A tehsil ( Hindustani pronunciation: [tɛɦsiːl] , also known as tahsil , taluk , or taluka ) is a local unit of administrative division in India and Pakistan . It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administrative centre, with possible additional towns, and usually a number of villages . The terms in India have replaced earlier terms, such as pargana ( pergunnah ) and thana .
34-781: Baramati pronunciation ( [baːɾamət̪iː] ) is a city, a tehsil and a municipal council in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra , India. The city is about 100 km (62 miles) southeast of the city of Pune and about 250 km from Mumbai. The population of Baramati taluka as per the census of 2011 is 429,600. However, the population of Baramati city in 2011 was 54,415. Industries in Baramati vary from textile to dairy and food products. Similarly, there are many foreign companies in Baramati like Piaggio , Ferrero and Dynamix Dairy, Baramati. The oldest plant in Baramati MIDC
68-597: A Law College, College of Engineering, School of Bio-Technology, Institute of Information Technology, MBA, MCA, as well as Primary School and Arts, Commerce, Science College. Tuljaram Chaturchand College (aka TC College) has junior and senior colleges that offer graduation in science, commerce, and arts. The Government Industrial Training Institute in Malegaon Bk. serves Baramati and the industrial areas (MIDC) of Jejuri, Bhigvan, and Kurkumbh, which are near Baramati City. Agricultural Development Trust, Shardanagar offers
102-753: A comprehensive group of textile-oriented units specializing in functions such as garment-making, Apparel Printing & Packaging, Home Furnishing, Embroidery and Technical textile within the Textile Park. It also has a series of smaller units available as ancillary support units. Baramati has an airstrip near MIDC. Baramati is located on the Deccan plateau, southwest of Pune, at 18°09′N 74°35′E / 18.15°N 74.58°E / 18.15; 74.58 . It has an average elevation of 538 meters (1765 feet). Baramati town has fortifications which are visible even today, and it may be considered as
136-647: A dedicated college for girls, providing courses such as basic graduation, Junior College, Agri College, BCA, Home Science, B.Voc., Post-graduation in Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Psychology, M.Com., Nursing, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It also includes Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary Schools, and a Bachelor's degree in Education. A government institute, KVK, is situated at Shardanagar to provide agricultural facilities and demonstrations to farmers. Shivnagar Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Malegaon , associated with
170-449: A designated place within tehsil area known as tehsil headquarters. Tehsildar is the incharge of tehsil office. This is similar to district office or district collector at district level. Throughout India, there is a three-tier local body/Panchayat system within the state. At the top is the zila/zilla panchayat (parishad). Taluka/mandal panchayat/panchayat samiti/community development block is the second layer of this system and below them are
204-675: A fortified town ( bhuikot ) and it reached its acme of military importance under the Moghuls. Baramati is well connected by road with major cities in the State. It is 100 km from Pune by road. It connects to major highways via the road network. Baramati is also well connected by the rail network to Pune via Daund Junction. Baramati has two bus stands, with the main bus stand located at Indapur Road. Baramati bus depot provides buses to school children. Baramati has an airport ( Baramati Airport ) which currently hosts two Flying Schools. Baramati and
238-499: A reputation for quality education and attracts students from various villages, talukas, and districts. Starting from the academic year 2025-26, it will offer 11th and 12th-grade programs in Arts, Commerce, and Science, further expanding educational opportunities for students. Vidya Pratishthan offers courses from primary education to master's degrees and is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune MS India. Vidyanagari hosts
272-693: A similar purpose. A few kilometers from Baramati, near Malegaon Khurd, is the National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management (NIASM), which focuses on research and solutions for abiotic stress in agriculture. Shri Mayureshwar Mandir or Shri Moreshwar Mandir also known as Morgaon Ganpati is a Hindu temple (mandir) dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom. It is located in Morgaon (Marathi: मोरगाव) Baramati in Pune District, about 35 km away from Baramati city. The temple
306-685: A solid engineering foundation at the school level. The Government Medical College & General Hospital, Baramati , founded in 2019, is affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences , Nashik , and recognized by the Medical Council of India . Baramati's educational legacy includes a 100-year-old high school managed by the Maharashtra Education Society (M.E.S.), which celebrated its centennial in 2011. Another significant institution
340-409: Is 40 acres large. The college offers Bachelors and master's degree in Arts, Commerce and Science. The college also offers bachelor's degree in vocational courses like Food Processing and Journalism & Mass Communication. The college building got inaugurated on 23 June 1962 by Yashwantrao Chavan . Its name was ‘Baramati College’ and started with 120 students and 12 faculty members. On 21 June 1969,
