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Atpadi is a ] in ] of Maharashtra, in 2022 it is one of the talukas of the district, belonging to the Vita sub-division of the district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=District Profile {{!}} District Sangli, Government of Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://sangli.nic.in/district-profile/ |access-date=2022-06-07 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Bagchi |first=Kathakali S. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SDbtAAAAMAAJ |title=Drought-prone India: Problems and Perspectives |date=1991 |publisher=Agricole Pub. Academy |isbn=978-81-85005-71-3 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EmA5AAAAIAAJ |title=The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly |date=1983 |language=en}}</ref> In 2012 the taluka suffered a severe drought, reportedly the worst in living memory,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Two talukas in Maharashtra face worst drought in memory |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/two-talukas-in-maharashtra-face-worst-drought-in-memory-38264 |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=www.downtoearth.org.in |language=en}}</ref> similar conditions were faced in 2016<ref>{{Cite news |title=Every drop counts in dry Atpadi, Jat |date=3 April 2016 |work=] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/every-drop-counts-in-dry-atpadi-jat/articleshow/51665900.cms |access-date=2022-06-01 |language=en}}</ref> and 2019,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maharashtra: Sangli talukas in the grip of worst drought |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/maharashtra-sangli-talukas-in-the-grip-of-worst-drought |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> in 2020 the taluka was hit by floods that caused losses to lives and properties.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sangli Atpadi: 'या' दुष्काळी तालुक्यात अचानक ढगफुटीसदृश्य पाऊस; २ सख्ख्या बहिणींचा मृत्यू |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/kolhapur/heavy-rain-lashes-atpadi-taluka-of-sangli/articleshow/78191665.cms |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> India's best quality pomegranates are grown in the taluka and the taluka is a pioneer amongst exporters of the fruit, though adverse climatic conditions and diseases have hit the growers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhosale |first=Jayashree |title=Farmers reap millions by raising pomegranate |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/farmers-reap-millions-by-raising-pomegranate/articleshow/5884409.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-06-01}}</ref> There is a proposal and demand that Sangli district be split to form a new Mandesh district,{{efn|Mandesh is the name given to the geographical region that lies on the banks of the river Man. It is drought prone. To it belong talukas of Satara, Sangli and Solapur districts. It is named after the Man river<ref>{{Cite web |title=मायबोलीचं समृद्ध माणदेशी लेणं |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/editorial/literature/mandesh-culture/articleshow/57451826.cms |access-date=2022-06-07 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref>}} with Atpadi taluka being one of the talukas to be included in this new district.<ref>{{Cite web |title="माणदेश' व्हावा जिल्हा अन्‌ "हे' व्हावे केंद्र |url=https://www.esakal.com/paschim-maharashtra/mandesh-district-and-atpadi-central-place-258598 |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=eSakal - Marathi Newspaper |language=mr-IN}}</ref>
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==Demographics==
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Atpadi taluka had a population of 138,455, entirely in rural areas. The sex ratio is 995 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is 72.74%. 16,244 were under 6 years of age. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 12.41% and 0.56% of the population respectively.<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web |title=District Census Hand Book – Sangli |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/826/download/36173/DH_2011_2735_PART_A_DCHB_SANGLI.pdf |website=] |publisher=]}}</ref>
'''Atpadi''' ({{lang-mr|]}}) is an administrative town of ] of ] in the ]n ] of ]. Atpadi is located north-east of Sangali District and borders adjacent Solapur and Satara Districts. Atpadi is a town which have Taluka administrative office, Panchayat Samiti, Court, Police Station, Government Primary Hospital, various schools, colleges and a Cinema theater. Atpadi's economy is based on agriculture products mainly pomegranate and cotton, Sugar Factory, various small scale industries. Atpadi is a major market for in and around area for agriculture produce and has a Pomegranate auction center.


