Terani | |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | Maharashtra |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Maharashtra |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Coordinates: | 16.1303°N 74.4692°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name1: | Maharashtra |
Subdivision Name2: | Kolhapur |
Population Total: | 9987 |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 416506 |
Registration Plate: | MH-09 |
Demographics1 Info1: | Marathi, Kannada |
Terani is a village located in the south west of Maharashtra, state of India.[1] Administered by a Gram Panchayat, it is located in the Gadhinglaj taluka of Kolhapur district. It is situated at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Terani is surrounded by mountains and hills. The village also has its own water dam. This dam water is used for agriculture and for drinking purposes. Primary Education is available both in Marathi and Urdu language. Secondary school and junior college are also available in the Marathi language. People belong to different castes and communities with their unique cultures. The majority are Maratha,Lingayat & Vani, Kunbi, Muslim, Berad, Bhoi, Dhangar, Sutar, Lohar, Mahar, Matang.The majority are Maratha Ingawale, Narewadi, Uthale, Mangale.
The official language is Marathi. Kannada, Urdu, Hindi languages are also spoken.
In 2011, Terani's population was 9,987; it is the third largest populated place in Gadhinglaj Taluka. It is a growing village in terms of population and economy.