Atpadi

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name=Atpadi
type= Town
type_2= Taluka
latd = 17.25|longd=74.57
locator_position=right
state_name=Maharashtra
district: Sangali
leader_title= Sarpanch of Atpadi Grampanchayat
leader_name= Not known
leader_title_3= MLA, Khanapur-Atpadi constituency
leader_name_3= Sadashiv Patil
population_total = more than 25000
population_as_of = 2007
postal_code= 415301
vehicle_code_range= MH 10
area_telephone= 912343

Atpadi (Marathi: [http://mr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%9F%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%80 आटपाडी] ) is a Taluka in of Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

History

In 16th century Atapdi was part of Adilshahi kingdom of Bijapur. Later it was a part of princely state of Aundh as well as a palace city, hence it was called as Atpadi Mahal. After Indian independence and merging of Aundh into republic of India, Atpadi was in Khanapur Taluka in Satara district till new district, Sangali was formed. After formation of new district, Atpadi was separated from Khanapur Taluka and made a Taluka place itself.

Geography

Atpadi is a Taluka (Sub division of District) in Sangali District, Located at Latitude: 17° 25' 0 N, Longitude: 74° 57' 0 E. Population: Approximately 25000.Language: MarathiAtapdi is old styled town where town is divided into Galli's of different caste people, making it perfect Indian self-Dependent village.
* Galli in Atpadi Town
* Wani Galli
* Brahman Galli
* Navhi Galli
* Kosthi Galli
* vithal sampat nagar
* Kasar Galli
* Deshmukh Galli
* Kumbhar Galli
* Parit Galli
* choundeshwari colony

Agriculture

* Jowar, Locally called as Jwari, jawar (ज्वारी, जवार).
* Maize, Locally called as Makaa (मका ).
* Pomegranate, Locally called as Daalimb(डाळिंब). Arakt(आरक्त), Bhagawaa(भगवा), Ganesh(गणेश) are the verities grown in Atpadi.
* Cotton, Locally called as Kaapus
* Bajari, Locally called as Bajari
* Wheat, Locally called as Gahu

Cattle

Khillari bull(Atpadi Mahal), Buffalo, sheep, Goat

Season

Summer, Mansoon rain and Winter. Region falls under rain-shadow area resulting less rain.

Water resources

*Lakes: Atapdi has a lake dedicated for drinking water.
*Rivers and Water Canals: Shukra Odha and Manganga River flows near to Atpadi. Various water canals are projected through Atpadi Taluka under Khrishna Khore Vikas Mahamandal.

Forest Area

Atpadi has a forest office, near Swatantrapur. Dubai Kuran (डबई कुरण) is reserved forest area.

Surrounding area and villages

Surrounding area

* Bhingewadi:Bhingewadi is small Grampanchat Village 3 kilometers from Atpadi Town. Bhingewadi consists of farms of people whose surname is Bhinge, so the name Bhingewadi.Bhingewadi is a small village of 2000 people and farms in and around houses.Wheat, Jowar, Bajara, and pomegranate is main produce from the farm lands. Its adjacent to swatantrapur,
*Deshmukhwaadi
*Ya.Pa. Wadi:Located on Atpadi-Sangola road
* Mapate Mala: Located on Atpad-Nimbawade road
*Sonarsiddhnagar: Located on Atpadi-Kauthuli road.
*Swatantrapur:It is located in between Atpadi lake and Bhingewadi, its a free custodian colony built in 1939.

Other villages in Atpadi Taluka

*Dighanchi
*Madgule
*Nimbawade
*Vithalapur
*Karagani
*Kouthuli
* Balewadi
*Kharsundi
*Banpuri
*Tadawale
*Gomewadi
*NelKaranji
*Shukachari
*Hiwatad
*Walwan
*Kamat
*Avalai
*Rajewadi
* [http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewpansum.asp?selstate=4549&parenttype=B&ptype=V&button1=Submit List of grampanchat villages in Atpadi taluka]

Political system

Atpadi town has a gram panchayat administration for town, while Panchayat Samiti is to administer the entire taluka.Atpadi is part of Atpadi-Khanapur constituency of Vidhan Sabha, Maharashtra State and Pandharpur Constituency for Loksabha.

Recently old building of Atpadi Grampanchayat is under construction to renovate it, though original design of grampanchayat building is not changed.

