14-1076: Jawali is a small village located in the Mahadeva Mountain range of Phaltan Tehsil of the Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra . The area was ruled by the Morè clan . The Morès claim descent from the Mauryan Dynasty of Pataliputra which ruled over the Maurya Empire, located in present day India. The Maurya Empire, and many Morè, boast of rulers like Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. In Pre-Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj era, Morè were feudatory of Vijaynagar empire along with other highest maratha clans like Bhoite , Kadam , Salunkhe , Shinde who were under Sultanates of Deccan. Later, when they opposed King Shivaji's Maharaj Swarajya Kingdom, they were punished. After that, many more joined
28-564: Is 70%. In Phaltan, 12% of the population was under six years of age. In Ramayana , Phaltan was part of Dandakaranya , and Ram, Laxman, Seeta had come here during Vanvas . 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 of Mahanubhava Sampradaya consider as an avatara among
42-534: Is a City, a Tehsil , and a Municipal Council in the Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra . The City is about 59 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of the city of Satara and about 110 km from Pune . Phaltan was one of the non-salute Maratha princely states of British India, under the central division of the Bombay presidency . It measured 397 square miles (1,028 km ) in area. According to
56-439: 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
70-553: 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. 2001 Census of India The 2001 census of India was the 14th in a series of censuses held in India every decade since 1871 . The population of India
84-524: 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 the 2001 Census of India , 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
98-476: Is the most widely spoken language in northern parts of India . The Indian census takes the widest possible definition of "Hindi" as a broad variety of " Hindi languages ". According to 2001 census, 53.6% of Indian population know Hindi, in which 41% of them have declared Hindi as their native language or mother tongue. English is known to 12.18% Indians in the 2001 census. The number of bilingual speakers in India
112-483: 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 of raja or Naik Nimbalkar. Maharani Sai Bhonsale ,
126-401: The 5 Krishnas. The city also has some ancient Jain temples of historic significance. As a tehsil, Phaltan has two sugar factories: New Phaltan Sugar Works Ltd., Sakharwadi and Shri Ram Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Pvt. Ltd., Phaltan. Cummins India Ltd. has its 300-acre "mega-site" plant in Phaltan, which is being used to manufacture engines. The Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute
140-658: The Maratha cavalry of Shivaji and remained active and trusted lieutenants of Maratha Empire. After the death of Sambhaji , the Maratha Kingdom was put into disarray. On 26 December 1697, Sardar Manajirao More along with Mansingh More, Krushnajirao More, Prataprao More helped Rajaram I reach Arni fort which was located 30 miles away. Rajaram eventually became the Chhatrapati . During the British Raj , Jawali
154-406: The first wife of the 17th century Maratha leader Shivaji , 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). Summer in Phaltan
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#1732793201470168-460: The rainy season. Winter starts in Phaltan from November to February. The winter temperatures are significantly higher compared to other cities in Maharashtra such as Pune and Nashik . 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
182-456: Was counted as 1,028,737,436 consisting of 532,223,090 males and 496,514,346 females. The total population increased by 182,310,397, 21.5% more than the 846,427,039 people counted during the 1991 census . Hindus comprise 82.75 crore (80.45%) and Muslims were 13.8 crore (13.4%) in the 2001 census. Census 2001 showed 108 faiths under the head "Other Religions and Persuasion" (ORP) in India. 700,000 people did not state their religion. Hindi
196-546: Was under the Phaltan Princely State ruled by Royal Naik Nimbalkar . MSRTC Buses from Phaltan Depot run regularly to Jawali, Aandrood to Shikhar-Shinganapur. The main occupation of the villagers in Jawali is in the field of agriculture and the biggest market center is in Phaltan. Phaltan is the nearest education centre. The village has one high school. Phaltan Phaltan ( pronunciation )
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