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| {{About|the municipality in Maharashtra, India|its namesake district|Solapur district}} | |||
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| {{Infobox settlement | |||
| | name = Solapur | |||
| | native_name = सोलापूर | |||
| | native_name_lang = mr | |||
| | settlement_type = ] | |||
| | image_skyline = Satrasta, Solapur.jpg | |||
| | image_caption = | |||
| | nickname = Siddeshwar Nagari | |||
| | pushpin_map = India Maharashtra | |||
| | pushpin_label_position = right | |||
| | pushpin_map_alt = | |||
| | pushpin_map_caption = Location of Solapur in ] | |||
| | latd = 17.68 | |||
| | latm = | |||
| | lats = | |||
| | latNS = N | |||
| | longd = 75.92 | |||
| | longm = | |||
| | longs = | |||
| | longEW = E | |||
| | coordinates_display = inline,title | |||
| | subdivision_type = ] | |||
| | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | |||
| | subdivision_type1 = State | |||
| | subdivision_name1 = ] | |||
| | subdivision_type2 = ] | |||
| | subdivision_name2 = ] | |||
| | governing_body = Greater Municipal corporation | |||
| | leader_title = ] | |||
| | leader_name = Sushilatai Abute | |||
| | Area_ = 149+75=225 km<sup>2</sup> | |||
| | elevation_footnotes = | |||
| | elevation_m = 457 | |||
| | population_as_of = 2011 | |||
| | population_total =1,002,112 | |||
| | population_metro =1,202,112 | |||
| | population_density = 9,550/km2 | |||
| | population_demonym = ] | |||
| | population_footnotes = | |||
| | demographics_type1 = Language | |||
| | demographics1_title1 = Official | |||
| | demographics1_info1 = ] | |||
| | timezone1= ] | |||
| | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | |||
| | postal_code_type = ] | |||
| | postal_code = 41300X | |||
| | area_code_type = Telephone code | |||
| | area_code = +91-217 | |||
| | registration_plate = MH-13 (Solapur city) <br/>MH-45 (Solapur(Akluj) rural district) | |||
| | blank1_name_sec1 = ] | |||
| | blank1_info_sec1 = 52/48 ]/] | |||
| | website = {{URL|solapur.nic.in}} | |||
| }} | |||
| '''Solapur''' ({{audio|Solapur.ogg|pronunciation}}) is the 4th-largest city in the ]n state of ]. It lies on the border of ] and ]. It is 2 TIER city classified as B-1 by HRA classification{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}. It is 30th-most-populous city in India and 43rd-largest ]. | |||
| Solapur has speakers of ], ], ] and ] with ] features. Solapur is the fourth-largest district in Maharashtra in terms of land area, and seventh-largest in terms of population.<ref>{{cite web |title=Demography |url=http://solapur.gov.in/htmldocs/demog.pdf |format=PDF |agency=solapur.gov.in |date=2013 |accessdate=June 2014}}</ref> The district shares its borders with the ]n state of ]. | |||
| Solapuri ] and towels are world-famous. It has been a leading center for ]s and ]s in India. Solapur had the world's second-largest and Asia's largest ]. | |||
| The chief deity of the city is Shri ]. The "Nandidhwaj" procession on ] is celebrated on 14 January. An ] locally known as 'Gadda Yatra' attracts large crowds. ] extended its area up to {{convert|300|km2|sqmi}} by merging its suburbs. | |||
| ==Etymology and history== | |||
| The Solapur District was ruled by various dynesties such as Andhrabhratyas, ]s, ]s, ]s and ]s. | |||
