Khopoli | |
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| Nickname: City Of Waterfalls | |
  Khopoli Location inMaharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates:18°47′20″N73°20′35″E / 18.789°N 73.343°E /18.789; 73.343 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 108,648 |
| Demonym | Khopolikar |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 410203 410204 410216 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-46 |
Khopoli (Marathi pronunciation:[kʰopoˈliː],ISO:Khōpōlī) is an industrial city in theKhalapurtaluka ofRaigad district, in the Indian state ofMaharashtra, at the base of theSahyadri mountains.Patalganga River, which is thetailrace channel of the Tata Hydroelectric Power Station, flows through Khopoli.[1][2]
It is amunicipal council and is a part of theMumbai Metropolitan Region. Khopoli Municipal Council covers an area of 30 km2 (12 sq mi).[3]
Khopoli is served by arailway station connected to the Mumbai suburban railway by a single line fromKarjat. The distance betweenCSMT to Khopoli is 114.24 km (70.99 mi) along the Central Railway Suburban Line, which is abroad gauge line carryingelectric locomotives.[4][5]
Initially, Khopoli railway station had only one platform for both the up and down movement of local trains. In 2019, it was revamped with an additional platform.
It is also located onNH 4,[6][7] about 80 km (50 mi) south ofMumbai and 80 km (50 mi) fromPune. Industries are well developed due to the strategic importance of the region as theMumbai-Pune Expressway passes through the city. The city is called a city of waterfalls due to a number of waterfalls in the rainy season. Due to the presence of industries, the city has attracted migrants from across India.[citation needed] It is an industrial city with numerous industries and power plants located across it. Khopoli is located at the base of the Sahyadri Mountains range on the banks of the Patalganga river. This place also has several waterfalls, parks and hill stations. Because of its natural environment and scenery, Khopoli is a major spot for tourist attractions.[citation needed] Khopoli is connected with metro cities like Mumbai and Pune by rail and road. Imagica Theme Park, KP Falls and Zenith waterfall are the key attraction of this place. Khopoli is surrounded by tourist places like Khandala and Lonavala.[citation needed] The place has proximity to railway stations and bus stands. Also, cabs and rickshaws are common means of transport in Khopoli.[citation needed] The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport, which is 80 km away. Khopoli has several industrial hubs, MIDCs, and heavy industries which provide employment to the residents of this area. Khopoli is home to various steel, chemical and food and pulp industries.
Khopoli is home to various Marathi, English, Hindi and even international schools. It has seen rapid growth in industry.
Khopoli was calledCampoolie during theBritish Raj.Khopoli is located at 18°45' N, 73°20' E.[1] It is situated at about 61 m above mean sea level.[8] It falls under three Pincodes - Khopoli 410203, Khopoli Power House 410204 and Jagdish Nagar 410216.[9] STD code for Khopoli is (0)2192.[10]
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A colonial source describes Khopoli as follows:
TheBhor ghat is formed of a succession of lofty eminences, towering above each other, the last of which attains a height of 2000 feet (610 m) above thelevel of the sea. Its outline at a distance is bold and imposing; it presents a plane or table summit, with ranges of stupendous hills beyond, with the sublimity of which Europe possesses little that is analogous; at its foot stands the small and romantic village of Campolee, which has a noble tank and a Hindu temple, both built byNana Furanvese (thePeishwa's prime minister) at his individual expense.[11]
There was anannachatra or a free feeding house, in the vicinity of theMahadev temple, but by 1882 all that remained of it were huge grinding stones.[12] TheGIPR line was extended to Khopoli in 1856.[5][13]
Khopoli is the site of the first privately ownedhydroelectricpower station in India built by theTatas.[14]
Khopoli has atropical monsoon climate (Am) with little to no rainfall from November to May and extremely heavy rainfall from June to September with moderately heavy showers in October.
| Climate data for Khopoli | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.7 (85.5) | 30.8 (87.4) | 33.0 (91.4) | 34.6 (94.3) | 35.0 (95.0) | 32.6 (90.7) | 29.8 (85.6) | 29.6 (85.3) | 30.2 (86.4) | 32.4 (90.3) | 32.0 (89.6) | 30.7 (87.3) | 31.7 (89.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.2 (73.8) | 24.2 (75.6) | 26.9 (80.4) | 29.2 (84.6) | 30.5 (86.9) | 29.2 (84.6) | 27.2 (81.0) | 26.9 (80.4) | 27.0 (80.6) | 27.7 (81.9) | 25.9 (78.6) | 24.0 (75.2) | 26.8 (80.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.8 (62.2) | 17.6 (63.7) | 20.8 (69.4) | 23.8 (74.8) | 26.0 (78.8) | 25.8 (78.4) | 24.7 (76.5) | 24.2 (75.6) | 23.8 (74.8) | 23.0 (73.4) | 19.9 (67.8) | 17.4 (63.3) | 22.0 (71.6) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 4 (0.2) | 25 (1.0) | 618 (24.3) | 1,695 (66.7) | 1,182 (46.5) | 522 (20.6) | 125 (4.9) | 13 (0.5) | 3 (0.1) | 4,187 (164.8) |
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In the 2011 India census, Khopoli had a population of 108,648. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Khopoli has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 68%. Thirteen per cent of the population is under 6 years of age.[16]
| Religion | Percent | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinduism | 71.66% | |||
| Islam | 14.55% | |||
| Buddhism | 10.47% | |||
| Jainism | 1.40% | |||
| Christianity | 1.00% | |||
| Others | 0.91% | |||
The factories in Khopoli municipal limits are:
Various institutions run schools, colleges and a polytechnic.
Khalapur Taluka Shikshan Prasarak Mandal runs the following institutions in Khopoli:[31]
Khopoli has a "fine oval shaped reservoir" and a temple of GodMahadev as Vireshwar built by Nana Phadnavis. The reservoir is built of solid and strong black rock and is oval shaped. The circumference of the reservoir is about 1207 m and it covers an area of about 75000 sq m. The reservoir holds excellent water throughout the year. The reservoir has surrounding walls also built in stone and are of a width of about 1.5 m to 1.8 m. The reservoir has stone steps leading to the water. The temple is of a height of about 22.9 m m from the base to the top and the foundation measures 12.2 m x 6.1 m. Inside is the image of God Shiva. The Sabhamandap measures about 6.1 m x 3.1 m. At the entrance of the temple is asamadhi. A fair is held in honor of the temple deity onMahashivaratri day -Maagha Vadya 13.[1][12]
The PAPCO Mill complex has aParashurama temple andFire temple orAgniMandir which was built in 1971.[36][37]The Gagangiri Maharaj Ashram is located in Khopoli, it is there thatGagangiri Maharaj died on 4 February 2008.[38]
The Akhil Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham, includes the Ayyappa Temple, in its list ofAyyappa temples in India and abroad.[39]
The major tourist attractions in the city includeAdlabs Imagica, which is India's largest theme park. Mahad Ganpati Temple, Zenith Waterfalls, andGangangiri Maharaj AshramLonavala is just 8 km away from the city.
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