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== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
Poladpur is a town named after Poladjung, one of the knights in the army of Mughal Emperor [[Aurangzeb]]. He was beaten and buried at Poladpur during the [[ | Poladpur is a town named after Poladjung, one of the knights in the army of Mughal Emperor [[Aurangzeb]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Konkan Connection|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/konkan-connection/641884/ |work=Financial Express |date=4 July 2010 |access-date=6 May 2024}}</ref> He was beaten and buried at Poladpur during the [[Ahmadnagar Sultanate|Nizam Shahi Sultanate]] Era by the elite warriors of the Chitre clan of CKPs. Hence, the name of the town. The grave of Poladjung can still be seen on the road beyond the town council joining the national highway on the banks of the Savitri River. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<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> Poladpur had a population of 5,944 . Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Poladpur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Poladpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<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> Poladpur had a population of 5,944. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Poladpur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Poladpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
== Location == | == Location == | ||
Poladpur is | Poladpur is located on the Mumbai-Goa Highway (NH 17) on the bank of the [[Savitri River]]. It is about 17 kilometers from [[Mahad]] and about 200 kilometers from Mumbai. The [[Ambenali ghat]] connects Poladpur to [[Mahabaleshwar]]. Many [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation]] (also known as "ST") buses stop here before proceeding to Kashedi Ghat. | ||
Geographically Poladpur is close to the border of Raigad district and is one of the fast growing cities in the district. It connects [[Ratnagiri]] district at its south and [[Satara district]] at its east. | |||
== Historical | [[Mahabaleshwar]], one of the most popular tourist destinations in India is around 40 km from Poladpur city. From Poladpur one can also travel to [[Pratapgadh]] fort, a fort built by [[Shivaji Maharaj]] which is 15 km from the city. | ||
== Historical importance == | |||
Kavindra Parmanand Govind Newaskar, a biographer of [[Shivaji]], was from Poladpur.<ref>{{cite web |date=9 June 2019 |title=Shri Shivbharat By Kavindra Parmanand Govind Newaskar |url=https://www.rarebooksocietyofindia.org/postDetail.php?id=196174216674_10157035507881675 |access-date=6 May 2024 |publisher=Rare Book Society of India}}</ref> He took [[samadhi]] at Poladpur. | |||
One of Shivaji's secretaries, [[Khando Ballal]], also known as Khando Ballal Chitnis, was from Poladpur. His descendants still live there. | |||
Poladpur also has a Sadguru temple build by Prabhakar Sheth. This temple has 70 idols of saints and Hindu gods found across India. | |||
In 1893, a leprosy home was founded in Poladpur by Haripant Kelkar and Rev. J. B. Bawa.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Miller |first=A. Donald |url=https://missiology.org.uk/pdf/e-books/miller_a-donald/an-inn-called-welcome_miller.pdf |title=An Inn Called Welcome: The Story of the Mission to Lepers 1874-1917 |publisher=The Mission to Lepers |year=1965 |location=London |pages=87-88}}</ref> The hospital still exists today and is run by [[The Leprosy Mission]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021 |title=Where we work |url=https://www.leprosymission.in/who-we-are/where-we-work/ |access-date=13 May 2024 |website=The Leprosy Mission Trust India}}</ref> | |||
In 2018, a bus carrying 34 passengers fell into a gorge in Poladpur while traveling to Mahabaleshwar. Only 1 person survived.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Banerjee |first=Shoumojit |date=28 July 2018 |title=33 feared killed as bus carrying Konkan varsity staff plunges into gorge in Maharashtra's Raigad |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/bus-carrying-more-than-30-varsity-staff-plunges-into-gorge-many-dead/article24539775.ece |work=The Hindu}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{Raigad district topics}} | {{Raigad district topics}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Raigad district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Raigad district]] | ||
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Poladpur | |
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Census town | |
  Poladpur Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°59′08″N 73°28′00″E / 17.985591°N 73.466735°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Government | |
| • Body | Poladpur Nagarpanchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 5,944 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Poladpur is a census town in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Poladpur is a town named after Poladjung, one of the knights in the army of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.[1] He was beaten and buried at Poladpur during the Nizam Shahi Sultanate Era by the elite warriors of the Chitre clan of CKPs. Hence, the name of the town. The grave of Poladjung can still be seen on the road beyond the town council joining the national highway on the banks of the Savitri River.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census,[2] Poladpur had a population of 5,944. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Poladpur has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Poladpur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Location[edit | edit source]
Poladpur is located on the Mumbai-Goa Highway (NH 17) on the bank of the Savitri River. It is about 17 kilometers from Mahad and about 200 kilometers from Mumbai. The Ambenali ghat connects Poladpur to Mahabaleshwar. Many Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (also known as "ST") buses stop here before proceeding to Kashedi Ghat.
Geographically Poladpur is close to the border of Raigad district and is one of the fast growing cities in the district. It connects Ratnagiri district at its south and Satara district at its east.
Mahabaleshwar, one of the most popular tourist destinations in India is around 40 km from Poladpur city. From Poladpur one can also travel to Pratapgadh fort, a fort built by Shivaji Maharaj which is 15 km from the city.
Historical importance[edit | edit source]
Kavindra Parmanand Govind Newaskar, a biographer of Shivaji, was from Poladpur.[3] He took samadhi at Poladpur.
One of Shivaji's secretaries, Khando Ballal, also known as Khando Ballal Chitnis, was from Poladpur. His descendants still live there.
Poladpur also has a Sadguru temple build by Prabhakar Sheth. This temple has 70 idols of saints and Hindu gods found across India.
In 1893, a leprosy home was founded in Poladpur by Haripant Kelkar and Rev. J. B. Bawa.[4] The hospital still exists today and is run by The Leprosy Mission.[5]
In 2018, a bus carrying 34 passengers fell into a gorge in Poladpur while traveling to Mahabaleshwar. Only 1 person survived.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Konkan Connection". Financial Express. 4 July 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Shri Shivbharat By Kavindra Parmanand Govind Newaskar". Rare Book Society of India. 9 June 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ↑ Miller, A. Donald (1965). An Inn Called Welcome: The Story of the Mission to Lepers 1874-1917 (PDF). London: The Mission to Lepers. pp. 87–88.
- ↑ "Where we work". The Leprosy Mission Trust India. 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ↑ Banerjee, Shoumojit (28 July 2018). "33 feared killed as bus carrying Konkan varsity staff plunges into gorge in Maharashtra's Raigad". The Hindu.