Kavathe-Mahankal
Kavathe-Mahankal ⓘ is a tehsil in Miraj subdivision of Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This is famous for Mahankali Devi temple and Mallikarjun (God Shiva) Temple. There is also a Sugar Factory, named after the same Goddess Mahankali Sugar Factory.
Kavathe-Mahankal | |
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City | |
Kavathe-Mahankal Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 17°00′22.6728″N 74°51′55.3392″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Sangli |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| • Body | Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 636 m (2,087 ft) |
| Population (2011)Population of K.M. City | |
| • Total | 17,390 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 416405 |
| Telephone code | 02341 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 10 |
| Nearest city | Miraj |
| Lok Sabha representative | Sanjaykaka Patil |
| Vidhan Sabha representative | Sumantai Patil |
| Climate | Dry |
| Website | http://sangli.nic.in/ |
Kavathe mahankal is a peaceful town. Major festivals are Shivratri, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, etc. In shivratri a 5-day fair takes place. Navratri (Dasara) in Mahankali Temple (Ambabai mandir) is also attended by nearby villagers. Kavathe Mahankal is famous for production of grapes, pomegranate, jowar, millet (bajra), maize, etc.
The day of Weekly Market in K. Mahankal is Tuesday.
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