- Koynanagar
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Koynanagar | type = town | latd = 17.4 | longd = 73.76
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Satara
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altitude = 746
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 28,091| population_density =
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area_telephone = 02372
postal_code = 415207
vehicle_code_range =MH-11
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footnotes =Koynanagar is a town in
Maharashtra ,India . It is situated on theChiplun -Karad state on the banks of theKoyna River . The town is small but famous for theKoyna Dam , the largesthydroelectric project in Maharashtra. Anearthquake in1967 flattened the city.Koyna Nagar is nestled in the
Western Ghats and hence has a tolerable climate for most of the year. It is situated at about unit length|m|746 above sea level.The Nehru Gardens, the Botanical Gardens and
Kumbarli Ghat viewpoint are the most popular destinations in the vicinity. Although a sparsely populated town, hordes of picnickers mostly fromPune , come to this area during the monsoon season. Coldwaterfall s, rolling green hills with misty tops, foggy corners are seen in the Kumbarli Ghat which is a mountain pass.The Nehru Gardens is a landscaped garden which overlooks the
Koyna Dam is two kilometres away from the town. The gardens are well maintained, though an eatery is absent and important signage about the dam is all inMarathi . A Botanical garden is situated five kilometres from Nehru Park. It contains rare species of plants, some of which are used for its medicinal properties and in research. All the plants are native to the Western Ghats.External links
* [http://koynaexpedition.blogspot.com Koyna expedition]
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