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==History==
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Earlier history before 15/16th century is not documented.Some editions of Sthal Puran mentions of town Atpade(अटपडे) but time of writing is unknown. In 16th century Atapdi was part of Adilshahi kingdom of Bijapur. Later it was a part of princely state of ] 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. Prominent Marathi writers like late G.D. Madgulkar, late V. D. Madgulkar, late Shankarrao Kharat, late N.s. Inamdar, late Arun Kambale and former petroleum minister of India, Ram Naik were from this place.
|caption = Languages of Atpadi taluk (2011)<ref name="languages"/>
|label1 = ] |value1 = 97.37 |color1 = red
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At the time of the 2011 census, 97.37% of the population spoke ] and 1.52% ] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{cite web |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10212/download/13324/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-2700.XLSX |website=censusindia.gov.in|publisher=]}}</ref>
==Geography==
===Town===
Atpadi is located at Latitude: 17° 25' 0 N, Longitude: 74° 57' 0 E with population of of approximately 25000. The language of town is ]. New and Old Atpadi is visibly divided by a natural water canal into south and north portions. North side area of Atpadi has government administration office and Hopital, Court, Police station, Electricity Board office, colleges and newly formed colonies. Major development of new Atpadi area is on north side of town while south side of town old and is more populace. South part commercial place as well as it serves as downtown area of Atpadi. Old Atpadi town has a market place for weekly bazaar, designated road for shops known as Peth. Residence areas in old town is marked by it's caste/sirname of people known as Galli.
*''' Galli in old Atpadi Town'''
* Wani Galli
* Brahman Galli
* Navhi Galli
* Kosthi Galli
* Kasar Galli
* Deshmukh Galli
* Kumbhar Galli
* Parit Galli
*'''Other newly formed residence colonies'''
* Choundeshwari colony
* Vidya Nagar
* Sathe Nagar
* Phule Nagar
* Vithal Sampat nagar


==Swatantrapur Vasahat==
===Surrounding area and villages===
] an open jail. It holds ]. It is located in the taluka.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-22 |title=Swatantrapur Vasahat: Life inside a prison without walls |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/life-inside-a-prison-without-walls/story-5FMx060ftiIm5Duor1TCVL.html |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
*''']''':Bhingewadi is small Grampanchat Village 3 kilometers from Atpadi Town situated at north-west. 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''': Situated at south-east of Atpadi.
*'''Yamaji Patalachi Wadi''': Located on Atpadi-Sangola road. Pink Village
*''' Mapate Mala''': Located on Atpad-Nimbawade road, south-west
*'''Sonarsiddhnagar''': Located on Atpadi-Kauthuli road.
*'''Swatantrapur''': It is located in between Atpadi lake and Bhingewadi, it is a free custodian colony built in 1939. The Hindi cinema, 'Do ankhe baraah haath' is based on Swatantrapur.


===Agriculture=== ==Footnotes==
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* ], Locally called as Jwari, jawar (ज्वारी, जवार).
* ], Locally called as Makaa (मका ).
* ], Locally called as Daalimb(डाळिंब). Arakt(आरक्त), Bhagawaa(भगवा), Ganesh(गणेश) are the verities grown in Atpadi.
* ], Locally called as Kaapus
* ], Locally called as Bajari
* ], Locally called as Gahu
===Cattle===
* ] ('''Atpadi Mahal''')- The breed is well adapted to the tropical and drought prone conditions present in this part of the world and are favoured by the local farming community due to their ability to handle the hardships of farming pretty well. In spite of this lately the breed is showing a steady decline in numbers mostly due the low milk yield which forms an alternate stream of income for the farming community. The Khillari is between 4½ to 5½ feet tall and weighs between 800 and 1000&nbsp;lbs.
* 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.
*Bel River of Shetphale.
===Forest Area===
Atpadi has a forest office, near Swatantrapur. Dubai Kuran (डबई कुरण) is reserved forest area.
==Education==
Atpadi have schools and college to fulfill the education requirements. Higher Education is possible till bachelors degree in science, arts, commerce, Education and Engineering.
*Colleges:1. , Atpadi ( Arts, science and Commerce), 2. ] affiliated to ], Kolhapur.
*Schools : 1.], 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.
*
*
== Political system ==
Atpadi town has a ] administration for town, while ] is to administer the entire taluka.
Atpadi is part of Atpadi-Khanapur constituency of ], ] Sangli Constituency for ].
Recently old building of Atpadi Grampanchayat is reconstruction to renovate it, though original design of Grampanchayat building is not changed.
==Industry==
*Sugar Factory:Manganga Sugar Factory
*Cotton Mill: Babasaheb Deshmukh Shetkari Sahakari Sutgirani
*Milk dairy which produces packaged milk under brand of 'Sakaal'
*Domestic industry of woolen blanckets (Gongade/Kambal घोंगडे /कंबळ)
*Khadi Gramodyog
*Food packaging (Pomegranate)
*Zep Soap Company (Zep Trade Tech)
*Garment factory on Atpadi-Dighanchi road
==Banks and Finance Institutes==
Atpadi has various nationalized, co-op and private banks and ATM facility.
*Saraswat Co Op Bank
*Bank of India
*Bank of Maharahstra
*Sangli District Co. Bank
*Dr. Babasaheb Deshmukh Co. Bank
*Vita Merchants Co. Bank
*Virshaiv patpedhi
*Youth Development Co. Bank
*Manmandir Co. Bank
*Bhskararao Deshpande Co OP Society
*Coming soon-State Bank Of India (SBI)
=== ATM Facility ===
* Bank Of India - Located in front of ST Bus stand.
==Hospitals==
*Government Primary Hospital, Nimbavade Road.
*Sawant Hospital
*Shinde Hospital, Chaundeshwary Colony
*Padalkar Hospital, Nimbavade Road.
==Art and culture==
===Literature===
Atpadi had given four presidents of ].The great Marathi author & ''adhunik walmiki'', popularly known as ''GaDiMa (गदिमा)'' Late G M ] is from nearby village madgule. His younger brother Late ], Late Shankar Rao Kharat and Late ] are other three authors from Atpadi. Late Prof. Arun Kambale, prominent Marathi writer is born in Atpadi Taluka. MaanDarshan, a magazine is published from Atpadi.
===Folk dance, songs and Sports===
Folk dance and songs known as Gaji and Dhangari Owi hallmark of Maandeshi culture. Rural sports like soil wrestling and Kabaddi are held annually at various annual fairs. Modern sports like cricket and vollyball are other popular sports.


