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| |native_name=Atpadi (आटपाडी) | |||
| |type= Town | |||
| |type_2= ] | |||
| |latd = 17.25|longd=74.57 | |||
| |locator_position=right | |||
| |state_name=Maharashtra | |||
| |district: Sangali | |||
| |leader_title= ] 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''' ({{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== | |||
| 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== | |||
| ===Town=== | |||
| ]: Please see article of same name for more information. | |||
| ===Agriculture=== | |||
| * ], 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 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=== | |||
| 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. | |||
| ==Temples and Festivals== | |||
| ] | |||
| === 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 | |||
| ==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: | |||
| * | |||
| ] | |||
| ] | |||
| ] | |||
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