Kasaba Sangaon Explained

Kasaba Sangaon
Native Name Lang:marathi
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Maharashtra
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates:16.34°N 74.21°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kolhapur
Leader Title:Sarpanch
Leader Name:Miss. Virashree Jadhav
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:12730
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Marathi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:416217
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:02325
Registration Plate:MH-09

Kasaba Sangaon Kolhapur district, Maharashtra is located close to bank of Dudhaganga river. Its known history goes back to 1627, during Shivaji Maharaja: famous Maratha warrier's, empire. Kasaba sangaon is known as village of freedom fighters, couple of prominent names are shri. Dadasaheb magdum, shri. Ramchandra Herwade, Shri. Shrimandhar Herwade, Shri. Rupchand Shaha, Shri. Neminath Chougle, Shri. Bhimrao Bhoje, etc.This place is also known for cooperative movements and strong economy as it hosts around 20 financial institutes. The town's population was boosted by the Kalamwadi Hydroelectric project.

Geography

Kasaba Sangaon is a small town located south-East to Kolhapur city in Southwest Maharashtra at 16.34°N, 74.21. By road, Kasaba Sangaon is 28 km south of Kolhapur, The nearest cities and towns within Kolhapur are Ichalkaranji (20 km), Kagal (6 km), Hupari (10 km)

Climate

Climate is a blend of coastal and inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature has a relatively narrow range between 12 °C to 35 °C. Summer comparatively cooler, but much more humid, compared to neighbouring inland cities. Maximum temperatures rarely exceed 38 °C and typically range between 33 and 35 °C. Overall weather is good for farming.

History

Kasaba Sangaon has strong history of freedom fighters during pre independence of India. Post independence these peoples have had established education society, cooperative institutions to uplift the litrecay rate and economical level in the town.Kasaba Sangaon has great heritage of Jain Parshawnath temple which is around 1600 years old. This town celebrates many festivals of all religions and host biggest carnivals in the region. Mahalaxmi Yatra and ladlesaheb dargha Urs are social celebrations of this town.

Culture

Village is mix of Jain, Bramhin, Lingayat, Maratha, Matang, Mahar and Muslim communities’ folks living happily.

Places of interest

1. D.M High school2. Sonyacha Maal3. Five-Star MIDC4. Jain Mandir5. Shri Basveshwar Mandir6. Shivbhavani Mandir7. Shri Hanuman Mandir8. Swami Vivekanad English Medium School9. Datta mandir (Dattaraki)10.ladlesaheb dargha11.Masjid12.Renuka Mata Mandir.13.Ambabai Mandir.14.Ganesh Mandir.15.Vitthal Mandir.16.Ram Mandir.

Economy

Economy of the town strongly centred on agriculture. Around 70% of land is under cultivation. Sugarcane is major crop of the town. Dairy and Vegetation are constitute major share for there daily incomes as sugarcane revenue is annual basis. The village has strong economy due to its well-developed co-operative base. As most of institution are run on co-operative basis. Whether it is irrigation, finance, dairy or schools.In past few Near by Kagal Five Star MIDC is developing. As MIDC's major land share is from Kasaba Sangaon town, so over the past few years’ employment rate is growing.

Transportation

Kasaba Sangaon is around 20 km from Kolhapur. State and private run buses are available for commutating from Kolhapur. Train, Road and Air connected Kolhapur.

Notable people

References

India Villages Kasaba Sangaon

Kasaba Sangaon on google map