Shirdhon
Shirdhon is a small village located in near Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India.
Shirdhon | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Shirdhon Location in Maharashtra, India  Shirdhon Shirdhon (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18°55′2″N 73°7′50″E / 18.91722°N 73.13056°ECoordinates: 18°55′2″N 73°7′50″E / 18.91722°N 73.13056°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad district |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 410221 |
| Telephone code | 0215 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 46 |
| Nearest city | PANVEL |
| Website | maharashtra |
It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway NH 17. The nearest Town and Railway station is Panvel. Karnala fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are just 4 km away from Shirdhon. The village is governed by a gram panchayat.
HistoryEdit
Vasudeo Balwant Phadke was born on 4 November 1845 in Shirdhon. The house and his belongings are preserved and have become a major tourist center.[citation needed]
Other InformationEdit
Rice cultivation is a major income source in the area.[1]
Shirdhon has active Science communication & youth empowerment group working towards 'Better Citizen for Better Nation' - SWAR (Sky Watchers Association of Raigad) & TCT (Takale Charitable Trust).
Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Samajik Vikas Sanstha is a local trust engaging in social work the village and nearby areas.