| 'Solapur' spelled in (]: ]) is believed to be derived from the combination of two ] words: 'Sola (]: सोला/सोळा)' meaning "Sixteen" and 'pur (]: पूर)' meaning "Village".The present city of Solapur was considered to be spread over sixteen villages viz. Aadilpur, Ahmedpur, Chapaldev, Fatehpur, Jamdarwadi, Kalajapur, Khadarpur,Khandervkiwadi, Muhammadpur, Ranapur, Sandalpur, Shaikpur, Solapur, Sonalagi, Sonapur and Vaidakwadi.Recent research work however shows that the name SOLAPUR is derived not from the congregation of sixteen villages. It is evident from the inscriptions of Shivayogi Shri.Siddheshwar of the time of the Kalachuristis of Kalyani, that the town was called 'Sonnalage' which came to be pronounced as 'Sonnalagi'. The town was known as Sonnalagi even up to the times of Yadavas. A Sanskrit inscription dated Shake 1238, after the downfall of the Yadavas found at Kamati in ] shows that the town was known as Sonalipur. One of the inscriptions found in Solapur fort shows that the town was called Sonalpur while another inscription on the well in the fort shows that it was known as Sandalpur. During the Muslim period, the town was known as Sandalpur. It is therefore most probably that that during the course of time the name Solapur was evolved by dropping 'na' from the name Sonalpur. Subsequently the British rulers pronounced Solapur as Sholapur and hence the name of the district.The present Solapur district was previously part of ], ] and ] districts. In 1838 it became the Sub-district of Ahmednagar. It included Barshi, Mohol, Madha, Karmala, Indi, Hippargi and Muddebihal Sub-divisions. In 1864 this Sub-district was abolished. In 1871 this district was reformed joining the Sub-divisions viz. Solapur, Barshi, Mohol, Madha and Karmala and two Subdivisions of Satara district viz. Pandharpur, Sangola and in 1875 Malshiras Sub-division was also attached. After the State reorganisation in 1956 Solapur was included in Mumbai State and it became a full-fledged district of Maharashtra State in 1960. | |||
| The ] was the first municipal council of India to hoist the national flag on the Municipal Council building in 1930. The municipal co-operation building was built by Mallappa Warad. He was also one of the first ones to bring the farming tractor in India. It was his wish that the building should be used for some public purpose and thus the building was made the municipal council. The building is also called 'Indrabhavan' which means Adobe of Indra. ] was also one of the ten members of 'Chamber of Merchants' under Queen Victoria. | |||
| Taking the spirit of ] from Mahatma Gandhi, the freedom fighters of solapur hoisted the National Flag on 6 April 1930 on the Municipal Council building. This was the first and the unique incidence of such kind throughout the country. | |||
| During the ], the people of Solapur enjoyed full freedom on 9–11 May 1930. However, this resulted in the executions of ], Abdul Rasool Qurban Hussein, Jagannath Bhagwan Shinde and Shrikisan Laxminarayan Sarada, who were hanged on 12 January 1931, in the prison at ]. This resulted in the city becoming recognised as "The City of Hutatmas". | |||
| ==Toponomy== | |||
| Inscriptions of Shivayogi Shri. Siddheshwar of the time of the ] of Kalyani (Basavakalyan) suggest that the town was called "Sonnalage" which came to be pronounced as "Sonnalagi". A Sanskrit inscription dated Shake 1238, after the downfall of the Yadavas found at Kamati in Mohol shows that the town was known as '''Sonalipur'''. One of the inscriptions found in ''Solapur fort'' shows that the town was called Sonalpur,<ref name="History">{{cite web | url=http://solapur.gov.in/htmldocs/history.pdf | title=Solapur History. Government of Maharashtra | accessdate = 25 June 2009}}</ref> It was the main commercial hub of the Devagiri Yadavas and an important trading city.The town was known as Sonnalagi even up to the times of the Yadavas of Devagiri. | |||
| ==Demographics== | |||
| Solapur has a ]-speaking majority followed by sub-major Kannada, Telugu. Its literacy is 85%, with 86% males and 80% females. | |||
| {{bar box | |||
| |title=Religions in Solapur | |||
