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			{{Short description\|Indian taluka in the Sangli district}}
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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>

			==Demographics==
	{{cleanup\|date=May 2008}}

	{{Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
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			\|title=Religions in Atpadi taluka (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{Cite web\|date=2011\|title=Population by Religion - Maharashtra \|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11382/download/14495/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS \|website=censusindia.gov.in\|publisher=]}}</ref>
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	\|locator_position=right
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	\|state_name=Maharashtra
			\|bars=
	\|district: Sangali
			{{bar percent\|]\|darkorange\|94.19}}
	\|leader_title= ] of Atpadi Grampanchayat
			{{bar percent\|]\|green\|3.09}}
	\|leader_name= Not known
			{{bar percent\|]\|mediumblue\|2.18}}
	\|leader_title_3= MLA, Khanapur-Atpadi constituency
			{{bar percent\|Other or not stated\|black\|0.54}}
	\|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 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 a ] of ] in the ]n ] of ]. Atpadi Taluka is located north-east of Sangali District and borders adjacent Solapur and Satara Districts. ] is administrative town of Atpadi Taluka as well as major market place.

	==History==
			{{Pie chart
	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.
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	==Geography==
			\|caption = Languages of Atpadi taluk (2011)<ref name="languages"/>
	===Town===
			\|label1 = ] \|value1 = 97.37 \|color1 = red
	]: Please see article of same name for more information.
			\|label2 = ] \|value2 = 1.52 \|color2 = orange
	===Agriculture===
			\|label3 = Others \|value3 = 1.11 \|color3 = grey
	* ], 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.
			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>
	* ], Locally called as Kaapus

	* ], Locally called as Bajari
			==Swatantrapur Vasahat==
	* ], Locally called as Gahu
			] 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>
	===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 lbs.
	* Buffalo, sheep, Goat
	==Season==
	Summer, Mansoon rain and Winter. Region falls under rain-shadow area resulting less rain.
	===Water resources===
	Atpadi Taluka has various lakes, and water canal system.Though water is insufficient, drip irrigation is preferred by farmers for cash crops like Pomegranate.
	== 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 ].
	==Industry==
	Atpadi Taluka has various product industries on agriculture and dairy products
	*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

	==~~=Literature=~~==		==Footnotes==
			{{notelist}}
	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==
			{{reflist}}
	]
	=== Famous Temples in Atpadi taluka ===
	]
	* 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}}
	==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)
	== Other villages in Atpadi Taluka==
	* Gondira Malaa near Bhingevadi.
	* Yamaji Patalachi Vadi.
	* Shetphale: 12 km from Atpadi town, birth place of G.D. Madgulkar, renowned Marathi poet.
	* Dighanchi: 12 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:
	*

	]		]
	]
	]

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

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

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

v t e Sangli District
History	Aundh State Sultanate of Bijapur Daphlapur State Jath State Miraj Junior Miraj Senior Sangli State
Geography	Bhivargi Dam Krishna River Morna Dam Yelavi Dam
Cities and towns	Ashta Bhilawadi Jat Kavathe-Mahankal Kirloskarwadi Miraj Palus Sangli Tasgaon Uran Islampur Vita
Transport	Bhilawadi railway station Kirloskarvadi railway station Miraj Junction railway station NH 48 Sangli railway station
Lok Sabha constituencies	Hatkanangle Sangli
Vidhan Sabha constituencies	Islampur Jat Khanapur-Atpadi Miraj Palus-Kadegaon Sangli Shirala Tasgaon-Kavathe Mahankal
Tehsil	Atpadi Jath Kadegaon Kavathe-Mahankal Khanapur (Vita) Miraj Palus Shirala Tasgaon Walwa
Tourist attractions	Chandoli National Park Ganpati Temple Narsobawadi Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Shreekshetra Audumbar
Education	Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering & Technology Walchand College of Engineering Willingdon College

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Talukas in Maharashtra