Khatav

Khatav

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locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Satara
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Khatav is a city and a municipal council and a taluka in Phaltan subdivision of Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Bhushangad is a fort in the taluk and Jakhangaon is one of the villages.

Geography

Khatav is located at coord|17.67|N|74.37|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Khatao.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Khatav] ] It has an average elevation of 777 metres (2549 feet).

Khatav Taluka is situated to south of Satara district. The taluka headquarter is Vaduj. Khatav taluka is surrounded by Man, Karad, Phaltan and Koregaon talukas. The taluka receives less rainfall and categorised under Draught affected region.

Towns in the taluka: Vaduj is the Headquarter of Khatav Taluka. Other important towns are Pusegaon, Mayani, Aundh, Kaledhon, Pusesavali, Khatav.

Major villages: Budh(Behind Of Pusegaon),Chitali, Mayani, Mol, Diskal, Jaygaon, Siddheshwar Kuroli, Jakahngaon, Bhosare, Katar Khatav, Nimsod,Nidhal. There are many other villages like Shirasavdi, Dhakatwadi, Gopuj, Gurasale, Ambavade, Palsi, Dambevadi, Satevadi, Pusesavli, Wakeshwar, Kanakatre, Mhasurne, etc.The houses are spread far away from each other and the water is sought from wells mostly.Dhakatwadi is small village in khatav taluka which is famous for onion and sugercane production.

Demographics

Politics

The taluka is administered by Dr. Diliprao Yelgaonkar who belongs to the BJP party, and has been instrumental in improving the road conditions of taluka.

Bhusaheb Gudge and Keshav rao patil They also actively involved in Khatav politics.

Places of interest

*Aundh - Princely state in preindependence India. Famous for Museum, Yamai temple, Ambabai temple.
*Mayani - Mayani Bird Sanctuary Flamingoes from Siberia come here in large numbers.
*Pusegaon - Sevagiri Maharaj temple
*Siddheshwar Kuroli - Old temple of Lord Shiva well known for Shivnada and Samadhi of Yashawant Baba.

References


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