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