| |titlebar=#Fcd116 | |||
| |left1=Religion | |||
| |right1=Percent | |||
| |float=right | |||
| |bars= | |||
| {{bar percent|]|orange|69}} | |||
| {{bar percent|]|green|18.1}} | |||
| {{bar percent|]|blue|8.9}} | |||
| {{bar percent|Christians|red|1.4}} | |||
| {{bar percent|]|pink|1.7}} | |||
| {{bar percent|Others†|black|0.3}} | |||
| |caption=Distribution of religions<br /> | |||
| †<small>Includes ]s (0.2%), ] (<0.2%).</small> | |||
| }} | |||
| ==Geography and climate== | |||
| {{Weather box | |||
| |location = Solapur | |||
| |metric first = Yes | |||
| |single line = Yes | |||
| |temperature colour = pastel | |||
| |Jan high C = 30.9 | |||
| |Feb high C = 34.0 | |||
| |Mar high C = 37.4 | |||
| |Apr high C = 39.7 | |||
| |May high C = 40.1 | |||
| |Jun high C = 35.0 | |||
| |Jul high C = 31.7 | |||
| |Aug high C = 31.0 | |||
| |Sep high C = 31.8 | |||
| |Oct high C = 32.5 | |||
| |Nov high C = 31.0 | |||
| |Dec high C = 30.0 | |||
| |Year high C = 33.8 | |||
| |Jan low C = 16.0 | |||
| |Feb low C = 18.0 | |||
| |Mar low C = 21.6 | |||
| |Apr low C = 24.8 | |||
| |May low C = 25.3 | |||
| |Jun low C = 23.4 | |||
| |Jul low C = 22.4 | |||
| |Aug low C = 21.9 | |||
| |Sep low C = 21.6 | |||
| |Oct low C = 20.9 | |||
| |Nov low C = 17.9 | |||
| |Dec low C = 14.9 | |||
| |Year low C = 20.8 | |||
| |Jan precipitation mm = 2.2 | |||
| |Feb precipitation mm = 4.6 | |||
| |Mar precipitation mm = 3.8 | |||
| |Apr precipitation mm = 11.2 | |||
| |May precipitation mm = 36.9 | |||
| |Jun precipitation mm = 111.5 | |||
| |Jul precipitation mm = 138.8 | |||
| |Aug precipitation mm = 137.3 | |||
| |Sep precipitation mm = 179.8 | |||
| |Oct precipitation mm = 97.4 | |||
| |Nov precipitation mm = 23.2 | |||
| |Dec precipitation mm = 4.8 | |||
| |Year precipitation mm = 759.8 | |||
| |source= | |||
| |date=December 2010}} | |||
| Solapur is located at {{Coord|17.68|N|75.92|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 458 metres (1502 feet). It is bordered by ] on the north; ] on the north and northeast. | |||
| ] (] state) on the southeast and south; ] (] State), ] on the south and southwest; ] on the west, and ] on the northwest. It is situated at a distance of {{convert|410|km|abbr=on}} from the Maharashtra State Capital of ] by road and train. | |||
| Solapur is at a distance of {{convert|245|km|abbr=on}} from ] and {{convert|305|km|abbr=on}} from ]. Solapur is situated on the ]. | |||
| Solapur falls under the category of dry (arid and semiarid) climate according to the ]. The city experiences three distinct seasons: summer, ] and winter. Typical summer months are from March to May, with maximum temperatures ranging from {{convert|30|to|40|C|F}}. The warmest months in Solapur are April and May. The typical maximum temperatures being {{convert|40|°C}} or more. The highest temperature ever recorded is {{convert|48|°C}} in April 1988. Although summer does not end until May or even the midst of June, the city often receives locally developed heavy ]s in May (although humidity remains high). The monsoon lasts from June to the end of September, with moderate rainfall. The city of Solapur receives an average rainfall of {{convert|545|mm|abbr=on}} per year.<ref>{{cite web |title=Solarpur District at a Glance |url=http://solapur.gov.in/htmldocs/glance.pdf |format=PDF |agency=solapur.gov.in |date=2013 |accessdate=June 2014}}</ref> Winter begins in November and lasts until the end of February, with the temperatures occasionally dropping below {{convert|10|°C}}. Solapur lies very close to the seismically active zone around Killari (Dist. Latur), about {{convert|100|km|abbr=on}} east of the city. | |||
| ==Civic administration== | |||
| ] | |||