==References==
==Temples and Festivals==
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Atpadi town as well as Atpadi taluka has various temples. Uttareshwar is a patron God of Atpadi Town and a three day fair is held in Atpadi for Uttareshwar. Pulling a wooden chariot by men is one of rituals of fair. Kharsundi, a place in Atpadi Taluka is a highest seat of Lord Siddhanath. Apart from Hindu temples, Atpadi has a Mosque. Atpadi has a unique temple dedicated to ] and ] as 'Suryopasana Mandir' though this is not a religious place. Rather Syryopasana Mandir serves as a community hall for people who wish to practice yoga and exercise suryanamaskar.
===Temples in Atpadi town===
]
* Nath Baba (Bhingewadi Road)
* Jotiba (Bhingewadi Road)
* Sai Mandir (Bhingewadi Road)
* Vitthal Mandir (Near ST Stand)
* Kalleshwar (Center)
* Vitthal Mandir (Near Post Office)
* Ram mandir (Brahman Galli)
* Datta mandir (Brahman Galli)
* Ramnath Buwa mandir (Peth)
* Uttareshwar (bajar Patangan, Patron god of Atpadi.
* 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)
* Narsoba Mandir located at various places in town. (Five in number)
* Ganesh Mandir (Ambabai Odha)
* Ambabai mandir (Ambabai Odha)
* Tulajapurche Thanake (Karkhana Road)
=== Famous Temples in Atpadi taluka ===
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* Siddhanath Mandir - Kharsundi, Seat of Lord Siddhanath, Avtar of lord Shiva
* Ram Mandir - Karagani
* Shukachari Cave - Shukachari
* JakaiDevi Mandir - Nelkaranji, Place of wife of Lord Siddhanath
* Jotiba Mandir - Madgule
* Khandoba Mandir - Madgule
* Marimata Mandir - Avalai
* Siddhanath Mandir - Shetphale
* Bhaktabai Mandir - Shetphale
* Jogeshwari Mandir - Shetphale.
* Choundeshwari Mandir - Atpadi
* Masoba Mandir - Banpuri
* BhavaniTemple - Dighanchi
* Hanuman Mandir - Pimpri Budruk
* sidhatnath Mandir- Pimpri Budruk, believed to be place for cure of snake bite
* Jotirling Mandir - Tadawale
=== Festivals ===
* Uttareshwar jatra - Atpadi. Major fair of area.
* Akhand Harinam Saptha(Jotiba Mandir) - Madgule .Held in month of every April'
* Paravarcha Melava (G. D. Madgulkar Janma divas )- Shetphale.
* Ashtami Yatra - Shetphale.
* Khandoba Jatra - Madgule
* Marimi Aai Yatra - Tadawale
* Marimata Jatra - Avalai
* Paush yatra - Kharsundi. This festival is famous for its khillari cattle trade in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra.
* Chaitra yatra - Kharsundi (Saasan/Shaasan Kaathi)
* Jakai yatra - Nelkaranji
* Masoba Jatra - Banpuri. This festival starts from ], Hindu new year (Gudhipadava) and lasts next 5 days.
* Hanuman Jatra - Pimpri Budruk


