Terani Explained

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.

Demographics

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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://areaprofiler.gov.in/aboutUsIntgeratedPES.do?stateCode=0&lbCode=178589&languageId=1 About Terani village panchayat