| The civic administration of the city is managed by the Solapur Municipal corporation, which was established on 1 May 1964 in the building constructed by Mallappa Warad in 1930. The corporation oversees the engineering works, health, sanitation, water supply, administration and taxation in the city. It is headed by a Mayor who is assisted by Municipal Commissioner and elected representatives. The city is divided into 125 wards and 6 zones. The corporation members also known as corporators are elected by the citizens of Solapur every five years. The corporators in turn elect the Mayor. Its activities include developing new layouts and roads, town-planning and land-acquisition.<ref>. Solapur corporation. Retrieved on 5 June 2011.</ref> | |||
| The electrical supply to the city is managed by the ].{{citation needed|date=June 2012}} | |||
| ==Education== | |||
| ===University=== | |||
| * ] | |||
| The colleges and the institutes in center of ] (Kolhapur) at Solapur was functioning with the three departments ], Applied ]/ ] and Geology with the masters courses and M. Phil, PhD research in these areas. The center was located on the old campus of ] that was later on relocated to Police Golibar Maidan. The center was transformed to the university to serve the students of Solapur district and was formally inaugurated on 3 August 2004. | |||
| ===Colleges=== | |||
| Solapur is home to 14 engineering, 2 medical colleges and 1 dental college; it also has another 40 colleges in the city extent. | |||
| ===Science Museum=== | |||
| Solapur has a Science Centre, which is a Science Museum and is the third in the state after Nehru Science Centre, Worli, ] and Raman Science Centre, ]. The Science Centre is located at Hiraj Road, Near Solapur University beside the Pune-Solapur National Highway. The Centre works with the motto of propagating science to the masses. Night sky observation through telescopes is one of the many programmes of the Centre. | |||
| ==Economy== | |||
| Solapur is located on an important junction of the North–South railway line, a good base for its industries for logistical reasons, with approximately 98 medium and 8,986 smaller industries. | |||
| Solapur is one of the leading centres for handlooms, power looms and cotton mills. | |||
| ===Tourism=== | |||
| An important tourist destination is Siddeshwar Temple, the abode of ](Siddhrameshwara) built in the 16th century. It attracts 3.5 million pilgrims yearly. Solapur is also famous for its Markandeya Temple built in 1893, the Venkateshwara Temple built in 1970, and the Rupa Bhavani temple built in the 19th century, Shri Shankar Temple. Solapur has a Bhui (land based) fort in the city centre. | |||
| Shrine of Hazrat Saiful Mulk Chisti (rehmatullahe aleh)Hydra Sharif located at Tal, Akkalkot, Dist.Solapur Dating back to 555 A.D. | |||
| Shrine of Hazrat Shaikh Nooruddin Chishi (rehmatullahe aleh)located at Akkalkot Dist., Solapur. | |||
| Its dedicated to a Muslim saint Hazrat Nooruddin. Pilgrims visit this holy place from all around India every year for a Festive of the said saint. | |||
| Hazarat Shah Zahur Dargah - Hazarat Shah Zahur Dargah is located at heart of city. It is dedicated to Hazarat Shah, a Muslim saint who had performed several miracles.It is dating back to 560A.D. A festival is held here on 10th, 11th and 12th of the Muslim month Safar every year. | |||
| Pandharpur is a holy place of Shri.Vitthal and Shri.Rukmini. It is also known as the Southern Kashi of India and Kuldaivat of Maharashtra State. It is located at a distance of 72 km by road. from Solapur District headquarters. | |||
| ===Media=== | |||
| Solapur has 3 radio channels; Big FM, Radio City and Solapur FM.Newspapers: "Sanchar", ''Saakal'', ''Lokmat'', ''Punya Nagari'', ''Keshari'',''Pudhari'', ''Divya Marathi'' and by English daily papers from Pune (''Times of India'', ''Indian Express''). | |||