374-497: Is 10 km away from Bhigwan town but it is difficult to reach by public transportation. There are two places with several types of migratory birds: Diksal and Kumbhargaon. There is a dam called Ujani. The backwater is spread in the nearest parts of the villages. These birds can be found around this backwater area of Diksal. Diksal is 7 km away from Bhigwan. Small fishing boats can be hired for watching more birds. An outdoor activity where tourists look for pink flamingos and more at
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#1732775827348408-507: Is home to a lot of industries which range from Steel Processing to Winemaking. Baramati is home to the three-wheeler plant of the Italian company Piaggio . The construction of a two-wheeler plant is completed, and 150,000 Vespa scooters are produced annually with the initial investment. Baramati uses 800 hectares of land as MIDC ( Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation ) Industrial Area along Baramati-Bhigwan Road, 5 km outside
442-610: Is the Kalyani Steels. Likewise, recent additions to the list of industries are Bharat Forge, Ferrero Rocher , Bauli India and Barry Callebaut India. Baramati and surrounding areas mostly depend on agriculture as the main source of income. The land in the region is moderately irrigated because of the Nira Left Canal irrigation from the Veer Dam. Nira River and Karha River also provide direct irrigation water to
476-688: Is the Shri Chhatrapati Shahu High School & Jr. College, established in 1954 by Padma Bhushan Dr. Karmveer Bhaurao Patil , with boarding facilities. The city is home to India's first agriculture development radio channel, Vasundhara Krishi Vahini (tuning in at 90.4 MHz locally), providing farmers with reliable information on climate, plant nutrition, seed production, fertilizers, markets, and more. Sharada Krishi Vahini (tuning in at 90.8 MHz locally), hosted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati, launched in January 2011 to serve
510-473: Is the starting and ending point of a pilgrimage of the eight revered Ganesha temples called Ashtavinayaka. In 1743, Babuji Naik built a magnificent fort on the banks of river Karha flowing through Baramati city. This fort is a glorious witness to the history of Bhimathadi to Baramati. With this in mind, the castle will be renovated. A museum will be set up in this palace and it will reveal the biography of Babuji Naik from 1743 to 1780. Tourists will also get to see
544-420: Is the sub-district of a district, similarly, Nayabat is the sub-tehsil of a tehsil. Tuljaram Chaturchand College 18°31′26″N 73°50′21″E / 18.523969°N 73.839219°E / 18.523969; 73.839219 Tuljaram Chaturchand College of Arts, Science and Commerce (T C College) is a college located in Baramati, Pune. The college was established in the 1962. The college campus
578-442: The district , also sometimes translated as county . In neither case is the analogy very exact. Tehsildar is the chief or key government officer of each tehsil or taluka. In some states different nomenclature like talukdar, mamledar, amaldar, mandal officer is used. In many states of India, the tehsildar functions as the executive magistrate of that tehsil. Each tehsil will have an office called tehsil office or tehsildar office at
612-431: The panchayat system . In West Bengal , Bihar, Jharkhand, community development blocks are the empowered grassroots administrative unit, replacing tehsils. Tehsil office is primarily tasked with land revenue administration, besides election and executive functions. It is the ultimate executive agency for land records and related administrative matters. The chief official is called the tehsildar or, less officially,
646-517: The talukdar or taluka muktiarkar . Tehsil or taluk can be considered sub-districts in the Indian context. In some instances, tehsils overlap with " blocks " (panchayat union blocks or panchayat development blocks or cd blocks) and come under the land and revenue department, headed by the tehsildar; and blocks come under the rural development department, headed by the block development officer and serve different government administrative functions over
680-496: The " Monkeys Village ". Shri Janai Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Janai. It is located in Katphal, Baramati in Pune District, about 7 km from Baramati city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Tehsil In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana , a newer unit called mandal (circle) has come to replace the tehsil system. It is generally smaller than a tehsil, and is meant for facilitating local self-government in
714-527: The Bhigwan bird sanctuary on a full-day tour from Pune. In addition to seeing a variety of India's bird species, visit the historic Bhuleshwar Temple along the way. The two-stored museum holds a collection of gifts received by eminent Indian politician, Sharad Pawar during his long career in public service. The museum also has a collection of photographs that chronicles the public life of Mr. Sharad Pawar. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farmers Science center), Baramati
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#1732775827348748-517: The Diwali festival. It is the brainchild of Mr. Rajendra Pawar and Mrs. Sunanda Rajendra Pawar . Shri Shirsai Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Shirsai. It is located in Shirsuphal, Baramati in Pune District, about 27.4 km from Baramati city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. There are many Monkeys in this temple as well as in the village of Shirsuphal. This village is also called
782-477: The Malegaon Sugar Factories, offers a range of technology and management courses. Its campus has an Engineering College, a Management Institute, a Pharmacy College, and a College of Commerce, Science, and Computer Education. R. N. Agarwal Technical High School in Baramati provides technical courses such as carpentry, wiring, welding, engineering drawing, and computer science, which help build
