Gadhinglaj

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native_name = Gadhinglaj | type = city | latd = 16.23 | longd = 74.35
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Kolhapur
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altitude = 623
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 25,356| population_density =
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website = www.gadhinglajpalika.org
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Gadhinglaj is a city and a municipal council in Kolhapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Geography

Gadhinglaj is located at coord|16.23|N|74.35|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Gadhinglaj.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Gadhinglaj] ] . It has an average elevation of 623 metres (2043 feet).Gadhinglaj Small in size but big in love. It is a taluka city.

The town Gadhinglaj,in Kolhapur district, is widely noted as 'a great one'. It does not have the clamorous buzz of any industry; nor has it any notable government MIDC area. Even then, the town has its own distinct profile and personality. As a commercial centre, it has its own identity and popularity. Culturally, politically and educationally it is a very vigilant and alert Taluka place.The worth seeing, charming places in Gadhinglaj region are as; Kalbhairav Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, Samangarh(the hillfort), river Hiranyakeshi, Kasturba garden, Tilak garden, Rajarshi Shahu garden and Shendri lake.This town is located exactly at the border of Maharashtra & Karnataka by the virtue the language spoken here is mainly Marathi & Kannada.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] Gadhinglaj had a population of 25,356. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Gadhinglaj has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 72%. In Gadhinglaj, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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