Kondhawali

Geography[edit | edit source]

Kondhawali is located at 17°57'50"N 73°46'2"E around 33 km from --Wai in Satara District. It is surrounded by the mountainous region of the Sahyādris. It is considered as one of the popular location for shooting film, as it is surrounded by water of dhom dam from another side and Hills of Kamalgad forth from another side. Kondhawali is situated on the krishna river.

Demography[edit | edit source]

According to 2001 census in India, Kondhawali then had a population of 700-800. As of 2001, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

History[edit | edit source]

Kondhawali is birthplace of jiva mahale (bodyguard of Shivaji) who saved Shivaji from Afzal Khan at the Battle of Pratapgad.

Temples[edit | edit source]

There are 5 major temples in the village

Shree Bhairavanaath Temple
Hanuman Temple
Shree Datta Mandir
Siddheshwar Mandir
Gorakshanath Mandir

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Special Highlights[edit | edit source]

Kamalgad
Krishna River
Ram krishna hari aashram

Some Clicks[edit | edit source]