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Phaltan | |
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Town | |
  Phaltan Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates:17°59′N74°26′E / 17.98°N 74.43°E /17.98; 74.43 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Division | Pune Division |
| District | Satara |
| Founded by | Nimbraj Parmar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Municipal council |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.28 km2 (3.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 52,118 |
| • Density | 5,070/km2 (13,130/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Phaltankar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 415523 |
| Telephone code | 02166 |
| Vehicle registration | MH53 |
| Sex ratio | Male 1000 / Female 986♂/♀ |
| Website | https://www.satara.gov.in |
Phaltan (pronunciationⓘ) is a city,tehsil andmunicipal council in theSatara district in theIndian state ofMaharashtra. The city is about 59 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of the city ofSatara and about 110 km fromPune.
Phaltan was one of the non-salute Marathaprincely states of British India, under the central division of theBombay presidency. It measured 397 square miles (1,028 km2) in area. According to the 1901 census, the population decreased by 31% to 45,739; the town's population was 9,512 in that year. In 1901, the state enjoyed revenue estimated at £13,000, and paid a tribute of £640 to the British Raj. Its flag was a rectangular bicolor, orange over green.
The Hindu ruling family was descended from Naik Nimbaji Nimbalkar (1284–1291). The ruler had the title ofraja or Naik Nimbalkar.Maharani Sai Bhonsale, the first wife of the 17th centuryMaratha leaderShivaji, was from Phaltan. The last ruler of Phaltan was Major HH Raja Bahadur Shrimant Malojirao Mudhojirao Nanasaheb Naik Nimbalkar IV.
Phaltan has an average elevation of 568 meters (1,863 feet).
Phaltan's climate is an inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature ranges from 15 to 45 °C (59 to 113 °F).[1] Summer in Phaltan is comparatively hot and dry when compared to neighboring inland cities. Maximum temperatures exceed 40 °C (104 °F) every summer and typically range between 38–45 °C (100–113 °F). Lows during this season are around 25–28 °C (77–82 °F).
The city receives less rainfall from June to September, and it has been declared as a drought-prone place by the government. Phaltan sometimes does not get rainfall during the rainy season.
Winter starts in Phaltan from November to February. The winter temperatures are significantly higher compared to other cities in Maharashtra such asPune andNashik. Lowest temperatures range from 14–16 °C (57–61 °F), while highests are in the range of 29–32 °C (84–90 °F). Humidity is low in this season.
Phaltan crosses a drought-prone area; a dry area is present to the south and south-west of Phaltan, a dry area begins. Water for drinking and irrigation is provided by the Veer Dam on the Nira river.
According to the2001 Census of India,[2] Phaltan had a population of 60,172. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Phaltan has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Phaltan, 12% of the population was under six years of age.
InRamayana, Phaltan was part ofDandakaranya, and Ram, Laxman, Seeta had come here duringVanvas.
Sri Ram is the local deity(Gram-daivat) of the city, and the Sri Ram Temple in Phaltan is an important landmark in the city.
Phaltan is the birth place of Shri Chakrapani Prabhu, to whom the followers ofMahanubhava Sampradaya consider as anavatara among the 5 Krishnas.[3]
The city also has some ancientJain temples of historic significance.
Villages in the tehsil include:
As a tehsil, Phaltan has two sugar factories: New Phaltan Sugar Works Ltd.,Sakharwadi and Shri Ram Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Pvt. Ltd., Phaltan.[4]
Cummins India Ltd. has its 300-acre "mega-site" plant in Phaltan, which is being used to manufacture engines.[5]
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Backbone of phaltans economy is agriculture .Most of the agricultural land is used for sugarcane cultivation.Phaltan region has four suagar mills. Phaltan sugar works was first privately owned sugar mill in asia.
Milk production is also huge in phaltan and nearby area.Govind milk pvt ltd in phaltan is one of the biggest dairy in Maharashtra that produce milk and milk products.Phaltan is also known for its fruit production. Dhumalwadi village in phaltan tehsil is first village to get the" village of fruits" title in india.
TheNimbkar Agricultural Research Institute is located in Phaltan. It focuses on agriculture, renewable energy, animal husbandry and sustainable development. Its work on energy self-sufficient tehsils (which became a national policy) was based on the extensive research on biomass availability in Phaltan Taluka.[6][7]
Phaltan is best known as the geospatial basis for the contemporary storyline of the 2010Priyadarshan filmKhatta Meetha in whichAkshay Kumar's character Sachin Tichkule is a local native of the town. References are also made to the Tichkule family being royal descendants of the Phaltan state.