part of south western division and is well connected by rail to major destinations such as [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore]], [[Hubballi]], [[Mangalore]], [[Pune]], [[Mumbai]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Goa]], [[New Delhi]] and [[Chennai]]. Chandgad is well connected to [[Sawantwadi]] via State highway 121. Sawantwadi is connected to [[Konkan Railway]]. Through Konkan Railway, chandgad is connected to the major destinations such as [[Mumbai]], [[Ratnagiri]], [[Goa]], [[Karwar]], [[Udupi]], [[Mangalore]] and [[Kerala]].


==References==
==References==

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]

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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