Pathardi
| Pathardi | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Pathardi   Pathardi Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°10′N 75°11′E / 19.17°N 75.18°ECoordinates: 19°10′N 75°11′E / 19.17°N 75.18°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Ahmadnagar |
| Elevation | 533 m (1,749 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 22,827 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 414102 |
| Telephone code | 2428 |
| Vehicle registration | MH16 |
| Website | http://www.pathardi.in/ |
Pathardi
pronunciation is a city and a municipal council in Ahmadnagar district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Geography
Pathardi is located at 19°10′N 75°11′E / 19.17°N 75.18°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 533 metres (1748 feet).
Although politically/governmentally it is considered to be in the Western Maharashtra, geographically and weather-wise it is very similar to the Marathwada region.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Pathardi had a population of 2,14,872. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Pathardi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 64%. In Pathardi, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.This city has highest Maratha community in the whole taluka about 85% .Pathrardi Taluka has noticeable vanjari Community about 5% mostly in the Rural area.
Pathardi city is the head of taluka.
City has a municipal council since 1991 represented by 17 members' council.
City has an open theater in the central part.
There are more than 10 famous temples in the taluka.
Places of Religious Importance[3]
- Mohata Devi temple 10 km from Pathardi City is one of the largest temples of Goddess [south easterly].
- Chaitanya Kanifnath temple in Madhi which is about 12 km from Pathardi [westerly]
- Shri Vriddheshwar Shiva temple, situated in hills, is a beautiful and peaceful divine place. It is full of natural beauty with some medicinal plants and verious kinds of birds. [south westerly]
- Bhagwangad is located in eastern part of Pathardy city [easterly]
- Salsidheshwar devastan Midsangavi [easterly]
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pathardi
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ http://pathardi.in/category/places