{{Sangli district topics}}
==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 ] 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: Free custodian colony.
* Atpadi Lake ( Atpadi Pazar Talav / Atpadi Tale)
* Datta Mandir/Aai saheb mandir( wife of shri gondavalekar maharaj)
* Rajewadi talaw
* Sonarshiddh Temple
* Siddhnath temple, Kharsundi
* Ram Mandir, Karagani
* Shukachari Hills: Place of ancient sage Shukmuni, son of ].
* Manganga Sakhar Karkhana
* Ga.Di.Ma Smarak, Shetphale
* Jakai Mandir, Nelkaranji
* Jotiba Mandir - Madgule
* Ga.Di.Ma Smarak, Shetphale
* siddhanath mandir y.p.wadi
* Banpuri Lake ( Banpuri Pazar Talav / Banpuri Tale)
== 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
===Other villages in Atpadi Taluka===
* Gondira Malaa near Bhingevadi.
* Yamaji Patalachi Vadi.
* Shetphale: 12&nbsp;km from Atpadi town, birth place of G.D. Madgulkar, renowned Marathi poet.
* Dighanchi: 12&nbsp;km from Atpadi town
* Madgule:
* Nimbavade:
* Viththalapur:
* Karagani:
* Kouthuli:
* Balewadi:
*''']''': Place of Lord Siddhanath.
* Banpuri:10 KM from Atpadi town
* Tadawale:
* Gomewadi:
* NelKaranji:
* Shukachari: Hill, believed to be place of epic sage Shukamuni.
* Hiwatad:
* Valvan:
* Gharniki:
* Kamat:
* Avalai:
* Rajewadi:
* Pimpri Budruk:
*
== External links ==
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* MaanDarshan


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Latest revision as of 21:05, 15 February 2024

Indian taluka in the Sangli district

Atpadi is a taluka in Sangli district of Maharashtra, in 2022 it is one of the talukas of the district, belonging to the Vita sub-division of the district. In 2012 the taluka suffered a severe drought, reportedly the worst in living memory, similar conditions were faced in 2016 and 2019, in 2020 the taluka was hit by floods that caused losses to lives and properties. India's best quality pomegranates are grown in the taluka and the taluka is a pioneer amongst exporters of the fruit, though adverse climatic conditions and diseases have hit the growers. There is a proposal and demand that Sangli district be split to form a new Mandesh district, with Atpadi taluka being one of the talukas to be included in this new district.

Demographics

Religions in Atpadi taluka (2011)
Religion Percent
Hinduism   94.19%
Islam   3.09%
Buddhism   2.18%
Other or not stated   0.54%

Atpadi taluka had a population of 138,455, entirely in rural areas. The sex ratio is 995 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is 72.74%. 16,244 were under 6 years of age. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 12.41% and 0.56% of the population respectively.

Languages of Atpadi taluk (2011)

  Marathi (97.37%)  Hindi (1.52%)  Others (1.11%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 97.37% of the population spoke Marathi and 1.52% Hindi as their first language.

Swatantrapur Vasahat

Swatantrapur Vasahat an open jail. It holds life term inmates. It is located in the taluka.

Footnotes

  1. Mandesh is the name given to the geographical region that lies on the banks of the river Man. It is drought prone. To it belong talukas of Satara, Sangli and Solapur districts. It is named after the Man river

References

  1. "District Profile | District Sangli, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  2. Bagchi, Kathakali S. (1991). Drought-prone India: Problems and Perspectives. Agricole Pub. Academy. ISBN 978-81-85005-71-3.
  3. The Maharashtra Co-operative Quarterly. 1983.
  4. "Two talukas in Maharashtra face worst drought in memory". www.downtoearth.org.in. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  5. "Every drop counts in dry Atpadi, Jat". The Times of India. 3 April 2016. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  6. "Maharashtra: Sangli talukas in the grip of worst drought". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  7. "Sangli Atpadi: 'या' दुष्काळी तालुक्यात अचानक ढगफुटीसदृश्य पाऊस; २ सख्ख्या बहिणींचा मृत्यू". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  8. Bhosale, Jayashree. "Farmers reap millions by raising pomegranate". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  9. "मायबोलीचं समृद्ध माणदेशी लेणं". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  10. ""माणदेश' व्हावा जिल्हा अन्‌ "हे' व्हावे केंद्र". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  11. "Population by Religion - Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  12. "District Census Hand Book – Sangli" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  13. ^ "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  14. "Swatantrapur Vasahat: Life inside a prison without walls". Hindustan Times. 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2022-06-01.


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