Education

Atpadi has schools and college to fulfill the education requirements. Higher Education is possible till bachelors degree in science, arts and commerce.
*Colleges:1. Atpadi College, Atpadi ( Arts, science and Commerce), 2. kala vidyan mahavidyalay affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
*Schools : 1.Shree Bhavani Highschool, Atpadi, 2. S.V.D.D. Girl's Highschool, Atpadi, 3. Rajaram Bapu Highschool, Atpadi. Affiliated to SSC/HSC board Kolhapur.
*Professional courses: Industrial Training Institute, Atpadi (ITI college); Various D.Ed. Colleges and Agriculture Diploma College, Bhingewadi.

* [http://atpadiedusoc.org/ Atpadi Education Society]

Industry

*Sugar Factory:Manganga Sugar Factory
*Cotton Mill: Babasaheb Deshmukh Shetkari Sahakari Sutgirani
*Domestic industy of blackets (Gongade/Kambal घोंगडे /कंबळ)
*Khadi Gramodyog
*Food packaging (Pomegranate)

Art and culture

Literature

Atpadi had given three presidents of Marathi Sahitya Sammelan.The great Marathi author & "adhunik walmiki", popularly known as "GaDiMa (गदिमा)" G M Madgulkar is from nearby village madgule. His younger brother Venkatesh Madgulkar and Shankar Rao Kharat are other two authors born in Atpadi.

Folk dance and songs

* Dhangari Dance, Gaji

Temples and Festivals

Temples in Atpadi town

* Nath Baba (Bhingewadi Road)
* Jotiba (Bhingewadi Road)
* Sai Mandir (Bhingewadi Road)
* Vitthal Mandir (Near ST Stand)
* Kalleshwar
* Vitthal Mandir (Near Post Office)
* Ram mandir (Brahman Galli)
* Datta mandir (Brahman Galli)
* Ramnath Buwa mandir (Peth)
* Uttareshwar (bajar Patangan)
* Kala Maruti (bajar Patangan)
* Khandoba (bajar Patangan)
* Yellama (bajar Patangan)
* Math (Wani Galli)
* Laandaa Maruti (Prakashwadi)
* Tambada Maruti (Deshmukh Galli)
* Maruti (Sathenagar (Annabhau Sathe Chawk)/Prakashwadi)
* Vetal (Prakashwadi)
* Parmeshwar Mandir (Shukra Odha)
* Sonarsiddha Mandir (Sonarsiddhwadi)
* various narsoba mandir
* Ganesh Mandir (Ambabai Odha)
* Ambabai mandir (Ambabai Odha)
* Tulajapurche Thanake
* Dera Sacha Sauda Ashram Atpadi (Demolished)

Famous Temples in Atpadi taluka

* Siddhanath Mandir - Kharsundi
* Ram Mandir - Karagani
*Jotiba Mandir - Madgule
*khandoba Mandir - Madgule
*Marimata Mandir - Avalai

Festivals

*Town Festival/Fair: Uttareshwar jatra - Atpadi
*Khandoba Jatra - Madgule
*Marimata Jatra - Avalai

Travel and Stay and Entertainment

Atpadi is well connected by road and falls on state highway between Solapur and Karad. It has well connectivity to Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur, Karad, Pune and Mumbai and adjacent towns through state transport buses as well as private buses. Atpadi has MSRTC bus stand and depot. Atpadi has couple of lodges and number of hotels and road side dhabas. Siddhanath Chitrmandir is only cinema theater.

What to see

* Swatantrapur
* Atpadi Lake ( Atpadi Pazar Talav / Atpadi Tale)
* Rajewadi talaw
* Sonarshiddh Temple
* Siddhnath temple, Kharsundi
* Ram Mandir, Karagani
* Shukachari Hills: Place of ancient sage Shukmuni, son of Vyas.
* Manganga Sakhar Karkhana
*Jotiba Mandir - Madgule

Miscellaneous

*Gruha Nirman Sanstha:Siddharth Magaswargiya Gruha Nirman Sanshta is project of Maharashtra Government.Social Welfare departments one of best project for the people.
*Bachatdham: Public Hall

External links

* [http://atpadiedusoc.org/ Atpadi Education Society]
* [http://www.pomegranateindia.org/associates.htm Maharashtra Pomegranate Growers research Association]