| === Sports === | |||
| Ranji Cricket Tournaments are played on Indira Gandhi Stadium. | |||
| ==Environment== | |||
| Solapur is one of the most-polluted cities in India, as many vehicles are run on diesel fuel. It also generates tremendous smog emitted by factories and sugar factories and heavy textiles industries in the city's suburb. Various efforts are being made by MNC to reduce pollution and environmental effects. The city has launched a GO-GREEN scheme by planting trees in the city and developing greenery. | |||
| ==Transport== | |||
| ===Rail=== | |||
| ] is the main hub within the city. The ] is an important division connecting South India to Western & North west India. Trains from Ahmedabad, Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune etc., ply to Southern states (Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala) via Solapur. | |||
| It is served daily by Solapur Banglore express, Solapur Nagpur, Solapur Pune ], Solapur Mumbai, Solapur Jaipur Superfast express and Solapur Goa Express. | |||
| ===Road=== | |||
| Solapur is well-connected by road with major cities of ] as well as the adjoining State Capital of ] and important cities in ] by four ] – ] highway connecting ] with ] via ], ] connecting Solapur to ], Karnataka and ] connecting Solapur to ]. Ratnagiri-Nagpur National highway NH-204 passes through city, connecting Solapur to other important cities in Maharashtra like Nagpur, Sangli, Kolhapur and Nanded.Recently sanctioned National Highways- Solapur - Gulbarga and Ratnagiri-Solapur-Nagpur. | |||
| ] | |||
| ===Airport=== | |||
| ] (] code: SSE<ref>. World-airport-codes.com. Retrieved on 5 June 2011.</ref>) is located to the south of Solapur city. At present it is not covered by any airline operator. | |||
| ===Sister cities=== | |||
| * ] ] | |||
| * ] ] | |||
| * ] ] | |||
| ==Natives and residents== | |||
| * ], Indian industrialist and founder of ] | |||
| * ], among the physicians dispatched to China to provide medical assistance during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1938. | |||
| * ], movieman and director of movies like Dr. ], ], ] and plays like Ghanshiram Kotwal | |||
| * ], actress in Marathi and Hindi Movies | |||
| * ], famous painter | |||
| * ], Arjun award winner athlete, she represented India at 1988 Olympics | |||
| * ], film actor | |||
| * ], member of Indian Cricket Team in 1996 world Cup, Hindi Film actor | |||
| * ], one of the all time greats of Indian cricket. | |||
| * ], Former Home Minister | |||
| * ], Indian Women Cricket player | |||
| ==Gallery== | |||
| <gallery> | |||
| File:Siddheshwar_temple_Solapur.jpg|Shri.Siddheshwar Temple,Solapur. | |||
| File:Siddheshwar-mandir-solapur._1.jpg|Shri.Siddheshwar idol at Siddheshwar Temple,Solapur | |||
| File:12115 Siddheshwar Express.jpg|Siddheshwar Express | |||
| File:Solapur railway station.JPG|main entrance of Solapur Railway Station | |||
| File:Sri Shivyogi Siddharameshwara.jpg|Shri Siddharameshwara | |||
| File:Small garden in Solapur.JPG | |||
| File:Solapur Pune Highway.jpg|thumb|Solapur Pune Highway | |||
| File:Zashichi Rani Laxmibai Statue, Solapur.jpg|thumb|Zashichi Rani Laxmibai Statue, Solapur | |||
| File:Siddheshwar Temple 1.jpg | |||
| File:Saat Rasta Solapur 02.JPG | |||
| </gallery> | |||
| ==See also== | |||
| {{Portal|Maharashtra}} | |||
| * ] | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| {{Wikisource1911Enc|Sholapur}} | |||
| * | |||
| * | |||
| {{Solapur district topics}} | |||
| {{Maharashtra}} | |||
| {{Million-plus cities in India}} | |||
| ] | |||
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