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Inamgaon | |
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village | |
  Inamgaon Location in Maharashtra, India Show map of Maharashtra Inamgaon Inamgaon (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:18°35′20″N74°32′20″E / 18.58889°N 74.53889°E /18.58889; 74.53889 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,311 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 412210 |
| Telephone code | 02137 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 12 |
| Nearest city | Pune, Shirur |
| Sex ratio | 52 : 48♂/♀ |
| Literacy | approx. 80% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Shirur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Shirur |
| Website | Official Website |
Inamgaon is a post-Harappan agrarian village andarchaeological site located inMaharashtra, westernIndia. Situated along the right bank of theGhod River, it is considered to be the 'regional centre' of theBhima Valley.[1]
Inamgaon is one of the most intensively and extensively excavated and well reconstructedChalcolithic sites of theDeccan Plateau.
The village is located around 89 kilometres (55 mi) to the east of the city ofPune. The region, situated within the lower reaches of the Ghod, is characterized by Cretaceous-Eocene Deccan Trap basalt.[1]
An ancient sites, measuring approximately 550 metres (1,800 ft) by 430 metres (1,410 ft), are located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Inamgaon.[2]
There are five mounds at the site. The largest mound is called 'Inamgaon I', and it has been extensively excavated, and studied for its archaeological finds.[3] The site was occupied between 3800-3200 B.P. (calibrated), or 1800-1200 BC.
TheChalcolithic settlement was excavated in order to better understand the early and laterJorwe culture.[4] There are 3 phases of the Chalcolithic that are found at Inamgaon.
The excavation was a landmark in India's archaeology history due to its extensive and systematic process.[1] The excavations revealed multiple cultural phases including Late Jorwe Culture, Early Jorwe Culture, and Malwa Culture. Archaeology findings are available at different museums such asDeccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, andChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.[5]
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The modern day Inamgaon is on developing verge.Farming and Allied business are prime income source for Inamgaon. TheGhod River is being conducive for the cultural and social buildings. Inamgaon have been allotted with twoReservoirs & Small Dams for water storage projects byMaharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority. TheseReservoirs & Small Dams for water storage helps to store water and ease the water availability. The settlement has all types ofPreschool,Primary school &Secondary school. The New English School Inamgaon is a secondary school. Inamgaon farmers have the capital shares in two different cooperativeSugar factory. TheShrigonda Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana andGhodganga Sugar Factory. The industrial establishments are closer and are conducive for the villager's employment. Inamgaon is catered byPetrol station andSocial gathering hall. The settlement is being served by various national banks, however onlyPune District Central Cooperative Bank scores the presence. The united capital shares of villagers andPune District Central Cooperative Bank support have established Cooperative society, which, indeed contributes to needy farmers to have monitory support when requires. This Cooperative society governing body is formed by elective people by the villagers.