816-426: The development of sustainable agriculture. The aim of Krishi Vigyan Kendra is to reduce the time lag between the technology transfer from research institutions to the farmer's field for increasing production, productivity, and income from the agriculture and allied sectors on a sustained basis. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati, Maharashtra organizes the “KRUSHIK - Agri Technology Week" every year at KVK Baramati after
850-836: The farms. Drinking water is also sourced from this canal. Additionally, Municipal Council also receives drinking water from Ujjani Dam through a pipeline. The main crops include Sugarcane, Grapes, Jowar, Cotton, and Wheat. Grapes and Sugar are exported from here. There is a huge marketplace for cotton and food grains in the city. As the main crop of Baramati is sugarcane, there are three co-operative sugar factories viz. The Someshwar Co-operative Sugar Factory in Someshwarnagar. Shri Chhatrapati Co-operative Sugar Factory, in Bhavaninagar (Indapur). And The Malegaon Co-operative Sugar Factory in Malegaon. Apart from agriculture, Baramati
884-443: The gram panchayats or village panchayats. These panchayats at all three levels have elected members from eligible voters of particular subdivisions. These elected members form the bodies which help the administration in policy-making, development works, and bringing grievances of the common public to the notice of the administration. Nayabat is the lower part of tehsil which have some powers like tehsil. It can be understood as tehsil
918-777: The same or similar geographical area. Although they may on occasion share the same area with a subdivision of a revenue division, known as revenue blocks , the two are distinct. For example, Raipur district in Chhattisgarh state is administratively divided into 13 tehsils and 15 revenue blocks. Nevertheless, the two are often conflated. India, as a vast country, is subdivided into many states and union territories for administrative purposes. Further divisions of these states are known as districts . These districts (zila/zilla) are again divided into many subdivisions , viz tehsils or taluks. These subdivisions are again divided into gram panchayats or village panchayats. Initially, this
952-463: The social, cultural, and historical events from 1780 to 2014 and the historical stone inscriptions in Baramati taluka. The ramparts of the fort will be repaired and tourists will be able to walk on the ramparts. At the same time, the collapsed area of the bastion, the town hall, and the main entrance will be rebuilt. Bhigwan is a small town 25 km from Baramati. It can be reached from Bhigwan by state transport bus from Baramati. Bhigwan bird sanctuary
986-530: The surrounding area host several educational institutions, catering to diverse academic and professional fields. Sant Tukaram Maharaj Vidyalay Dorlewadi, Baramati is one of the best schools in the region Founded by Mr. Mahadeo Kale and Mrs. Sushma Kale, the school operates with the vision A Step Towards a Bright Future .It is known for its commitment to providing premium education, blending academic excellence with extracurricular activities like Abacus, Magic Maths, Sports, Yoga, Arts, and Reading. The school has built
1020-552: The term tehsil is commonly used in all northern states . In Maharashtra , Gujarat , Goa , Karnataka , Kerala and Tamil Nadu , taluka or taluk is more common. In Eastern India , instead of tehsils, the term Subdivision is used in Bihar , Assam , Jharkhand and West Bengal , as well as large parts of Northeast India ( Manipur , Meghalaya , Mizoram , Sikkim and Tripura ). In Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland , they are called circle . Tehsil/tahsil and taluk/taluka and
1054-417: The town's municipal limits. Baramati MIDC has several major companies like Bharat Forge Ltd, ISMT Limited, Imsofer, Senvion, Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Ltd., Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited, Godfrey Phillips, and is home to many small-scale industries. Baramati MIDC has a Baramati Hi-Tech Textile Park Ltd., set up over a sprawling 60 acres of land which houses small domestic garment manufacturers, consisting of
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1088-488: The variants are used as English words without further translation. Since these terms are unfamiliar to English speakers outside the subcontinent , the word county has sometimes been provided as a gloss , on the basis that a tehsil, like a county, is an administrative unit hierarchically above the local city, town, or village, but subordinate to a larger state or province. India and Pakistan have an intermediate level of hierarchy (or more than one, at least in parts of India):
1122-402: Was done for collecting land revenue and administration purposes. But now these subdivisions are governed in tandem with other departments of government like education, agriculture, irrigation, health, police, etc. The different departments of state government generally have offices at tehsil or taluk level to facilitate good governance and to provide facilities to common people easily. In India,
1156-475: Was established on 1 August 1992 under the affiliation ICAR. From 1992 to 2008, the operational area of KVK was the whole Pune district, but after the establishment of the new KVK in the Pune district, the operational area is reduced to the 7 tehsils of the Pune district. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Baramati is a model Hi-tech & National award-winning KVK of India working for the farming community for twenty-four years for
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